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Our kids love Courtney!!! And we do too!! It's very clear that she takes her professional role seriously. She loves kids and she understands

Review for Courtney M. by Megan B.

We interviewed and then hired Brenda for our two children (8 and 6 year olds) as an afternoon nanny. She was very responsive to our messages

Review for Brenda K. by Merryjane F.

I am writing to highly recommend Tanya for any position related to childcare. She has been an exceptional addition to our family, providing

Review for Tanya M. by Arjun V.

Special needs caregivers in Mercer Island, WA

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Karoline S.


Mercer Island, WA

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny Experience With Special Needs

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Hello families, my name is Karoline, I am 29 years old and I have 10 years of experience with kids. I have been working with the same family for 4 years and have great recommendations, would be happy to share contact information. Unfortunately our contract ends in September and I'm looking for my next family. I am a...
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Mara D.


Mercer Island, WA

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced And Reliable Morning Nanny Available Part-Time

Hello! My name is Mara, and I have over 9 years of experience working with children, including 4 years as a nanny caring for children ages 1 to 5. I started providing childcare and spent 3 years offering specialized care for a child with special needs. I'm a non-smoker with a clean driving record, spotless background checks,...
Mara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
As a nurturing caregiver with seven years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and creative personality, coupled with a graduate degree, allows me to provide a safe and stimulating environment for your child. I keep parents informed through written daily reports and am very...
Guille can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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Karoline S.


Mercer Island, WA

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

I Am Here To Help

I am from Brazil , and there I worked as a volunteer with special needs children, seniors and people with disabilities
Karoline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, transportation, errands
Skills:
CNA
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Courtney M.


Seattle, WA

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Experienced Nanny Available

5.0

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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Courtney. I have been providing childcare for about 13 years. I have extensive experience with children of all age groups, and children with special needs. I have worked at a children's summer camp as a counselor, so I feel comfortable watching several children at a time. I especially love working with...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney has worked with us for the past 15 months and we couldn't recommend her more. Dependable. Loyal. Trustworthy. Kindhearted. She is truly what you want in a nanny. We hired Courtney when our daughter was 4 weeks old, she has been with us full-time and...

Christina F.

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Brenda K.


Kirkland, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time-full Time Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Children are thee most vulnerable and valuable things on earth, so some of my my goals are to make sure that they feel loved, cared for and safe. I have been working with children from the time I was 15. I have worked with newborns to children up to 11 years old, children with special needs, and siblings. I am infant/child/adult...
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed and then hired Brenda for our two children (8 and 6 year olds) as an afternoon nanny. She was very responsive to our messages prior to meeting, and was very welcoming to our questions when we interviewed her. The kids feel comfortable with her."

Merryjane F.

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Tanya M.


Seattle, WA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience caring for children. I can help with a variety of household tasks including laundry, dishes, bathing kids/pets, pet care, & light cleaning. I love children and would love to involve your children in some fun activities and experiences. I enjoy engaging children in exercise, crafts, imaginary...
Tanya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am writing to highly recommend Tanya for any position related to childcare. She has been an exceptional addition to our family, providing outstanding care for our children and going above and beyond our expectations. She consistently arrives on time and...

Arjun V.

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Chantel M.


Seattle, WA

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny With MA In Art Therapy And LPC

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked at a school for children with special needs for the last 4 years and I have been nannying part time as well for a family with 3 children for almost 5 years.
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Nguyen N.


Seattle, WA

$34-36/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a mature, responsible and reliable nanny with 10 years experience. I have experience with kids from newborn to 12-year-old. I have the most experience with infants and toddlers. I simply love children, love caring for them and find them fascinating, and I am seeking further nanny work to continue doing what I love and...
Nguyen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have worked with Rinny on a few occasions for backup care, and she’s been great! She’s punctual, reliable, and completely unflappable. Every day she has worked with our son she came with a plan for an outing to keep our son engaged, learning, and entertained....

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Alexandra P.


Bellevue, WA

$29/hr5 yrs exp

Flexible & Accommodating Sitter With Ample Availability Looking For Part-Time Job.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**Please note: I am currently working a full-time job and am only available for one-time jobs at this time.** Hi, I'm Ali! I have over 4 years of experience and have worked with a variety of families. I have cared for newborns, teens with special needs, and every age in between. I started as a nanny for two kids one summer....
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ali is a gem! Of all the baby sitters and helpers that one could find, she stands out because of her innate goodness. She is punctual, dependable and trustworthy. She babysat my children and continues to do so from time to time. She is fun, spontaneous, gentle and...

