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Bernarda O.

Child Care

Mansfield, TX

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a proud mother of three grown children and a grandmother of three amazing girls I helped raise from birth - including one with special needs. I have over 15 years of experience caring for children, running a household, and supporting elderly family members. I was a pharmacy owner in Nicaragua before moving to Texas, and...

Krista S. says "I have hired Tina for a recurring position. She is very attentive and is good to my son. I will definitely keep Tina!"

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Rebecca I.

Part-Time Caregiver

Arlington, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a 33-year-old mother to two beautiful little girls ages 3 and 6. I've been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have experience with kids of all ages including twins and special needs. I love working with children. I'm very dependable and flexible with pay. I'm happy to help with cleaning and cooking and am comfortable...

Tabatha K. says "Rebecca was really easy to work with. She looked after my (at the time) 2 and 4 year olds and they enjoyed going over to her house. Kids were entertained...

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Farrah R.

Bilingual Nanny With 5 Years Of Experience

Dallas, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Farrah, it's great to meet you! I am 30 years old, fluent in Spanish and English, and have a Biology degree from the University of Memphis. I have five years of experience being a nanny and babysitter, and am looking for my next role here in the Dallas area! I really enjoy taking care of children of all...

Haley J. says "Farrah has taken care of my children on many different occasions over the years. She is always on time, great with communication, and my kids love her! She...

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Clarisse S.

Love Life

Dallas, TX

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience
I am a very patient, loving, and caring person. I love working with other and spend time with new people. I worked for a family with a special needs boy he so was awesome. Now it have become one of my passion.
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Riane F.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter With Flexible Schedule

Arlington, TX

4.5(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a certified teacher currently working as a substitute, looking for a summer position. (Would consider long term for the right family!) I have taught swimming and tennis lessons. I have worked with church nurseries, Vacation Bible School, I have been babysitting for over 20 years now, including twins, triplets and...

Erin D. says "Riane was great with all three of our kids- 6, 9 and 6 months. The older kids said they really liked her. She is very dependable and professional. We have...

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Juan G.

I Am An Empathetic And Responsible Person

Grand Prairie, TX

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
1 year experience
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
Hello my name is Juan , I am married and I have a 6 years old son. I completed my nursing degree in 2021 in Mexico from UJED (Universidad Juarez del Estado de Durango), I am 25 years old and I have one year of experience working at a hospital. I consider myself a person with family values. While working at the hospital I...

Kurt F. says "Juan was exactly what we were looking for. He is efficient with his work. He managed to establish a friendship/working relationship with my father very...

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Abi S.

Dallas, TX

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! I am a part time college student online. I have 9+ years of childcare experience and I have my own form of transportation. I do not smoke or drink. I would also be willing to take a drug test if you'd like! I am an honest, responsible person who adapts well and thrives in new environments. I have worked with a few kids...

Latonya F. says "Abi was GREAT and SO patient! We had a party and one of our service providers had to bring her two kids at the last minute. The little boy was VERY...

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Michelle H.

Experienced In Respite And Rehabilitation For Children W/ Autism And Child Care

Grand Prairie, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
**Currently unavailable for work** I worked for roughly 5 years as a Respite & Habilitation Provider and ABA provider where I worked with children ages 4-22 with autism and other intellectual disabilities. I am experienced in carrying out Individual Support/Education Plans (ISPs/IEPs) created by client families and healthcare...

Care Member says "For starters, Michelle is very dependable and reliable, which seems to be a rarity these days. She was very sweet and patient with my son, and is just a...

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Sara S.

Dallas, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I have always had a deep passion for working with kids and also have 10+ years experience working with kids with special needs. I am an outgoing, passionate, and caring person looking for families in need of date night or weekend help.

Felicia F. says "I instantly liked Sara. She is honest, super friendly, and she clearly loves kids."

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Shelby C.

Dallas, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience with children and teens (ages 6 mon. - 17 yrs.). I have worked in a variety of roles such as a babysitter, nanny, camp leader, teachers aid, & daycare coordinator. I also have experience as a former CNA as well as caring for children with special needs. I am an experienced cook, a detailed cleaner,...

