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Victoria B.

Washington, DC

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 27 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Nurturing young minds is my passion, inspired by years of positive babysitting experiences. I have 17 years of experience caring for children aged 0-11, including those with special needs. My graduate degree complements my hands-on approach. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and...

Care Member says "Victoria is great!! She brings activities to keep my daughter engaged and doesn't just plop her in front of the TV. She’s always on time and has stayed...

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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
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Jennifer E.

Experienced Teacher And Mom Available For Part-Time Care

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
I am a mother of 4 and former special education teacher who is looking for part-time employment as a care provider. Between my roles as a babysitter, camp counselor, nature director, and special education teacher, I have over 25 years of experience in the field. I am comfortable working with all ages, including children and...

Jeanne S. says "Reliable, enthusiastic, dependable caregiver who has lots of experience working with individuals with special needs of various ages."

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Shella N.

Bowie, MD

5.0(1)
from
$52/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a fun nanny with over 6years experience in childcare. I have worked in both day cares and also provided services at home for several families. I have experience working with newborns, toddlers and older kids. I am also a licensed Home Health Aid , willing and able to provide care for children with special needs. should you...

Krystal-rose P. says "My son instantly felt comfortable with Shella; she's got a great, warm and friendly personality. She was extremely flexible with the last minute...

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Fatima A.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weekends

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
- I am a US citizen with a US passport. Global Entry/TSA precheck approved. Travel ready. - I have been a professional full-time nanny for almost five years however I have been in the childcare industry since 2017. I have also worked in a daycare, did substitute teaching, and plenty of babysitting/travel gigs not included in my...

Shelagh B. says "Fatima enjoys working with kids of all ages. My kids are now too old to need a babysitter but she came to my daughter's birthday party because she has...

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Iman D.

Meet Iman - Your Family's Next Heart-Centered Caregiver

Washington, DC

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Iman, a dedicated and nurturing childcare professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience supporting children and families with care, patience, and love. My approach to caregiving is rooted in compassion, intention, and respect for each child's unique rhythm and spirit. From cuddly newborns to curious toddlers...

Care Member says "Iman began working with us in October of 2021 a month after giving birth to my second daughter. I was new to the whole nanny thing, but my husband, and...

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Lea B.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
20+ years of nanny experience . I've found immense joy in nurturing children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My positive experiences in previous babysitting / nanny roles motivated me to make a positive impact on children's lives. I love supporting families and providing reliable childcare options. I'm patient, calm,...

Mary C. says "Lea is great at looking after kids with little instruction. She is great at keeping them busy with fun activities and having play dates with other kids. She...

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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 family in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Taylor C.

Flexible And Dedicated Caretaker

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Rahila M.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Nurturing children comes naturally to me, and I have 20 years of experience caring for children aged 0-11. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to positively impact young lives, so I approach each day with patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor. I am comfortable caring for up to two children at a time. I...

Care Member says "We used Rahila as a daytime nanny and night nurse from when our son was 3 months old to approximately 9 months old. Now we still use her for occasional...

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Hannah B.

College Park, MD

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
I have experience as a peer mentor for students on the Autism spectrum from a young age. In high school I continued doing Social Skills Club and peer mentored other high school and post graduate students. I have had training from a BCBA-D.

Alissa R. says "Hannah has taken care of our two kids quite a bit now. My husband and I are are especially thankful to have been able to hire Hannah because she works...

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Naya H.

Lanham, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 74 families in your area
Meal prep
Nurturing children and supporting families through reliable, high-quality care is my true passion. With three years of experience, I bring a patient and calm demeanor to every household, ensuring a stable environment for up to four children. My background includes early child development coursework and hands-on experience...

Care Member says "Naya is very sweet. She arrived on time. She was great with our son."

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Danitza R.

Part-time Companion/Caregiver Available

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Live-in home care
respite care
personal care
visiting physician
I am an upbeat person and I am very compassionate, encouraging, and trustworthy. I am motivated by helping others. Hence, the majority of my professional, volunteer, and academic experiences have been dedicated to educating and taking care of people. I have background taking care of children, teens, and adults with special...

Nick C. says "Danitza helped me greatly during and after a medical procedure I had done in August of 2018. Danitza visited me just after my surgery and even informed...

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Bervely E.

Special Needs Care Giver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have special need experience. I have volunteered in church daycare and summer camps. I have the patience and compassionate heart to do my service and make sure my service schedule matches your family needs. I have worked with two families whom I took care of their kids and did house work. I have experience with kids with...

Cheron B. says "Beverly got the job done! she was very reliable and assisted me with getting in and out of surgery. I will use her again!"

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Dionne H.

Hyattsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a former kindergarten teacher and health care professional with a Master of Public Health. I have approximately 15 years experience taking care of children (including those with special needs), and seniors. I enjoy learning new things, cooking, meeting new people and traveling. I would love to be a part of fam.

Care Member says "I don’t even know where to begin first I want to say Dionne is amazing working with kids with special needs. She is so patience, caring, understanding...

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Kaitlyn O.

Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
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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Ashai N.

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs. I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone. I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...

Andria A. says "I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with...

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Joshua F.

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! I am a current undergraduate student at Georgetown University looking to help out in the D. C. area! I am originally from the UK but have also lived abroad in Singapore and now the United States. I have experience with childcare through tutoring, babysitting, and working with children who have special needs. I hope...
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Michelle F.

Silver Spring, MD

from
$11/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
I've been a nanny since I was 18. I love taking care of kids and that's why I'm starting studying Early Childhood and Special needs Education in January. People who know me will say that I'm a very hardworking person, punctual, responsible and kind. I speak Spanish and English and I would love to learn more languages. I'm...
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Rebecca V.

Part Time Nanny

Silver Spring, MD

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Rebecca and I live in Silver Spring, Maryland. I was a part-time nanny of a 1-year-old girl with severe separation anxiety and a 7-year-old boy with mild autism. Responsibilities include engaging the children in developmentally appropriate play, meal prep, laundry, crafts with the kids and taking them to activities...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $26.00/hr as of November 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Mount Rainier, MD

Special Needs Caregivers in Mount Rainier, MD are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Victoria B.

Victoria is great!! She brings activities to keep my daughter engaged and doesn't just plop her in front of the TV. She’s always on time and...

- Care member

Dyonna O.

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...

- Ann A.

Jennifer E.

Reliable, enthusiastic, dependable caregiver who has lots of experience working with individuals with special needs of various ages.

- Jeanne S.

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