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Hello my name is Meghan! Here are a few things about me:
* 25 years old
* 10 years of experience working with children 1-18 years old
* CPR and first aid certified
* Education: Bachelor's and Master's degree
* Additional years of experience teaching figure skating and swimming lessons to young children
* Experience working...
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Hi, I'm Sam and am so excited to meet you! I am currently seeking my next opportunity with a wonderful family; as I really do enjoy being able to take care/help children succeed and grow. I am a kind, compassionate, and loving person. As the oldest of my siblings (and also being 15 years older than them), caregiving has always...
Georgia B.
East Hampton, CT
$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Can Guarantee Every Child's Safety And Comfort Are My Number One Priorities.
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I have a bachelor's in equine science and will be studying early childhood development in the near future.
I'd describe my personality as optimistic, organized and understanding.
I like working with kids because for me, there's no greater feeling than seeing a child learn and grow! Even as a nanny, I feel proud to be part of...
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Education
Gateway Community College New Haven, CT Early Childhood Education Courses, 2004-2006
New Milford High School New Milford, CT
High School Diploma, June 1979
Employment
2012-Present
Care for 3-year-old
Provide transportation to and from activities
Meal preparation
Completing household chores while napping (i....
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5.0
(1)
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I am a new graduate registered nurse and have great interest in becoming a pediatric nurse. I was a camp nurse this past summer to almost 500 children between the ages of 3 and 14. I feel comfortable working with children who have special needs or may currently be ill. In college I babysat regularly for a family with a...
5.0
"Carli is absolutely wonderful with my 10 month old daughter. She's sweet, caring and a very responsible sitter. I certainly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Ashley M.
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Alyssa L.
Middletown, CT
$23/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I babysit my significant others little sister who is special needs. I also help with babysitting a newborn, a 1-year-old and 3-year-old at the same time. I love seeing kids smile, I always put there safety first.
JML
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Hi Family,
I have worked taking care of and teaching kids since I began babysitting at 12. I have worked with 2-year-olds in my early jobs, and up to 5th graders in my teaching career. Currently I am a Special Education Teaching Assistant, with experience in ABA practices. I am certified in Elementary Teaching 1-6.
I also have...
Suzanne E.
Berlin, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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Hi, there!
I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....
5.0
"Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too,...
Reviewed by Kristy M.
Sarah O.
Newington, CT
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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Hi! My name is Sarah and I have a Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children for over 5 years in a variety of settings from daycares, elementary schools to outplacement schools and have been babysitting since I was 13! I currently work at an elementary school as a registered behavior...
5.0
"Sarah is a sweet , caring and very happy girl. My daughter would squeal with joy every morning when Sarah walked through the door !
She took care of my 18 month old girl. They did tons of craft, painting,...
Reviewed by Sadaf R.
Nicollette S.
Hamden, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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My name is Nicollette and I am excellent with children! I consider myself patient, professional and having a sharp eye for details.
I am experienced with potty training, children with special needs, enjoy outdoorsy activities, help with homework, love music! You name it!
My goal is to meet awesome families and provide...
5.0
(1)
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Hello parents,
I have over 30 years of experience with caring for children of all ages and multiples.
I've been working for the same family for 7 years; 7-year-old twin boys, both are special needs. Now that they are in school I am looking to bring my expertise to another family.
I look forward to meeting you!
5.0
"Jackie has been a life saver for our family! She’s been our nanny for 7 years since our twin boys were born. She is extremely trustworthy and dependable and loves our kids like they are her own. She’s a great...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(4)
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It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....
5.0
"Katie is incredibly gifted with children. She has tons of experience and wisdom. She will care for your children in a way that allows them to have their feelings, work through conflict, and care for...
Reviewed by Kate V.
5.0
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Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 25 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies.
Experience:
I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 8 months - 16 years old, including those Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder. I've worked as a social skills group...
5.0
"Rachel is a phenomenal caregiver. She treats others with the utmost respect, is timely, and has a sincerely positive outlook that is very encouraging. She is responsible and keeps focused at the task at hand...
Reviewed by Tessa G.
3.0
(2)
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Hello! My name is Taylor Z. and I am currently searching for a full time position with the right family. I have ample amount of childcare experience. I have worked in a daycare with children ages 6 months to 5 years. I have experience with special needs children after volunteering at ability beyond for the past 2 summers. I also...
5.0
"Taylor was great! She was reliable, attentive, and easy to work with. Always very flexible and was very good about helping around the house. She went above and beyond for my family! I would recommend her to...
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5.0
(4)
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Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 26 years old I have been working as a Nanny since I was 16. I have worked with children of all ages and have experience with children who have hearing loss and special needs. I took ASL in college as my foreign language and incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as its a great tool...
5.0
"Tiffany was a wonderful nanny to our infant! She was very attentive, always understood our son's cues for a bottle, change of clothes, diaper or nap. She was always able to keep him entertained without screen...
Reviewed by Ashley T.
5.0
(3)
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For 8 years I lived and worked in intentional communities for people with developmental disabilities. I've helped people use the restroom, bath, feed themselves, supported at work, home skills and more. I've worked with verbal and nonverbal people too.
5.0
"We met Sarah while looking for someone to care for our dogs while my partner and I were away for a week. I found her attentive and thoughtful energy to be relieving as we haven't been away from our pups for...
Reviewed by erin B.
Chelsea R.
Berlin, CT
$10-25/hr
4.5
(2)
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I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.
4.0
"Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."
Reviewed by Jennifer S.
3.5
(4)
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As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...
3.0
"She was not available for the hours I need it"
Reviewed by Carol T.
5.0
(1)
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Hi, I'm Mike! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...
5.0
"Michael was excellent with my son who has special needs. He helped my son to manage his challenging behaviors and my son always had a great time with him. Michael was punctual, trustworthy and reliable. I...
Reviewed by Angela F.
5.0
(4)
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Hello!
I'm an artistic, enthusiastic caregiver returning to nannying after spending several years tutoring special needs students. I encourage children of all ages and abilities to explore themselves and the world around them through art, story, and movement. As a Montessori-trained preschool teacher, I view every moment of play...
5.0
"Fiona is dependable and very mature. My boys loved having her babysit. "
Reviewed by Lisa H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Higganum, CT
Carli R.
5.0
Carli is absolutely wonderful with my 10 month old daughter. She's sweet, caring and a very responsible sitter. I certainly recommend her!
- Ashley M.
Suzanne E.
5.0
Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and caring enough to leave us a...
- Kristy M.
Sarah O.
5.0
Sarah is a sweet , caring and very happy girl. My daughter would squeal with joy every morning when Sarah walked through the door !
She took care of my 18 month old girl. They did tons of craft, painting, outdoor activities.
I really wish Sarah was available long term - I would have hired her...
- Sadaf R.
Jacqueline G.
5.0
Jackie has been a life saver for our family! She’s been our nanny for 7 years since our twin boys were born. She is extremely trustworthy and dependable and loves our kids like they are her own. She’s a great partner to have in your corner when navigating the journey of parenthood and all the ages...
- Care member
Katie L.
5.0
Katie is incredibly gifted with children. She has tons of experience and wisdom. She will care for your children in a way that allows them to have their feelings, work through conflict, and care for themselves and others. They will be respected and listened to and guided in their decision-making...
- Kate V.
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