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Marielena O.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Olaide A.

Bowie, MD

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
9 years experience
I have over 8 years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, senior care, adult and pediatric care services. I have passion for helping others. Am patient, trustworthy, caring and compassionate. I am happy doing my job.

Oluwatoyin A. says "Olaide is reliable, dependable and trustworthy"

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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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Enriquita S.

Caring And Trustworthy Filipino

Upper Marlboro, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
personal care
home modification
respite care
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. With eight years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I'm dedicated to providing compassionate home health, respite, and live-in care. My background includes a college degree and hands-on experience adapting to changing routines, especially when supporting...

Care Member says "Tita is very good with S. She arrives with a bright and bubbly attitude. She is a very good worker - always tries to keep busy and keep things clean and...

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Iesha R.

Nursing Student Available For Part- Time Babysitter After school Evenings, Weekends & Date Nights!

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I am a George Washing University Nursing student and also hold a B. S. in Sociology. I am energetic, fun, adventurous, and always down to for story time. I have experience in caring for children 6 months -13 years old and am comfortable with pets too. I am very passionate about providing the best care possible, as I have spent...
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Kumba K.

Upper Marlboro, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, My name is Kumba have been working in group home / special Needs for past 10 years, I enjoy helping others and recognize this type of role requires patience and compassion as well as an ability to adapt to the continually changing needs of those I assist. I have worked with autistic children inside and outside classroom. As...

Care Member says "Kumba helped take care of my mom while she was very sick. She was wonderful, helpful and did things before you even asked her. Always so caring and went...

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Hannah B.

College Park, MD

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience as a peer mentor for students on the Autism spectrum from a young age. In high school I continued doing Social Skills Club and peer mentored other high school and post graduate students. I have had training from a BCBA-D.

Alissa R. says "Hannah has taken care of our two kids quite a bit now. My husband and I are are especially thankful to have been able to hire Hannah because she works...

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Ashai N.

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
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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Fatima A.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weekends

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Kelley M.

Kelley M

Upper Marlboro, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I have 20 plus years experience as a caregiver. Primarily with special needs. I'm flexible and reliable. I have great references. I look forward to talking with you
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Rahila M.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Nurturing children comes naturally to me, and I have 20 years of experience caring for children aged 0-11. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to positively impact young lives, so I approach each day with patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor. I am comfortable caring for up to two children at a time. I...

Care Member says "We used Rahila as a daytime nanny and night nurse from when our son was 3 months old to approximately 9 months old. Now we still use her for occasional...

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Felicity D.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Felicity, everyone calls me CC! I have a Literature, Creative Writing degree. I love to read, write, and be outside! My top three favorite sports are rock climbing, sailing, and basketball. I have three nephews; 13, 11, and 9 years old and have been taking care of them since birth. I have been watching and taking...

Dan W. says "We had the help from Felicity for one entire week to look after our 2 daughters 9 and 12. The girls do not speak much English. She met the girls every day...

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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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Michelle K.

Reliable And Caring RN

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
With more than 15 years of experience providing childcare and a background as a Registered Nurse, in addition to raising my own kiddo as well (she is 19 and in nursing school herself!), I am passionate about making a positive impact on kids and the families with whom I work. My approach is patient, calm, and approachable. I...

Jocelyn A. says "Michelle is a very caring, dependable, honest, experienced caregiver. She cared for my newborn son and he was happy and eating well and clean and...

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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
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Dionne H.

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a former kindergarten teacher and health care professional with a Master of Public Health. I have approximately 15 years experience taking care of children (including those with special needs), and seniors. I enjoy learning new things, cooking, meeting new people and traveling. I would love to be a part of fam.

Care Member says "I don’t even know where to begin first I want to say Dionne is amazing working with kids with special needs. She is so patience, caring, understanding...

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Marlene A.

My Name Marlene. I Have Been CNA/HHA For Over 8+ Years.

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
personal care
I think of myself as caring and compassionate and I enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have worked over 8+ years working with and caring for seniors, this is something that I am very passionate about. I have 8+ years of experience in CNA / HHA. I have experience in Alzheimer, dementia and total care I do...

Jeff B. says "Marlene, aka Miss Lynn, has been a consummate caregiver to my mother-in-law for about a year now. She has more than done her job, bathing, dressing and...

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Savannah H.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Biology/neuroscience graduate, saving up money before applying for research jobs. I have many years of experience including a year spent helping a family with online school, two years as a preschool assistant, work at a camp for children with Down Syndrome, experience with afterschool care, and time volunteering in the Anne...

Care Member says "Savannah was attentive to the boys, appropriately coaching our toddler to speak more clearly and keeping everybody happy and engaged. "

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Damesha E.

Suitland, MD

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Allies Darling Little Daycare- child care services from newborn through grade school Sports and Learning complex tumbling instructor- taught grade school children basic tumbling skills during an all day camp Dynasty Arts and Movement- taught fundamentals of dance and disciple to children interested in self expression and...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of October 2026

  • 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 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Marielena O.

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...

- Care member

Anne N.

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...

- Chloe G.

Olaide A.

Olaide is reliable, dependable and trustworthy

- Oluwatoyin A.

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