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Ashai N.

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs. I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone. I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...

Andria A. says "I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with...

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Sarah M.

Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and as a teacher at several Washington DC area Montessori schools. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large group settings and children with special...

Sarita M. says "It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super...

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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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Beverly H.

Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
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Joy A.

Caregiving Is My Passion

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Compassion, Empathy and prioritization of my clients needs . insulin and other medication management, wound care , daily activities of living, hoyerlift , laundry and general grocery shopping , medical appointments and companionship. I have also worked with dementia , Alzheimer's , stroke, MS, special needs , and hospice...

Care Member says "Compassionate caring, punctual,"

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Tyler H.

Capitol Heights, MD

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Tyler I am a recent college graduate. I have graduated the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a degree in Biology. I have experience working with children from ages 2-14. I have been able to create a creative space for children as well a teaching space. I also have experience working with special...
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Elleigh J.

Nanny

Odenton, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Elleigh. I am 26 years old and have cared for kids for 8 years now. From weekly babysitting jobs to daily nannying, I've spent a lot of time working with and caring for children and have loved every minute of it! Aside from childcare, I have also helped with small household chores such as light laundry, meals,...

Care Member says "Elleigh is such a gem! She’s always on-time and has a positive attitude. She provides a nurturing, creative, safe, and loving environment. She always...

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Marielena O.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Marielena, I'm a caring, patient, creative and responsible person, I have a degree in preschool education and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to teenagers, 3 of them as a teacher, I like working with children and help them develop each of their talents, artistic, creative and...

Care Member says "She is an excellent nanny with more than 10 years of experience with children, both in the classroom and as a babysitter at home. Don't miss the...

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Yeny P.

Special Needs Care

Upper Marlboro, MD

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am Private Duty Special Needs Caregiver from Cuba. I am newly moved from Florida and my Home Health Assistant license and permit are from that State. I have 15 years of experience with Special Needs children. I have experience also because I am the mother of two twin children and both are autistic, they have already grown up...

Uno L. says "Yeny has lots of life experiences, professional and personal. She is interested to learn more new things and is very capable and sincere person. She was very...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Katia A.

Part- Time Caregiver

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I was an Au pair back in 2016, and I had such an amazing experience with both of my families. I love kids, teaching them and learning from them is the motive for me to want to be a part of their lives. I am exited to have this opportunity and I can provide references upon request. When I worked with my second family as an au...

Whitney A. says "I hired Katia to care for my daughter on weekends. My daughter is 25 years old with mild intellectual disabilities. Katia has been energetic, kind and...

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Nathalia T.

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Has over 5 years of skills babysitting. Worked with special needs children. Is able to cook. Speaks 3 languages

Madison C. says "Nathalia provided. Are for our three kids under 5 a handful of times while we were in between full time Nannies. She was dependable and hard working,...

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Icilma J.

Full Time Professional Care Giver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Regina C.

Part Time/Weekend Babysitter

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! Thanks for checking out my bio :). I like to think of myself as a well seasoned caregiver as I have been professionally caregiving since the age of 15. I've worked in a variety of settings for children all the way to geriatric. I've worked as a daycare assistant, nanny, caregiver to the elderly, recreational therapist,...

Care Member says "I am a first time mom so finding someone I was comfortable with as well as my daughter (1 y/o) is really important. Regina fit all of my requirements...

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Keanu N.

Experienced Residential Special Needs Care Giver

Hyattsville, MD

3.7(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Keanu. I am looking for part-time or full-time work as a special needs provider, child care provider, or dog walker near Arlington, VA. I stay fit and healthy to keep up with my clients that I work with who may have and or may need high energy to keep them moving throughout the day. I have been working at Spurwink a...

Sherry B. says "I can't write in words how wonderful person he is . Keanu has been helping us for almost a year , he is a hard working person we have ever known . Not...

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Anika T.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have been working with children and adolescents for nine years from the ages of 5-21. Majority of my experience is with children with special needs. Additionally, I have experience with infants and toddlers. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. I am reliable, outgoing, and very patient! I enjoying reading, stilt walking,...

Kelly M. says "Anika served as a part-time caregiver for my children. She cared for my two daughters; ages 1 and 3. I highly recommend her for future employment. She was...

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Fatima A.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weekends

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
- 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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Judy C.

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Judy. I have been a caregiver for over a decade. I am CPR certified and have taken child development classes in college. I have worked as teacher's assistant in Montessori school for about 2 years. I will be helping your child in her/his learning as needed. I love kids and always bring out the best in them. I...

Kassandra M. says "Judy was a pleasure to have over to help with my son. Honestly, my son can be quite a handful and doesn't like new people but Judy works miracles. He...

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Yeny P.

Private Duty Home Health Care Assistant

Upper Marlboro, MD

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I am Private Duty Home Health Caregiver from Cuba. I newly moved from Florida and my Home Health Assistant license and permit are from that State. I have experience with Adult Home Health Care for over 10 years and from that paid work more than 3 years. I have 15 years of experience with Special Needs children. I am very...

Evy K. says "Yeny is very skilled, experienced and reliable home health professional. She is talented, quick learner, caring and warm person. She pays attention to...

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Anne C.

Night Time Caregiver And On Call Caregiver Available, Short Notice

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 years experience caring for adults with special needs, I have worked long term with families to help care for their loved ones, especially on autism spectrum. While this work comes with a price, it has been the most rewarding job I have ever held, It gives me instant reward seeing beautiful smiles while creating...

Julia F. says "Anne was a wonderful caregiver for my 22 year old niece who has special needs. She was kind and patient and fun and reliable. She was very flexible,...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.55/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Lanham, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Ashai N.

I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during...

- Andria A.

Sarah M.

It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah...

- Sarita M.

Tabatha C.

Tabatha is very dependable and great with kids!

- Carla E.

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