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Melissa C.

Full-Time Personal Caregiver

Hanover, MD

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Childcare professional with over 20 years of experience supporting children from infancy through adolescence in private homes, Montessori classrooms, and public-school environments. Skilled in Montessori methods, early childhood development, and special needs care, including nine years working one-on-one with children with...
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Daiquiri A.

Early Morning/Evening And Some Weekends

Hanover, MD

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello New Family- I wanted to introduce my self to you and your family. I am 42 years old and full of energy. I have two beautiful kids, ages 19, son, (currently enrolled at University of Maryland-College Park) and a 14-year-old in the 9th grade currently attending Meade High School. My career overview is as follows, I was a...
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Christian G.

Hanover, MD

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Christian, and I'm excited for the opportunity to introduce myself to your family. I'm a Division I college athlete and an adidas-sponsored athlete. As the eldest of 10 siblings, I naturally took on a caregiving role from a young age. Growing up in a single-parent household taught me responsibility, patience, and...
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Melissa C.

Hanover, MD

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
A care professional with over 20 years of experience supporting children from infancy through elder care in private homes. Known for calm, structured care, strong communication with families, and the ability to guide individuals through social and emotional milestones. Well suited for professional elder care roles, nanny roles...
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Mutiat J.

Elkridge, MD

4.9(1)
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$32/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 52 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm Mutiat, but you can call me Nikki. I'm a full-time nanny with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages including newborns and kids with special needs. I'm CPR certified and currently working toward my Newborn Care Specialist certification. I just ended my contract as a nanny for two wonderful...

Care Member says "Nikki is reliable, detail oriented and very caring. She took terrific care of our three children, including our autistic son. She is very nurturing and...

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Shakiah W.

Are You Looking For A Full Time Nanny?

Millersville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Though I am young , I have 19 years of experience with children. This includes multiples, infants, children with special needs, and even preteens and Teens. When watching 4 or more children, instead of having them glued to a TV, I normally present to them different games that I have picked up over the years. But when it is one...

Brittany J. says "She's great. My son loves her and still asks about her to this day. We keep in touch and she periodically comes to visit. Anyone who has the pleasure to...

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Kierna J.

Experienced And Caring Child Care Provider

Halethorpe, MD

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Kierna! I'm 22 years old, a military brat, and working with children is my passion. I have nine years of childcare experience. I have done every job, from babysitting for a night to being a full-time nanny. I am CPR certified and First Aid trained. I have my own transportation. I am fluent in Spanish, and learning...

Frank C. says "Kierna was excellent with our children. She was patient and kind. My kids loved her and we will hire her again."

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Morgan N.

Full Time Nanny, Part Time Babysitter, Date Night Sitter, I'll Meet Whatever Your Needs Are!

Millersville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Working mom who's looking for nannying/daycare jobs so I can quit my overnight 12 shift job for a better work/life balance. I have two boys, a 7-year-old and a nearly 4-year-old so I am quite experienced in caring for multiple rambunctious kids. I have two years of nannying experience. I nannied kids from age 3 months-5 years. I...

Care Member says "Morgan is an amazing nanny! She is always up to date on child safety and what's normal for all stages of childcare. She helped me be a better mom to my...

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Conesha W.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Columbia, MD

4.7(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Nurturing young minds is my greatest passion. For over 10 years, I've dedicated myself to providing exceptional care for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. My approach is rooted in patience and a calm demeanor, creating a safe and supportive environment where children can thrive. I am comfortable...

Walter J. says "Conesha worked for me consistently for about 6 months. My 1 year old daughter instantly gravitated to her. The first week, I popped in on Conesha and was...

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Rachell W.

Certified Preschool Teacher~ Experience With Special Needs And Autism.

Columbia, MD

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a former Baltimore County Public School System 1-on-1 aide in the Pre-k classrooms with special needs children. I find joy in figuring out how to connect with them to help them reach milestones. As a former teacher myself, I enjoy teaching children and watching them learn. I believe everything can be a learning experience...
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Talia P.

I Am Here To Help Care For Your Loved Ones Like They Are My Own Family Too.

