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Carey E.


Saint Louis, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Available For Nights And Weekends!

5.0

(4)

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I am a great, experienced Nanny look for a family to care for. I have 10 plus years of experience with caring for children newborn and up. Experience with children with special needs. Knowledgeable in child development and age appropriate learning. Enjoy doing crafts, outside time, field trips, music time.
5.0
"As a first time Mom, relinquishing the care of my newborn child was the scariest thing I could have imagined. After interviewing 10+ nannies, I found Carey on Care.com. As a career nanny, she had the perfect...

Reviewed by Blair S.

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Kathleen B.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time, Full-Time, Live-In/Live-Out Caregiver Available

5.0

(2)

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I am a school teacher (BA in Education and Musical Theatre from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri) who has been caring for children of all ages and abilities (infant care, special needs care, etc.) in California since 1989. I'm a children's book author and illustrator, musical composer, and former dance and theatre...
5.0
"Kathleen has watched our two children, ages 5 and 7, providing pick up from school to our home. Our family loved her! She provided excellent, engaging and thoughtful care including art, music and game...

Reviewed by Luci N.

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Angela E.


Crystal City, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

4.0

(1)

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Years ago I worked with special needs children when I worked at a daycare and left that job to become a private nanny to a little girl with special needs. I still help her out to this day. I m willing to learn anything I m not sure about.
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Sheila B.


Saint Louis, MO

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(2)

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I studied child growth and development in college. I have always worked with children including those with special needs. I have been a nanny for 30 years. I was with my first family until they were school age. My second family for four years and sadly they got transferred to a different state. Currently, the family I am with is...
5.0
"Sheila was a wonderful nanny. She was always punctual, organized, loving and cheerful. And she took great care of our boys. She was engaging and happy and that made for an engaging and happy baby. I was sad...

Reviewed by Farheen R.

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Nekhia B.


Saint Louis, MO

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi there! Im Khia, and I'm 24 years old. I'm a college student majoring in Graphic Design. I've been CPR and First Aid certified and I also have experience with special needs. I'm originally from MS and I've been caring for children since I was about 11 years old. I've always enjoyed caring for kids of all ages, because they all...
5.0
"She was timely and professional! We are extremely comfortable leaving our 2-monty old with her and that's saying a lot (we are first time parents). We are grateful she was able to help us on short notice."

Reviewed by Care member

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Madeline T.


Saint Louis, MO

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Available

5.0

(1)

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I have been babysitting and nannying for 10 years now. I have experience with all age ranges as well. I have been babysitting my cousins (ages 5 and 7) since they were born as well as some family friends with three boys (ages 5, 5, and 8). I also nannied for two different families. One with a 3 months old girl and another with...
5.0
"She is absolutely fantastic! Wonderful with my 2 boys! Always reliable and conscientious. You won't find a better one!"

Reviewed by Katherine T.

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Lisa A.


Saint Louis, MO

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Activity Assistant/caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I have worked with psych, currently working with the Alzheimer's Dementia residents I have experience with advanced Alzheimer's dementia certification. I am currently working with down syndrome residents as well with residents who are ambulatory. I have a recent copy of background check upon request.
5.0
"Lisa has been a blessing for our family. We have 2 sons that she takes care of for us before school. One of our sons is a child with Autism, non-verbal, and can be difficult at times. She jumped right in to...

Reviewed by Katie B.

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Kerri T.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-22/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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HI! I'm Kerri! I have plenty experience with kids of all ages and abilities and with special needs . I am a certified substitute teacher and babysit often for friends and family. I enjoy being outside and doing lots of activities and crafts. I volunteered in the special education classroom at my local elementary school for over...
5.0
"Kerri has been great with our special needs adult son. She likes to take him out and about and she makes sure he gets exercise every day. She's been punctual and flexible. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed by Jane C.

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Emma F.


Valley Park, MO

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hello! My name is Emma. I am a CPRA/First aid certified nanny for 3 years. In my first family I cared for a 5-22 month baby as well as a 2-3-year-old toddler. My second family had a 4-5-year-old. He had some special needs and I worked with his therapist and school to meet them. Another family had a 5month and 20month old. The...
5.0
"Emma has been an absolute pleasure to have as our nanny! She is was extremely patient, loving and calm with our boys. We greatly appreciated Emma’s ability to be flexible and understanding with our changing...

Reviewed by Care member

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Kennedee A.


Columbia, IL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

3.7

(3)

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I have been working with children since I was 13 years old and I am now 26. I have experience with children from newborn- 15 years old, also have experience with special needs children. I have no problem doing extra activities for your family and children. I also have worked with elderly for the past 6 years. I love to care for...
5.0
"Kennedee was great with my kiddos! They're already asking when she will come back!"

Reviewed by Mick S.

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Daquana S.


Saint Louis, MO

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Check Out My Senior And Childcare Page

5.0

(2)

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Please view and check out my senior and childcare page, too.... I have worked with disabled for over 15 years
5.0
"Great person! She is responsible and has a wonderful work ethic. I highly recommend DaQuana. I would be so happy to still be working with her, but it seems she is allergic to animals and I have a Service Dog....

Reviewed by Janis T.

