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Colleen F.

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

Hopatcong, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....

Care Member says "We are very grateful for our time with Colleen. She connected with our one year old son immediately because of her warm and joyful nature. She is...

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Older Fun Mom With A Ton Of Experience

Blairstown, NJ

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have a BA in psychology with an emphasis in child development. I did my internship at a daycare center, have worked in several different day care centers in the past and volunteered at a school/hospital for special needs kids. I have been a CASA volunteer (advocate for foster kids), raised four kids and as you can see from my...

Christa J. says "I have known Joan for the about a decade and have been her employer in several capacities. At this point I do consider her a friend and trust her...

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Experienced Caregiver Available

Hackettstown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a 42-year-old female with 2 daughters. My oldest will be 16 years old in December and the youngest just turned 14 years old in October. I have over 20 years of child care experience which includes newborns, as well as caring for many children at one time and special needs. I have worked in daycare and have been a nanny. I...

Rachel H. says "Mary is currently my 14 month old daughter's babysitter. She is wonderful and organized. My daughter loves being there and especially loves playing...

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Get To Know Me!

Milford, PA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Alyssa Trone. I am a recent mother of two beautiful girls who are now 2 and 19 months old. I'm a former Educational Specialist and have worked in a professional school setting for a total of five years and in home for an additional two. Here is a quick breakdown of my experience - -Degree in Early Childhood...

Karen O. says "Alyssa is great. She is very patient and professional. She does great activities with the kids and makes sure they stay engaged. My child, who does not...

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Experienced and Loving Caregiver.

Warwick, NY

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, I am Valerie, and I love babies and children! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Binghamton University. I am a mother of four, as well as an experienced preschool teacher, childcare provider, and babysitter. I have worked in elementary classrooms as well as classrooms for special needs...
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Caregiver

Milford, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Jacqueline. I am a mom and I am a natural caregiver. I have over 20 years in child care experience. I have worked in a daycare facility and I was employed as a nanny as well for several years. Duties include child care, pet care, housekeeping and providing meals. I have worked as a PCA/Med tech for the elderly. Duties...

Care Member says "Jackie is a wonderful, caring person who gives 1000 percent every day. She is a great companion and caregiver and extre attentive to my daughter’s...

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Professional Experience With Children With Behavioral Disorders

Hopatcong, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I have my bachelors degree in psychology and I have over one year experience working. During the time that I was working in behavioral therapy, I had clients with a variety of behavioral disorders and mental deficiencies. I have experience working with: ADD, ADHD, ODD, APD, autism, down syndrome, mentally challenged,...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Hackettstown, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have nine years of experience working with adolescents (mainly boys) that have learning and emotional disabilities. I do have some training and experience working with children who are diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism, Asperger's and drug and alcohol issues. Although I have worked with children of all ages I do very well...

Jacqueline G. says "I cannot recommend and praise Karen enough. She was totally professional, patient and caring. The best caregiver I ever hired. Plan on using her...

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Long-term Nanny

Mount Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...

Care Member says "Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality...

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Best With Kuds

Budd Lake, NJ

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have worked with different kinds of kids with special needs and school for the blind. I worked as Child Steps in Newton Square with the little preschooler and older kids. I have been working with kids for a very long time. I am extremely passionate about working with the little angels. I absolutely Adore kids so very much!

Care Member says "I have had the distinct pleasure of having Claudia as the caregiver for my teenage daughters over the past few years, and I must say, she has been...

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Determined To Provide Wonderful Care To Your Child On A Part-time Basis.

Randolph, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I have been babysitting for over 36 years. While I do not have my own children, I hold the children in my heart that I do work with near and dear to my heart. I have babysat for newborns to teenagers. I also specialize in working with children or adults with special needs. Sometimes I can be available upon short notice. I am...

Hayley M. says "Bonnie is amazing. She is great with young kids, very dependable and trustworthy. She plans days in advance for activities and adventures for the kids....

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Seasoned Professional Nanny

Butler, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I began my journey going to a vocational High school where I not only had my regular academics but I was able to get a head start on my career that I would be doing after I graduated . I was able to get first hand experience with newborns all the way up to the Kindergarten class. Once High school was over I extended my education...

Care Member says "Valerie has been with us almost daily for the past 2.5 years. She is dependable and my kids absolutely love her! We highly recommend her. "

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Summer Help

Andover, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a teacher during the year but I am off all summer. Looking for a jobs to do over the summer. I have my own care and have experience with special needs children.
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Special Needs Care

West Milford, NJ

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 1+ years of experience with adults and 1 teenager with special needs. I am also a mother. Very caring individual. References available upon request.
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Child Care

Ledgewood, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Natalia I am looking for a job as a babysitter when parents need date night/night out. I have extensive experience with different age groups including twins and triplets. I love to work with all children. I have been working with kids for over 23 years now and I absolutely love doing it. I have a lot of experience...
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Part Time Caregiver With Extensive Special Needs Experience

Randolph, NJ

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$20/hr
9 years experience
My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district working with students with autism and other disabilities. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with...
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Warwick, NY

1.0(0)
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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Emma. I have been in childcare for over 8 years. I will be graduating in December 2019 with my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood & Childhood Education. I am planning to earn my Master's Degree is Special Education. I absolutely love kids. I am kind, calm, and very responsible. I have open availability and...
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Hewitt, NJ

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I'm a fun, crafty, positive student and caretaker. I'm from New Jersey and I recently moved to St Augustine for school. I'm 22 years old and I've been babysitting for around 7 years. I've also worked in a daycare setting, a special needs elementary school, and in a pediatric occupational therapy office, giving me plenty of...
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Special Needs Care

Landing, NJ

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$15/hr
Hi! My name is Katie. I'm a 20-year-old College student at a College. I'm a psychology education major, and plan on going away as of Fall 2017 to get my bachelors in Special Education. My senior year of High School I got to work in a program which partnered up with special needs students, allowing them to socialize and partake...
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Former Teacher Looking To Become A Full Time Nanny

Randolph, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am 29 years old. For the past 7 years, I was an elementary school special education teacher in New York City. I have recently relocated back to New Jersey and am looking for a full time nanny position (M-F). I am a certified teacher and have worked with all kinds of children in my many years as an...

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Special Needs Caregivers in Lafayette, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Colleen F.

We are very grateful for our time with Colleen. She connected with our one year old son immediately because of her warm and joyful nature....

- Care member

Joan B.

I have known Joan for the about a decade and have been her employer in several capacities. At this point I do consider her a friend and...

- Christa J.

Mary C.

Mary is currently my 14 month old daughter's babysitter. She is wonderful and organized. My daughter loves being there and especially loves...

- Rachel H.

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