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Hi! I'm Sara and I'm a nanny in Poolesville. I have 3+ years of experience with all ages and special needs. I currently take care of three wonderful kids and would love to work with other kids in my free time (specially on weekends until August-after that will be able to do full time). I also speak Spanish, a little Portuguese...
5.0
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I am a mother of three grown children, one with special needs. I also have two grandchildren, ages 7 & 3 and 1 Golden doodle! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, certification in Elementary Education, and extended experience with special needs children. My experiences have given me great opportunities to work closely...
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I have MUCH experience with individuals with various special needs. I am PRN overnights on occasion contracting with the government for woman whom have been warded to the state and found to have severe psychological diagnoses. It gives great satisfaction to encourage them to lead productive/social lives(safely) promoting a...
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"5 big stars for Lori! She did an amazing job with my autistic son., I really could not have asked for more. Lori jumped right in, and hit the ground running. She knew exactly how to approach and interact with...
Reviewed by Kim M.
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CURRENTLY LOOKING TO START WEEK OF JUNE 24th 2024
Hi all! I am a career Nanny/Caregiver. I started working with children since the age of 10. Including; newborns, infants, twins, triplets and special needs! I also have a passion for animals and am very knowledgeable on small pets to farm animals. My start and end times are a...
5.0
"Ashley is extremely professional and absolutely wonderful with our son. Our son absolutely loves her. She was always on time and was always amazing communicating with us to let us know how things were going...
Reviewed by Care member
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Introducing Miss F, an experienced nanny who offers exceptional care for your child. With her warm and nurturing personality, your child will feel comfortable and safe under her supervision.
But that's not all - Miss F has a special skill set that sets her apart from other nannies. She has extensive experience working with...
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"I can't begin to express my gratitude for Miss F.'s impact on my life. She came into our home and has been such an immense help. My husband has been a quadriplegic since 2018 and there is no one else I would...
Reviewed by Jennifer T.
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Fun, enthusiastic, collected, nurturing, playful, creative, organized, communicative, experienced. Comfortable working with children of all ages and abilities. Particularly passionate about working with children with disabilities, especially neurodivergent children. I seek to create environments in which it is possible for my...
5.0
"We have used Ashley a number of times to care for our toddler and four year old. The girls both love their time with Ashley. We have found Ashley to be extremely responsible and reliable."
Reviewed by Michael F.
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Hello, I'm Lilian from Brazil. I'm 26yo. I've been working as an Au Pair for two years and now I'm working as a nanny.
I've had experience with kids between the ages 1 to 12 years old. I've helped with the process of potty training and I also have experience with special needs and I also can do de medication (if they...
5.0
"I never had to worry about Lilian taking care of my kids. She is one of the most hard working care takers we have come across, we hire a lot due to moving around the US. We can 100% say that Lilian was the best...
Reviewed by Sam K.
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I have a FULL-TIME (9-6) JOB but am interested in doing some childcare in the evenings/overnight (after 6:30) or weekends.
I have been baby-sitting since I was 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina. I taught third grade for three years, with special needs...
5.0
"Traci has been taking incredible care of our son for over a year now and we highly recommend her. She is engaged and enthusiastic, responsible and dependable, and goes above and beyond and it's outstanding!"
Reviewed by Elizabeth S.
Helen C.
Ashburn, VA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I have been babysitting regularly since I was 14 years old. I recently graduated with a degree in Art Education and am currently teaching art at an elementary school, so I have plenty of experience working with multiple children in a classroom setting as well. I would love to help young students with their school work and do fun...
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"Helen was fantastic! We have an active 5 year old son and 7 year old daughter and she was a huge help this summer when camps were canceled. Helen arrived on time, came with fun activities to do with the kiddos...
Reviewed by Julia L.
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Hello There Parents!
I am back!! I am an experienced special needs / mental health caregiver. I have a passion for working with youth and young adults with different developmental disorders. I've done 10+ years of in home services. I am looking to serve a wonderful family part time or help parents get out an have a date...
