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Taryn M.


Crozet, VA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Special Needs Provider

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I am a mother of seven precious children, and 12 grandchildren. I absolutely adore infants, babies, toddlers, and all children! While I have worked professionally outside of the home and received my BA from a top university, my greatest ongoing achievement/work is "caring" for my children. Instead of returning to the office with...
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Elyssa D.


Crozet, VA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Elyssa D From Temecula, CA

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Hi I am Elyssa and I am 19 years old. I have been volunteering weekly at my Church's Nursery for 3 months and am looking for more opportunities to care for and spend time with children. I have had a short term nannying position for two weeks that included a non-verbal autistic 2. 5-year-old. I would be happy to give her as a...
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Elyssa D.


Crozet, VA

$20-26/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

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I have held positions as a school aide, private nanny and a preschool teacher. I have experience with special needs children, especially focused on Autistic and non-verbal children. I have experience with infants and toddlers, and school aged children. I am comfortable with a wide variety of ages, activities and chaos! I...
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Jan W.


Crozet, VA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Evening Care Giver

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I am currently a teachers aide in Albemarle County. I have worked with special needs children in all spectrums. I am looking to start in the aide of seniors. My parents are 87 and 85 and I have taken care of them during my life. I am a very caring a nuturing person and love to be able to help others.
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Heather F.


Grottoes, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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My experience with special needs began 12 years ago when I started helping my cousin with her daughter who suffered from Rett Syndrome. S was able to sit up at that time but eventually became bedridden. She seemed healthy when she was born but at year one, she stopped speaking and was unable to hold onto things and started...
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Heather F.


Grottoes, VA

$16-24/hr10 yrs exp

Smile Creator

5.0

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Hello, and thank you for your time and consideration. I'm a positive and energetic mother of three grown children. We moved to Grottoes in 2019 and we absolutely love this area. My experience includes raising my own children, childcare, daycare, and substitute teaching. I have cared for infants, toddlers, and school-aged...
5.0
"Heather is an amazing babysitter. She babysat my autistic son when he was 2 every Monday. She is very interactive, loving, punctual, and I was sad when I had to let her go due to my schedule changing! I would...

Reviewed by Kirsten H.

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Olivia L.


Grottoes, VA

$15-23/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Pet Care / Errands Help

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Hello! I have experience as a licensed K-12 teacher with school aged children, and also have mentored at-risk and special needs youth. Additionally, I am able to care for pets from horses to dogs and cats. If you have a unique need for help with errands for an elderly family member or assistance driving around town, I am...

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Hello, and thank you for your time and consideration. I'm a positive and energetic mother of three. We moved to Grottoes a little over two years ago and we absolutely love it here. My experience includes raising my own children, childcare, substitute teaching, and caring for the elderly. I have cared for infants, toddlers,...
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Emily H.


Grottoes, VA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver Available For Special Needs Children

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Throughout my life, I have worked with children with special needs. I have had multiple cousins with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and ADHD. I am passionate about being involved in the lives of children with special needs, and I love how they radiate positivity and light into the lives of those around them. Each child...
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Teresa G.


Charlottesville, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

5.0

(2)

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Hello, My name is Teresa G, I have worked as a childcare provider in many diverse settings for more than 25 yrs. Some of these positions include: professional nanny/housekeeper, art teacher for grades K-8th, professional nanny/housekeeper, C'ville City Schools instructional assistant/reading intervention teacher, assistant for...
5.0
"Teresa is wildly appreciated and deeply loved at our household, especially while she nannied our 2yo daughter. Teresa has an extensive background of working with children and she brings her creative expertise...

Reviewed by Abby R.

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Madeline F.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-23/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible Child Caregiver With Experience Guiding Children Of All Ages

5.0

(2)

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5 years of experience guiding children in all settings. Fun, outgoing and energetic with a passion for childcare. Experience working with children of all ages, including children with special needs. Inspires by leading fun activities to teach new skills and encourage development. Focused on respectfully enforcing rules for...
5.0
"Madeline sat for my one year old on short notice and took great care of him. She was responsive, punctual, and highly competent. We look forward to working with Madeline a lot in the future."

Reviewed by Gina S.

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Vickie P.


Lyndhurst, VA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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I have been a caregiver for 20+ years. I have my bachelor's degree in social work and a passion for caring for the elderly and disabled and special needs. I have had experience with handicapped, Parkinson's, cancer, stroke and elderly patients with dementia. I have also cared for patients who were in Hospice care. I have...
5.0
"Vickie P is an excellent Senior Caregiver. She spent 2 1/2 years helping with my mom who has dementia, several complicating health issues and a difficult temperament. Vickie is phenomenal. She brought a...

