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Luana M.

Brentwood, MD

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Dear Families, I believe my experience working as a teacher assistant in a bilingual school and as a teacher volunteer for children in a social project made me become the mature professional I wanted to be. I have a strong understanding of the general abilities and interests of children in ages between 3-12 years old. Also, I...
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Alimat A.

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Brentwood, MD

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$17/hr
5 years experience
The experienced I had with special need children started with Second Family Inc in 2017 and Montgomery County Public Schools in 2021. Special need children need consistency, organization, patience, kindness and communication skills to help in their daily activities.
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Tyler H.

Capitol Heights, MD

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Tyler I am a recent college graduate. I have graduated the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a degree in Biology. I have experience working with children from ages 2-14. I have been able to create a creative space for children as well a teaching space. I also have experience working with special...
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Alandrea H.

Experienced Sitter Read To Help

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Alandrea I'm currently a master student at George Washington University studying for my Masters of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health. I hope to continue my studies and become a physician one day. I have experience working with all kinds of kids as a pediatric patient care tech at Childrens national...

Raabia W. says "Alandrea was a wonderful caregiver. She was reliable, polite and friendly. My child was feeling sick and fussy that day, but she was very patient and...

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Yesenia R.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, I am an experienced nanny I have taken care of children from ages newborn to 13 years old. I have completed early childhood classes 1 and 2, I learned about child development and milestones in children ages 0 to preschool years. I assisted and observed children in several classrooms, these classrooms included: infants,...

Andre A. says "Yesenia is a very great nanny! She was very gentle with my son and kept me updated via pictures throughout the day. She also took my son for a walk in the...

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Sarah Grace K.

Part-time Caregiver: Flexible Hours!

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for several years and have nannied for a cumulative of three years. I have experience with all age groups, including experience with children with autism and various physical special needs. I have been responsible for cooking, clean-up, constructive play, tutoring, bed time, and more! I am willing to...
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Beverly H.

Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
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Damesha E.

Suitland, MD

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Allies Darling Little Daycare- child care services from newborn through grade school Sports and Learning complex tumbling instructor- taught grade school children basic tumbling skills during an all day camp Dynasty Arts and Movement- taught fundamentals of dance and disciple to children interested in self expression and...
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Zufan M.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2007 working first for an agency and then privately for families. In 2009 I started working privately for an elderly couple living in Northwest Washington, DC. His primary diagnosis was Dementia; hers was Alzheimer's. He died in November of 2015. She died in November of 2018. They both...

David G. says "Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second. "

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Victoria B.

Washington, DC

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds is my passion, inspired by years of positive babysitting experiences. I have 17 years of experience caring for children aged 0-11, including those with special needs. My graduate degree complements my hands-on approach. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and...

Care Member says "Victoria is great!! She brings activities to keep my daughter engaged and doesn't just plop her in front of the TV. She’s always on time and has stayed...

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Taylor O.

Temple Hills, MD

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
My name is Taylor, I am a Morgan State University Alumna, where I was a Resident Assistant and apart of the Royal Court serving as Miss Morgan State University. I have about 3 years of teaching experience and working with children with special needs. I have my own car so I can be available for pick ups and drop offs. I can cook...

Daniel B. says "Taylor was such a pleasure to work with and she still spends time with our family. She started working with our family when our oldest son was about 10...

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Judy C.

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Judy. I have been a caregiver for over a decade. I am CPR certified and have taken child development classes in college. I have worked as teacher's assistant in Montessori school for about 2 years. I will be helping your child in her/his learning as needed. I love kids and always bring out the best in them. I...

Kassandra M. says "Judy was a pleasure to have over to help with my son. Honestly, my son can be quite a handful and doesn't like new people but Judy works miracles. He...

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Maria Camila A.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello Everyone! I'm Maria from Colombia, I'm 27 years old and I worked in my home country as a English teacher for 2 years, also I was a former Au pair for 3 years and worked taking care of three awesome kids, twins and a girl. I started to take care of them when the boys were 8 months and the girl was 3 years and a...

Eliana R. says "MaríaCamila is an amazing babysitting, very warm and sweet personality our baby love spending time with her, MariaCamila is very patient and responsible...

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Rhonda J.

Dignity Provided With Care!

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as extremely kind, thoughtful and focused . I like caring for seniors and people with special needs because I genuinely enjoy helping people feel comfortable and safe. In my spare time, I like to hike, camp fish, and read. I also enjoy growing plants. One thing you should know about...

Adriana C. says "Rhonda has been very reliable and is a hard worker. She is knowledgeable about special needs and has good communication skills. We are very please with...

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Dionne H.

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a former kindergarten teacher and health care professional with a Master of Public Health. I have approximately 15 years experience taking care of children (including those with special needs), and seniors. I enjoy learning new things, cooking, meeting new people and traveling. I would love to be a part of fam.

Care Member says "I don’t even know where to begin first I want to say Dionne is amazing working with kids with special needs. She is so patience, caring, understanding...

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Savannah H.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Biology/neuroscience graduate, saving up money before applying for research jobs. I have many years of experience including a year spent helping a family with online school, two years as a preschool assistant, work at a camp for children with Down Syndrome, experience with afterschool care, and time volunteering in the Anne...

Care Member says "Savannah was attentive to the boys, appropriately coaching our toddler to speak more clearly and keeping everybody happy and engaged. "

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Danitza R.

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Live-in home care
personal care
respite care
visiting physician
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...

Nick C. says "Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed...

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Anne N.

Kind And Engaging Sitter And Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I come from a large family of five children, raised by parents who encouraged curiosity, reading, nature exploration and responsibility. I am a proud auntie if two nieces who I love dearly. I have over 10 years of experience watching children for small groups of 13 + to nannying a baby for the first year of their life. I was...

Chloe G. says "Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton...

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Margaret B.

Bilingual Part-Time Sitter With Over 10 Yrs Of Experience. Weekend Availability Negotiable.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I am a former summer camp counselor, babysitter, tutor and lifelong older sister! I have been responsible for the care of kids 4-14yrs old including planning and supervising outdoor activities, games and field trips. I have done the occasional first aid clean up when kids at the summer camp would get hurt. I enjoy doing...

Lila V. says "Margaret is a fantastic caregiver! She has been tutor, nanny, household manager and confidante for our 12 year twin boys for the past few months and we feel...

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Adriana E.

Extensive Background In Healthcare And Education

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$75/hr
10 years experience
Academic background: 1) UCLA- Biochemistry, 2) George Mason University- Nursing. My experience working both in and out of the hospital has afforded me invaluable firsthand knowledge of the many disparities in our healthcare system. My aim is to address those disparities through helping clients and their families attain their own...

Helen H. says "Adriana is the most compassionate, endearing, ambitious individual and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. When my mom's degenerative neurological...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Brentwood, MD

Special Needs Caregivers in Brentwood, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Alandrea H.

Alandrea was a wonderful caregiver. She was reliable, polite and friendly. My child was feeling sick and fussy that day, but she was very...

- Raabia W.

Yesenia R.

Yesenia is a very great nanny! She was very gentle with my son and kept me updated via pictures throughout the day. She also took my son for...

- Andre A.

Zufan M.

Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a...

- David G.

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