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Michelle D.

Maitland, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Nurturing young minds is my passion, and I've dedicated the last 10 years to providing exceptional childcare for children aged 0-11. My background in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and as a retired special education teacher allows me to create engaging and educational experiences geared towards each individual needs. I'm...
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Kimberly G.

Maitland, FL

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$13/hr
I assisted my sister all of her life. She had a brain injury and was wheelchair bound. I have experience with young adults with ADHD and some delayed speech.
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Michelle T.

Experienced Exceptional Education Teacher Available For Summer Care Of Children, Seniors, And Pets.

Maitland, FL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have been an exceptional education teacher, Teacher of the Year@ Lyman High School 2014-2015, with mild, moderate, and severe/profound students both middle and high school for the past 27 years, and worked with elementary aged students in summer schools and through Care. com over the years. Additional senior citizen and...
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Lexi R.

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I currently attend the University of Central Florida in hopes of becoming a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. I have always loved playing with, teaching, and caring for kids. I have 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to children up to 10. I have worked with both boys and girls, as well as those with...

Aline N. says "Alexandra was great with my children. She is very professional, reliable, caring and safe. My children adapted to her very well, she was punctual and took...

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Samantha A.

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
4 years experience
I have been nannying and babysitting for families for over 4 years now. I have a 12-year-old Down Syndrome brother so I am very familiar with taking care of and working with kids that have special needs. I work at a special needs aftercare school and I love working with all different ages of kids! I am a student athlete as a...

Amy B. says "Samantha is a very loving and kind person. Being an athlete all of her life,Sam is very punctual, dedicated, and an excellent team player. Sam would...

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Elizabeth A.

Altamonte Springs, FL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Looking for an experienced caregiver? I've undergone the Red Cross Babysitting program, and I love working with kids of all ages. I have experience with multiples, newborns, and special needs. I grew up closely with cousins who have Aspergers. I also have experience babysitting a kid diagnosed with anger management. One of my...

Erica D. says "Elizabeth is wonderful. She took great care of my little one. I can't recommend enough!"

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Aurinel A.

BA In Medicine From Venezuela

Winter Park, FL

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
General Medicine graduate from a top medical school in Venezuela with a passion for caring for people of all ages, including children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs. Certified in early childhood care, I bring patience and a bilingual advantage to provide compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled at laundry,...

Daritza S. says "I just wanted to share how awesome Auri has been with my uncle. She's not only super kind but also knows her stuff as a doctor, which was a huge relief...

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Hannah M.

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Hannah and I have always had a passion for childcare and early development. I just recently moved back home here to Orlando to start college. Previously, I cared for my baby step sister since she was 4 to 10 years old. I have been CPR and First AID certified in the past, just can't afford to renew currently. I...

Care Member says "Hannah is very diligent, responsible, and kind!"

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Tayla T.

Altamonte Springs, FL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Tayla and I absolutely love caring for kiddos. I graduated high school at the age of 16 and earned my first college degree at the age of 18. Currently, I am pursuing a Combined BS + Masters of Computer Science, bachelors in education, and marketing minor. Thus, I can assure you that I am extremely hard worker and...

Susan K. says "Tayla is beyond amazing. She has babysat my children for the last 8 months and tutored my oldest daughter for 5 months now. I wish we started tutoring with...

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Cecilia N.

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Ceci and I am 22 years old. I love working with kids because I'm in college studying to be a teacher! I've wanted to be a teacher since I was younger and love children. I feel that the babysitters I had when I was younger helped me become the person I am today and I hope to give every child I babysit that same...

Shana S. says "Ceci is kind, fun and engaging! She plays with the kids and is also able to handle the meltdowns and attitudes of 3 and 7 year olds. She doesn't leave the...

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Laquisha E.

Experienced Special Needs Personal Assistant

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with people of all ages with special needs. I have over 20 years of experience.

