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Amber J.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I specialize in working with school aged children with mild to severe special needs. Areas of special needs experience are with children with PDD, cognitive and developmental delays, anxiety, autism, aspergers , etc.
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Jodie F.

Patient And Nurturing Caregiver/nanny

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(0)
from
$32/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Jodie. I have three years experience working with children with special needs; Down syndrome, mentally and physically handicapped, adhd, speech impediment and autism. I worked as a special needs counselor for the City of Alexandria for 2 years, and I have over 20 years of teaching experience. I have raised two...
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Rehana K.

Alexandria, VA

4.1(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
Nurturing a child's development is my true passion, and I bring 10 years of dedicated experience to every family I support. My calm and patient demeanor helps me create a steady environment for up to three children. I love engaging kids through outdoor sports, puzzles, and educational games that spark curiosity. My background...

Care Member says "Loved Rehana! Well, Rehana was only with us for a short period of time. I learned to trust her immediately with my daughter. Not only was she very...

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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Nimrod P.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
personal care
mobility assistance
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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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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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Etsubdink D.

Springfield, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a kind and hardworking person who truly values connection. I especially enjoy offering companionship and emotional support to individuals with autism and special needs, being there for someone and helping them feel seen, supported, and less alone is deeply meaningful to me. I have over 20 years of driving experience and a...

Heidi G. says "Etsubdink is very professional and never misses work. Always on time. She is excellent about following instructions and genuinely seems to enjoy her time....

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Marjorie A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Hannah L.

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Iris G.

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
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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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
$35/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, how are you today? My name is Doris. I am a professional nanny. I am seeking a long term nanny position with another loving family in July. I am a kindhearted Nanny with 30 years of extensive experience caring for infants and children. I assist with their special needs and daily living such as bathing, changing, cleaning,...

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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Dave G.

Mr G.

Burke, VA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I worked with mod/severe special needs for several years in a high school setting and was an Elementary/Middle School Counselor, at a school including an Autism center, for 15 years in FCPS. Relationship development and therapeutic mentoring are foundational to my helping approach to children/young adults as well as their...

Naomi W. says "I couldn't say enough about Dave. He has consistently been such an amazing support to my family and our special needs daughter. It is so hard to find...

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Lorraine W.

Spreading Smiles For Over 20 Years

Woodbridge, VA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
personal care
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Professional care giver with over 20 years combined experience specializing in serving special needs adults.
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Jovonce D.

Well Rounded Sitter.

Alexandria, VA

from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm Jovoncé , a compassionate and reliable nanny based in Alexandria, VA. With years of experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs, I bring patience, structure, and genuine love to every family I work with. As a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, I combine my healthcare training with...
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Gabrielle S.

Burke, VA

from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm gabby and I would love to work as your babysitter! I have experience working as a summer camp counselor (which means I am child and infant CPR certified) with kids of all different ages and backgrounds! I also have 3 years worth of experience working with children with special needs such as autism (verbal and non...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of May 2026

  • 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

Rehana K.

Loved Rehana! Well, Rehana was only with us for a short period of time. I learned to trust her immediately with my daughter. Not only was...

- Care member

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

Nimrod P.

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

- Care member

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