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Hi, I'm Kathleen! I've babysat kids from 2 to 16 years old, including those with special needs. I'm a Navy Corpsman with an Allied Health degree and BLS certified, so safety and medical awareness are always a priority. I'm energetic and love keeping kids active with games, outdoor time, and creative activities. I'm reliable,...
Care Member says "Kathleen was our regular babysitter in 2021 to 2022 until she moved away. She was great with our 5 year old boy, who can be quite energetic and needs...
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- $21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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My true passion is fostering a child's growth and development, With 10 years of experience, I offer patient, calm, and creative care for up to four children. My background includes First Aid Training and CPR Training, and I am comfortable supporting children with special needs. Because I am a skilled swimmer, I enjoy providing...
Evelyn C. says "Love her. She's a great fit for our family. Timely, helpful, and great with the kiddos."
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Greetings! My name is Nora, and I'm a dependable, caring, and CPR/First Aid certified child care provider with a true passion for working with children. I bring a calm, patient energy and create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to be themselves.
I have hands-on experience caring for...
Rebecca S. says "Nora is amazing with my children! I hired Nora as a nanny for my 3 little ones. I would highly recommend her as she cared for my 14 month old, 3 year old...
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- $40/hr
10 years experience·
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Patient, grounded, and trustworthy Montessori-trained Consultant, Neurodiversity Educator, & Nanny with over 23 years of experience guiding infants and children to be healthy independent individuals who trust life and understand their unique connection to community and environment. Expert household and administrative assistant,...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
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Looking for a loving family. Experience with special needs children, newborns, infants, and toddlers - including twins and triplets. I am CPR/First Aid Certified with a great driving record. I am reliable, flexible, a pro at potty training, willing to do overnights, and can travel if needed, as well as open to family errands. I...
Care Member says "Lois was a wonderful babysitter for my son, starting when he was around 15 months old. Over the three months she was with us, she taught him so many fun...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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I'm a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 11 years of experience providing care for seniors, individuals with dementia and special needs. Caring for others truly comes from my heart, and I treat my clients with the same kindness, patience I would give to my own family. Families describe me as warm, trustworthy, organized,...
Anna J. says "Very punctual , always dependable and very kind . Does everything with passion and care ."
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9 years experience·
Hired by 38 families in your area
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Hello families! My name is Gabrielle and here's some information on why I should be your sitter. I started caregiving because of my mother who is a career nanny and has taught me a lot. I have learned a lot myself in my 9 years of experience as both a sitter and a nanny caring for infants to pre-teens and even special needs...
Care Member says "Gabrielle was an amazing sitter for our 10 month old. We felt so comfortable as soon as we met her. I’d love to have her watch him again anytime! "
For approximately I worked within the school district for elementary, middle, and high school district. Over 70% of my duties entailed working with special ed children.
Mohammed J. says "I would like to give a high rank to Lois for her exceptional assistance in taking me to the hospital for a clinical procedure and staying with me...
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4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
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I am a physical therapist, a graduate of Universidad Iberoamericana in Bogotá, Colombia, with 7 years of experience in childcare. My training helps me support child development and motor skills, and I have experience with children with special needs. I began my career in Colombia working with children with disabilities in...
Care Member says "Manuela did a great job with our daughter. She even brought arts and crafts with her"
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have two grown sons with autism. Besides raising special needs children, I have cared for other children and adults with various special needs. I also work with elderly people with visual impairments, stroke, diabetes and other challenges.
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As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage with children and provide a fun and safe environment for them to thrive. I believe in open and honest communication with parents,...
Matthew S. says "After meeting Anna at the park, I hired her to babysit my daughter the following week. Just from the brief meeting, my daughter was so excited to see her...
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- $35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I had an in-home family daycare for four years and my step-sister also had an in-home family daycare at her home. We worked together and I would bring my daycare children (with the parents permission) to her home every week. The children had a great time together. We had a special needs little boy who worked well with the other...
Sid P. says "Highly recommend. Will definitely hire again,"
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I have 10 plus years of experience as a nanny, certified nursing assistant and special needs children and adults from newborn to 16 years old. I am also CPR/FIRST Aid certified as well as Trustline certified from the state of California.
I enjoy being active and outdoors with the kids I watch. We spent many days going to the...
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I love working with kids! Through years of baby-sitting, nannying, working in a nursery, coaching sports camps and being a day camp leader, I have developed vast experience with working with kids. Over the years, I have worked with a variety of children including a special needs child and children who do not speak English. I...
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I am an occupational therapy student and I've worked with kids with special needs for 3+ years! I am organized, fun, responsible, and love hanging out with kiddos.
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Navy Child Development Provider & Accredited. Certified in Pediatrics 1st Aid & CPR. With over 10 years experience. I bring strong skills in Early Child Development, infant care, and special needs support. And take pride in creating a safe, nurturing and encouragement environment for all children. My outgoing nature and...
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Hello .. my name is Jenny . I have been a childcare provider for the last 22 years .. caring for all ages of children from newborn to school age . I love arts and crafts .. reading .. being outdoors .. exercise .. swimming .. child gym activities .. going to parks and libraries . I have a flexible schedule .. my own vehicle and...
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Hello my name is Denise R.
I have worked with children from infant all the way to 12th grade for over 8 years! I love specially the infant to kindergarten age I like to create activities for children and according their age. I am so passionate about children's that I did my Bachelors degree in Child & Adolescent Development.
I...
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I have over 10 years of medical experience working in a clinic, hospital, and as a private care giver, also providing overnight care as well. I have had male and female patients, and children, ages ranging from 10yrs old to 110. I specialize and most knowledgeable with Dementia and Alzheimer's, special disabilities, special...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
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Hello my name is Cedar, I grew up watching my two younger siblings sense I was 9, starting when I was 12 I began doing babysitting all over my town. I have worked with newborns, special needs kids, and enjoy watching kids of all ages! I also have experience transporting kids and running errands for families that need extra help....
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of October 2026
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Kathleen B.
Kathleen was our regular babysitter in 2021 to 2022 until she moved away. She was great with our 5 year old boy, who can be quite energetic...
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Brianne M.
Love her. She's a great fit for our family. Timely, helpful, and great with the kiddos.
- Evelyn C.
Nora P.
Nora is amazing with my children! I hired Nora as a nanny for my 3 little ones. I would highly recommend her as she cared for my 14 month...
- Rebecca S.
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