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Melissa B.
Bedford, NY
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello,
I am available now for children in homes with no sick family members. Experienced with all ages of children and a proponent of structured activities and the outdoors. I am a college level coach and also have led private lessons in my sport with special needs populations. Additionally I have volunteered through the...
Melissa B.
Bedford, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello,
I am available now for children in homes with no sick family members. Experienced with all ages of children and a proponent of structured activities and the outdoors. I am a college level coach and also have led private lessons in my sport with special needs populations. Additionally I have volunteered through the...
5.0
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I am a professional, mature, fun mom of 3 Kids. I have a Masters degree in counseling & have been a therapist for special needs & regular ed kids, I currently am a part time house manager as well as help with a special needs 5-year-old. I have been a substitute teacher, worked as a case manager with medical patients volunteered...
5.0
"Carol has been such a huge help with our daughter.
She has patience beyond belief, is sweet and very reliable.
I never had to worry if Carol would show up as scheduled.
My daughter thinks she is great, and...
Reviewed by Marylou R.
5.0
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I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...
5.0
"Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time...
Reviewed by Amanda J.
5.0
(1)
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I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...
5.0
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I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...
5.0
"I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to sleep, read stories and took her for strolls at a nearby...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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Hello! I am an early elementary school teacher, with a Master's Degree in Early Childhood & Childhood Education and a Bachelor's degree in Human Biology. My experience ranges from 1 y/o to 16 y/o, and have some experience with children with special needs. Given my background in babysitting from a young age, working in a daycare,...
5.0
"Catherine has worked for me over the past few months giving rides to my children and babysitting. She is very responsible, punctual and mature. She is also a pleasure to have around. My four children ranging...
Reviewed by Melissa S.
5.0
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My name is Cara and I am a full time 3rd grade teacher during the school year. I have been babysitting since I was 12-years-old, I am now 29-years-old. I have worked with children of all ages (from 1-month-old and up). I also have a lot of experience working with children with special needs, ranging from autism-spectrum...
5.0
"Cara worked with us full-time for the last two summers, as well as for occasional evenings/weekends, and we could not have been happier with her. We were not looking for someone to simply babysit our two girls...
Reviewed by Rebecca M.
Deidre B.
Stamford, CT
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate Caregiver For Seniors And Those With Special Needs.
5.0
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I've been working in the field of caregiving for over 25 years, as a private home health aide and as a private caregiver team leader, where my responsibilities included hiring, guiding and overseeing all the care for the client. My caregiving journey began 25 years ago when my oldest was paralyzed in an accident and continued...
5.0
"Deidre is incredibly attentive to all of your needs.she is extremely caring and selfless when it comes to taking care of her clients.
She is also kind and has a wonderful attitude,I would highly recommend her...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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Extensive experience with special needs from 0-22 years old. Certified on behavioral health and wellness. ADDH NOW. to mention a few
Sibila J.
Stamford, CT
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I'm a nanny with four years of experience with babies up to teenagers. I'm was an art teacher when I lived in Brazil and would give classes to kids of all ages including those with special needs. I speak English and Portuguese and some Spanish. I'm easy going, punctual and honest. I like to cook and prefer cooking healthy...
5.0
"Sibi is a kind, patient, trustworthy and creative caregiver. She helped us with our 5 and 7 year old children overseeing home school, playtime and meals. She is punctual, hardworking and fun. Any family would...
Reviewed by Lindsay L.
Alexandra A.
Stamford, CT
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi my name is Alexandra, I'm a responsible, energetic, & nurturing 26-year-old. I've been working with children as a nanny / babysitter for over 5 years now. I started working occasionally after school for families in my building until I found one family who I've stuck with long term. I have experience with multiple children,...
5.0
"Alexandra has been our nanny for almost a year, since our daughter was an infant. She is a reliable, loving, fun and dedicated nanny. She has a good understanding of the needs and abilities of children and is...
Reviewed by Nilou K.
