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Melissa H.

Caring And Reliable

Minnetonka, MN

from: $13/hr

10 years experience

I have worked at both ends with 5 years working with older folks and in special education for 10 years with kids ages 10-19 years. I currently work with preschoolers in a small specialized treatment program. People are beautiful.

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Cece T.

Minnetonka, MN

from: $20/hr

Hi, my name is Cece! I'm 19 years old and I'm looking for a job this summer! I have over four years of experience working in a daycare setting, where I've had the opportunity to care for and support children with a range of developmental disabilities, including ADHD, ADD, autism, and other delays. My passion for working with...

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Hattie P.

Minnetonka, MN

from: $12/hr

4 years experience

Hi! My name is Hattie and I have worked as a direct support professional/pca and nursing assistant for the last 3 years. I love working with people who are considered special needs, elderly or just need some help!

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Carly T.

Minnetonka, MN

from: $10/hr

5 years experience

Travel

carpooling

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Hi everyone! I am Carly and live near Waconia MN. I am currently attending Winona State and will be graduating in 2028, majoring in special ed and minoring in psychology. I have a lot of experience with babysitting/nannying! I have cared for all ages up to 12, along with special needs children and adults! I am CPR and first aid...

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Natalie G.

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 14 families in your area

Travel

carpooling

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Nurturing young minds is my greatest passion. For the past 10 years, I've dedicated myself to providing children with a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where they can thrive. My approach is patient and imaginative, and I love sparking curiosity through outdoor games, board games, and educational activities. I have a...

Care Member says "What I liked about Natalie is that she helped my son pronounce words better, as he was pointing out touching stuff around the house"

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Daria H.

Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 8 families in your area

Travel

carpooling

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

light cleaning

+ 1 more

I became a childcare provider because I am passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I am very comfortable enforcing household rules. I have experience working with special needs children and am First Aid trained. I have a car and am...

Gina W. says "Daria was responsive and punctual for a babysitting role with my young children. She played well with them and I felt safe leaving my son with her while...

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Emma C.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)

from: $16/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

Hello! I am a 27-year-old licensed educator with over 13 years of experience working with children. I have been a nanny, camp counselor, Para educator, and special education teacher. I have always loved working with children! Covering some basics: I have my own car and I am willing to drive children to activities. I love all...

Kendall B. says "Emma was awesome! She was on time and even stayed later. My son had nothing but great things to say."

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Clarissa G.

Babysitter/Summer Nanny

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

I have been babysitting for about 15 years for friends and family. I was a nanny for four summers during high school and college. I cared for two different families during that time, one family with older children and another with an infant and toddler. I also have experience with non-verbal and special needs children as well....

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Janet H.

Experienced Babysitter and Teacher Available Part and Full-Time

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

I enjoy working with children and I have a lot of experience working with children in a variety of settings. My experience includes being a sitter/nanny as well as, a classroom teacher. Currently I am a substitute teacher in Minneapolis and will finish for the year on June 11. I have experience working with children with special...

Karen H. says "Janet has a special way with children and pets. They always feel comfortable and at ease with her. She is dependable, responsible and a lot of fun. She...

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Katherine F.

Fun Babysitter And Smile Creator

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)

from: $19/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Craft assistance

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

light cleaning

meal prep

Hi! I have many years of experience and would love to help out with your children! I am a very reliable, responsible, bubbly and fun person who loves kids! I have a special needs sister who I care for a lot and absolutely love it. I have over 10 years of experience and am a NICU nurse. I can help with Light Housekeeping and...

Tori K. says "Loved working with Katherine! Showed up on time and ready to go. My children adored her, and my dog did too!"

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Lixin Z.

Part -time Home Care

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Visiting nurse

dementia

home modification

respite care

hospice services

+ 1 more

I enjoy working/ taking care of people. I have been working as a full time Certified Medical Assistant in the clinic for the last 18 years to present. My clinical experience could help with making clinical decision If needed. I am also working as a CNA/HHA/PCA in the assistant living /memory care/group home for the last 18...

Care Member says "Li is a wonderful caregiver—she’s compassionate, energetic, and perceptive. She was very attuned to my mom’s needs and a real pleasure to have around....

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Erika O.

American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

6 years experience

Craft assistance

light cleaning

travel

meal prep

swimming supervision

I have worked with children with special needs for the previous three years in a professional context and have a master's degree in special education. Most of my experience is with children and adolescents from 9 months to 17 years. I can connect and engage with a wide range of children and absolutely love working with kiddos! I...

Michelle P. says "Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next! Very punctual,...

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Marietta P.

