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Erika O.

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I've been babysitting ever since I was 12 y/o. It started out as watching over the younger kids in my neighborhood since I was the oldest kid there. In addition to this, I'd play with and watch over my younger cousins at family reunions while they were infants-toddlers. I volunteered at a local church through a youth bible...

Abimbola O. says "Erika is my 3 year old daughter's absolute favorite sitter! I love having her babysit too. She's punctual, dependable, and has even made herself...

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Sharon P.

Vienna, VA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
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...

Tiffany S. says "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...

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Karla S.

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver with a compassionate nature and 4 years extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care to elderly and disabled clients. A warm-hearted individual who performs personal care activities in a compassionate and friendly manner that maximizes residents independence and dignity in a...

kathleen C. says "Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible. "

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Grecia M.

Hello! My Name Is Grecia...

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
-I'm currently a nanny to two boys, the oldest is 6 y/o and the youngest is 4 y/0, for 1 one year and four months now -I've cared for a 1 y/o special needs child every Tuesday and Thursday, for three hours each day, for two months in the past -I've babysat two premature newborn twins for two weeks in the past -I've babysat for...

Cassandra H. says "Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and I could not...

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Susan A.

Experienced.special Needs Mom. Looking To See What I Can Learn From Your Child, As Well As What I

Potomac, MD

4.8(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Work with various levels of autism, verbal & nonverbal, behavioral, children with feeding tubes, children with emotional, mental and or physical disorders to minimal LD. Each is a child and unique and first a individual, whom wants to learn, love play and be accepted like everyone else.

Alin C. says "Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son."

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Alexa R.

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

Vienna, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...

Christy S. says "Alexa watched my 7 & 4 yr old on one occasion. She came for an in-home interview prior to babysitting and was on time for both the interview and...

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Anna P.

McLean, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Anna, and I'm based in the Tysons/McLean area seeking nanny or babysitting opportunities. I bring over 16 years of childcare experience, working with children from newborn to age 15. I've served as a full-time nanny for five years, taught preschool, assisted pre-K classes, and grown up helping raise my...

Andy D. says "Anna was great with our kids! She is very punctual and dependable and our kids were so sad to see her go. Definitely will be utilizing her services again....

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Dasha W.

Full Time Care Giver

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Dedicated care professional with years experience working with young children, special needs, all the way up to elder care. Service to Northern, VA. Loving mother.

Sarosh S. says "Dasha has been taking care of our 2 year old daughter and at times our 6 year old for the past 10+ months. She is AWESOME. Since the first day we have...

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Mackenzie F.

Nanny For Life

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am a 26-year-old who loves kids. I started out as a lifeguard and swim instructor and transitioned into babysitting/nanny. Since then I have gained experience with twins, multiples and children with special needs. I just finished my bachelors in Psychology and have taken courses specifically in child development. I...

Adrienne H. says "MacKenzie is everything you look for in a nanny for your children. She's reliable, experienced, fun, and is wonderful with both our infant and toddler....

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Elsy L.

Chantilly, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
I am a graduate from George Mason University. I received my bachelor's in Social Work. I have completed 5 years of early childhood and teacher education courses throughout my career. During that time, I also worked at a licensed day care for 3 years and interned in public school preschool and elementary school. I have 5 years of...

Mary B. says "We hired Elsy for a Super Bowl date night and she was right on time, calm, and competent. All our girls had a good time, the toddler got to bed smoothly,...

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Traci J.

Former Teacher With Over 15 Years Of Childcare Experience

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have a FULL-TIME (9-6) JOB but am interested in doing some childcare in the evenings/overnight (after 6:30) or weekends. I have been baby-sitting since I was 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina. I taught third grade for three years, with special needs...

Ruth O. says "Traci was punctual, reliable, and very attentive to my children. They had plenty of fun with her without using any devices, which was a big plus for me. I...

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Emily H.

Babysitter/Nanny Available Part Time

Oakton, VA

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Emily, I'm 21 years old, and I'm looking for childcare opportunities. My plan is to study child development, but right now I'm focusing on saving money, volunteering, and taking a few classes. I live in Oakton and have a flexible schedule. I have many years of experience working with young children. I have worked in a...

Care Member says "Emily was great! She was punctual and followed my house rules. "

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Steven W.

Helping Differently-Abled Individuals Increase Their Independence

Ashburn, VA

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have more than 18 years of experience working with differently-abled individuals who fall on the spectrum, are ADD, ADHD, ODD, and more. My passion is to help clients reach their God given potential no matter what issues they may be facing in life. l really love supporting clients in becoming more independent. I also, support...

Natalie R. says "I hired Steven last year to work with my son A who had pretty much been isolated during COVID. I wanted Steven to help him with daily living activities...

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Deanna S.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Sterling, VA

from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have experience with all ages, multiples, and children with special needs!
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Tarikwa A.

Reston, VA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experience with special needs kids for 2 years I love to carry them enjoy working with them the most
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Catalina R.

Vienna, VA

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Catalina and I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I work for Penn state remotely and have an extremely flexible schedule allowing me various hours of availability to families. I'm CPR and first...
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Hannah A.

Fun And Outgoing Sitter

Greenway, VA

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$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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Amanda F.

Ashburn, VA

from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Hello my name is Amanda . I am 26 and live in Centerville. I have experience babysitting and nannying all ages. I also have experience working with special needs kids at CARD ). I was a behavioral tech for a year. I love working with children but I now work for Compass and work at George Mason. I'm looking to get some part time...
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Elisabeth L.

Feel Free To Contact Me With Any Questions!

Vienna, VA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm Elisabeth. I'm currently pursuing dual degrees in Speech Pathology and Art Therapy as an undergraduate student. I have several years of experience in childcare and am passionate about creating a fun and nurturing environment for kids. I enjoy being active and outdoors, whether it's going to the park, the beach, or...
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Kacy S.

Ashburn, VA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Kacy, I am a 19-year-old college student. Although my profile says one year, I am new to paid experience for babysitting and there is no option for that. However, I currently serve with children in my church's Sunday School, fostering a welcoming environment, and I also work regularly with special needs...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.37/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Herndon, VA

Special Needs Caregivers in Herndon, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Erika O.

Erika is my 3 year old daughter's absolute favorite sitter! I love having her babysit too. She's punctual, dependable, and has even made...

- Abimbola O.

Sharon P.

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...

- Tiffany S.

Karla S.

Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible.

- kathleen C.

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