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Ryan K.


Oakton, VA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/Babysitter Available

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Hello! My name is Ryan! I am 32 years old, originally from Long Island. I currently reside in Atlanta and will be moving to Northern Virginia at the end of March. I practice as a chiropractor with a focus in pregnancy and pediatric care. My fiance and I will be opening our own chiropractic practice in Leesburg, VA this year. I...
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Deb A.


Oakton, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, And Patient Special Needs Caregiver

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Worked as a special needs aide for children with autism and developmental disabilities. One to one aide for a child with cerebral Palsy and learning disabilities. Was a chef and aide at a school for children and adults with severe developmental disabilities Volunteer for Special Olympics Proud Mom who successfully raised a son...
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Elizabeth G.


Oakton, VA

$40-50/hr6 yrs exp

Licensed CNA

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I am professional, patient, enthusiastic, outgoing and good in communication. I have a Nurse Aide license, CPR license, holding an Associate of Science Degree with a major in Psychology from College. I have Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience from University. Because working in this field is what I love the most. I...
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Deb A.


Oakton, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Patient And Kind

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Hello!! My name is Deb and I'm a loving, fun, kind, often silly and extremely patient Mom of 3 grown sons and recently a beautiful grandson! I am now retired from my full time retail management position and would like to get back into the baby/kid business! I am an experienced care giver to developmentally disabled and...
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Caroline M.


Oakton, VA

$34/hr3 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me:

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My time as a summer camp counselor and my love for my two nephews and my niece have fostered my passion for working with children. I currently babysit two Bowser obsessed brothers off-campus during the school year, a four and a 2-year-old, where I get the privilege to dress as Princess Peach regularly. I have worked with...
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Emily H.


Oakton, VA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter And Nanny Available Part Time Or Full Time

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My name is Emily, I'm a recent high school graduate and I'm looking for childcare opportunities. My plan is to study child development, but right now I'm focusing on saving money, volunteering, and taking a few classes. I live in Oakton and have a flexible schedule. I have many years of experience working with young children. I...
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Ana D.


Fairfax, VA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Family Assistant

4.8

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Hi I am a preschool teacher and I work in a private school with children with special needs, I have experience with children of all ages especially children between 4 and 10 years old, I am very proactive, empathetic and fun, I have excellent references of families with whom I have worked and the school where I currently work....
5.0
"Ana Jessika was great with our 4 year old son across a week that really helped us when we were in a childcare pinch. He was comfortable with her right away and we were so grateful to her for plugging into our...

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Alexa R.


Vienna, VA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

5.0

(3)

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My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...
5.0
"Alexa watched my 7 & 4 yr old on one occasion. She came for an in-home interview prior to babysitting and was on time for both the interview and babysitting appointment. She was professional as well as...

Reviewed by Christy S.

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Natasha J.


Sterling, VA

$17/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Mom & Babysitter Looking For Wonderful Families

3.7

(3)

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I have nearly 9 years of experience with babysitting, pet sitting, tutoring, teaching (1yr experience), and Home Health Work. I have extentensive experience with special needs children especially those with mobility disorders, autism, and emotional/behavioral issues. I am CPR/First Aid certified for adults & children/infants. I...
5.0
"Very reliable, always on time, and great with the kids!"

Reviewed by Katie S.

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Adriana B.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Available evenings and weekends only. I am a young professional (25 f) seeking one-time babysitting and caretaking jobs to increase my income. I was a full time nanny of 3 (2 toddlers, 1 infant) for one year and absolutely loved it. I have experience resolving conflict between kids, managing big feelings and teaching teaching...
5.0
"Adriana has been such an amazing extension of our family and has taken amazing care of our 3 children over the last year. She is smart, dependable, patient and caring and has been an absolute joy to work with."

Reviewed by Madison C.

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Karla S.


Sterling, VA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver with a compassionate nature and 4 years extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care to elderly and disabled clients. A warm-hearted individual who performs personal care activities in a compassionate and friendly manner that maximizes residents independence and dignity in a...
5.0
"Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible. "

Reviewed by kathleen C.

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Emily T.


Fairfax, VA

$33-80/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a professional care provider in the Northern Virginia area. I earned my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and completed some Early Childhood Education courses at the master's level. I have a large amount of babysitting, nannying, and pet care experience. I have a younger sister who has special needs, and...
5.0
"Emily was an absolute godsend when she stepped in to help care for my 10-month-old twin boys. Even though the boys had never met her before, Emily knew just how to put them at ease - she didn't rush up to them...

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Laura V.


Falls Church, VA

$25-32/hr5 yrs exp

Finding For A Elder Sister?

4.9

(8)

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Hello I am LauraSofia, 28 years old, originally from Colombia but settled down in Falls Church area, my education was on emphasis in pedagogy, educated to become teacher, experience with my practices with elementary school children, experience with my siblings (babies, newborns and toddlers), I'm the elder sister, and so far 3...
5.0
"I felt very comfortable leaving my one year old in her care! She had him playing, fed, and asleep by bedtime. She receives my highest recommendation."

