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Kate R.

Responsible, Retired, Loves Kids

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
I love kids and can't imagine a more enjoyable way to spend my time. Retired since 1/22 and I have been caring for my niece's children (currently ages 1 1/2, 3 and 13) two days a week since then. I also have nieces ages 7, 9 and 11, all of whom I care for when needed. I have raised one child of my own and two stepchildren. I...

Care Member says "Kate was absolutely wonderful with our son. He instantly gravitated to her and slept soundly through the night after playing all afternoon. Kate was...

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Grace H.

Teacher-Nanny Available Full Or Part Time!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am 35 years old, live in St. Louis City. Education: Experience: From 18-21, co-owned a company providing specialized care to kids w/ special needs Teach For America in 2014 teaching 3rd grade in St. Louis Public Schools Taught 8 yrs, specializing in trauma-responsive strategies & social justice ed Education...

Care Member says "Grace has cared for my 3, 5, and 7 year olds several times since they were babies. She is amazing with multiple kids, given all of her experience as a...

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Danielle K.

Compassionate Nurse & Adenturer Looking To Help

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have a lifetime of experience helping people. I can help with just about any side work needed. I have experience with special needs, 7+ years as a registered nurse, and am a great cook. I'd love to help where it's needed!

Care Member says "We needed Danielle’s help one afternoon with last minute babysitting coverage for our toddler. She was attentive, agreeable, and even helped us out by...

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Kimberley P.

Experienced Caregiver Seeking Long-Term, Nannying Position

Ballwin, MO

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Certified Teacher with Master's degree in education. I am a mother of two ( 15&19) I have been babysitting since at age the of 12. I owned & operated my own licensed daycare for several years in which I cared for children from ages 4 weeks with as many as 6 kids at a time. I have experience with multiples, premies, special needs...

Cindy R. says "Kimberley is always on time and and great company. She always has a plan before the day begins and always keeps me informed throughout the week. I would...

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Lisa B.

Professional Nanny

Festus, MO

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Nanny with 9+ years experience with ages infant to teens. Love artwork and teaching children through play and hands on curriculum! I have worked with multiples and children with special needs. I love spending time reading and spending time outdoors on walks/trips to the park! I would love to be able to bring my almost 4-year-old...

David L. says "Lisa is a loving nanny with years of relevant experience. She worked with our family full time for 14 months, taking care of our daughter from the age of 2...

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Carey E.

Part Time Nanny Available For Nights And Weekends!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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.

Blair S. says "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...

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Jessie E.

Newborn Care Specialist With Over 10 Years Of Experience

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
I am a dedicated nanny and certified Newborn Care Specialist with extensive experience caring for children, including twins and those with special needs. As a night nurse, I've provided invaluable support during overnight hours. I'm also a certified Water Safety Instructor, focusing on swim safety skills. With up-to-date infant...

Caroline B. says "She is great and super helpful to us as a night nurse for our newborn!"

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Andrea D.

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Chesterfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a SAHM of 2 children. For the last 5 1/2 years I have taken care of children out of my home. I spent 10 years as a teacher, teaching elementary up to high school aged children with & without special needs. My degrees are in Education, Special Education, Child Development & a Masters in Deaf Education. I left the education...

Sarah H. says "Andrea exceeds my expectations every single time she cares for my infant, which has been as often as twice a week. Unlike other childcare providers, she is...

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Brianna B.

Licensed SPED Teacher With A Love For Puzzles!

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a licensed SPED teacher with a PK-12 endorsement. I really enjoy working with "tricky" children who may need a little extra support with behavior. I tend to focus on social and emotional growth as key part of my job and helping children navigate their world and self awareness. I firmly believer in using positive behavior...
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Kathleen B.

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

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Luci N. says "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...

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Mckaela B.

Wildwood, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi!! Nice to meet you, my name is McKaela! Background: High school graduate. Veteran of the United States Army - serving as a medic active duty 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 -...

Care Member says "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...

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Abbragale B.

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Abby, I am 24 years old and graduated from Rockhurst University in May 2023. I am a licensed EMT and have a plethora of medical and childcare backgrounds. I have provided respite care for groups and individuals for around 10 years off and on. The majority of my experience is in Autism and other developmental and...

Care Member says "Abby was reliable, on time, friendly, understanding, and interactive with my boys. I would recommend her!"

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Taylor R.

I Love Kids Almost As Much As I Love Caring For Them

Chesterfield, MO

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! At the start of my professional childcare journey in 2018, I began working at a daycare. The ages at the daycare range from newborns to 12-year-olds! In 2020, due to COVID, I decided to work one on one as a nanny. That's when I began the hunt for my perfect nanny family! I have spent the past few years nannying & fell...

Rachel C. says "We had a working interview with Taylor for a nanny position for our two children, one of whom is a Type One Diabetic. She was punctual, attentive, and...

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Daquana S.

Check Out My Senior And Childcare Page

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Please view and check out my senior and childcare page, too.... I have worked with disabled for over 15 years

Janis T. says "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...

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Angela E.

Special Needs Care

Crystal City, MO

4.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
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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Andrea D.

Teacher Looking For A Summer Caregiver/Tutor Position

Chesterfield, MO

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am Deaf Education teacher. I have experience teaching Middle School through High School students with and without special needs
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Aba H.

Compassionate Caregiver For People With Special Needs

Saint Louis, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I grew up in a home with an uncle with special needs. In my native country, there are no resources to assist families who have loved ones with special needs; hence, we had to care for my uncle at home. I enjoyed serving him and seeing his broad smile whenever I helped him. My love for helping others led me to work with a...

Christy K. says "Aba has been a blessing. She is kind and responsive to the needs of the person she cares for and their family. She is a great help."

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Cindy S.

Ballwin, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
. I have been taking care of children for the last 40 plus years as a Nanny, Postpartum Doula and NCS . I have experience with children with special needs, multiples, and being the person who will help thru those unsure times. I love doing crafts with children and love helping new parents overnight to get some much-needed sleep....

Care Member says "Cindy is amazing, I wish she could be with us forever. She was out night nanny you my son from the night we got home from the hospital up to almost a...

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Lindsey P.

Special Needs And General Ed Caregiver

Saint Louis, MO

from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I currently work as a Teaching Assistant with Special School District of St. Louis and absolutely adore working with special needs kiddos. I also have experience as a teaching aide in a nursery/preschool for at-risk children and focused on teaching positive methods of emotion regulation and conflict resolution. While my...
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Sydney S.

Festus, MO

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as patient, creative, and kind. It's important to me that those around me feel safe in my presence. I grew up taking care of my three younger siblings, and I have a passion for working with special needs individuals. My patience has been an advantage. I love creative tasks, such as making jewelry,...
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Special Needs Caregivers in Imperial, MO are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kate R.

Kate was absolutely wonderful with our son. He instantly gravitated to her and slept soundly through the night after playing all afternoon....

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Grace H.

Grace has cared for my 3, 5, and 7 year olds several times since they were babies. She is amazing with multiple kids, given all of her...

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Danielle K.

We needed Danielle’s help one afternoon with last minute babysitting coverage for our toddler. She was attentive, agreeable, and even helped...

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