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Michelle D.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Michelle. I am a Fairfax County teacher. I love learning with children, crafting of all kinds, playing games and sports, and exploring local parks and the library! I have previous experience working in the infant and toddler rooms at daycare. Additionally, I have worked with children of all ages at summer...
5.0
"We trusted Michelle with our very first babysitting experience for our 15 week old daughter. Michelle did an excellent job and we would definitely have her sit again and recommend her to others. She was...

Reviewed by Katie R.

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Elena B.


Arlington, VA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part - Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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My experience with individuals with special needs is expansive. I have worked in group home settings for various age groups and support needs. I am experienced with alternative feeding, medication distribution, ambulation, bathroom assistance (showers, diapers, etc). I have had extensive experience with ASD, ADHD, and a variety...
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Gloria M.


Arlington, VA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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My name is Gloria. I have 25 years of experience along with many references. I'm available for full time care. Having worked with many patients, I have experience with gt-tube, also ventilator, Parkinson, MS, dementia, and much more. I love my job and will treat your loved ones and care for them the same way I would want my...
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Jill K.


Springfield, VA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Over 20 Years Of Child Care Experience.

5.0

(3)

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Hi! My name is Jill. I am a nanny and a DONA trained post partum doula. I have experience with multiples, preemies, special needs children, neurotypical and neuroatypical folks, newborns - teens. I am available occasional weekdays, weeknights, late evenings/date nights, overnights, and weekends. I have worked as a nanny for 12...
5.0
"We used Jill for short-term care while we were looking for a replacement full-time nanny for our 9 month old baby for several weeks and may use her as an occasional back-up sitter in the future. Jill is very...

Reviewed by Lisa M.

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5.0

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I am Asistencia teacher pre-k sped I work with kids with Austin and with different other kids let me know if you have any questions. Free to call me.
5.0
"Delmy was great with my son, very warm and friendly. She has experience with ASD kids it would recommend her again"

Reviewed by Care member

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Viann T.


Springfield, VA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

4.6

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Hi there! Babysitter available for date nights!! I'm a senior at George Mason University. I'm currently on my pathway to becoming a teacher. I currently work as a substitute teacher for FCPS. I'm located in Springfield, but have my own transportation and am willing to travel. My goal is not only to care for your families'...
5.0
"Viann has been a wonderful care provider for our family. She is dependable and trustworthy. When we first met, she asked a lot of great questions to make sure she understood our expectations. She strikes the...

Reviewed by Karrie D.

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Ariana A.


Fairfax, VA

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Ariana and I will be attending law school this upcoming fall! I am currently only looking for jobs that consist of occasional child care, such as date nights, week-day evenings, or a daytime weekend. As the oldest sibling of four, I have always watched over children. I have been babysitting for a little over six...
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Viviana R.


Fairfax, VA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

I Have Been Working With Two Wonderful Autistic Little Boys For The Past 3 Years.

5.0

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I love children. It has been been my calling to be around them. I have been taking care of children since 1992. I am 53-year-old woman born in Chile but raised in the United States. I consider myself very loving, patient and gentle.
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Brooke W.


Alexandria, VA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Safe Babysitter

5.0

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Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Master's of Occupational Therapy program at JMU. I am looking for a part-time babysitting or nannying job for when I am not in class. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children of many ages ranging from infants up to 20 years, including children...
5.0
"Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer."

Reviewed by Care member

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Sharon P.


Vienna, VA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...
5.0
"We hired Sharon as an overnight douala after birth of our first daughter, being first time parents we needed a lot of hand holding and training. Sharon educated us along taking care of her so we can rest during...

Reviewed by Soha R.

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Danitza R.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

5.0

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I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...
5.0
"Danitza is personally committed to the care of my wife and is very attentive to her needs. She is punctual and detail oriented. She has an excellent personality and remains flexible to meet any needs that...

Reviewed by Michael C.

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Elleigh J.


Reston, VA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Elleigh. I am 24 years old and have cared for kids for 7 years now. From weekly babysitting jobs to daily nannying, I've spent a lot of time working with and caring for children and have loved every minute of it! Aside from childcare, I have also helped with small household chores such as light laundry, meals,...
5.0
"Our family loves having Elleigh babysit. She is always on-time, the kids love her, and she does a great job making them lunch and cleaning up around the house. We are so sad that she is moving, but I'm sure...

Reviewed by Shelley M.

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Kaitlyn K.


Washington, DC

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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Hi! I'm Kaitlyn. I have approximately 10 years of experience in child care and it is something I absolutely love to do. I have cared for newborns through 14 years old. I have been helping families with childcare since I was 10 years old, and baby-sitting on my own since I was 12. My first job was working as a full time nanny for...
5.0
"I have been Kaitlyn's tutor since 2014 for Spanish I, II, and currently III. As her tutor, I have had the opportunity to observe her participation and interaction in class, and I would rate her academic...

Reviewed by Patty J.

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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

4.3

(3)

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Hello, I am a graduate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years. I'm passionate about caring...
3.0
"She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to step up, She didn't. When I asked her to step up, she...

Reviewed by Susan E.

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Laura S.


Springfield, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny With Over 15+ Years Experience

5.0

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Hello parents! Are you looking for your child to spend the day having fun while learning, and spending lots of time in activities and outdoors? I bring over 15 years of experience as a nanny and newborn care specialist/[postpartum doula. Some of my other qualifications include: -CPR Certified -National COVID-Ready Caregiver...
5.0
"She's absolutely amazing, and I can't wait to have her over again to watch our little one."

Reviewed by Rebecca Z.

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Hanan J.


Alexandria, VA

$25-29/hr8 yrs exp

Daycare Professional

5.0

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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.
5.0
"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. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she...

Reviewed by Jane C.

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Jenny M.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

A Little More About Me!

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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 about her. "

Reviewed by Danielle C.

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Alexa R.


Vienna, VA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

5.0

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My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...
5.0
"Alexa watched my 7 & 4 yr old on one occasion. She came for an in-home interview prior to babysitting and was on time for both the interview and babysitting appointment. She was professional as well as...

Reviewed by Christy S.

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Sophia S.


Fairfax, VA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hello! I am currently attending college at Virginia Tech and double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. I truly enjoy working with children and am seeking a nanny position for the summer! I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19. My past experiences include babysitting for a family with three children (ages 3 to 9), working as a...
5.0
"We love having Sophia as a babysitter / nanny for our three kids and they love her too! She is dependable and trustworthy, she follows the guidance of us as parents while also being able to handle situations...

Reviewed by Elizabeth K.

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Marjorie A.


Alexandria, VA

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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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...
5.0
"Great energy and impressive with the cleaning up after the kids."

Reviewed by Julie H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Annandale, VA

Michelle D.

5.0

We trusted Michelle with our very first babysitting experience for our 15 week old daughter. Michelle did an excellent job and we would definitely have her sit again and recommend her to others. She was punctual, a good communicator and very sweet with our daughter. Michelle took our baby through...

- Katie R.

Jill K.

5.0

We used Jill for short-term care while we were looking for a replacement full-time nanny for our 9 month old baby for several weeks and may use her as an occasional back-up sitter in the future. Jill is very friendly and personable, and is great with the baby. Jill is very experienced, reliably...

- Lisa M.

Delmy R.

5.0

Delmy was great with my son, very warm and friendly. She has experience with ASD kids it would recommend her again

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Viann T.

5.0

Viann was wonderful to work with. She is very reliable, responsive, and genuinely loves spending time with children. I strongly recommend her child care services.

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Brooke W.

5.0

Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer.

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