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Hannah A.


Greenway, VA

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Outgoing Sitter

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I have experience working with special needs kids through athletics (Special Olympics DC). I can help with Housekeeping, Cooking/Meal Preparation, school work, driving them around to places, and having a good time with them. I am a sophomore at New York University and am very equipped with getting tasks done and an organized...
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Gabrielle M.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!!!

5.0

(1)

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23-year-old college student with a love and passion for children! I have 4+ years of direct childcare experience and 3 of those specifically caring for special needs children.
5.0
"Gabrielle was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our daughter in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our daughter! We look forward to using her service...

Reviewed by Care member

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Sarah B.


Gaithersburg, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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 5 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...
5.0
"Sarah has been a wonderful help to our family. She’s been great both as a nanny and in helping us manage our household. She helps with family laundry (washing, folding, putting away), making lunches for the...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lourdes F.


Rockville, MD

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse from El Salvador Available to Work Part or Full Time

5.0

(1)

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I am a nurse graduate in my country of El Salvador and I have a lot of experience working as a babysitter. One year ago I worked as an aide in a school for kids with special needs in Arlington Co., VA, it was an interesting job because I had the opportunity to know more about Autism, Down syndrome, etc. Working with and...
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Leah T.


Washington, DC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available!

5.0

(1)

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My name is Leah I am 18 years old and I have been babysitting for about 7 years now. Babysitting is one of my favorite things to do! I have experience with newborn babies to 9 and 10-year-olds. I am skilled in caring for all different ages and personalities of children. I am also experienced in sitting for children with special...
5.0
"Our family loves Leah! She is dependable and punctual and great with active boys! She also did a great job helping with homework! "

Reviewed by Melody B.

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Talya H.


Rockville, MD

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

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Hi, My name is Talya I'm 23 years old. I have over 8 years of experience with all ages of children. I have been doing babysitting since I was 14, worked in summer camps, worked in a kindergarten, did national service with special needs children and volunteered with many organizations. I love spending time with children, and I'm...
5.0
"Talya is amazing, she always makes her self available to help us. She is great to communicate with, very responsible and reliable, so patient with our children, always on top of everything and very...

Reviewed by Care member

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Elleigh J.


Reston, VA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Elleigh. I am 24 years old and have cared for kids for 7 years now. From weekly babysitting jobs to daily nannying, I've spent a lot of time working with and caring for children and have loved every minute of it! Aside from childcare, I have also helped with small household chores such as light laundry, meals,...
5.0
"Our family loves having Elleigh babysit. She is always on-time, the kids love her, and she does a great job making them lunch and cleaning up around the house. We are so sad that she is moving, but I'm sure...

Reviewed by Shelley M.

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Diane N.


Rockville, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Avalaible!!!

4.7

(3)

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I am an experienced Caregiver with CPR and First Aid certifications. Organized and collaborative team player strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Proficient in caring for geriatric patients to improve overall health and well being. I managed the daily activities and recreation of children with special need.
5.0
"Diane is so lovely and sweet! I hired her to take me to and from an appointment that I was getting anesthesia for. She was on time, reliable, and kept a sunny personality to keep my spirits up. Really loved her...

Reviewed by Brittany S.

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Haley F.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-37/hr10 yrs exp

A Big Kid At Heart Who Loves To Have Fun

3.0

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Hi :) I'm an experienced nanny, preschool teacher, special needs care giver, and camp counselor. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children. I'm a big kid at heart who loves to evoke creativity, adventure, play, and curiosity when interacting with children. I love sports, crafts, anything outdoors, and reading. If...
5.0
"Haley was awesome. My kids loved her. She played battleship, made arts and crafts and read stories with my kids. Haley communicated clearly with us through the evening. Haley has her own car so she can drive to...

Reviewed by Care member

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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

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I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...
4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."

Reviewed by Lisa F.

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Carmen R.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Much Experience In Child Care.

5.0

(3)

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My experience includes: *Teacher in Peru with children 4 and 5 years old. *Babysitter in USA with children -9 to 11 years old *Nanny for special needs child from 9 years until 15-years (6 years) *Presently nanny of 2-month-old twins. *Presently Nanny of 4-month-15 Days old Twins . *
5.0
"Great candidate -would be fantastic in any home with children."

Reviewed by Lisa C.

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Danitza R.


Arlington, VA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

5.0

(3)

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I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...
5.0
"Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed family members of the status of my condition after...

Reviewed by Nick C.

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Luisa A.


