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Kiara S.

Loving, Patient, And Experienced Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Welcome to my profile! I have been an nanny for over 9 years. I currently have a family that I work for full time and I am seeking for a few extra hours! I am well experienced with kids of all ages! From changing diapers and baby led-weaning to helping with homework and assisting with school pick up/drop offs I am sure that I...

Mari M. says "She is a great babysitter and was on call when I randomly needed her! She took care of my 10 month daughter as if she were her own. We loved her and so did...

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Tammy J.

Limited Part-time & Date Nights

Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Available for limited part-time, date nights and potential backup care! Please message me directly as I do not book thru this site without talking to the parents first for safety reasons! I have over 25 years of experience working directly with child development as a private nanny! Over the last 12 years I have specifically...

Brittany G. says "Tammy has been a truly exceptional nanny for our daughter. She's been with us during a very important stage of development (5 months - present at 13...

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Marisa K.

Babysitter! :)

Glenside, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am 23 and a current graduate student getting my doctorate in physical therapy. I have mainly evening and weekend availability due to my class schedule. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and have experience with kids of all ages and kids with special needs. I am CPR certified through the American Heart Association! I love...

Care Member says "Punctual and so sweet! I felt safe leaving my boy with her and I knew I could trust her. Would 100% hire her again"

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Selena J.

Maple Shade, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Selena! I've been working with children since my freshman year of high school through babysitting families and volunteering at my local church for VBS and church nursery. I just graduated college this year with a degree in Biblical counseling with a concentration on working with youth. I use to reside in...

Care Member says "Selena has been a great caregiver to our 2 young children. She takes initiative to plan the day with arts/crafts, outdoor activities, reading/learning...

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Deaunjanae W.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is De'AunJana'e, and I have over four years of experience working with children, including those with special needs. I am a licensed Residential Child and Youth Practitioner. I've worked in early childhood education, social services, and crisis intervention. At Lionheart Christian Academy, I cared for a baby with...

Care Member says "Nae was great with our kids & a huge help around the house. She jumped right in to help over the weekend when we had a large group of friends over. A...

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Shovha K.

Willow Grove, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love children and have spent my life caring for them. I was housemother, accountant, and co-director of New Life Children's Home in Nepal from 1999 to 2016. Several of the orphans had mild special needs. I also care deeply about the elderly and am excellent with them. I have also been a nanny for a 1-year-old boy in the US,...

Nadine R. says "Shovha has over 20 years of childcare experience between her own children and the 10 orphans she cared for in the New Life Children's Home where I also...

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Ana M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello families. Available between July 1-July 5 My name is Ana. I am a full time nanny M-F but since it's summer and I have my school break I am looking for extras on weekends. I have almost 9 years of experience with children of all ages, especially newborns and toddlers. I am very creative with sensory and educational...

Cheryl F. says "**Hire Ana ASAP before you miss out** Ana has been our nanny for over a year. We are moving away soon, and to our dismay she cannot come with. I cannot...

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Jenice S.

Responsible And Caring Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a nurses aide (CNA) with 8 years experience in healthcare including both at home and in a long term care facility. I'm able to provide assistance with all aspects of daily living and checking vital signs too. I've worked with children and adults with both physical and mental disabilities. I cared for my great grandmother...
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Renee W.

Caregiver/Nanny

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
I was a school teacher for Philadelphia and most classes I taught were fully integrated. I have worked with special Olympics and with special people in the north east . My masters background is special ed I am very patient, I listen to parents & my clients!!!! Im also experienced with Adhd as well . I was A Philly School teacher...

Care Member says "was always on time and could count on"

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Turquoise L.

Fun Loving And Responsible Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
So you're doing one of the hardest things of your life right now! Passing your most precious prizes off to a stranger to support your family and lifestyle is tuff. I understand. That's why I'm here to save the day! For over 10 years I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, with and without special needs. I assist...

