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Hi there! My name is Mara and am currently working on my Masters in Social Work at Columbia University. I babysat throughout middle school and high school, have five years of experience as a summer camp counselor, two years with typical children aged 8-12 and three years with special needs individuals aged 10-21. I have worked...
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Over the past 10 years, I have had a myriad of experiences working with children. My previous tutoring experience includes working as a full-time clinician at Lindamoond-Bell Learning Center where I taught students (ages 5-25) one-on-one, many of which have a diagnosis of ADHD, CAPD, PDD, Asperger's Syndrome, and some on the...
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My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...
5.0
"Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the...
Reviewed by Samantha G.
Susan D.
Congers, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!
5.0
"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "
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5.0
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Hi! I am currently a college student at SUNY Purchase. In the past I have worked at a summer camp with all ages of children, babysat numerous times, taught Sunday school lessons for many years, and I am an aide for special needs children through BOCES!
5.0
"Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!"
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My name is Cara and I am a full time 3rd grade teacher during the school year. I have been babysitting since I was 12-years-old, I am now 29-years-old. I have worked with children of all ages (from 1-month-old and up). I also have a lot of experience working with children with special needs, ranging from autism-spectrum...
5.0
"Cara worked with us full-time for the last two summers, as well as for occasional evenings/weekends, and we could not have been happier with her. We were not looking for someone to simply babysit our two girls...
Reviewed by Rebecca M.
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I currently live in White Plains, NY. I graduated in 2022 from Ithaca College where I studied Speech-Language Pathology and Spanish and am currently in graduate school at Lehman College getting my Master's degree. Because of this, I am only looking for a occasional sitting opportunities. I have over 7 years of babysitting...
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"My family has been lucky to have Alexa as our babysitter this past summer. She is incredibly patient, attentive, and communicative. I am a nervous parent, but feel very safe leaving my 2 kids in her care. When...
Reviewed by Carolyn L.
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Hello, my name is Charisse. I am a Teacher by Profession only seeking occasional babysitting. I am a loving, sweet and nurturing person. I have a true passion for working with children. I reside in Westchester County. I have an outstanding driving record and I own my own vehicle. I have been teaching for 16 years in Westchester...
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"Charisse is wonderful, and any parent would be lucky to have her care for their children.
She helped us for two weeks with our 1st-grader son, in a calendar gap between camp ending and school starting. Though...
Reviewed by Benjamin T.
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Hello! My name is Natalya and I am a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I started babysitting by taking care my younger siblings and then began watching friends of the family's children and gained more experience through all of the amazing references I received! I am very well trained in taking care of special...
5.0
"Natalya is absolutely amazing! Great communication and trust worthy. She was our after school nanny and helped out for an hour or so in the morning. We did not have to tell her what to do, she picked up on our...
Reviewed by Anne L.
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I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori would be a valuable addition to your team if you have a teen or young adult on the autism spectrum who needs help with school/college and/or life skills."
Reviewed by Alistair B.
Debra C.
Ossining, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Over the years, I have nannied for children between the ages of newborns to 14 years old and have worked with over 20 families. I am certified in CPR, First Aid and AED in both American Red Cross & Ellis and Associates as well a Lifeguard Instructor in Ellis and Associates. I have experience working with children with...
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"Debra was just what me and my family needed. I have two boys and a dog with special needs. First of all, she is always punctual and flexible. Secondly, I described her as a "luxury level nanny" because she gave...
Reviewed by David K.
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Hi, my name is Sarah. I currently live in Westchester. I have been working with kids since high school. I have my Bachelors in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 and a Masters in Special Education Grades 1-6. I have a NYS Professional Certification for both degrees. I am currently teaching at non-profit school for individuals with...
5.0
"The best ever! Sarah is a parent's dream: reliable, thoughtful, incredibly calm, and supportive with our high energy kids. She is not only a highly educated caregiver but she is proactive and takes initiative....
Reviewed by Douglas M.
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I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and I truly love it. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoyed watching my daughter grow up and graduate from college. As a single mom, it wasn't easy, but I am a hard worker and love what I do. After my daughter...
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"We recently moved to the area and I found Debbie here on this site. We have already hired her twice and booked her for a 3rd time! She is dependable, punctual and trustworthy and our kids have had a blast with...
Reviewed by Ann G.
4.6
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Hi, I have 26 years experience with children of all ages, including multiples and children with special needs. I am full of life, warmth and inspiration. Children are truly my passion and I am a natural at taking care of infants, toddlers and older children. You will get a compassionate, loyal, respectful family friend to all in...
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"Carol was a life saver!!! I should have hired her from the beginning. After more than four child care providers flaked out one after the other Carol came through. My C. took to Carol and he is very particular....
Reviewed by Zenaida P.
5.0
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Hello. I am Santa. I have been working with children for about 15 years now. I've taken care of 18 months to 16 years. I love working with children. Monday-Friday from 8-3. I work as a teacher assistant with special need children. I have been working there for about 6 years now.
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"Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her."
Reviewed by Amber B.
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Hello parents!
I have been caring for children for the last 13 years! I have done everything from occasional date night babysitting to being a full time live-in nanny, watching up to three children at a time, ranging in age from eight months to 15 years. I have experience with twins and children with special needs (autism and...
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"It's apparent she is really passionate about caring for young children! She is knowledgeable and experienced in childcare and that gave me confidence and put me at ease when leaving my child in her care. She's...
Reviewed by Ashlie O.
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Hi! I have a bachelors degree in History and teaching. I've taught children in schools, have been a nanny to 3 children (so more than one child is totally fine), speak Portuguese fluently, as I have lived in Brazil and went to a Federal university there, and am a very warm and caring person. I have years of experience with...
5.0
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Extensive experience with special needs from 0-22 years old. Certified on behavioral health and wellness. ADDH NOW. to mention a few
Travis T.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results.
I'd...
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"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really...
Reviewed by Care member
Rachel W.
Hastings on Hudson, NY
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am FIRST AID Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...
5.0
"My kids love when Rachel comes, and they go to sleep punctually under her care."
Reviewed by Sara C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hawthorne, NY
Cinthia S.
5.0
Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby girl lights up when she arrives and...
- Samantha G.
Susan D.
5.0
Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother.
- Care member
Amanda F.
5.0
Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!
- Care member
Cara D.
5.0
Cara worked with us full-time for the last two summers, as well as for occasional evenings/weekends, and we could not have been happier with her. We were not looking for someone to simply babysit our two girls (ages 5 and 2.5), we wanted someone to provide education, fun and structure. Cara's...
- Rebecca M.
Alexa B.
5.0
My family has been lucky to have Alexa as our babysitter this past summer. She is incredibly patient, attentive, and communicative. I am a nervous parent, but feel very safe leaving my 2 kids in her care. When I come home, they don't want her to leave!
- Carolyn L.
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