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Chiranan K.

Chevy Chase, MD

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
Nurturing children's growth and development is a true passion of mine. My nine years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, has been incredibly rewarding. I hold a college degree and have First Aid Training and CPR Training. I also have experience with special needs children. I'm patient,...

Care Member says "Chiranan is an engaging, patient, and reliable child caregiver! We would happily recommend her to any other family. "

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Monica M.

Private Nurse

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a retired Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist and Massage Therapist from Scandinavia/ North Europe. I provide full range of services with Special needs, including skilled Nursing/ Rehabilitative/ Personal Care, which is top quality, highly personalized care. I have experience with most hospital ICU unit equipment use and...

Evy K. says "Monica has been my RN and Physical Therapist a long time. She has unbelievable amount of patience and uncanny knowledge how to care for a 93 years old woman...

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Susan A.

Experienced.special Needs Mom. Looking To See What I Can Learn From Your Child, As Well As What I

Potomac, MD

4.8(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Work with various levels of autism, verbal & nonverbal, behavioral, children with feeding tubes, children with emotional, mental and or physical disorders to minimal LD. Each is a child and unique and first a individual, whom wants to learn, love play and be accepted like everyone else.

Alin C. says "Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son."

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Alexa R.

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

Vienna, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...

Christy S. says "Alexa watched my 7 & 4 yr old on one occasion. She came for an in-home interview prior to babysitting and was on time for both the interview and...

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Melissa S.

Certified Nursing Assistant With Lots Of Love

Falls Church, VA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Let me tell you about myself. I'm a mature woman. I have been a CNA for 10+ years. I have BLS CPR/AED for adults and children. Current with Vaccinations. Reliable transportation. I'm currently working with a 7-year-old girl at her school who has Cerebral Palsy. She is tube fed with speech issues. I have experience with a...
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Sheiresa W.

Loving, Caring, Responsible And Reliable..

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
transportation
errands
meal prep
I have a Sperrys and assisting a child with special needs. I Prepared meals, ministry that medication, daily activities, schoolwork and more
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Alandrea H.

Experienced Sitter Read To Help

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Alandrea I'm currently a master student at George Washington University studying for my Masters of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health. I hope to continue my studies and become a physician one day. I have experience working with all kinds of kids as a pediatric patient care tech at Childrens national...

Raabia W. says "Alandrea was a wonderful caregiver. She was reliable, polite and friendly. My child was feeling sick and fussy that day, but she was very patient and...

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Jasmine B.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, my name is Jasmine and I am currently a Rehabilitation Technician at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. My dream is to one day open a Pediatric Occupational Therapy practice of my own. I absolutely love working with children and have more than 10 years of experience. Most of my experience has come from my great...

Lisa T. says "I had the pleasure of meeting Miss. Jasmine B at church over 5 years ago and have had the pleasure of working alongside her in children's church. She is...

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Tabatha C.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience
I have had the pleasure of working for a while with a young child who was hearing impaired and I really enjoyed working with him on a weekly basis. For a short time I had the pleasure of caring for an older lady who was suffering from dementia before she passed. Our days were spent with me listening to stories of her past and...

Carla E. says "Tabatha is very dependable and great with kids!"

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Savannah H.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Biology/neuroscience graduate, saving up money before applying for research jobs. I have many years of experience including a year spent helping a family with online school, two years as a preschool assistant, work at a camp for children with Down Syndrome, experience with afterschool care, and time volunteering in the Anne...

Care Member says "Savannah was attentive to the boys, appropriately coaching our toddler to speak more clearly and keeping everybody happy and engaged. "

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Margaret B.

Bilingual Part-Time Sitter With Over 10 Yrs Of Experience. Weekend Availability Negotiable.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a former summer camp counselor, babysitter, tutor and lifelong older sister! I have been responsible for the care of kids 4-14yrs old including planning and supervising outdoor activities, games and field trips. I have done the occasional first aid clean up when kids at the summer camp would get hurt. I enjoy doing...

