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Miranda D.


Dunstable, MA

$18-23/hr6 yrs exp

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I have been around all different types of disabilities. I know how to stay calm and make the kids feel like they are in a safe place and help them cope.
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Sherry B.


Pelham, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Sincere And Compassionate Care Services By Sherry

5.0

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Hello, My name is Sherry. I live in Pelham, NH. I have been providing private in home care for the past 10 years. Please check out my reviews from past clients I come with excellent personal and professional references. I love what I do! Sincerely caring and very detailed in my work Empathetic, compassionate,...
5.0
"She is caring and engaging in the clients she is with. I am a home OT and she was caring for a client I was seeing for OT services. She was open to training from OT and was able to assist the client in safely...

Reviewed by Meri R.

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Aaliyah S.


Chelmsford, MA

$23/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello everyone, I am a online college student who loves to travel, read and listen to music I've been nannying and babysitting for 5+ years and I love it so much! I really enjoy watching the kids learn and contributing to their growth. I love doing fun activities both inside and outside! I love: - crafts -puzzles -creating...
5.0
"That she is very dependable and is a very good person"

Reviewed by Alexis S.

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Antonietta F.


Pelham, NH

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 35 Years Of Experience

5.0

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My name is Annette and I have been working in the child care industry for 35 years. I graduated from college with a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Child Psychology. The first 15 years of my career was spent working with children with special needs. For the past 20 years, I have worked as a nanny, caring for infants up to...
5.0
"Antonietta is my sister. I have a 10 year old daughter who thinks of my sister as her second mother! Antonietta is outstanding at understanding children, caring for children and simply being around children. I...

Reviewed by Josie B.

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Alexandra M.


Hollis, NH

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care/Nanny

3.0

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All my children have come to me with special needs. Some of their needs were prematurity, drug addiction at birth, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities such as AIDS, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation. I have been passionate for over 25 years working in this field as these children bring such joy and are so loving...
5.0
"Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her"

Reviewed by Paula W.

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Stephanie D.


Nashua, NH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

4.9

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I was a student aide at a Preschool my junior year of high school. I was also a student aid at a Kindergarten class my senior year of high school. Then volunteered there 2 years after that. I have worked with special needs children. I babysit my little cousins and I have also babysat for families that are not related to me. I...
5.0
"I have three kiddos (10, 4 and 1) and they adore Steph! We have become great friends, and we always look forward to having her over! She loves music and crafts and going on adventures. Anyone who hires her...

Reviewed by Amy P.

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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Specialist

5.0

(4)

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I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...
5.0
"Lisa is an extremely skilled caregiver and exceptional person. Her thoughtful, creative approach and terrific sense of humor have had a dramatic, positive impact on my wife. My wife has young onset Alzheimer's...

Reviewed by Michael L.

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Alexandra M.


Hollis, NH

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Granny-Nanny - Experienced Childcare Provider

5.0

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For the past 25+ years I have been a certified Foster/Adoptive parent for children with special needs - ranging from mental retardation, cerebral palsy, AIDS, as well as fostering newborn drug addicted, premature, etc. Caring for children is my reason for being. I have adopted the last 7 foster-kids and they are now young...
5.0
"Allie has been the most amazing caregiver for our son (and dog - they both love her). She not only does a great job caring for him, she also invests time every day in helping him learn new skills as he grows....

Reviewed by Aimee L.

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Pamela T.


Lowell, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses

5.0

(1)

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Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues. I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....
5.0
"Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful...

Reviewed by Care member

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Mary C.


Hudson, NH

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I am a lucky mother of two grown sons, ages 27 and 29. My experience also includes 15 pleasurable years working with special needs children in a public school setting. I am now on my 5th year as a nanny. I am looking for 4 consecutive 8 hour days. My rate is $26. per hour.
5.0
"Mary has been nothing short of a blessing to our family. She joined us as a full-time nanny and fit into our family immediately. She cares for our children as if they are her own and they equally adore her....

