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Marcia A.


Yonkers, NY

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care

3.7

(3)

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Hello there! My name is Marcia , and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I currently work with a family. I am a certified care provider with CPR certification. I have experience with special needs children as well as toddlers, infants, and elementary school kids. I can speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and...
5.0
"Marcia was my full time nanny for 1.5 years for my toddler and 5 year old daughters. Marcia treated my daughters as if they were her own. She is incredibly responsible, loving and mature. She was always...

Reviewed by Jessica D.

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Jazzia F.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I am a personable, mature, patient, dependable, and energetic person. I pride myself of being valued by my employers for my professionalism, dedication and excellent judgement in their establishment for the past 7 years. I enjoy teaching and working with children, because I love to see them thrive and grow in every aspect of...
5.0
"Ms. F is a loving caring lady. She works well with children of all ages including children with physical and emotional disabilities. I have the pleasure to work alongside of Ms. J for 2 years. Her personality,...

Reviewed by Care member

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Valeria M.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

5.0

(3)

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Hello there! I hope you will consider me as your next babysitter. You will be choosing a fun, happy, energetic one when you pick me. I have worked with kids for the past 10 years. I have worked in sleepaway and day camps and children's parties. I currently work with children where the main goal of my job is to keep them safe and...
5.0
"Very kind, helpful, and timely "

Reviewed by Care member

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Marketa B.


Hackensack, NJ

$13-50/hr5 yrs exp

Flexible Open Availability!

5.0

(2)

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Hello my name is Marketa ; I just relocated to the area from North Carolina. I have professional experience in working with children and adults with special needs. I also gained countless experience over the past few years of being a mother to a bright well behaved 5-year-old boy. In the past I studied elementary education and I...
5.0
"Marketa cared for my son while I went back into the classroom after Covid. I am a first time mom and I was truly terrified to put my son in a daycare. I hired her to keep my son and that was the best decision I...

Reviewed by Andrea J.

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Carly G.


Yonkers, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I am 20 years old and currently attend college. I have experience with babysitting children of all ages. I also have experience in caring for special needs children as I volunteer at a hospital for physically and mentally disabled children.
5.0
"We love Carly! She is reliable, responsible and very caring. We are new parents & it was hard for us to find someone that we trust with our infant daughter. Carly takes great care of her while we are at work or...

Reviewed by Trina M.

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Sarah D.


Garfield, NJ

$28-46/hr5 yrs exp

Best Nanny From The East Coast!

4.7

(3)

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Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm 21. I have worked as a full time nanny for the last 4. 5 years. I have my degree in early childhood education. CPR/first aid certified, water safety certified and I have over 100+ volunteer hours in K-3 classrooms. I am passionate about working with kids and helping them effectively reach their milestones....
5.0
"Sarah has been my go-to gal for about two years now. I was first recommended her as a nanny when I had my daughter in 2020. Obviously, the pandemic was going on, but I desperately needed help as a first-time...

Reviewed by Jenna L.

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Jazzmin G.


Bronx, NY

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Some Extra Time

5.0

(1)

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Hello, I am certified pharmacy technician with some extra time. I've been babysitting since I was about 14. Kids have always been a big part of my life. My mother owns group homes for children and adults so I do have experience working with children who have special needs. I have interned and volunteered at schools as well. I am...
5.0
"Jazzmin has watched our kids over the summer and on her school breaks for 2 years now. She is reliable and full of energy. Our kids enjoy when she is their babysitter and I would highly recommend her. "

Reviewed by Audrey C.

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Laura C.


Fort Lee, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic and Loving Nanny Seeks Position

3.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Laura. I am 38 years old. I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny who has worked with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism. I also was a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. Plus, I worked with my mother who was...
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Keziah R.


Edgewater, NJ

$18/hr10 yrs exp

New To The Area, Eager To Become A Helping Hand To Families That Need It!

5.0

(1)

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I'd describe my personality as nurturing, trustworthy, and attentive I enjoy working with kids because it brings me joy to see that I can be a helping hand in cultivating their personalities. I enjoy knowing that I have made a positive impact in helping them become the best versions of themselves. I have been working with...
5.0
"She was phenomenal. She was always on time and was amazing with Z. I absolutely will hire again and already plan on doing it. She is very attentive and made my baby was fed. Z. loved her and always asks about...

Reviewed by Joshua J.

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Kayley L.


Cliffside Park, NJ

$15-24/hr3 yrs exp

Kayley

5.0

(2)

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Hi! My name is Kayley and I'm from the North Jersey area. I am 21 years old and have worked and been around children most of my life. I am currently working as a Special Needs Pre-k teachers aid, which I have been doing for 3 years. With me, your children will be safe and as happy as they can be! I am a fun and loving person and...
5.0
"Kayley has done a wonderful job taking care of our 1yr and has been on-time and dependable. She is super friendly and attentive with our girl, and we feel confident recommending Kayley anytime!"

Reviewed by Jonathan T.

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Stephanie S.