Lila V. says "Margaret is a fantastic caregiver! She has been tutor, nanny, household manager and confidante for our 12 year twin boys for the past few months and we feel...

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Monica M.

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am Monica very respectful young lady who likes to spend time with kids. I have a positive energy and I love being a role model for the kids. I have 6 years' experience working with kids, 6 months-6 years boys and girls. I also have experience on special needs kids with autism and ADHD highly function and non-verbal. I like...

Aisha J. says "Monica has babysat for me on two occasions and my girls love her. She is punctual, engaging and very attentive to the children. I will definitely book...

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Jenna M.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm Jenna, a loving and dedicated child caretaker with over 3 years of experience in the field. From a young age, I knew that I had a passion for working with children and positively impacting their lives. Throughout my career, I have worked with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience with...

Care Member says "Amazing and caring nanny. Jenna cared for my 6 month old and took great care of her. "

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Beverly H.

Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
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Felicity D.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, my name is Felicity, everyone calls me CC! I have a Literature, Creative Writing degree. I love to read, write, and be outside! My top three favorite sports are rock climbing, sailing, and basketball. I have three nephews; 13, 11, and 9 years old and have been taking care of them since birth. I have been watching and taking...

Dan W. says "We had the help from Felicity for one entire week to look after our 2 daughters 9 and 12. The girls do not speak much English. She met the girls every day...

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Dyonna O.

Takoma Park, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
I am 29 years old and I have been a caregiver for over 8 years. I have experience working with youth of all ages including those who have a range of special needs. My goal is to provide structure, safety and an environment that fosters growth without sacrificing fun and a healthy bond with your child/children. I am a college...

Ann A. says "Dyonna worked from fall 2022 until fall 2023 with my 91-year old mom who was living alone. Dyonna has a wonderful, loving and caring way about her. She is...

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Taylor C.

Flexible And Dedicated Caretaker

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am looking for full-time and part-time work. I love working with children and have many years of experience doing it. I have experience with all ages and special needs children. I have a sibling on the autism spectrum so I know the ins and outs of that field. I look forward to working with you!

Amy L. says "Taylor has taken care of our two-year-old son 35 hours per week for the past 9 weeks, and I am so sad we are losing her as nanny for her senior year of...

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Gabriella C.

Excellent Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hey there! I have tons of experience working with children. I used to be a preschool teacher for 3 years at counterpoint preschool in Colorado Springs. I also worked as a behavioral support aide in Buffalo, New York at a school for special needs children aged 3-5 for 2 years. After that I went to school to be a respiratory...

Melissa A. says "I would really like to say she was horrible so we could keep her a secret, but she was outstanding! My 2 girls, ages 7 & 9, loved her. She did activities...

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Anne N.

Kind And Engaging Sitter And Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I come from a large family of five children, raised by parents who encouraged curiosity, reading, nature exploration and responsibility. I am a proud auntie if two nieces who I love dearly. I have over 10 years of experience watching children for small groups of 13 + to nannying a baby for the first year of their life. I was...

Chloe G. says "Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton...

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Kaitlyn O.

Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have been working with children of all ages since high school. While attending high school I took two years of early childhood education and worked as a student teacher in an elementary school in Arlington county. I am now attending college to become a special needs teacher. I deeply enjoy teaching and helping children learn...

Katia D. says "I cannot recommend Kaitlyn highly enough. We hired Kaitlyn to watch our 5 month old (at the time) and she's been working with us for several months now....

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.50/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 McLean, VA

Special Needs Caregivers in McLean, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Chiranan K.

Chiranan is an engaging, patient, and reliable child caregiver! We would happily recommend her to any other family.

- Care member

Monica M.

Monica has been my RN and Physical Therapist a long time. She has unbelievable amount of patience and uncanny knowledge how to care for a 93...

- Evy K.

Susan A.

Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son.

- Alin C.

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