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Kathryn S.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hey there! Looking for a flexible, knowledgeable and passionate care professional to assist you and your family? Look no further :) I have a background in infant and child development, psychology and passion for caring for others. I'm looking for a part time position in a role where I can help an individual or family to...

Hope F. says "Love her! She has been great for my daughter!"

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Nadya A.

Olney, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a loving caring person. My clients are just like my grand parents or a family member to me. with my 12 years experience your beloved ones will be taking care of with compassion.

Cindy G. says "Nadya is very professional, warm and engaging. Our daughter, who has special needs, really enjoys being with Nadya."

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Icilma J.

Full Time Care Giver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
home modification
dementia
personal care
visiting physician
I have been a child care provider for over 25 years and an elderly care provider for over 20 years. I am ambitious, punctual, honest, trustworthy, kind and very reliable. I am certified in CPR and first aid as well as hold certificates in medication technician field and experience with special needs children. I am...

Elizabeth J. says "Icilma is a loving and dependable caregiver. She cared for our elderly mother for 5 years in her home and then part time when she entered a group home....

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Alandrea H.

Experienced Sitter Read To Help

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Alandrea I'm currently a master student at George Washington University studying for my Masters of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health. I hope to continue my studies and become a physician one day. I have experience working with all kinds of kids as a pediatric patient care tech at Childrens national...

Raabia W. says "Alandrea was a wonderful caregiver. She was reliable, polite and friendly. My child was feeling sick and fussy that day, but she was very patient and...

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Iman D.

Meet Iman - Your Family's Next Heart-Centered Caregiver

Washington, DC

4.2(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Iman, a dedicated and nurturing childcare professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience supporting children and families with care, patience, and love. My approach to caregiving is rooted in compassion, intention, and respect for each child's unique rhythm and spirit. From cuddly newborns to curious toddlers...

Care Member says "Iman began working with us in October of 2021 a month after giving birth to my second daughter. I was new to the whole nanny thing, but my husband, and...

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Jasmine B.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Jasmine and I am currently a Rehabilitation Technician at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. My dream is to one day open a Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice of my own. I absolutely love working with children and have more than 10 years of experience. Most of my experience has come from my great...

Lisa T. says "I had the pleasure of meeting Miss. Jasmine B at church over 5 years ago and have had the pleasure of working alongside her in children's church. She is...

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Fatima A.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weekends

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
- I am a US citizen with a US passport. Global Entry/TSA precheck approved. Travel ready. - I have been a professional full-time nanny for almost five years however I have been in the childcare industry since 2017. I have also worked in a daycare, did substitute teaching, and plenty of babysitting/travel gigs not included in my...

Shelagh B. says "Fatima enjoys working with kids of all ages. My kids are now too old to need a babysitter but she came to my daughter's birthday party because she has...

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Kristin B.

Care Provider

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Kristin. I have been doing pick up drop offs for 15 years. I also have experience with children on the autism spectrum and emotionally disturbed children. I have studied early childhood development and nursing. I am honest, loving and responsible. I have 4 children of my own (3 teens, 1 baby). With all of their...
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Caesha B.

Child Caregiver

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience
I'm a part time Rbt(registered behavior technician) . I've been in the childcare field for 8 years. My love for teaching and caring for children have formed me into the person I am today. I am CPR/ First aid certified , completed my 90hr childcare certificate , and I have my RBT certification. I truly enjoy the outdoors and...
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Monica M.

Private Nurse

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a retired Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist and Massage Therapist from Scandinavia/ North Europe. I provide full range of services with Special needs, including skilled Nursing/ Rehabilitative/ Personal Care, which is top quality, highly personalized care. I have experience with most hospital ICU unit equipment use and...

Evy K. says "Monica has been my RN and Physical Therapist a long time. She has unbelievable amount of patience and uncanny knowledge how to care for a 93 years old woman...

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Monica M.

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Monica very respectful young lady who likes to spend time with kids. I have a positive energy and I love being a role model for the kids. I have 6 years' experience working with kids, 6 months-6 years boys and girls. I also have experience on special needs kids with autism and ADHD highly function and non-verbal. I like...