5.0
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I have been caring for children for 20 years, and I love kids (and pets!) I am patient, responsible, punctual and kind. I love helping kids learn new things, and as a bilingual English Spanish speaker, I can help your kids learn or improve their Spanish. I enjoy playing games and doing crafts and going on trips to the library,...
5.0
"So very dependable and great with my children! "
Reviewed by Kristy J.
5.0
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I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and I truly love it. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoyed watching my daughter grow up and graduate from college. As a single mom, it wasn't easy, but I am a hard worker and love what I do. After my daughter...
5.0
"I hired Debbie to babysit my 8 year old daughter and we absolutely love her. Punctual, reliable, friendly, helpful, and most importantly, great with kids. My daughter likes how she sticks to the bedtime...
Reviewed by Danielle C.
4.6
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Hi, I have 26 years experience with children of all ages, including multiples and children with special needs. I am full of life, warmth and inspiration. Children are truly my passion and I am a natural at taking care of infants, toddlers and older children. You will get a compassionate, loyal, respectful family friend to all in...
5.0
"Carol has helped me with my boys for years. She's very dependable and good with all ages."
Reviewed by Hilary L.
5.0
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Karen
27yo, Mexican.
Spanish
English
Portuguese
Large experience with childcare & Child psychology diploma (New borns - 14yo).
Good swimmer
Good in sports
Indoor and Outdoor activities
Experience with special needs (DS & Autism).
Strong driver & clean record
Pet lover.
Good cook and cleaning
Helpful, responsible,...
5.0
"Karen is not just a great nanny to my kids but she’s just a great person to have around. You can tell she really cares about my kids and their well-being. Plus, my kids adore her and the energy she brings to...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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Hi! My name is Allie and I am 19 years old. I have 4 years of experience with babysitting and have been with Care. com for 2 years. I'm available until August 20th and would love to help out with your family this summer. I haven't committed to any other jobs yet so I am very available. I have the most experience with 2yo-10yo...
5.0
"My kids loved her, she was very nice to them!"
Reviewed by Abaz N.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...
5.0
"The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative....
Reviewed by Douglas M.
Amanda R.
Greenwich, CT
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Compassionate, Creative Babysitter With Over 15 Years Experience
5.0
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I have over 15 years of experience working with babies and children. I started when I was 16, working at Children's Day School in Greenwich, CT. I have experience with all ages from infant to school aged. I also have experience working with multiple children at a time. Most recently I was a nanny for two school aged boys. I have...
5.0
"Amanda was amazing with our 3 boys! She went the extra mile and helped clean up while they were napping. She engaged all the children and they were happy and safe. We would definitely use her again!"
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5.0
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Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired.
I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...
5.0
"Lila is a person who likes to help others, she is very passionate about what she does, she is helpful, kind, honest and a great person"
Reviewed by Andres G.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bedford, NY
Carol B.
5.0
Carol has been such a huge help with our daughter.
She has patience beyond belief, is sweet and very reliable.
I never had to worry if Carol would show up as scheduled.
My daughter thinks she is great, and that's what is so important.
I would highly recommend Carol for Childcare, especially with...
- Marylou R.
Debbie F.
5.0
Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time and doesn't turn on the TV. My son has ADHD and she is so patient with him. Highly...
- Amanda J.
Gina M.
5.0
I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to sleep, read stories and took her for strolls at a nearby park. She kept my baby so happy. Beyond that, she helped me further by running errands...
- Care member
Catherine P.
5.0
Catherine has worked for me over the past few months giving rides to my children and babysitting. She is very responsible, punctual and mature. She is also a pleasure to have around. My four children ranging in age from 6 to 15 all like Catherine so much. I am happy to have found her and will...
- Melissa S.
Cara D.
5.0
Cara worked with us full-time for the last two summers, as well as for occasional evenings/weekends, and we could not have been happier with her. We were not looking for someone to simply babysit our two girls (ages 5 and 2.5), we wanted someone to provide education, fun and structure. Cara's...
- Rebecca M.
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