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Katie P.

Babbysitter/nanny

Derwood, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Katie! I am 20 years old and am going to be a junior at St. Lawrence University this fall! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was about 14. I have been a pet time nanny and also long term babysitter for children ranging from infant-15 years old. While I have limited experience directly nannying children with...

Jacqueline S. says "Katie cared for our 2 children, 3 and 18 months, all summer in 2021. She was always on time, polite and flexible. She prepared meals, played with...

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Gabriela O.

Derwood, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
With almost two decades of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I am passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. Such experience has provided me with a strong foundation for understanding child development. I enjoy engaging children through outdoor activities, board games,...

Nadine T. says "I was apprehensive about hiring someone in my home for the first time, and meeting Gabby changed my whole outlook! She has a great personality, can-do...

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Angel R.

Experienced And Compassionate Care Provider

Derwood, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Angel, a reliable, nurturing, and dedicated professional nanny with a heart full of passion for child development and years of hands-on experience. Whether it's caring for infants, toddlers, or children with special needs, I bring patience, warmth, and structure into every child's day. I'm CPR/First Aid certified,...

Bhekinkosi B. says "She is very passionate, warm and very caring."

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Angel R.

Special needs caregiver.

Derwood, MD

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
I have Special needs experience with clients living with diabetes, autism, dementia & Parkinson. I am able to assist assist with feeding, changing & clothing, personal care, light housekeeping & cooking. I'm great with people because I'm patient & compassionate. I really like helping where I can.
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Sharifa K.

Special Needs Care Giver

Derwood, MD

from
$17/hr
I am an experienced caregiver. I treat my clients with respect, friendship, love and care. I am hardworking and professional.
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Tanya C.

Certified Medical Assistant

Derwood, MD

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been caring for patients for years! I've worked for a plastic surgeon since I was 19. Now I am a CMA so that I can provide extra levels of care. I can provide many areas of care such as post surgery, CPR, injections, as well as all bodily care. I'm strong and can lift, I can take you to appointments and set up meals and...
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Camille R.

Derwood, MD

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I'm from Brazil. I have been working as a nanny for the past 6 years I have experience with infants to teenagers. I am a licensed nurse by profession in my country , clean background check, up to date immunizations. I love reading, arts and crafts, outdoor activities, all kinds of games. Anything that can stimulate the kids...
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Abir D.

Experienced Nanny For A Professional Care Assistant

Derwood, MD

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Abir, and I have over 8 years of experience working with autistic individuals of all ages. Currently, I support young adults (18-21 years old) with daily routines, social integration, and creative activities like crafts. In the past, I've also worked with children and teens, helping them develop independence and...
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Arabella P.

Derwood, MD

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Bella! I am currently a Junior at Flagler College studying Deaf and Elementary Education. I have extensive experience with a wide variety of children, including those with special needs! I am fluent in both English and Spanish and I am currently taking my fifth year of American Sign Language.
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Rameswari S.

Child Care

Derwood, MD

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Nurturing children and witnessing their development is my passion. For the past seven years, I have provided care while supporting families. I am patient, calm, and follow your lead when enforcing household rules. I am comfortable caring for one child at a time. I have a graduate degree and experience with special needs...
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Angel R.

Experienced Childcare Provider

Derwood, MD

from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hi there! I'm Angel, a reliable, nurturing, and dedicated professional nanny with a heart full of passion for child development and years of hands-on experience. Whether it's caring for infants, toddlers, or children with special needs, I bring patience, warmth, and structure into every child's day. I'm CPR/First Aid certified,...
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Kura M.

Part-time Babysitter

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a dedicated childcare professional with over 5 years of experience working with children in a variety of settings, including daycare centers, after-school programs, and private homes. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to support children of all ages and developmental stages, including those with special...

Jacqueline M. says "Kura was a blessing to our family last year. She got my two children (7 and 9) ready for school and walked/drove them to school every morning. We...

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Zufan M.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
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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Vera N.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
I have been working with kids and seniors for the past 4 years. I have a cna and a CPR license. I have been working with seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and special needs.

Lamiteck H. says "She used to babysit my son before we moved to North Carolina. My kids liked her even my mom and my wife loved her ."

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Sue H.

Germantown, MD

3.7(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I love taking care of & watching children grow. I am Sue, an older experienced nanny, with 25 years watching children, including 15 years as a lead preschool teacher. My experiences include: babysitter, summer rec volunteer, Red cross volunteer, watching children, Cub scout leader, Vacation Bible school teacher, Church...

Nyleve T. says "Sue is a wonderful caregiver! She is nurturing, kind, fun and playful. I hired her to watch my 2 toddlers and my 4 month old infant, M-F, 9-2. Sue was...

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Aline N.

Lovely, Responsible And Experienced Nanny

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi families My name is Aline and I have 10 years of experience with childcare (including special need kids too) My experience goes from new born babies to 13 years old teenagers and taking care of multiple kids (3 to 5 kids ) I do the kids laundry, prepare their meals, helps with home work, drive them do library, playgrounds...

Grace L. says "Aline took care of our one-year-old daughter for months until she goes to daycare. She is always punctual and went above and beyond from what we have asked...

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Sarah B.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been in the caretaking business for 12 years now. I have experience working with all ages of children and have been a nanny for 8 families. As well as experience working with special needs children. I love inspiring creativity and teaching, as well as reading to and with children. Will provide background check if hired. I...

Care Member says "I can’t say enough good things about Sarah! She is dependable, smart, and fantastic with my 3yr old son. She fosters independence and has taught him...

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Sarah T.

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, my passion for fostering children's growth and development drives my every action. With 13 years of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting children's lives. My patient and calm nature, coupled with my creativity and approachability, creates a nurturing...

Jess C. says "Sarah is simply an amazing nanny! Sarah worked with our family for a year starting when our son was a newborn until he was about a year old. Sarah is...

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Gifty Q.

I Love Caring

Gaithersburg, MD

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 25 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Gifty, I'm currently available for a full time nanny position. I'm passionate about childcare, I have 10 years of experience in guiding children. Over the years, I have had the pleasure to work with newborns up to teenage, multiple children, and special needs. I am infant CPR certified, and have excellent...

Care Member says "Gifty has been an excellent caretaker for my daughter M, who is developmentally delayed but quite robust, cheerful and fun. Although she is 29 years...

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Camila M.

Montgomery Village, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Camila, and I'm looking for a full-time or part-time nanny position. With 7+ years of experience as a nanny, including caring for children with special needs, I am dedicated to helping families ease their day-to-day stresses by ensuring their little ones are safe, loved, and happy Key Qualifications: CPR and...

Care Member says "Camila was an absolute pleasure to work with. She provided expert, compassionate care to our infant daughter. Camila is heavily engaged in her...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.55/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Derwood, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Katie P.

Katie cared for our 2 children, 3 and 18 months, all summer in 2021. She was always on time, polite and flexible. She prepared meals, played...

- Jacqueline S.

Gabriela O.

I was apprehensive about hiring someone in my home for the first time, and meeting Gabby changed my whole outlook! She has a great...

- Nadine T.

Angel R.

She is very passionate, warm and very caring.

- Bhekinkosi B.

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