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Mina H.

Certifited Special Educator And General Educator

Catonsville, MD

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I have worked in the public school system for 5 years. I have experience working with children ages 3-10 years old that are both typically developing and have special needs such as Autism, Down syndrome, behavioral disorders, other health impairments, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, and multiple disabilities. I...
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Quinta W.

Catonsville, MD

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$18/hr
I am a registered behavior technician in the state of Maryland with a CPR certification. Being an RBT means I have experience with kids with autism, adhd, etc. my brother has Down Syndrome so he is my motivation.
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Mina H.

Babysitter/Nanny

Catonsville, MD

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am currently pursuing my masters degree in special education with a concentration on autism. I have experience working with children ages 3-10 both with and without special needs. I have many years of experience working with children who have special needs such as but not limited to Autism, Down syndrome, behavioral...
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Binta N.

Hello My Name Is Binta, Come Learn More About Me !

Catonsville, MD

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a dedicated and compassionate childcare professional with hands-on experience working with children in both daycare and elementary school settings. I have recently earned my certification as a paraeducator, further deepening my knowledge and commitment to supporting children's growth and learning. Throughout my career, I...
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Lisa F.

Catonsville, MD

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I have been a caregiver for over 35 years for the State of Maryland and as an independent contractor. I have worked with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and numerous illnesses.
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Sabria C.

Hanover, MD

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My 9 years of experience caring for children and adults of all ages, from infants to elderly have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I hold a graduate degree. I have experience working for a home health agency and case management for special needs and chronic illnesses 0-26 age. I'm patient, creative, and...

Jennifer M. says "Once we interviewed Sabria, we stopped looking at other applicants because we knew she was the best fit for our family. She assisted with childcare,...

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Mutiat J.

Elkridge, MD

4.9(1)
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$31/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 46 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm Mutiat, but you can call me Nikki. I'm a full-time nanny with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages including newborns and kids with special needs. I'm CPR certified and currently working toward my Newborn Care Specialist certification. I just ended my contract as a nanny for two wonderful...

Care Member says "Nikki is reliable, detail oriented and very caring. She took terrific care of our three children, including our autistic son. She is very nurturing and...

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Therese H.

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I recently graduated from Columbia with my master's in social work. In 2017 I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years, and have experience with children ages 1 month to 15 years. I also have experience with...

Benjamin P. says "Therese was excellent. She was able to show up on very short notice and helped us care for our young toddler. She's very attentive and listens to the...

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Conesha W.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Columbia, MD

4.7(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing young minds is my greatest passion. For over 10 years, I've dedicated myself to providing exceptional care for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. My approach is rooted in patience and a calm demeanor, creating a safe and supportive environment where children can thrive. I am comfortable...

Walter J. says "Conesha worked for me consistently for about 6 months. My 1 year old daughter instantly gravitated to her. The first week, I popped in on Conesha and was...

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Rachell W.

Certified Childcare Director Available To Care For Your Children

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 30 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a birth and post partum doula for 20+ yrs who specializes in multiples and overnight care while instilling healthy sleeping habits. I am also a 90hr certified childcare teacher and 45hr infant/toddler teacher. I have also been a state certified childcare center director. I have had 6+ years experience as a director and 7+...

Rachel J. says "Rachell has been an AMAZING help for helping my husband with before school care for my 2 kids! she is very punctual and professional and great with the...

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Charisma H.

Experienced Nanny And Educator

Linthicum Heights, MD

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
For 15+ years, I have had the privilege of caring for educating children around the East coast and most recently in other parts of the world. I take pride in providing extraordinary attention to the specific needs of the child and their family and giving above and beyond what is asked of me. My experience spans working with...

Destiny T. says "Charisma has cared for all three of my children since they were babies. They are now 13, 9 and 7 months. I trust her with my home and my children....

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Ingrid K.

Columbia, MD

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
9 years experience
Specialized care
personal care
companionship
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a 30-year-old childcare professional currently working at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, where I support children with special needs, including autistic children and children with Down syndrome. I have extensive experience creating a safe, calm, and engaging environment tailored to each child's individual needs. I'm...
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Rakilah P.