Little Ferry, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental health Counseling. I have been working with children with special needs for over 15 years in various settings. I have worked in a summer camp, day care and as an at home therapist. I feel that working with children is essential because those are the most critical years for progress and...
5.0
"Stephanie goes above and beyond her job. Whichever it may be. She gives 110% at everything she puts her mind to. Works really well with others and liked by everyone. Always goes that extra mile to make sure...

Reviewed by Robert D.

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Brazil K.


Bronx, NY

$21/hr4 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever

5.0

(6)

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Hello, my name is Brazil , I'm an18-year-old college student born and raised in the bronx. I am now a freshman attending Suny Empire University where I major in childhood education. Growing up I often took care of my cousins and the children of family friends, who ranged from newborns to about 10 years old. As I grew older, I...
5.0
"That's she's very organized and cares about the kids.Truthfully she puts the kids needs before anything she loves them with all her heart and is very playful. My kids love her, unfortunately we had to move but...

Reviewed by gigi L.

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Jenine D.


New Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Tons Of Experiences

5.0

(1)

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For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...
5.0
"Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

Reviewed by Camille M.

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Novlet P.


Palisades Park, NJ

$44/hr10 yrs exp

Your Loving Nanny

5.0

(2)

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My name is Novlet, I am 51years old. I currently live in Palisades Park NJ. I have been a professional nanny for the last 20 years taking care of new born to teenagers. I'm nurturing, patient, compassionate, trustworthy, reliable, energetic fun loving person. As far as my credentials, I've been certified in Pediatric and Adult...
5.0
"I am delighted to recommend Novlet as a full-time caregiver based on the wonderful experience my family had with her for 5 years. Novlet was a very loving and diligent caregiver for our two children, now ages 9...

Reviewed by Gwenn P.

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Karine K.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

5.0

(2)

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I've been babysitting for about 8 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in Psychology minoring in Cognitive...
5.0
"I interviewed Karine and was amazed at how confident, outgoing, mature and light hearted she appeared to be. I am very confident that she will be accepted and can adapt to any home and would be a wonderful...

Reviewed by Doris S.

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Elise D.


West Nyack, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Warm, And Caring Sitter

4.0

(4)

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I am a dedicated and caring babysitter with years of experience; including with multiples, infants, and children with special needs. I truly love the children I work with. Safety, fun, and learning are my top priorities. I'm fully COVID-vaccinated (Pfizer), CPR-certified, comfortable with pets, and have a flexible schedule.
5.0
"Elise is a wonderful person, very dependable, hardworking and confident. My twin boys love her. She is moving, that's the only reason she won't be babysitting anymore."

Reviewed by Arron N.

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Gladys C.


Bogota, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

5.0

(4)

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My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years. My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs. I have worked in nursing...
5.0
"My family had the sincere pleasure of having Gladys take care of our parents. Gladys is the best of the best as she loves what she does and it shows in her compassion and patience she had with my parents....

Reviewed by Spiro P.

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Christie L.


Hackensack, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Mother with Many Years of Experience

5.0

(5)

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Greetings, I'm Christie, a compassionate mother of three young adults and grandmother of three. Family is my cornerstone, and their well-being is my utmost priority. A licensed driver with a clean record, I'm a New Jersey native, college-educated, and come with excellent references. Currently seeking a care-taking position, my...
5.0
"We were fortunate to have Christie recently care for our 6 year old. She is an absolutely wonderful sitter. She spent a little time the first morning getting to know my son and learn his interests and kept him...

Reviewed by Trina B.

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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$14-30/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and enjoy caring for others and helping out. I am certified in CPR and have worked with special needs children and helping them develop throughout the years. I am experienced with toddlers mostly and children the age 10 and younger. I also bring games and other educational...
5.0
"we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to...

Reviewed by Lindsey L.

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Yanina V.


Bogota, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Care

3.0

(3)

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I am a mother of 3 teenagers, all in college and working. I am very careful and loving mother. I had on my care a sweet girl with Autism. I believe on giving respect and care to others and more in the people who are in more need, also I had in my care 2 beautiful girls from Harrington Park. 10 months and 3 years old, also 2...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Haworth, NJ

Marcia A.

5.0

My family adores Marcia. We would hire her again in a heartbeat. I recommend her highly. Your family will love her, too!!

- Lindsay A.

Jazzia F.

5.0

Ms. F is a loving caring lady. She works well with children of all ages including children with physical and emotional disabilities. I have the pleasure to work alongside of Ms. J for 2 years. Her personality, her upbringing, her higher education and her experience make her a great candidate for...

- Care member

Valeria M.

5.0

Very kind, helpful, and timely

- Care member

Marketa B.

5.0

Marketa cared for my son while I went back into the classroom after Covid. I am a first time mom and I was truly terrified to put my son in a daycare. I hired her to keep my son and that was the best decision I could have ever made! She was so well at communication, keeping me informed and sending...

- Andrea J.

Carly G.

5.0

We love Carly! She is reliable, responsible and very caring. We are new parents & it was hard for us to find someone that we trust with our infant daughter. Carly takes great care of her while we are at work or out to dinner. We can relax knowing that our baby is safe and is receiving lots of care...

- Trina M.

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