Reviewed by Paul K.

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Catherine D.


Charlottesville, VA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

College Student Who Loves Kids!

4.9

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I have cared for many age groups of children over the past 7 to 8 years. I have assisted with homework, meal preparation, light housework, and transportation. I love helping others learn and grow in order to become successful. I love animals, hiking, painting and playing board games. I have my bachelors degree in psychology with...
5.0
"Catherine was a wonderful sitter! She had great communication prior to meeting us, arrived early, and was so sweet and nurturing to our baby boy. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Teresa G.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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Hello, my name is Teresa, I have over 20 yrs. experience working as a child care provider in many diverse settings. I have worked with special needs students in the public school as an instructional assistant in 3rd and 4th grade and have also worked one on one with a 4th grade student with autism and was an art teacher for...
5.0
"Teresa helped care for my son for almost a year. She is very positive, supportive and dependable. I highly recommend her."

Reviewed by Jennifer T.

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Laura C.


Charlottesville, VA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic, Artsy, Fun Babysitter Would LOVE To Meet You And Your Children!

5.0

(3)

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Hello Parents! I recently transferred to UVA from Northern VA and I am excited to start meeting and caring for Charlottesville kids! From summer camp counselor to Au Pair to Suzuki violin teacher I have interacted with children of all different backgrounds and loved every second of it. I have done foster-care babysitting,...
5.0
"Laura was so wonderful! She watched my three YO on short notice while I was in a wedding. He loved her and had a blast! Thank you, Laura!"

Reviewed by Melanie K.

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Natalie M.


Waynesboro, VA

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Dependable Nanny, With Diverse And Expansive Childcare Experience

5.0

(7)

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Hello! My name is Natalie, I am an experienced and passionate nanny in Charlottesville, VA. I have been working with kids for over five years. I have worked with children of all ages and levels of development. I love kids and am passionate about safe, fun, and developmental childcare. I have a valid driver's license, an...
5.0
"Natalie watched our little girl from 10mo - 15mo. As a pediatrician, I had high expectations of our nanny and Natalie exceeded them! My husband and I felt at ease while we were at work knowing Natalie was...

Reviewed by Sara G.

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Kindra S.


McGaheysville, VA

$13-18/hr8 yrs exp

Cna

5.0

(2)

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Have experience with special needs was a foster parent to kids with needs also work at uva on Nero floor and spin
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Teresa G.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Companion Care Provider

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I have experience working in a nursing home setting as well as companion care, helping with errands, driving to appointments and meal prep. I have also taken care of an elderly gentleman who was wheel chair bound for a few years during the Christmas holiday so he could be with his family at the Greenbrier Resort. I am currently...
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Katie T.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Quirky And Loving Nanny

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Hi everyone! My name is Katie. I'd describe my personality as quirky, artistic, and happy. I have worked with children on and off since I was 15. Now (37... yikes!) I have five children of my own and I am looking to get back into being a nanny. I have tried it all when it comes to work and keep coming back to being a nanny. I...
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Teyah D.


Charlottesville, VA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi Families! I have worked with children for a little over 5 years. I have experience with special needs children and infants- KPrep . I have worked with all ages, but am best with infants-KPrep. I am very well with house cleaning, cooking and preparing meals, and running errands. I love children and am very comfortable with all...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Crozet, VA

Heather F.

5.0

It is very clear that Heather cares deeply for each of the kiddos she has cared for, and our daughter was no exception. Heather is so beloved by our family, but especially by our daughter! My husband and I trust her implicitly. She has had a noticeable hand in helping our daughter develop her...

- Care member

Teresa G.

5.0

Teresa is very creative. She was wonderful with our children. She was very good at following our guidelines and wishes. She is very prompt and punctual. No problems with absenteeism.

- Care member

Madeline F.

5.0

Madeline sat for my one year old on short notice and took great care of him. She was responsive, punctual, and highly competent. We look forward to working with Madeline a lot in the future.

- Gina S.

Vickie P.

5.0

We loved having Vickie take care of our mom so we could keep her home longer. We needed someone quick and she was able to be there. She even planned to help on a weekend when I was to be away. Just the willingness to do that was so appreciated even though it didn't happen. I would highly recommend...

- Gloria S.

Catherine D.

5.0

Catherine helped us while we were in town for my father’s funeral. She was great, my kids loved her, and will definitely hire again when I am back in town!

- Care member

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