A Fun And Safe Helper/sitter

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am looking for a position for summer break. I am reliable, fun, patient, and caring. I have experience with babysitting multiple children at a time, and children with special needs. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy doing fun/educational activities such as science experiments, art projects, exploring outside,...

Alexandra B. says "Rakilah is phenomenal. Rakilah has cared for my 15 month old daughter while I worked from home. She takes my daughter on adventures to the library and...

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Christina W.

Part-Time

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi everyone! I'm available for weekend and overnight care Wednesday- Saturday. I have worked with kids from diverse backgrounds and walks of life for more than 10 years, including military families, families with children who are at danger, and families with special needs children. I have references that attest to my...

Care Member says "She is fantastic with my kids. We hired Christina to watch my two small children overnight, and it feels good mentally to go to work with a clear head."

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Helen H.

Experienced Babysitter And Nanny

Baltimore, MD

4.8(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Hi. I'm Ms. Helen and I'm a mother and an experienced nanny. I offer over 16 years of experience caring for children from birth ( including premature infants) to adolescence. I have experience with special needs children (those with epilepsy, autism, pace makers, and cerebral palsy). My caretaker philosophy is to provide...

Kate F. says "In our phone interview, Helen was very sweet and knowledgeable, and her experience caring for people with disabilities made her stand out as able to adapt...

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Madelaine K.

Your Child's Future Built In Best Friend!

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Madie, I grew up outdoors as a girl scout. I am a funky, patient, hard working, artsy girl! I'm currently studying at MICA in baltimore. Given my classes- I am not free all day everyday, but I do have specific hours listed where I would be fully available, punctual, and reliable. I have been working at a nature...

Jaclyn C. says "Madie is a great communicator, enthusiastic, and reliable. She brings fun and energy to the job. My kiddos are so excited to hear she's coming. She has...

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Takita T.

Experienced Nanny In Search Of Full-time Or Summer 2019 Position

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I've provided child care for 20 years. This includes meal prep, bathing, homework assistance, aftercare, assigning my own extra-curricular assignments to assist in maintaining the current studies in the child's classroom, infant care, scheduled outings, transportation to and from home, overnight care, and teaching additional...

Care Member says "Takita was great! She watched our 2.5 year old for one evening while we were in town for a family event. She was very responsive, provided a reference,...

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Madeline M.

Outgoing, Experienced Sitter

Elkridge, MD

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Maddie and I am a doctoral student at Towson University studying Occupational Therapy. I hope to become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and work with children with disabilities after I graduate. I have 10 years of experience working with children as a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, school aide, etc. Much of...

Michele P. says "Madeline was a teacher for a child with special needs in a program that I run. Madeline worked with a student with Autism, who was new to our program....

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Angel B.

Loving And Nuturing Nanny With 10 Years Experience!

Baltimore, MD

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Angel and I am currently working during the day with special needs kids in the Baltimore public school system. A little to know about me is that I just graduated with a biology bachelors degree in may 2025. I have 10+ years of experience working with youth ranging from 4-17+ Who have developmental disabilities...

Adelaide B. says "Angel has been with us as our nanny since March 2022 when I went back to work after maternity leave. She truly is an Angel and is wonderful with our 10...

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Kierna J.

Experienced And Caring Child Care Provider

Halethorpe, MD

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Kierna! I'm 22 years old, a military brat, and working with children is my passion. I have eight years of childcare experience. I have done every job, from babysitting for a night to being a full-time nanny. I am CPR certified and First Aid trained. I have my own transportation. I am fluent in Spanish, and learning...

Frank C. says "Kierna was excellent with our children. She was patient and kind. My kids loved her and we will hire her again."

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.40/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Sabria C.

Once we interviewed Sabria, we stopped looking at other applicants because we knew she was the best fit for our family. She assisted with...

- Jennifer M.

Mutiat J.

Nikki is reliable, detail oriented and very caring. She took terrific care of our three children, including our autistic son. She is very...

- Care member

Therese H.

Therese was excellent. She was able to show up on very short notice and helped us care for our young toddler. She's very attentive and...

- Benjamin P.

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