Arlington, VA

$23-25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hi, I go by Lu, short way for Luisa. I'm looking for a summer position for July and August, I'm 24 yo and I have worked with kids for over 6 years, I started working 6 years ago in a science museum and aquarium interacting with kids individually and groups of children from 4 yo to 16 yo for more than 2 years, and then almost 4...
5.0
"Luisa was so kind and easy to work with. I wish hiring on care.com was always this easy! Thank you Luisa!"

Reviewed by Kaleb R.

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Meredith R.


Washington, DC

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Meredith

5.0

(3)

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I'm an AU student but I am taking this semester off. I love arts & crafts, playing outside, reading, and playing games with kids. I have a great deal of experience. Most recently I've been working with a family with 2 little girls (ages 2 and 2 months). Before that, I nannied in a 4-child- household for about 2 years. Last...
5.0
"She took care of my kids to the T. She did everything I asked her to do without any complaints. 10/10 would use her again."

Reviewed by Maan E.

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Sharon P.


Vienna, VA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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 finished with us when she was 21 months old. In that time,...

Reviewed by Tiffany S.

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Clara N.


Rockville, MD

$21-30/hr3 yrs exp

Love To See Children Thrive!

5.0

(3)

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I have 3 years of experience working with children with special needs. I love to work with all children. Within the home, I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry, and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can also help with homework and lessons.
5.0
"My 2yo son had so much fun playing with Clara. She helped clean the house as well and everything was sparkling clean by the time my son woke up from his nap. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed by Eric H.

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Susan A.


Potomac, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider Specializing In Special Needs Or Children W/ The Need For More In div. Attn.

4.0

(4)

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I have worked with children my whole life and always seemed to veer towards the ones that need a little more one-one attn. to later find out a diagnosis or to soon be diagnosed with something, and my extra attn. to details and focus were a good way to start implementing and focusing specific skills. I currently specialize in...
5.0
"Susan is truly a find when it comes to caring for kids with special needs. There's no one more compassionate and protective of individuals who lack the ability to advocate for themselves. She is staunchly...

Reviewed by Myron T.

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Shaleia L.


Washington, DC

$15-22/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hello! My name is Shaleia and I'm a student. If I were to describe myself I would say that I am diligent, timely, understanding and most importantly that I really love kids. I began by taking care of my younger relatives. From there I began volunteering at the children's ministry at my church which I did consistently for...
5.0
"Shaleia worked for my family for four months before she returned to college. She was very flexible with my early morning, constantly changing work schedule. She helped get my two children ready for school and...

Reviewed by Kathleen G.

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Charlene O.


Rockville, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny In Your Home

5.0

(1)

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Hello. I have 20+ years of childcare experience. Children are my passion! I just finish nannying for a family for three years, with four sweet children(4-year-old twins, 7and 9, both with special needs) Both parents are physicians. I created and implemented a daily active structured schedule. I assisted with taking the children...
5.0
"Charlene is a very warm, engaging caregiver. She watches our children, a shy 3 year old, an energetic 8 year old and a dramatic 10 year old and handles all 3 of them on outings, takes them to the park, out to...

Reviewed by Rachel W.

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Jasmine B.


Arlington, VA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

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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...
5.0
"Jasmine is an amazing young woman. She is always so loving and kind. She is very nurturing and attentive. My children love Jasmine and so do we. We highly recommend Jasmine. We know that our children are safe...

Reviewed by Malikah P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Greenway, VA

Gabrielle M.

5.0

Gabrielle was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our daughter in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our daughter! We look forward to using her service again!

- Care member

Sarah B.

5.0

Sarah has been a wonderful help to our family. She’s been great both as a nanny and in helping us manage our household. She helps with family laundry (washing, folding, putting away), making lunches for the kids for school, making dinners for the family (she's a great cook--and very flexible and...

- Care member

Leah T.

5.0

Our family loves Leah! She is dependable and punctual and great with active boys! She also did a great job helping with homework!

- Melody B.

Talya H.

5.0

Tayla is absolutely amazing! She's always been committed to her schedule and constantly moving when she's helping out our family. She's energetic, trustworthy and now our toddler asks about her all the time. :)

- Care member

Elleigh J.

5.0

Our family loves having Elleigh babysit. She is always on-time, the kids love her, and she does a great job making them lunch and cleaning up around the house. We are so sad that she is moving, but I'm sure she will make another family very happy in her new town! We will miss you Elleigh!

- Shelley M.

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