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Merri M.


Dayton, OH

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

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Hi! I started my career in the medical field working with adults that have mental and physical disabilities. I have several years home care experience.
5.0
"She is a wonderful human being. She took excellent care of my special needs son. If he was verbal he would tell you the same. My son is very particular to his nurses and Christina was very dear to his heart!...

Reviewed by Chuck G.

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Morgan B.


Milford, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Fun Nanny!

5.0

(2)

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Hi I'm Morgan! I'm a career nanny with 10+ years experience. Right now I work for a family with 3 children including a special needs child and a set of twins! I love what I do, and I enjoy working with children. Currently am only looking for part time or occasional work. Evenings/weekends/overnights/travel. Looking forward to...
5.0
"Morgan is amazing! We have used her several times in the last few months and will continue to ask for her help. My kids love when she comes over - and if she was available to help us full time, we'd absolutely...

Reviewed by Lindsey B.

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Sharee W.


Cincinnati, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Provider

5.0

(1)

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I'm an independent provider for the state of Ohio. I have been working with seniors and individuals with special needs for over 10 years. I have certification in medication administration, CPR first aid and aide. you may look me up Ohio department of development disabilities services I can provide adult foster, homemaker...
5.0
"Sharee provides care for my special needs adult daughter. She works very hard to engage with my daughter and encourage her to try new things. There are days when my daughter is very difficult/makes bad...

Reviewed by Kathy R.

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Brooke S.


Dayton, OH

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Experienced Sitter

5.0

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I have baby sat for multiple family's. I am CPR certified as well as first aid certified. I have lots of experience with kids as my mom is a pre school teacher for special needs and I often volunteer for her school.
5.0
"Brooke is very good with kids and has been working with kids for a long time. She always finds activities for the kids to do and is never afraid to help the kids with school work. I have known Brooke for years...

Reviewed by Emily K.

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Susan P.


Hamilton, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Fun, Experienced

5.0

(4)

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Hi everyone! My name is Susan and I'm a 46-year-old Mama with a lifetime of experience. I am available to care for your children and I prefer long term. I have two children of my own. My son is 25 with special needs and my daughter is 5. I have watched 5 children at once with one being autistic. I have also cared for twins, one...
5.0
"Susan was amazing with our little guy!! She took excellent care of him always cuddling him and making sure he was safe. I highly recommend her and would certainly hire her again!!"

Reviewed by Jillian B.

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Adrienne H.


Cincinnati, OH

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hi! My name is Adrienne! I have been a certified swim teacher at Bear Paddle Swim School in Mason, OH for 4 years. I am currently a Medical Assistant at Beacon Orthopedics. I am going into my fifth year attending college at University of Cincinnati. I aspire to be a positive, consistent and reliable person for both you and your...
5.0
"Adrienne is so friendly and positive! We felt very comfortable with her watching our son. She felt confident administering our child’s epi pen for his nut allergy if needed. As an only child, our son can...

Reviewed by Care member

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Emileigh D.


Middletown, OH

$13-18/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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Hello my name is Emileigh, I have approximately 8 years of experience working and caring for children. I enjoy watching them grow and learn with each passing day! Some of the fun things I enjoy doing with the kids include playing outside, coloring, building things, reading books, and crafts. My experience includes working in an...
5.0
"Emileigh excelled in her time with us. She was able to teach our child signs to communicate, interact in a positive way to encourage our child to walk and talk, and fostered an area of warmth. Having her son in...

Reviewed by Alexander D.

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Octavia N.


Cincinnati, OH

$26/hr6 yrs exp

Kind And Loving Nanny For Hire.

5.0

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Hello my name is Octavia and I am a supper nanny! I have experience across all ages. My last position was with a family I started working with when the little man was only two months and he is now a toddler with full sentences. I have worked with children with special needs. I have worked with teenagers whom I was mostly a...
5.0
"Octavia is a warm and caring individual that prides herself in caring for family's children she give them the love and attention they need to help there development she a great person to get along with and...

Reviewed by Brandy S.

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Jacie W.


Dayton, OH

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(2)

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Hey y'all! My name is Jacie and I am currently the Family & Community Engagement Coordinator with a Educational Services Center! With my current position, I have summers off from work so I have plenty of time to spend with your little ones! I have over 4 years of experience working in a special needs childcare facility and I...
5.0
"Jacie is one of my students. She is a wonderful individual who is full of love, compassion, and integrity. She is a hard worker who will be very reliable for you"

Reviewed by Mariah I.

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Samantha H.


Cincinnati, OH

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter With A Joyous Heart

5.0

(1)

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I have a passion for working with children. I'm currently a paraprofessional during the school year and I absolutely love being able to work with students, specifically those with special needs. I am currently pursuing a masters degree for Applied Behavioral Analysis(ABA). I'm a fun, energetic, and caring sitter who is...
5.0
"Sam is wonderful and so playful with our toddler. She comes up with creative activities and has him playing outside which he loves!"

Reviewed by Margaret W.

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Cecilia L.


Hamilton, OH

$13-25/hr6 yrs exp

Great Babysitter!

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I'm Cecilia, I am a college student at UC and I'm working on getting my ABA certificate. My first priority is to take care of kids on the spectrum and with special needs to get some more experience. However, I am also happy to watch neurotypical children as well. I have 6 years of experience watching kids because I've...
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Michaela W.