Reviewed by Lauren K.

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Kathleen J.


Chelmsford, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kathleen J. Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Hello, my name is Kathy, I have a job that I truly enjoy! I am starting my 9th year working in a classroom with early, elementary students with various learning and physical challenges. *(Autism, CVI, Down Syndrome, Global learning delays, Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, feeding tubes, just to li, non verbal, feeding issuesst...
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Heike G.


Groton, MA

$22-30/hr

Reliable Caring

5.0

(2)

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I'm a mother of two teenage boys, that have asthma and food allergies. During my time of raising them we have meet the challenges of those special needs successfully. They have learned how to live a full life with their medical issues.
5.0
"I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an amazing parent, not at all a pushover but still loving...

Reviewed by Adriana G.

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Nancey M.


Tyngsboro, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse

5.0

(2)

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I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
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5.0

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My name is Michael I am 21 years old, I am a pre-med student at Umass Amherst. In the summer of 2019, I did an internship with turning point to work with members of the disabled community. We had so Much fun together, and the people were so loving and caring, I love taking care of people and helping people, because that gives me...
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Serena M.


Brookline, NH

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

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Hello! I am Serena, a second-grade teacher at Hollis Primary School with a New Hampshire teaching certificate. I hold a major in early childhood education and a minor in special education. I have a background in nannying for children with special needs and experience as a summer preschool special education teacher. I also have...
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Jennifer P.


Littleton, MA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

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My name is Jenny, I am 18 years old, and currently attending college courses as a pre-med. I have a history with assisting teaching summer school programs for children with special needs, and have a well understanding on psychology of child development. I think it is important to have a babysitter who has knowledge on what is...
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AMY T.


Lowell, MA

$14-21/hr1 yrs exp

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I am an occupational therapist (OT) and am looking for a temporary position while in between jobs! I have much training and experience with child development and children with special needs! I have 15 years babysitting experience: Girl/boy twins weekly from 1-mo -3 yrs old. After school pick up for family of 2 boys. Weekly date...
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Bastiana M.


Chelmsford, MA

$15-18/hr

Hey My Name Is Lorena And I Am Infant/Toddler Teacher Qualified.

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Hey My name is Bastiana R. but you can call me Lorena. I have always had an interest in caring for kids since I was a young girl. In family functions you could find me holding a little one or taking care of the younger ones it has just always been a passion of mine. I have done babysitting but never nannying, for the past two...
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Sophie S.


Chelmsford, MA

$25-26/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny Available

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I've watched children from 6 months to high school children with special needs and worked at a special education school for 3 years. I am very responsible and punctual with a driver's license and a reliable car. I love kids and will be willing to play games, do crafts, go outside, and do other activities with them. As well as...
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Caroline H.


Nashua, NH

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Part-time Babysitter Available

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I am a dental assistant who is looking for part-time evening and weekend babysitting opportunities. I have my bachelor's degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut. Caring for kids has been a part of my life since I can remember - I am the oldest of four children! Becoming a counselor at a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dunstable, MA

Sherry B.

5.0

She is caring and engaging in the clients she is with. I am a home OT and she was caring for a client I was seeing for OT services. She was open to training from OT and was able to assist the client in safely showering after training.

- Meri R.

Aaliyah S.

5.0

That she is very dependable and is a very good person

- Alexis S.

Antonietta F.

5.0

Antonietta is my sister. I have a 10 year old daughter who thinks of my sister as her second mother! Antonietta is outstanding at understanding children, caring for children and simply being around children. I always say it takes a special person to be around children all day (coming from someone...

- Josie B.

Alexandra M.

5.0

Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her

- Paula W.

Stephanie D.

5.0

She has watched my children when I’ve needed a last minute babysitter and was great with them and she was even willing to watch them while they were sick! She is great with children, caring and fun!

- Care member

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