Gloria N. says "I went out of town for a trip and my husband needed help while he worked. By the grace of God I came across Shelby's profile. She is sweet, attentive,...

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Riane F.

Arlington, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
I have worked with several families with autistic children and I am passionate about helping them to communicate.

Kristin B. says "Really liked Riane and think she would make a great nanny."

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Barbara B.

Midlothian, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Registered Nurse looking to provide one one one care to special needs children. I have worked in Pediatric Home Health as well as in the education system teaching Juniors at Bryan High School. I was a Director of Nursing for 6 years.

Pat B. says "Barbara is a delight! She CARES, and it shows! She is highly detailed and versatile. I'm recovering from arm surgery, and I only wish I had found her sooner!...

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Vilma D.

Grand Prairie, TX

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 32 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm Vilma, I live in grand prairie tx, I can go to Mansfield Irving Dallas cedar Hill Arlington duncanville fort Worth and more... I have experience of 7 years working with kids . infants, toddler, preschool elementary, special needs(autism). I HAVE GOOD REFERENCES I work at grand prairie ISD( assistant teacher) I worked...

Care Member says "Very nice, quick to respond and on time"

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Stacey A.

Arlington, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Stacey, I am currently a RN located near Arlington. I currently work at a pediatric home health company for special needs children part time. I have provided caregiving services to families all around dfw for 6 years now which allowed me to get through nursing school. I currently have availability for a full...

Jeremy N. says "Stacey came and babysat for us for a night out. Our kids loved her and were talking about her later. She was very professional, punctual. Really enjoyed...

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Terranda L.

Grand Prairie, TX

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
personal care
companionship
+ 1 more
Ive work at an assisted living for 11 years. I assist with bathing, medication, serving meals and laundry. I love to take care of people. I also have experience working with special needs children.

Eddie C. says "Mrs. T is a very professional and reliable care provider. I would highly recommend her"

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Brandy B.

Profile for Child Care

Arlington, TX

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Brandy. I am 34 and live in South Arlington. I have 20+ years of child care experience starting from my early teenage years until present. My family owned a child care center for many years, and this is where my child care experience really started. I spent many of my afternoons and summers as a teaching...
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Bailey R.

Dallas, TX

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Bailey and I have grown up living in the DFW area. I graduated college in 2023 with my bachelors degree in public relations with a minor in communication studies from Texas State University. I have a clean driving record, flexible hours, and negotiable hourly rate. I'm willing to do overnight care, errands, and...
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Anu F.

Trust, Safety, And Enjoyment!

Dallas, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello, I am writing my dissertation in clinical psychology. I discovered my love and enjoyment in providing childcare services when I started volunteering in my parents orphanage at age 12. French is my first language and I'd love to teach a few sentences in French. I have been working with children for over 14 years while in...

Kimberly C. says "Anu is an amazing person-bright, compassionate, dedicated and resourceful. We are blessed she is part of our lives and cares so deeply for our...

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Keandrea H.

Part-time Caregiver

Arlington, TX

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! with over 16 years of experience working with children and children with special needs in various settings and 8 years in the ABA field. I love what I do and providing services to families. I would like to extend my services for families to afternoon and weekend care for your sweet babies. Looking forward to connecting...

Janay M. says "Keandrea is such a sweet person. When my husband and I interviewed her we immediately knew we were comfortable with her taking care of our one year old...

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Brian O.

Brian

Dallas, TX

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
About me: I am 25 years old and am currently attending college. All my classes are online, therefore school never interferes with my work schedule. My favorite hobbies are working out, eating healthy, going hiking, walking around the city, and T. V if I ever get time. I am 6'2 and consider myself strong. I have worked with...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Desoto, TX

Special Needs Caregivers in Desoto, TX are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Bernarda O.

I have hired Tina for a recurring position. She is very attentive and is good to my son. I will definitely keep Tina!

- Krista S.

Rebecca I.

Rebecca was really easy to work with. She looked after my (at the time) 2 and 4 year olds and they enjoyed going over to her house. Kids...

- Tabatha K.

Farrah R.

Farrah has taken care of my children on many different occasions over the years. She is always on time, great with communication, and my...

- Haley J.

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