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Isabella B.

Lexington, KY

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$12/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 3 years of experience with kids from 6mo. - 13 years. I can help with household tasks and cleaning, cooking, schoolwork, and am comfortable caring for special needs children. I speak English and Spanish. I am CPR/AED certified.
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Lexington, KY

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$22/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
As a babysitter with experience , I enjoy babysitting and creating a safe and positive environment for them to grow. My kind and charismatic nature allows me to connect easily with children and build trusting relationships with them. I believe in open and honest communication with parents, ensuring that I follow their preferred...
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Lexington, KY

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$12/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have been babysitting since I was 15. Small jobs of my parent's friends that have children. I now work in a skilled nursing daycare with children with different illnesses and special needs. I worked there over the summer and will work there on my college breaks. I am a very patient and kind person. I love babysitting it makes...
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Skye R.'s Photo

Lexington, KY

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have many years of babysitting and childcare experience. I have worked as a camp counselor for 5 years, therefore I am experienced in working with groups of children but have also cared for children of all ages and types, including those with special needs. I love being around children of all ages and am willing to help with...
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Madelyn C.'s Photo

Lexington, KY

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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Maddie, a first-year graduate student at UK with a passion for caring for kids of all ages-from newborns to teens. I have extensive experience with caring for those with special needs including ADHD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Prader-Willi syndrome. I can care for multiple children at once, help with homework, cook...
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Trinity C.'s Photo

Lexington, KY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am 22 years old and a senior at the University of Kentucky! I am studying Communication Sciences and Disorders and hopefully attending Audiology school next year. I have experience caring for children of all ages. I am BLS and CPR certified. I am also a Registered Behavior Technician, Direct Support Professional, and hold the...
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Gracie B.'s Photo

Lexington, KY

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Gracie, I am 24 years old and I am a momma to a beautiful baby boy! I am available and would love to help! I come from a family of 7 kids, myself being the oldest, I helped my parents with my siblings everyday! My family has fostered and adopted 3 boys and all of them have their own needs - which has...
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Lexington, KY

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$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've always been passionate about home making. I enjoy the company of children and have worked with many wonderful kids in the past. I worked at an ABA (applied behavior analysis) center for children with autism and have experience with kids with a variety of special needs. I have also been a personal nanny before, that was my...
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Lexington, KY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing and looking after children has been my passion for the last three years. My preschool assistant experiences led me to discover the fulfillment that comes from supporting families and offering dependable childcare. I also have two+ years of experience working with and taking care of special needs children in both an ABA...
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Emma-marie S.'s Photo

Lexington, KY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I'm all about. During my high school years, I've enjoyed supporting families by providing reliable childcare. I am creative, friendly, and approachable. I have a college degree and experience caring for children ages 3 and up. I am comfortable with pets. I communicate with...
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Teacher, Private Tutor, Former Nanny/au Pair

Lexington, KY

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$25/hr
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 14+ years of combined experience as a - nanny/au pair (children of all ages) - early childhood educator - primary classroom teacher & music teacher at international schools - online ESL teacher - private homeschool teacher - private tutor (reading & math) I am typically looking for a balance between childcare and...
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Olivia R.'s Photo

Lexington, KY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Olivia, and I've spent the last 5 years dedicated to working with children of all ages and abilities. My experience includes everything from general childcare to supporting kids with special needs and behavioral challenges. I have a strong background in child development and bring a patient, nurturing, and...
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Kate M.'s Photo

Lexington, KY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Kate, I'm currently a Junior at the University of Kentucky studying Nursing, eventually planning on working specifically in pediatrics when I'm older! I've had tons of work nannying children 1-14 years after school and over summers, as well as working 1 to 1 with special needs children throughout the summer! I...
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Ava R.'s Photo

Lexington, KY

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Nurturing children is my passion, by the joy I found in previous babysitting experiences, babysitting is a job I enjoy and take seriously. For three years, I've cared for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I have also worked as a swim teacher and taught kids ages 6 months-15-year-olds, along with kids with special...
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Lexington, KY

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$24/hr
4 years experience
Home modification
errands
mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Masters degrees w/ years' experience caregiving elderly w/dementia, special needs adults with mobility challenges and/or service-dog assistance, teaching AP English substitute teaching, pet sitting, home-tutoring, house organization and cleaning, transporting to appointments, medical liaising and advocacy, medicine dispensing &...
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I'd describe my personality as outgoing, optimistic, and nonjudgmental! I like caring for people with special needs because I have a brother with autism that I have helped my mother care for all my life, and children with special needs hold a special place in my heart. I'm looking for a job that will fit my schedule. I have...
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Caregiver

Lexington, KY

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I'm a professional caregiver with experience as a nanny and assistant for children and the elderly. I offer babysitting, tutoring, leisure activities, meal prep, and cleaning services. CPR-certified, non-smoker, from a cultured family. I love creating comfort and care!
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2 Years Daycare Experience, First Aid Training, CPR Certified, Tutor Foreign Kids, Special Needs Kid

Lexington, KY

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Emma and I absolutely love babysitting. I worked at a preschool for two years, therefore I have a few certifications. Ive been babysitting for about four years and love all ages very much & enjoy the process of molding young minds into smart good people!
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Lexington, KY

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have worked in many educational and caregiving settings. I have tutored and cared for kids in schools and in their homes. Whether the need is physical or educational, I have experience in both. I have worked for those with special needs of different physical and mental capacities.
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Lexington, KY

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've worked in childcare for 10 plus years as: back up, occasional, nanny, mother's helper, & a house manager; the right hand of the parent I've worked with socialites vacationers business executives airline personnel, military personnel, both home and deployed, medical personnel any reason when a parent needs to travel for any...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.40/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

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