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Robel S.

Part Time Caregiver

Alexandria, VA

3.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Behavior technician. Attendant for children with special needs. 5+ years of experience.

Adrian K. says "Robel is wonderful with my 15 year old with autism, probably because Robel has a brother the same age who also has autism. He is patient, kind, and up...

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Kathy B.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care many family members over the years,...
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Marilis G.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I can see in their eyes, smile and face the work that I do. That fillet my heart. I was volunteer in Patronato Luz del Ciego. Since I was 10 years old, I was working with people who are blind, low vision and seniors (this is in my mom's job). Since 2000 I had my first observation and then my own patients with special need...
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Vian A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi there, My name is Vian and I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have experience helping children develop gross and fine motor skills through therapeutic neurodevelopmental, rhythmic, and reflexive movement patterns. I like to use a DIR/Floortime model to promote the development of symbolic thinking and...

Leke A. says "Vian was our nanny during the pandemic and simultaneously managed preschool learning for our youngest child and virtual distanced learning for our older...

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Caty S.

Full-Time Caregiver

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I am 33 years old with a bachelor's degree from Lynchburg College, where I majored in Health Promotions and minored in Spanish. I graduated from George Mason University and received my master's degree in Nutrition. Currently, I am working towards becoming a registered dietitian that specializing in adolescents with eating...

Neha V. says "Caty has been a great addition to our family! She's very sweet yet firm with the kids, very dependable, asks good questions, and is punctual. She also has a...

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Taisa D.

Alexandria, VA

4.5(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello , My name is Taisa , I am looking for job, I have experience watching Child and babies , I am very responsible and professional. I have experience with special needs kids too , clean driving records .

Care Member says "Taisa is very dependable and reliable. She was able to help me on short notice as well. "

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Doris S.

Looking For A Nanny For Your Children? I Am Here To Help You. Please Contact Me.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
18 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hello everyone, have many years of experience with children, I had my own child care for 10 years then I moved to a new great experience working with special needs children which I worked for 4 years. Av July 1 I'd describe my personality as responsible person, that like to be on time at work every day also complete with tasks...

Care Member says "Doris is like family to us now. She worked as my daughter's in-home nanny from the time that L. was 4mos to 2yrs. She was willing to commute for L....

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Karen M.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Nurturing children and watching them blossom is my greatest joy. My nine years of experience caring for children, combined with early childhood development coursework, have equipped me with valuable skills. I am patient, creative, and follow the parents' lead when enforcing household rules. I provide regular updates via text or...

Care Member says "Profetional, knowledgeable, intelligent, smart & skillful. Positive attitude can be seen as a great tool, especially when you are allowing some one to...

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Alexis G.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alexis! I graduated with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in Spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have worked as a tutor with...

Benjamin S. says "Alexis was amazing. We needed to find someone to look after our nephew at our wedding, and she came through. Super friendly, punctual, and easy to work...

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Marjorie A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
My name is Marjorie. I have 7 years of experience nanny/babysitter with kids of all ages, from 2 months to 13 years old, and I also have experience with special needs kids. I really enjoy taking care of children and I would love to be part of your children rearing and development. A few things about me: tidy, dynamic, and...

Karol F. says "Marjorie is very dependable and responsible. She loves take care of children and it's a good dog walker too. Very creative for kids activities and...

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Hanan J.

Daycare Professional

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.

Jane C. says "Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced....

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Nora A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
AVAILABLE AS EARLY AS JAN 1, 2026. Hello, my name is Dinora . I am seeking a full-time nanny position with a family who has a baby from newborn to 3 years old. I am not interested in a nanny share at this time. I have over 15 years of experience caring for newborns, twins, siblings, single infants, and children with special...

Manuel A. says "Nora is my mother, through out the years I have been able to see firsthand how she cares for children, I can honestly say that she cares for any children...

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Jenny M.

A Little More About Me!

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! My name is Jenny and I am recent graduate with a bachelors and masters in elementary education. I am a fun loving, energetic person who absolutely loves working with kids. My passions include: spending time outdoors, coming up with new and engaging activities for children, and teaching. 5 years ago I started working at a...

Danielle C. says "Jenny is an amazing young lady that became an important part of our family over the year that she watched our 2 girls. I can't say enough great things...

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Hannah L.

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town. While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...

Amy G. says "Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult...

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Rehana K.

Alexandria, VA

4.1(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Bringing a decade of experience to childcare, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for your little one. My motivation stems from a genuine love for fostering children's growth, enriched by positive past babysitting experiences and a desire to support families. I'm patient, creative, and...

Care Member says "Loved Rehana! Well, Rehana was only with us for a short period of time. I learned to trust her immediately with my daughter. Not only was she very...

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Ganna S.

Nanny Babysitter Tutor PetCare

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Dear family! My name is Ganna and I'm Ukrainian. I have a MD in Teaching and Languages (English, French & Literature). I have been an Educator and Caregiver for my entire life and I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do! I absolutely love to teach and care for children. I'm also happy to assist the family with various Errands...

Care Member says "Anna is responsible and dependable. She is positive and engages with my son. He enjoys his time with her. I highly recommend her. "

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Shenera L.

Loving Special Needs Care

Alexandria, VA

from
$30/hr
7 years experience
I'm passionate about taking care others in general! & would love to help with any special needs care that your family is in need of. I have 7plus years experience with children and adults with autism and developmental delays! I'm reliable and passionate about providing safe and loving care. Please reach out if interested so we...
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Colleen M.

Experienced Special Needs Babysitter!

Alexandria, VA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I live in PA but go to school here. I ve been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I ve had experience with child with many disabilities. I work at a summer camp during the summer and work with children of all ages. I hope to become an occupational therapist in the coming years!
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Denise C.

Special Needs

Alexandria, VA

from
$18/hr
Hi I am Denise and a special helper I believe in the The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others. I and I love helping A lot of people I have 4 years experience being a special helper and I love my job and I have help with a a lot of different special needs .
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Susan B.

Special Education Teacher Looking For Part Time Work

Alexandria, VA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I am a high school special education teacher, working with students who have intellectual disabilities and autism. In fall 2020, I will be starting my 13th year teaching. I currently hold certification in general education grades K-6 and special education grades pre-K- post graduates. Due to Covid-19, I am offering online...
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  • 105 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.76/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Alexandria, VA

Special Needs Caregivers in Alexandria, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 70 reviews of the 105 listed special needs caregivers

Robel S.

Robel is wonderful with my 15 year old with autism, probably because Robel has a brother the same age who also has autism. He is patient,...

- Adrian K.

Vian A.

Vian was our nanny during the pandemic and simultaneously managed preschool learning for our youngest child and virtual distanced learning...

- Leke A.

Caty S.

Caty has been a great addition to our family! She's very sweet yet firm with the kids, very dependable, asks good questions, and is...

- Neha V.

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