Sumana S.

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Brianna L.


Seattle, WA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitting Or Nannying For College Grad

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Being the oldest child , I have had experience being around children for more than half of my life. Growing up I was the extra set of hands, the extra parent that was needed in order to help my parents with daily tasks. Being around kids is a norm that I feel comfortable with and I genuinely enjoy being around them and feel that...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brianna was our regular family babysitter and bedtime helper for three kids under 5YO for one year until we (sadly) moved. She is reliable, caring, and fun!"

Monika C.

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Sarah D.


Seattle, WA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Loving, CPR And First Aid Certified Nanny With Experience Seeks Part Time Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sarah. I am 33 years old. I am a Registered Behavioral Therapist. I really love working with kids. I have experience with infants as young as 1-month-old and kids as old as 17. I am comfortable caring for children with or without special needs. socialization and learning through play are extremely important in...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sarah is an amazing caregiver. She is very enthusiastic about taking care of kids and is very knowledgeable about their behaviors. Being very punctual & dependable, Sarah gives her best work to you and will not disappoint. I highly recommend her to take care of...

Yuki C.

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Nayelis M.


Seattle, WA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I work full-time as a research assistant but have a pretty flexible schedule. I have vast experience taking care of kids of all ages. I not only took care of my sister, who has special needs, but I also was able to work for some time as a Daycare assistant teacher. Please let me know if I can be of service. I have...
Nayelis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She was great! Punctual, responsive, and friendly"

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Erika L.


Renton, WA

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Not only am I an elementary education/special education major, my motivation for all of this is my nephew, B (6 years old, non verbal). B was born with DiGeorge syndrome, Autism, and several other disabilities. Over summer, when I was home in California, I drove/picked up from school, took him out to eat, and spent lots of time...
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Logan S.


Seattle, WA

$36/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter Who Loves Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Logan and I am interested in helping take care of your children . I have lots of experience working with children from the time I was in 6th grade. I worked as a helper at my synagogue and was also a teachers aide at my middle and high school. I have babysat and nannied for people for 6 years as well. I love...
Logan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Logan is wonderful! We were looking for someone to help out and play with our daughter. She is super fun, energetic, creative, and kind. She takes precautions with COVID. She is present and thoughtful with our daughter. She is a great person and a fantastic...

Kara F.

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Nicole H.


Bellevue, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Nicole. I am a fun, playful, organized, patient nanny. I have 16+years of paid experience. Working with many different families and backgrounds. Professionally, I am a special education teacher. I have been working with children with developmental disabilities for the past 6 years, part of that time I have done ABA...
5.0
"Excellent. Caring and reliable. Goes up and above her line of duty. Nicole remains calm in difficult situations and brings a breadth of fresh air to the family as a whole. She is really amazing."

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Ashley M.


Renton, WA

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 35-year-old nanny/household manager currently looking for a new family. I love working with children, my job is my dream job! I have been in the child care field for over 15 years, working full-time, part-time and on-call/as-needed. I excel working with school age children, special needs children and infants/toddlers. I...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ashley babysits for my three young girls (ages 2, 3 & 6). She integrates and relates with them well, but also provides firm and appropriate boundaries."

Sara K.

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Nicolas C.


Seattle, WA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Young Professional Aide With Over 3 Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Nicolas, but you can call me Nico! I am 25 years old and hold Bachelor's in Psychological and Brain Sciences. I have moved to New York to work at Cornell's Center for Autism and the Developing Brain before continuing my education as a School Psychologist. I have over 5 years of experience in clinical, school,...
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Sara F.


Seattle, WA

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Outgoing Special Education Major

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As I am a Special Education Major at Chapman University, I am extremely passionate about caring for those with special need. I have extensive experience in the classroom setting and adequate experience in a household setting. I have a young cousin with Downs Syndrome and a close friend with an Autistic child. For as long as I...
5.0
"Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and nine year old daughter over the summer and they simply loved her. She drove them around, played with them, helped with their...

Sarupa W.

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Marissa A.


Renton, WA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Professional Certified Newborn Care Specialist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Marissa. I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist. Often times referred to as a baby nurse (sleep training, night nanny, bottles& baths, developmental milestones +) I have over 15 years of professional experience in child care. I started as a preschool, music, and art teacher, a full-time nanny in multi-staffed...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marissa was an absolute delight with the kids. She took time to get to know them and then not only kept them kept care but provided educational and entertainment instruction time targeted at where both were in their life journey. Not just playing games with them...

John W.

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