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Maxine M.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Occasional / Date Night Childcare

5.0

(1)

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My name is Maxine, and I am a 23-year-old student at Rockhurst University completing my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I recently completed my clinical experience at a hospital where I work with a variety of patients, including infants. I did date night and overnight babysitting for a few families that I still visit when I...
5.0
"It is really hard to find good childcare but Maxine is really fantastic with my two girls. She’s so sweet and laidback, which I really appreciate. She just seems to know exactly what each of my kiddos need and...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lindsay H.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have 16 years of experience working with children and adults with mental illness, autism and other development disabilities. I currently work part time as a Behavior Therapist providing Applied Behavior Analysis services to children. I am in search of additional work so that I can expand my skills and interests.
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Marissa M.


Crystal City, MO

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Marissa

4.5

(4)

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I have a passion for working with children and families, I was able to discover this at a young age as an oldest sibling and babysitter. This has only been affirmed through become a mom to two. In the past I have worked as a full-time nanny, in afterschool programs, YMCA swimming programs and even working with The Walt Disney...
5.0
"Marissa has taken care of a wide range of ages and has been marvelous with all children. She has taken care of my own, including overnights and longer stays while I was on vacation, as well as we have had her...

Reviewed by Tiffany M.

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Mckaela B.


Wildwood, MO

$25/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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Hi!! Nice to meet you, my name is McKaela! Background: Ladue High school graduate. Veteran of the United States Army - serving as a medic for 4 years. Experience: - Oldest of 6 children - Babysat throughout high school *ages 4-12* - Assistant daycare director / room teacher in chesterfield, MO in 2022 *ages 3m - 4yrs* -...
5.0
"Mckaela took excellent care of our baby for many months. She was always very sweet to him and ensured he was safe and well cared for. He would be so excited to see her everyday and I felt very assured that he...

Reviewed by Care member

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Kelsey K.


Saint Louis, MO

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Prior to my Chicago move, I was in grad school at NCSU for Social Work. I nannied for two families during that time (almost 3 years)-- one during the day and the other a few days a week after school and at night. I spent the rest of my time in class or at my internship at Duke Hospital. Prior to that, I was a middle and high...
5.0
"We had the absolute pleasure of having Kelsey work with our family for nearly 3 years. Over that time, she was 100% reliable and never left us in a situation where we had to scramble for back-up care. Most...

Reviewed by Emily B.

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Natalie D.


Ballwin, MO

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time

5.0

(1)

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I have recently graduated from a University with a sports medicine and exercise science degree. I was accepted into a occupational therapy program and start in January. I have lots of experience with children from all age ranges from 1 to even 14-year-olds. I've also worked with special needs children. Which is a big passion of...
5.0
"Natalie is very responsive and easy to work with. My kids love her. She's a great date-night sitter!"

Reviewed by Amanda M.

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Claire H.


Saint Louis, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hello! I recently left my career teaching special education to look for a more laid back atmosphere. I've got 7 years of teaching experience, 5 years in early childhood and 2 in elementary. I've got 10+ years experience babysitting all ages, newborn to 10 years old. I have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Special Education...
5.0
"Claire is a dedicated, kind, and patient Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, and would bring her gifts into any family care situation for children of all ages. I have decades of experience and even I...

Reviewed by Diane H.

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Taylor M.


Saint Louis, MO

$21/hr3 yrs exp

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5.0

(1)

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Hi I'm Taylor and I am looking for a nanny job! I am a para for Columbia Public Schools and work with 3-5-year-olds with special needs, but am moving to St. Louis in early August. Prior, I was a full time nanny to a family in Columbia. I cared for the child from 6 months-2 years. I loved being a nanny and only left due to the...
5.0
"Taylor has been our full time nanny for over a year watching our daughter from the time she was 8 months old until almost 2 years old. She also watched our 2 golden retrievers during this time and we love her!...

Reviewed by Kris S.

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Angela M.


Festus, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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CPR Child with special needs Working in the medical field 10+ years Comfortable with personal care, medication mgmt, and medical equipment

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in House Springs, MO

Carey E.

5.0

As a first time Mom, relinquishing the care of my newborn child was the scariest thing I could have imagined. After interviewing 10+ nannies, I found Carey on Care.com. As a career nanny, she had the perfect amount of experience, maturity, knowledge and professionalism that I was looking for. But...

- Blair S.

Kathleen B.

5.0

Kathleen has watched our two children, ages 5 and 7, providing pick up from school to our home. Our family loved her! She provided excellent, engaging and thoughtful care including art, music and game activities. Kathleen is not just a babysitter, she is definitely an expert at child care. We miss...

- Luci N.

Sheila B.

5.0

Sheila was a wonderful nanny. She was always punctual, organized, loving and cheerful. And she took great care of our boys. She was engaging and happy and that made for an engaging and happy baby. I was sad when she had to leave us. She certainly set the bar high for any future nannies! I would...

- Farheen R.

Nekhia B.

5.0

Khia was awesome! Kiddo is already asking when she can be watched by her again.

- Alayna A.

Madeline T.

5.0

She is absolutely fantastic! Wonderful with my 2 boys! Always reliable and conscientious. You won't find a better one!

- Katherine T.

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