Reviewed by Care member

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Elleigh J.


Reston, VA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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Hello! My name is Elleigh. I am 24 years old and have cared for kids for 7 years now. From weekly babysitting jobs to daily nannying, I've spent a lot of time working with and caring for children and have loved every minute of it! Aside from childcare, I have also helped with small household chores such as light laundry, meals,...
5.0
"Our family loves having Elleigh babysit. She is always on-time, the kids love her, and she does a great job making them lunch and cleaning up around the house. We are so sad that she is moving, but I'm sure...

Reviewed by Shelley M.

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Stephanie G.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

RBT/CNA

5.0

(1)

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Resume and reference's available upon request! Licensed RBT and Certified Nursing Assistant. Experienced and kind. Flexible in working with most levels of special needs and behaviors. Looking to improve quality of life and help with community immersion when possible. I'm available any combination of hours between 12-8 p.m. M-F.
5.0
"Stephanie is a great caregiver! She has been working with my son for over a year (before we moved) who has multiple disabilities.. She was always very patient, kind and caring with him. Stephanie is very...

Reviewed by Victoria M.

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Maria R.


Fairfax, VA

$30-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver To All Ages

5.0

(3)

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Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I am a college educated babysitter with over 9 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I also have experience caring for children with special needs. I am also the eldest daughter of 11 children, so caring for children is my...
5.0
"Maria baby sat for my seven children regularly while we lived in the area. She would still be babysitting them if we had not moved! She is prompt in responding when I would ask her about her availability and...

Reviewed by Kimberly H.

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Laura S.


Springfield, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny With Over 15+ Years Experience

5.0

(6)

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Hello parents! Are you looking for your child to spend the day having fun while learning, and spending lots of time in activities and outdoors? I bring over 15 years of experience as a nanny and newborn care specialist/[postpartum doula. Some of my other qualifications include: -CPR Certified -National COVID-Ready Caregiver...
5.0
"She was pretty amazing. She was reliable, knowledgeable, professional, punctual and caring and we would definitely recommend her. Laura is very calm and soothing and our son really took to her. She helped us...

Reviewed by Brandon V.

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Kierynn P.


Herndon, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

A Babysitter You Can Trust

5.0

(2)

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Hello :) My Name is Kierynn, I am 20 yrs old and I absolutely LOVE working with kids of all age groups. I have 5+ years of experience working in child care, including working as a camp counselor, babysitting, and teaching children's art. My #1 priority as a caretaker is to guarantee the safety and wellness of your kids. I am CPR...
5.0
"Kierynn was WONDERFUL!! She was punctual, attentive, caring, and an AWESOME sitter! Little J warmed up to her very quickly and told me everyday about how much fun they had. She watched our little one for 5 days...

Reviewed by Amanda A.

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Joleen M.


Herndon, VA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

5.0

(5)

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I am an engaging professional with 7 years of experience, ages from infancy to preteen, as well as special needs and multiples. I am currently CPR and First Aid Certified, as well as fully vaccinated and boosted. I focus on Montessori play and learning. I like to set up different activities for variety, which also helps...
5.0
"Joleen has a special gift when working with our children. They are always so excited to see her! She interacts with them to make learning fun and enjoyable. It’s easy to see that Joleen is very attentive to...

Reviewed by Care member

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Rachel W.


Fairfax, VA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Caregiver

4.4

(7)

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Hello! My name is Rachel and I am interested in babysitting for your family. I have lots of experience with children of all ages including babies, toddlers, young children, teens, and special needs children. I started babysitting in high school and have been going strong ever since. After graduating college, I worked as a part...
5.0
"My kids just love Rachel! She is super sweet and dependable. Rachel has been babysitting for my family for our occasional date nights for almost a year now. I always have peace of mind knowing my two boys are...

Reviewed by Maria F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakton, VA

Ana D.

5.0

Hired Ana on short notice a week before we needed some help while kids were on spring break. She was great and handled our 3 kids really well! We were super thankful for her help

- Shaz Z.

Alexa R.

5.0

Alexa watched my 7 & 4 yr old on one occasion. She came for an in-home interview prior to babysitting and was on time for both the interview and babysitting appointment. She was professional as well as pleasant. My kids really liked her. We would call her again.

- Christy S.

Natasha J.

5.0

I hired Natasha last year after i had gotten into a bad car accident and needed some help with my little one for a few weeks. She was great! She always arrived right on time and with her sweet little girl, N! She came up with different activities for my son to do every day. We loved having Natasha...

- Michaela P.

Adriana B.

5.0

Adriana has been such an amazing extension of our family and has taken amazing care of our 3 children over the last year. She is smart, dependable, patient and caring and has been an absolute joy to work with.

- Madison C.

Karla S.

5.0

Karla is dependable and trustworthy. I would work with her anytime. She is always on time and very flexible.

- kathleen C.

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