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Guille T.

Mercer Island, WA

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$27/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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...
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Mara D.

Experienced And Reliable Morning Nanny Available Part-Time

Mercer Island, WA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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,...
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Courtney M.

Full Time Experienced Nanny Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Megan B. says "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 them. We are...

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Brenda K.

Part Time-full Time Nanny

Kirkland, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Merryjane F. says "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...

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Tanya M.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

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

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Chantel M.

Experienced Special Needs Nanny With MA In Art Therapy And LPC

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Alexandra P.

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

Bellevue, WA

4.8(1)
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$29/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
**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....

Sumana S. says "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...

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Brianna L.

Babysitting Or Nannying For College Grad

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...

Monika C. says "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...

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Sarah D.

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

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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...

Yuki C. says "Sarah is an amazing caregiver. She is very enthusiastic about taking care of kids and is very knowledgeable about their behaviors. Being very punctual &...

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Nayelis M.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "She was great! Punctual, responsive, and friendly"

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Erika L.

Special Needs Caregiver

Renton, WA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.

Fun Babysitter Who Loves Kids!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$36/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Kara F. says "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...

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Nicole H.

Bellevue, WA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Ashley M.

Fun And Caring Nanny

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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...

Amy C. says "Ashley worked for our family for a few weeks (ages 7 & 9) and was wonderful with our children and with us. We clicked right away and she was genuine,...

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Sara F.

Outgoing Special Education Major

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Sarupa W. says "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...

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Nicolas C.

Young Professional Aide With Over 3 Years Of Experience

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Marissa A.

Kind, Professional Certified Newborn Care Specialist

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...

Shannon B. says "We were extremely fortunate and grateful to have had Marissa be the nanny for our daughter from 5 to 17 months. She's like a real life Mary Poppins, not...

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Celica M.

Kids Counselor / Paraprofessionl/ Office Professional / Health Room Specialist

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a mom of 3 beautiful kids. I have 4 plus years of experience working with infants to teens at the YMCA as a Kids Counselor. I have a Bachelors degree in Electronics and Communication nications Engineering and worked as a Telecom Engineer for 10 years before moving here in the US in 2009 and became a SAHM before working at...

Care Member says "Hired Celica as a mother’s helper. She spent half the day with my 11 week old daughter. She was able to play with her and soothe her and feed her...

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Sheela P.

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have raised 4 children, 3 of which were 6-8 weeks premature, one daughter who was in speech therapy for 5 years. I have also worked with several autistic children up to the age of 15. I have also cared for my grandmother and most recently my mother for the last 6 years to include everything from full personal care to...

Maralee S. says "Sheela is kind and generally wonderful to be around. She did a great job connecting with my daughter, making her feel safe, and giving her creative...

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Will A.

Student-Athlete @ UW

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am a 20-year-old student athlete at The University of Washington. I am a Pole Vaulter and Track & Field athlete with a personal best of 4. 90 meters. Prior to living in Seattle, I studied in Austin at The University of Texas for two years. My work experience includes being a Afterschool Program Director for the , a Youth...

Leola R. says "Will is a wonderful companion for my son, does everything on "the list" and leaves my house spotless. Would hire him again any time."

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.50/hr as of July 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Mercer Island, WA

Special Needs Caregivers in Mercer Island, WA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Courtney M.

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...

- Megan B.

Brenda K.

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...

- Merryjane F.

Tanya M.

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

- Arjun V.

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