Care Member says "Jae did a great job when we needed an out of town one time sitter in a pinch! So glad we were able to count on her. "

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Emily C.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. For the past 10 years, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development Coursework, along with certifications in First Aid Training and CPR Training. I'm...

Liz C. says "Emily was great! Helped me out with a Friday night last minute, was on time and my 18 month old daughter was perfectly content with her. Would hire again!"

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Kylie I.

Special Education Certified

Maple Shade, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Certified in special education ages 2-14. Attended La Salle university to gain the knowledge to become certified and have had experiences with multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and more.

Rachol C. says "We hired Kylie to watch our two toddlers for a late night shift. It was last minute and she was very quick in responding and doing a quick video...

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Aenya U.

Creative And Reliable Babysitter Available (extensive Experience With Newborns/infants)

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I live in Manayunk and am a recent graduate from Temple University where I received my Ed. S/M. Ed in school psychology. I am available for summer babysitting jobs until I begin my school psychology job in August (will be on vacation July 2-July 14). I most recently nannied for a family in Glenside with 4 children I...

Ashley F. says "Aenya has worked with us for several months now in PA and we are sad to see her go! Since Day 1 she has been so helpful to our family. She's helped with...

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Dora S.

Special Needs Care

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
You will find that I am honest, dependable, punctual, kind, patient, compassionate, and have a warm personality. I have always enjoyed a professional that involves making everyday life better for people. I like listening to people talk about their life experiences and accomplishments. I have been on Care. com since 2007 and have...

Marilyn B. says "Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative,...

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Kelly R.

Caring Loving Sitter Availability Flexible

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
I have over 19+ years providing care for children ages 0 through 12 years old and I am a parent to 2 wonderful grown children 25 and 31years old. I started my child care career taking care of children in my home but now provide nanny services in the parents homes and offer Night nanny services . I am certified as a Newborn Care...

Care Member says "There is no other person I'd trust more to care for my grandchildren. Kelly R is an amazing nanny and an even better person. Kelly is always there...

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Nicole C.

Part-time/ Date Night Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...

Care Member says "She’s lovely- the kind of person you can trust with your children. According to my oldest she’s “pretty rad.”"

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Mabel N.

Riverside, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Mabel, and I have over 8years of professional experience providing compassionate care and support for adults, including individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs. I also have a background as a Direct Support Professional and Behavior Technician, which has strengthened my skills in daily...
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Madigan L.

Love Kids, Loved By Kids

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I am a friendly and energetic law student living in Philly and looking for part time opportunities while I work an unpaid public service internship for the summer. I've been watching over my younger siblings for most of my life but I began professionally sitting when I was 13 and have been cultivating experiences ever since,...

Audrey M. says "Madigan was amazing! My kids immediately took to her- she had great energy, positivity and engaged them. She created a safe yet still exciting environment...

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Ashlyn K.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Ashlyn, I am an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a passion for working with children of all abilities. I have several years of experience providing care for children with special needs, including those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. I am dedicated to creating a safe,...

Care Member says "Ashlyn was excellent with our 11-month old. She was on time, kind, and patient! Would highly recommend. "

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Kyle S.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been working with elementary aged students with behavioral problems in and out of the school setting for over 10 years. I enjoy playing drums and a little guitar in my spare time and sometimes like to incorporate them into my work with kids. I have experience working with kids on the spectrum. I work full-time in a school...

James F. says "Kyle is very professional and reliable. I have three sons, one of whom is autistic and each with some behavioral challenges at times. They really enjoy...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of April 2026

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

Kiara S.

She is a great babysitter and was on call when I randomly needed her! She took care of my 10 month daughter as if she were her own. We loved...

- Mari M.

Tammy J.

Tammy has been a truly exceptional nanny for our daughter. She's been with us during a very important stage of development (5 months -...

- Brittany G.

Marisa K.

Punctual and so sweet! I felt safe leaving my boy with her and I knew I could trust her. Would 100% hire her again

- Care member

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