Rhonda L. says "Laquisha was wonderful. She worked hard, anticipated what needed to be done, and was professional as well as extremely personable. If she hadn't moved, we...

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James H.

Altamonte Springs, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 54 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm James! I became "babysitter certified" and certified in CPR/First Aid when I was 11 years old, and I have been babysitting ever since. I have cared for children ranging in age from newborn to 18 years old, and up to 7 children at a time of varying ages. I have experience with twins/multiples and varying special needs. I...

Sarah S. says "Best babysitter ever! Would love to hire again!"

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Cara F.

Friendly, Reliable And Experienced Caregiver

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! I have 9+ years of experience in childcare including nannying, daycare, tutoring, and 2 years in ABA as a registered behavior therapist. I currently work full-time as a special needs Care Manager but am available for one-time weekend babysitting jobs in my area.

Theresa W. says "My two kids love Ms. Cara, and they always look forward to the fun times they have with her. She is also very attentive to helping my 6 year old...

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Leticia G.

Professional Babysitter

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello dear family! I have over 7 years experience with kids of all ages! I was an assistant teacher at a daycare for one year and I used to take care of kids between 6 months to 3 years old. Currently I work as a nanny and I take care of kids between 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with special needs,...

Care Member says "Leticia was fantastic, and my kids truly enjoyed their time with her. My kids felt safe and had so much fun; they often talked about the new stories and...

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Jessica H.

Nanny

Longwood, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Hi my name is Jessica, I am 21 years old, I am currently in college to become a speech language pathologist. But I am taking classes online so my schedule is flexible. I love animals of all kinds, I love working with kids, and I have a lot of experience working with kids as well. I volunteer at my church with kindergarten to 5th...
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Marisol T.

Altamonte Springs, FL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Nurturing young minds is my passion! For 15 years, I have dedicated myself to providing children with enriching and supportive care. My background includes Early Child Development coursework, First Aid Training, and CPR Training. I also have experience with special needs children. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I enjoy...

Care Member says "Marisol is so wonderful with my son. I have loved having her with us, and I look forward to having her back in the future. Marisol is always on time,...

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Cayla S.

Reliable

Longwood, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there! I'm a lover, yogi, outdoor enthusiast & I have a range of skills that could be useful for home care, senior care and personal assistance. Most of my experience is in companion care, memory care, palliative care and end of life service in regard to seniors. I am a 200 hour registered yoga teacher, a certification I...

Pam M. says "Cayla is great! She's very kind and took good care of my needs. She's a great communicator and does a great job! I highly recommend her!"

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Allison D.

CNA/ Med Tech / Caregiver

Winter Park, FL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
During high school I was often drawn to help my peers who had special needs, although I was never formally asked to. One time I even put helping other kids in front of my own needs and it poorly affected my grades. The following year was called into the office where the principal told me many teachers had acknowledged my...
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Erika A.

Registered Behavior Technician

Orlando, FL

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Erika and I am an experienced and passionate babysitter with 3 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I started out in a child care facility, then transferred to a group home setting working with children with developmental disabilities, im now a registered behavior technician working with...

Care Member says "Erika was very kind and patient with my kiddo. He enjoyed her. She communicated well prior her schedule "

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Marian B.

Full-Time Caregiver

Winter Park, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have provided direct personal care for adults with developmental and physical disabilities for 13 years in a residential setting. I also have years of experience with dementia. I am fully vaccinated. I provide caring and compassionate companionship.

Michael T. says "Marian is an excellent advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities. She is kind, compassionate and extremely flexible."

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.33/hr as of November 2025

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Lexi R.

Alexandra was great with my children. She is very professional, reliable, caring and safe. My children adapted to her very well, she was...

- Aline N.

Samantha A.

Samantha is a very loving and kind person. Being an athlete all of her life,Sam is very punctual, dedicated, and an excellent team player....

- Amy B.

Elizabeth A.

Elizabeth is wonderful. She took great care of my little one. I can't recommend enough!

- Erica D.

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