Aisha J. says "Monica has babysat for me on two occasions and my girls love her. She is punctual, engaging and very attentive to the children. I will definitely book...

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Kathleen K.

Nurturing And Educational Nanny

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a passionate, experienced and fun-loving child care provider who has over 15 years experience teaching and caring for children from newborn to 13 years of age as a teacher's aide at a family child care center, an intern at an elementary school and as a live-in and live-out nanny for many families large and small. My most...

Karla R. says "Kathy is AMAZING! She is great at incorporating my child's interest into their play. For example, he loves Teenage Ninja Turtles and she created a whole...

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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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Diane N.

Flexible Caregiver Avalaible!!!

Rockville, MD

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am an experienced Caregiver with CPR and First Aid certifications. Organized and collaborative team player strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Proficient in caring for geriatric patients to improve overall health and well being. I managed the daily activities and recreation of children with special need.

Ellen O. says "We only had Diane for 3 hours but she was great. What I loved the most was that she interacted with my infant twins so well, and she played with them a...

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Anne N.

Kind And Engaging Sitter And Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I come from a large family of five children, raised by parents who encouraged curiosity, reading, nature exploration and responsibility. I am a proud auntie if two nieces who I love dearly. I have over 10 years of experience watching children for small groups of 13 + to nannying a baby for the first year of their life. I was...

Chloe G. says "Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton...

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Tabatha C.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
I have had the pleasure of working for a while with a young child who was hearing impaired and I really enjoyed working with him on a weekly basis. For a short time I had the pleasure of caring for an older lady who was suffering from dementia before she passed. Our days were spent with me listening to stories of her past and...

Carla E. says "Tabatha is very dependable and great with kids!"

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Icilma J.

Full Time Professional Care Giver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello my name is Veronica. I have been a child care provider for over 25 years and an elderly care provider for over 20 years. I am ambitious, punctual, honest, trustworthy, kind and very reliable. I am certified in CPR and first aid as well as hold certificates in medication technician field and experience with special...

Randi W. says "Icilma is probably one of the most genuine, kindhearted person I've ever encountered in my life. She was a positive influence in my children's life and...

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Shannon H.

Aspiring Counselor / Present Caregiver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
It is with great interest that I am submitting my resume to become a dedicated caregiver. I am fueled by great ambition towards working as a reliable hand. My focus is to sustain growth within the minds and hearts of those in need. Moreover, I am well versed in managing meals, creating fun and informative activities, and showing...
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Andrea G.

Caregiver & Pet Sitter

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have experience caring for newborns up until age 13. As an aunt of three (plus), I often cared for my niece when she was a newborn and on. I have experience caring for a friends newborn, up until age 2 and also cared for two young boys, one with ASD, beginning at age 2 and 4 for five years. I have cared for another young boy...

Allie B. says "Andrea has a gentle disposition and is so patient with children. Her imagination allows her to carry on a conversation with toddlers so naturally. She...

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Lizzy N.

Hi! My Name Is Lizzy. I Love Art, Music, Swimming, Lacrosse, And Playing The Piano And Guitar.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hey! My name is Lizzy and I'm a Psychology student with double minors in Human Development and Sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park. I love art, playing the guitar and piano, video games, lacrosse, and swimming (I'm actually a former head swim instructor and lifeguard - bonus points if you want me to give your...

Care Member says "The past reviews are correct, our kids really won’t stop talking about Lizzy. We hired her back when she was still a swim coach because she has the...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.60/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Kensington, MD

Special Needs Caregivers in Kensington, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kathryn S.

Love her! She has been great for my daughter!

- Hope F.

Nadya A.

Nadya is very professional, warm and engaging. Our daughter, who has special needs, really enjoys being with Nadya.

- Cindy G.

Icilma J.

Icilma is a loving and dependable caregiver. She cared for our elderly mother for 5 years in her home and then part time when she entered a...

- Elizabeth J.

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