Columbia, MD

4.0(0)
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$24/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Talia & I would love to give a little insight on my experiences. I have extensive experience working with seniors predominately but, I also care for individuals of all ages. I have worked largely in nursing homes/assisted living facilities including hospitals, private duty cases, hospice services at Gilchrist of...
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Sydney A.

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Sydney, and I've been babysitting for 3 years. I am 23 years old and a recent graduate from Howard University. I have been with 4 families long term in my last 3 years. I also have experience with special needs children. I have mainly worked with elementary aged children (4-13). I have also have some experience with...

Brandon W. says "Sydney did a wonderful job caring for our boys! She bought over games and activities for them to participate in and was on-time and very professional!...

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Miya O.

Caring & Loving & Attentive

Columbia, MD

4.0(0)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Miya. I'm 25 years old. I greww up with an older sister who had special needs. So I know the patience time and dedication that it takes to work with someone who has special. Even though my sister had special needs she was my best friend. I'm a very loving, caring, dedicated, person. I love helping others. I am more...
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Alice Y.

Glen Burnie, MD

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked in childcare in a daycare setting for about the last 16 yrs. I attended howard community college to receive all my childcare certifications, I am also CPR/first aid certified and have my medication administration certificate. I absolutely love working with childcare. I work for howard county public schools as a...

Margaret M. says "Alice was a big help when we had a gap in services for our disabled child. She was kind, thoughtful and very professional in how she worked with our...

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Sethatina N.

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, My name is Tina. I am a friendly, loving, caring, fair, playful, and firm caregiver who loves children and helping them learn and discover the world around them. I taught on the Eastern shore of Maryland for 13 years at a private school for children with special needs. I have an MS in both special education and early...

Angela M. says "We had the pleasure of working with Tina for 9 months starting when our daughter was 3 months old. The only reason we stopped employment is that we always...

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Kathryn D.

Professional Babysitter

Columbia, MD

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I worked for the school system as a special education assistant and have worked for a non-profit organization providing care to children and adults with special needs. My wide range of experience introduced me to many different diagnoses. However, I feel I have the most experience with individuals with autism. I love my work. I...
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Salamatu K.

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
With over 10 years of experiencing working in the healthcare field. I'll bring compassionate care to your home.

Linda M. says "I have a disability and required care. Sally has worked for me for more than 10 years. I'm moving away from the area so reluctantly having to lose her. She...

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Rachell W.

Certified Childcare Director Available To Care For Your Children

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 31 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a birth and post partum doula for 20+ yrs who specializes in multiples and overnight care while instilling healthy sleeping habits. I am also a 90hr certified childcare teacher and 45hr infant/toddler teacher. I have also been a state certified childcare center director. I have had 6+ years experience as a director and 7+...

Rachel J. says "Rachell has been an AMAZING help for helping my husband with before school care for my 2 kids! she is very punctual and professional and great with the...

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Sophie B.

Attentive An Fun-loving Sitter

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
For all of my life, I've had an affinity and passion for working with kids! I was a camp counselor for about 4 years and also spent time being a one-on-one behavioral technician at Kennedy Krieger Institute for children with special needs. In 2022, I graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's in Psychology, and...

Ayala K. says "We hired Sophie for a few weeks while she was on winter break. She took care of our 10 month old daughter full time and was part time with our 3 year old...

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Valerie C.

Nanny

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
From 2013 until 2016, I worked in a childcare center in Clarksville, primarily with infants and toddlers. Before that, I worked in a Christian school in Laurel for 14 years, primarily as a kindergarten aide. I have my 90 hour certification in infant and toddler care, as well as preschool activities and curriculum, from Howard...

Leonid B. says "Valerie is always on time and very reliable. She is good with our 3/y and 4/m old children and we have been inviting her back for the past half a year to...

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  • The average posted rate is $26.00/hr as of August 2026

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

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

Mutiat J.

Nikki is reliable, detail oriented and very caring. She took terrific care of our three children, including our autistic son. She is very...

- Care member

Shakiah W.

She's great. My son loves her and still asks about her to this day. We keep in touch and she periodically comes to visit. Anyone who has the...

- Brittany J.

Kierna J.

Kierna was excellent with our children. She was patient and kind. My kids loved her and we will hire her again.

- Frank C.

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