Licensed Teacher Available For Creative, Montessori & Waldorf-influenced Care.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

craft assistance

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Great references, experience with newborns through elders, twins, special needs, autistic people, cloth diapers, regular diapers, breastfed or formula fed. I have my drivers license and a clean driving record. I am comfy with pets and don't smoke. I am a licensed MN teacher, CPR certified, a certified birth and postpartum...

Pam B. says "She was always very pleasant, very kind, worked really hard and it was a pleasure to be around her"

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Doreen B.

Special Needs Helper

Chanhassen, MN

5.0(0)

from: $40/hr

I will ensure your loved one is cared for fully. I have four children in which are grown adults and I often get comments on how well behaved and what great young adults they are. I would love to continue to help out and give my love and attention to other children. I had a cousin with Down syndrome and she actually graduated...

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Kori S.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Travel

carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Hi, I'm Kori, I am 21 years old, just relocated from St. Paul to Plymouth. I started nannying/babysitting for multiple family friends around the age of 10, as well has helping to take care of my three younger siblings. I have experience with all ages (Newborn-12yrs), as well as with kids with special needs. I have my own car so...

Lindsey T. says "We had Kori for over a year as a full time nanny for our 4 year old. My daughter absolutely LOVED her! I can't say enough good things about Kori. She...

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Paige M.

Unapologetically Quirky And Creative Kid At Heart.

Minneapolis, MN

3.5(1)

from: $22/hr

11 years experience·

Hired by 8 families in your area

Travel

carpooling

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Experience in everything, including babysitting, nannying, housesitting, pet care, house cleaning and more for about over a decade - chances are I'm what you're looking for. I have an extensive background in customer service, love arts and crafts, and love to have fun while making sure everybody involved is benefiting and...

Brett B. says "Paige is a thoughtful, caring and fun caregiver. She is a clear and consistent communicator who does a great job planning engaging events, helps around the...

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Emily C.

About Emily

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part-time/ online in the Fall of 2025 or spring of 26). I am going to be transferring to a university that has a BSW program so that my masters will only take a year. I...

Manasi C. says "She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in...

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Susan M.

General

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

I am a mature, experienced and fun-loving caregiver who loves to play with, read to and teach kids of all ages. I have experience working in a daycare and as a nanny, as well as in homes. I am smart, honest, caring and a good problem solver. I have a professional background in fundraising also, but most recently, I have been...

Care Member says "Susie has been a part-time nanny to our boys (now 5 and 7) for three years. She has built strong relationships with them both - my 5 yo put her first...

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Aasha F.

Excelsior, MN

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

travel

meal prep

swimming supervision

I have always done some sort of babysitting or nannying for children since I was a teenager in high school. I also work as a paraprofessional with special needs children and I love to spend time with my son who is almost 3 years old. I have had a few PCA jobs in the past and had some jobs working with children.

Jenny A. says "Aasha is very caring and patient, always putting the needs of children first. She loves to play and do crafts with kids. She's very good at making kids...

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Kristiana H.

Babysitter/Nanny Plus

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)

from: $16/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

In addition to successfully (but not perfectly) raising and launching my own three sons, I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including special needs children. I love children, and love to engage them in reading, music, outings and activities, arts & crafts, discussion and fun. Turns out this is my happy...

Jasmine K. says "We loved Kristiana when we interviewed her! She really engaged with our kids during the interview and they really responded to her. She was a great...

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Natalie G.

What I liked about Natalie is that she helped my son pronounce words better, as he was pointing out touching stuff around the house

- Care member

Daria H.

Daria was responsive and punctual for a babysitting role with my young children. She played well with them and I felt safe leaving my son...

- Gina W.

Emma C.

Emma was awesome! She was on time and even stayed later. My son had nothing but great things to say.

- Kendall B.

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Melissa H.

Caring And Reliable

Cece T.

Hattie P.

Carly T.

Natalie G.

Daria H.

Nanny

Emma C.

Clarissa G.

Babysitter/Summer Nanny

Janet H.

Experienced Babysitter and Teacher Available Part and Full-Time

Katherine F.

Fun Babysitter And Smile Creator

Lixin Z.

Part -time Home Care

Erika O.

American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh

Marietta P.

Licensed Teacher Available For Creative, Montessori & Waldorf-influenced Care.

Doreen B.

Special Needs Helper

Kori S.

Paige M.

Unapologetically Quirky And Creative Kid At Heart.

Emily C.

About Emily

Susan M.

General

Aasha F.

Kristiana H.

Babysitter/Nanny Plus

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Minnetonka, MN

Natalie G.

Daria H.

Emma C.

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