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Mackenzie H.

Special Education Teacher With A Love For Children

DHS, VA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
I grew up with a sister with multiple disabilities and assisted with care taking from a very young age. Much of my childhood and young adult life involved volunteering and working events, jobs, volunteer positions for children and adults with disabilities. I went on to obtain a masters degree in special education from the...
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Marielena O.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Marielena, I'm a caring, patient, creative and responsible person, I have a degree in preschool education and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to teenagers, 3 of them as a teacher, I like working with children and help them develop each of their talents, artistic, creative and...

Care Member says "She is an excellent nanny with more than 10 years of experience with children, both in the classroom and as a babysitter at home. Don't miss the...

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Hannah L.

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town. While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...

Amy G. says "Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult...

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Sheiresa W.

Loving, Caring, Responsible And Reliable..

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
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$14/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I have a Sperrys and assisting a child with special needs. I Prepared meals, ministry that medication, daily activities, schoolwork and more
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Ashai N.

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs. I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone. I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...

Andria A. says "I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with...

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Marjorie A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Marjorie. I have 7 years of experience nanny/babysitter with kids of all ages, from 2 months to 13 years old, and I also have experience with special needs kids. I really enjoy taking care of children and I would love to be part of your children rearing and development. A few things about me: tidy, dynamic, and...

Karol F. says "Marjorie is very dependable and responsible. She loves take care of children and it's a good dog walker too. Very creative for kids activities and...

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Laura S.

Career Nanny With Over 20+ Years Experience

Springfield, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello parents! I bring over 20 years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, postpartum doula and newborn care specialist. Some of my other qualifications include: -CPR Certified -Experience with travel and overnight care -National COVID-Ready Caregiver Certification -Certified Postpartum Doula & Trained Newborn Care...

Rebecca Z. says "She's absolutely amazing, and I can't wait to have her over again to watch our little one."

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Viann T.

Springfield, VA

4.6(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! Babysitter available for date nights!! I'm a graduate student at George Mason University studying education. I'm currently on my pathway to becoming a teacher. I currently work as an instructional assistant for classrooms with students with severe disabilities with FCPS. I'm located in Springfield, but have my own...

Care Member says "Viann was wonderful to work with. She is very reliable, responsive, and genuinely loves spending time with children. I strongly recommend her child care...

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Anna P.

McLean, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Anna, and I'm based in the Tysons/McLean area seeking nanny or babysitting opportunities. I bring over 16 years of childcare experience, working with children from newborn to age 15. I've served as a full-time nanny for five years, taught preschool, assisted pre-K classes, and grown up helping raise my...

Andy D. says "Anna was great with our kids! She is very punctual and dependable and our kids were so sad to see her go. Definitely will be utilizing her services again....

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Juliana D.

Part-time Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been caring for children since I was in middle school, working as a babysitter in the neighborhood I grew up in as well as working at an elementary after-school program. I have worked with children from new born to middle school age in families of up to four children, in addition to children with special needs. Outside of...

Molly E. says "Juliana cared for our two girls, 2 and 5, for 2 weeks every day after school. She was great with them, gave them lots of attention and came up with...

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Alexa R.

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

Vienna, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...

Christy S. says "Alexa watched my 7 & 4 yr old on one occasion. She came for an in-home interview prior to babysitting and was on time for both the interview and...

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Sarah Grace K.

Part-time Caregiver: Flexible Hours!

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for several years and have nannied for a cumulative of three years. I have experience with all age groups, including experience with children with autism and various physical special needs. I have been responsible for cooking, clean-up, constructive play, tutoring, bed time, and more! I am willing to...
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Savannah H.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Biology/neuroscience graduate, saving up money before applying for research jobs. I have many years of experience including a year spent helping a family with online school, two years as a preschool assistant, work at a camp for children with Down Syndrome, experience with afterschool care, and time volunteering in the Anne...

Care Member says "Savannah was attentive to the boys, appropriately coaching our toddler to speak more clearly and keeping everybody happy and engaged. "

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Sharon P.

Vienna, VA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...

Tiffany S. says "We had the pleasure of working with Sharon for approximately 18 months from 2022 to 2024. Sharon first met our daughter when she was 4 months old and...

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Maria Camila A.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello Everyone! I'm Maria from Colombia, I'm 27 years old and I worked in my home country as a English teacher for 2 years, also I was a former Au pair for 3 years and worked taking care of three awesome kids, twins and a girl. I started to take care of them when the boys were 8 months and the girl was 3 years and a...

Eliana R. says "MaríaCamila is an amazing babysitting, very warm and sweet personality our baby love spending time with her, MariaCamila is very patient and responsible...

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Jenna M.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm Jenna, a loving and dedicated child caretaker with over 3 years of experience in the field. From a young age, I knew that I had a passion for working with children and positively impacting their lives. Throughout my career, I have worked with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience with...

Care Member says "Amazing and caring nanny. Jenna cared for my 6 month old and took great care of her. "

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Jasmine B.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Jasmine and I am currently a Rehabilitation Technician at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. My dream is to one day open a Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice of my own. I absolutely love working with children and have more than 10 years of experience. Most of my experience has come from my great...

Lisa T. says "I had the pleasure of meeting Miss. Jasmine B at church over 5 years ago and have had the pleasure of working alongside her in children's church. She is...

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Taylor C.

Flexible And Dedicated Caretaker

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am looking for full-time and part-time work. I love working with children and have many years of experience doing it. I have experience with all ages and special needs children. I have a sibling on the autism spectrum so I know the ins and outs of that field. I look forward to working with you!

Amy L. says "Taylor has taken care of our two-year-old son 35 hours per week for the past 9 weeks, and I am so sad we are losing her as nanny for her senior year of...

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Perla L.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, I'm Perla. With 12 years of experience in child care, I've worked as an au pair in France, Switzerland, and Canada, caring for children from various families. I have experience caring for special needs children and am known for being professional, proactive, and adaptable to each family's unique needs. I speak Spanish,...

Jill S. says "I can't say enough about Perla. She is truly a gem. She is smart, reliable, dependable, communicative, and goes above and beyond. I am a new working mama...

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Queeny B.

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked as an ABA therapist and as a camp counselor at a camp for children with special needs in Rhinebeck, NY.
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  • The average post rate is $13.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in DHS, VA

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

Marielena O.

She is an excellent nanny with more than 10 years of experience with children, both in the classroom and as a babysitter at home. Don't miss...

- Care member

Hannah L.

Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a...

- Amy G.

Ashai N.

I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during...

- Andria A.

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