West Chester, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I have taken care of seniors for many yrs now and decided to focus on also taking care of special needs children/young adults too. I have a daughter that was born with Turner Syndrome, and is a cancer survivor. She is now 19 and a BGSU student studying to be a social worker. I am very passionate about my caregiving and love for...
5.0
"Michaela was dependable affordable reliable and knowledgeable I was completely comfortable with her doing the job I needed her for"

Reviewed by Frank C.

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Chrissy L.


Milford, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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My name is Chrissy and I am a 49-year-old caregiver that lives in Milford. I have been in the medical field starting in 97 working with adults and children with special needs and then a senior caregiver around 02 - I have my Medical Assisting degree but it expired a few years ago. I have worked with many families over the years...
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Audrey P.


Dayton, OH

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Audrey and I am 22 years old. I love kids, especially playing board games with them and making crafts. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have had lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I also have no problem with making food. I love hugs and am super social. Additionally, I have been...
5.0
"STOP LOOKING. HIRE AUDREY. Audrey started watching our son when he was about 3 months old. She quickly became part of our family. We love how she cares for and loves our son. As first time parents we learned...

Reviewed by Kaitlyn B.

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Skylar L.


Cincinnati, OH

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

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I have 11+ years of experience with children of all ages but most passionate about early childhood. I have budding experience with special needs children as well and enjoy meeting families from all walks of life. I am adventurous and outgoing. I love all things art, nature and outdoors! I am passionate about creativity in all...
5.0
"I feel so lucky we met and hired Skylar to watch our 8 month old! Upon first meeting her you we could immediately sense her warm heart and integrity. Our son is not the best/easiest napper so with Skylar being...

Reviewed by Marguerite G.

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Chrissy L.


Milford, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Nurse Aide

5.0

(5)

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Hello, My name is Chrissy and I am a 49-year-old caregiver that lives in Milford. I have been in the medical field starting in 1997 working with adults and children with special needs and then a senior caregiver around 2002 - I have my Medical Assisting degree I can provide personal hygiene assistance, companionship, medication...
5.0
"Chrissy has been taking care of one of my family members for about 20 years. She has made all the difference in our peace of mind. She is a wonderful caregiver. She has become very knowledgeable about medical...

Reviewed by Debra B.

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Courtney M.


Cincinnati, OH

$10-25/hr20 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher And Nanny

5.0

(5)

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I have been a special needs preschool teacher for 15 years, a swim coach for years in Mason and recently left a family I was a nanny for a family in Indian Hill for 9 years as well as babysitting and tutoring since I graduated high school in 2002. I love working with children of all ages, and have experience with many different...
5.0
"Courtney has watched our dogs several times including a couple of times on a last minute notice...no complaints."

Reviewed by Kerry D.

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Kayla J.


West Chester, OH

$22-32/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello , I'm Kayla. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I have 7 years of experience working in daycares, schools, and summer camps along with being a nanny/babysitter. I have all of my vaccines including COVID-19 and flu...
5.0
"We absolutely loved Kayla and will hire her again. She was so good with our baby who cried most of the time we were gone. She also cared for our two other children and dog. Kayla was a few minutes early and...

Reviewed by Natasha J.

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Alison S.


Dayton, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Teacher

5.0

(1)

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Hi, I'm Alison. I'm 30 years old and a realtor. I'm looking to babysit/nanny on the side. I have a degree in special education. I taught Kindergarten Special Needs for 5 years at Franklin City Schools. I nannied all throughout college for two school aged boys.
5.0
"Alison took care of my energetic boys for years. I never had to worry when they were in Allison’s care. She always went above and beyond. Our family was blessed to have her be apart of it. I highly...

Reviewed by Care member

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Chelsey M.


Fairfield, OH

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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At 13 I started babysitting for relatives, eventually that turned into me providing care for my father's co-workers and clients. By age 18 I began professionally providing care for families and I have loved it ever since. I am CPR certified and have experience with children 6 weeks to 16 years of age. I've cared for special...
5.0
"We adore Chelsey! Chelsey cared for our infant from when she was 8 weeks old and our 2 1/2 year old as part of a nanny share. We've all been impressed with Chelsey's patience, attentiveness, and intuition...

Reviewed by Claire D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lebanon, OH

Merri M.

5.0

She is a wonderful human being. She took excellent care of my special needs son. If he was verbal he would tell you the same. My son is very particular to his nurses and Christina was very dear to his heart! She is truly a wonderful nurse, caregiver and person. She takes her clients serious and...

- Chuck G.

Morgan B.

5.0

Morgan was so patient, sweet, and fun! My 9 yo Daughter absolutely loved her. My Daughter is very head strong and she was amazing with her. : ) They made really pretty door hangers and my Daughter was so excited. We will definitely have her babysit again.

- Kellie C.

Sharee W.

5.0

Sharee provides care for my special needs adult daughter. She works very hard to engage with my daughter and encourage her to try new things. There are days when my daughter is very difficult/makes bad choices and Sharee is resilient and takes things in stride. She's professional and a pleasure...

- Kathy R.

Brooke S.

5.0

Brooke is very good with kids and has been working with kids for a long time. She always finds activities for the kids to do and is never afraid to help the kids with school work. I have known Brooke for years now and I can tell you it would be a mistake to pass her up as a nanny/babysitter.

- Emily K.

Susan P.

5.0

Susan has cared for all 4 of my children from babies to kids and even my now teenager. She is dependable and loving towards all the kids. She even helps out with our fur babies too.

- Sarah S.

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