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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
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Destiny R.

Special Needs Care Giver

Kirkland, WA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, I'm Destiny and I have experience working with children with special needs. I also have a Masters in ABA and experience in ABA working with children ages 0-15yrs. old. doing both Natural Environmental Teaching as well as DTT and I love what I do! I also have experience working with children who are developmentally delayed...

Care Member says "Destiny proved to be extremely reliable and very professional. She gave 100% to our kiddo, we're so fortunate to have found Desinty to meet our...

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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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Alexandra P.

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

Bellevue, WA

4.8(1)
from
$29/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 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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Salaovea V.

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello. I am a mother of 5 children. I have been working as a caregiver for over 20 years on and off. I am very reliable and need less supervision. I have worked for elderly's of all kinds from Dementia, Total-care, cancer , hospice and not limited to companion. I am very honest and hardworking. I am very very compassionate at...
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Sharlyn S.

Renton, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a k-12 school guidance counselor with an additional MA in Counseling/art therapy. I currently work at an elementary school in Kent. My references are excellent but from 2017 because my clientele was full by word of mouth and I no longer needed Care. com. I am only adding a few more families at this time. I prefer toddlers...

Lori P. says "Sharlyn was awesome- if I could give her 10 stars I would. We asked her to nanny for a Halloween party and she actually played a lead role in getting...

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Renee M.

Babysitter Available For Your Family!

Redmond, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a graduate of the University of Washington in Sociology. I have experience working as a nanny for three years as well as a substitute teacher at a day care. I also have experience working with children through additional work as a camp counselor for special needs children and experience as an elementary school tutor.

Jennifer T. says "Renee was incredibly helpful in caring for our toddler son on short notice. We had been looking for a FT nanny and her profile was pretty impressive....

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Ileana S.

Experience Babysitter

Seattle, WA

4.0(0)
from
$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
Hi everyone! I'm Ileana 25, born a raised in Edmonds, WA. Me and my husband currently just bought our first home ! My past experience caring for children started when I was 17 years old. I worked at the a Boys & Girls club. This provided me experience with children with multiple age groups, special needs, twins, ect. I then went...
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Kayla D.

Self Employed Certified Caretaker / Housekeeper

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Greetings, here's a little bit about myself; I am a Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 8 years of experience providing personalized care to individuals that are elderly, special needs, chronic illnesses. Skilled in assisting with daily activities, medication management, and fostering a supportive environment. Committed...

Maggie T. says "Kayla is a very sweet, kind, and caring young woman. She had a wonderful way with both my elderly mother and my children, ranging in age from 8-17. She...

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Logan S.

Fun Babysitter Who Loves Kids!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Madeline F.

Punctual, Dependable And Fun!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years. I have experience with newborns through age 15, and I have cared for children in groups and children with special needs such as autism. I am a college graduate with a major in Psychology and a minor in Spanish language, and I am passionate about music, education, traveling,...

Darcy R. says "She's fluent in Spanish! Does a great job cleaning up after herself and the kids and an overall wonderful person. "

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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Brenda K.

Kirkland, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Children are thee most vulnerable and valuable things on earth, some of 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 and children up to 11 years old. I have also worked with children with special needs, siblings, and...

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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Angela H.

Special Ed Teacher Willing To Help

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I received my endorsement in Special Ed in 2007 and have taught in K - 12 grades for 4 years (learning disabled), most often in MT on reservations. In addition, I have worked with other special needs students as a substitute in the schools (for example, a boy in preschool who had Down syndrome).
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Tanya M.

Seattle, WA

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

Young Professional Aide With Over 3 Years Of Experience

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$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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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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Sableen K.

Professional

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've worked as a Behavior Technician with below 10-year-olds Autistic children within clinic and in-home settings for a year and one month. Additionally I've worked as a Mental Health technician with Adult psychiatric population at the hospital setting for a year 4-5 months.
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Chantel M.

Experienced Special Needs Nanny With MA In Art Therapy And LPC

Seattle, WA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Ropafadzo D.

Bellevue, WA

from
$41/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Dedicated Childcare Expert With over 25 years of experience in childcare, I possess a deep understanding of child development and behavior management. Holding a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs and a Postgraduate degree in Child Protection in Emergencies, I'm well-equipped to provide high-quality care and support to...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of November 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.

Destiny R.

Destiny proved to be extremely reliable and very professional. She gave 100% to our kiddo, we're so fortunate to have found Desinty to meet...

- Care member

Sheela P.

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...

- Maralee S.

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