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Maritza G.

Full-Time Nanny

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been a nanny for over 20 years. I have worked with 6 families. My experience in childcare has ranged from infancy to the start of Kindergarten. I was previously a lead teacher at Lapetite Academy for almost 4 years in Fairfax County. I dedicate my time to teaching children age appropriate learning skills and the Spanish...

Care Member says "We absolutely love Maritza! We are so thankful we have had her to watch our son. She is kind, patient, and loving. She is very cautious and responsible....

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Mercedes M.

Nanny With 20+ Years Experience Seeking FT Employment

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I have experience caring for kids from infants to toddlers, teenagers, and to special needs children over the last 20+ years. As a care giver, I have provided tender care for newborns, worked with parents' preferences to create an interactive/dynamic environment for toddlers and grade-school children, and I also enjoy teaching...

Jessica K. says "Mercedes was wonderful with our family! She cared for my son beginning at 12 weeks up until he turned 14 months old. She went above and beyond for us,...

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Nimrod P.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
mobility assistance
personal care
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as caring, honest, hardworking and reliable. I love to help and work especially the elderly to achieve their goals. I like caring for seniors because I always see in them my own beloved late grand parents who deserve rightful care, respect, compassion and love. I started caring for seniors when I...

Care Member says "He is an excellent carwgiver with a lot of compassion for Meldeely people."

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Viann T.

Springfield, VA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! Babysitter available for date nights!! I'm a graduate student at George Mason University studying education. I'm currently on my pathway to becoming a teacher. I currently work as an instructional assistant for classrooms with students with severe disabilities with FCPS. I'm located in Springfield, but have my own...

Care Member says "Viann was wonderful to work with. She is very reliable, responsive, and genuinely loves spending time with children. I strongly recommend her child care...

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Jane S.

Fun And Experienced (fully Vaccinated)

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I'm a certified teacher passionate about helping families. With extensive experience in supporting children with diverse needs, from developmental delays to behavioral challenges, I believe in fostering growth through diverse experiences. Proficient in implementing IEP goals and accommodations, I take pride in assisting...
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Sharon E.

Care Giver/ Companion/Special Needs

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
mobility assistance
personal care
dementia
I went to nursing school to become a certified nursing assistance. I worked in a assisted living home for a year in the 90's. I currently am working on weekends with a client whom I've been with for 8 yrs now. I also am working with another client on Sunday only and I have been with her for 1 year. It is my passion to pursue my...

Victoria W. says "Sharon assists/helps my physically challenged 85 year old mother with her weekly bath. This is no ordinary feat since we live in a townhouse with no...

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Kathy B.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care many family members over the years,...
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Sharon E.

Special Needs Bus Attendant

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently working for Prince William County Schools Transportation as a bus attendant. I am very compassionate and love helping others. It is my goal to go back to school for nursing and finish my career.

Crislyn C. says "We love Sharon! She's very caring, loving and really exert effort in taking care my 6 years old, non-verbal Autistic daughter. She's now part of our...

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Vian A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi there, My name is Vian and I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have experience helping children develop gross and fine motor skills through therapeutic neurodevelopmental, rhythmic, and reflexive movement patterns. I like to use a DIR/Floortime model to promote the development of symbolic thinking and...

Leke A. says "Vian was our nanny during the pandemic and simultaneously managed preschool learning for our youngest child and virtual distanced learning for our older...

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Marilis G.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I can see in their eyes, smile and face the work that I do. That fillet my heart. I was volunteer in Patronato Luz del Ciego. Since I was 10 years old, I was working with people who are blind, low vision and seniors (this is in my mom's job). Since 2000 I had my first observation and then my own patients with special need...
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Riley R.

Babysitter And Pet sitter

Springfield, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
With over seven years of hands on experience, I bring a calm, capable presence to every caregiving role I step into. My work is rooted in a deep commitment to those living with chronic illness - providing not just practical, day-to-day support, but also compassionate, attentive care that honors each person's dignity and unique...

Emily G. says "Our son LOVES Riley! She has great energy and patience which is really important for a little one. She is flexible when I need to make changes to the...

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Jenn O.

Experienced Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jenn! I have had experience caring for all ages of children. Most recently I nannied for a loving family with a 6-year-old girl and 2-year-old boy. I was with their family for two years, and sadly had to leave the position to go back to school for photography. I've also taught primary aged children at...

David R. says "Jenn is amazing!!! She became part of our family and we are still in touch. I will personally pay you back for her services if you find different!!! She...

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Marjorie A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
My name is Marjorie. I have 7 years of experience nanny/babysitter with kids of all ages, from 2 months to 13 years old, and I also have experience with special needs kids. I really enjoy taking care of children and I would love to be part of your children rearing and development. A few things about me: tidy, dynamic, and...

Karol F. says "Marjorie is very dependable and responsible. She loves take care of children and it's a good dog walker too. Very creative for kids activities and...

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Jill K.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Jill. I am a nanny and a DONA trained post partum doula. I have experience with multiples, preemies, special needs children, neurotypical and neuroatypical folks, newborns - teens. My specialty is newborn, infant, and toddler care. I am available for occasional weeknights, late evenings/date nights, and...

Lisa M. says "We used Jill for short-term care while we were looking for a replacement full-time nanny for our 9 month old baby for several weeks and may use her as an...

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Hannah L.

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town. While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...

Amy G. says "Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult...

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Hanan J.

Daycare Professional

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.

Jane C. says "Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced....

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Iris G.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My calm and patient nature, coupled with my creativity and friendly approach, allows me to connect with children on a meaningful level. I believe in open communication with parents and...

Melissa M. says "Iris has been helping me over the last year. She's absolutely wonderful at everything she does, which is a lot! She's helped me with housekeeping,...

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Pamela B.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
As a caregiver and teacher, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and positively impacting their lives. With 20 years of experience, I'm dedicated to supporting families and providing reliable child care. My patient and creative nature, coupled with my friendly demeanor, allows me to connect with children on a personal...

Natasha B. says "She is very loving and passionate. She interacts with children and animals very well. Pamela is trustworthy and dependable. "

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Subina K.

Springfield, VA

4.3(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have over 5 years of experience in babysitting, where I have honed my skills in childcare, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of various ages. Additionally, I have worked as a behavior therapist at an ABA company, where I developed and implemented behavior intervention plans, contributing to the...

Care Member says "Subnia was personable, easy to talk to, and seemed comfortable with kids, which made giving her directions simple. I appreciate her warmth and...

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Doris F.

Full Time Experienced Nanny

Woodbridge, VA

3.7(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello, how are you today? My name is Doris. I am currently seeking employment as a professional nanny. I am a kindhearted and very loving Nanny with 30 years of extensive experience caring for newborns and children. I assisted with their special needs and daily living such as: bathing, changing, cleaning, different activities,...

Marti R. says "Doris joined us as our 2-month-old's nanny in March of 2021. She was her nanny until our recent move. In the 11-month time that Doris was with us, she...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.38/hr as of November 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lorton, VA

Special Needs Caregivers in Lorton, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Maritza G.

We absolutely love Maritza! We are so thankful we have had her to watch our son. She is kind, patient, and loving. She is very cautious and...

- Care member

Mercedes M.

Mercedes was wonderful with our family! She cared for my son beginning at 12 weeks up until he turned 14 months old. She went above and...

- Jessica K.

Nimrod P.

He is an excellent carwgiver with a lot of compassion for Meldeely people.

- Care member

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