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"Great caregiver, very energetic, and so happy we hired her! She offers much more than just your average babysitter. She is very knowledgeable and genuinely cares for our child's needs and developmental growth."
Reviewed by Virginia S.
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Hello, I'm experienced 41 years old female looking for babysitting position. I have 15 years of continuous experience in babysitting- I was taking care of twin infants and toddlers, preschoolers, older children, as well as special need children. I have great references from families that I've worked for upon request. I am a very...
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"Azra cared for our two sons for 6 years! She was loving, kind, reliable and extremely responsible. She spent most of her time with our younger son, who is special needs and requires extra attention and care....
Reviewed by Karen H.
Adriana B.
Herndon, VA
$20-25/hr • 2 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...
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"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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My name is Daniela. I live in Sterling, VA. I am 36 yo; I have been married for 15 years, and I have two kids, a 14 and 12 years old.
I am looking for a job as a caregiver because that's what I love doing the most. After the pandemic hit, I was a caregiver of a young female adult with depression and anxiety, and an older man...
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"I have multiple sclerosis and needed assistance with everyday life tasks in my house like cleaning out my fridge and folding laundry and prepping dinner. She smiled the entire time she was here. She is...
Reviewed by Nancy D.
Sarah B.
Gaithersburg, MD
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have been in the caretaking business for 12 years now. I have experience working with all ages of children and have been a nanny for 5 families. As well as experience working with special needs children. I love inspiring
creativity and teaching, as well as reading to and with children. Will provide background check if hired. I...
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"Sarah has extensive experience in caring for children of all ages. She is warm, and instantly liked by the kids. She's taught in classrooms, and been a daily nanny for a two-earner family with small children....
Reviewed by Heidi W.
Damaris H.
Ashburn, VA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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I'm a babysitter with 6 years of background, setting designing and implementing age-appropriate activities for each kid. Working with new born, toddlers, children different ages. I'm also a mother of 2 boys, ages 15 and 17 years old.. My first experience as a Mother and Nanny I lived with my children
My other qualifications...
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"Thank you so much Damaris
I appreciate all your help in caring for my daughter with down syndrome for the definite time of a week .. It was human to have you and trust you that you could do it and take care...
Reviewed by Karah C.
Sarah T.
Gaithersburg, MD
$29-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Nanny/Babysitter Available For Part-Time/Full-Time Or Date Nights
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I am First Aid and CPR certified (recently renewed), and a certified newborn care specialist. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children.
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"Sarah is simply an amazing nanny! Sarah worked with our family for a year starting when our son was a newborn until he was about a year old. Sarah is responsible, dependable, always on-time, kind, and has a...
Reviewed by Jess C.
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I am a Certified Nurses Assistant and Geriatric Nurses Assistant. I have 3 years of experience working with individuals who have special needs. I am willing to drive and do household cleaning whenever possible.
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"I needed help with my daughter for about six months while I was working in Washington DC ...I was very hesitant at first with the website and finding someone who could work around my work hours as well as my...
Reviewed by Nyaboke B.
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I have always had a passion to work with children. This is why I am studying to become a teacher. I have been working for Montgomery County Department of Recreation Therapeutics as a companion and for Imagination Stage (theater company) where I have been a teacher assistant as well as an inclusion facilitator for over three...
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"Elida was such a fantastic match for our energetic 2-year-old. She always had an activity ready and she was so patient with tantrums and toddler back talk. Elida had excellent communication and we always felt...
Reviewed by Katy O.
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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...
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"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!...
Reviewed by Michaela P.
Steven W.
Ashburn, VA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Helping Differently-Abled Individuals Increase Their Independence
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I have more than 15 years of experience working with differently-abled individuals who fall on the spectrum, are ADD, ADHD, ODD, and more. My passion is to help clients reach their God given potential no matter what issues they may be facing in life. l really love supporting clients in becoming more independent. I also, support...
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"I hired Steven last year to work with my son A who had pretty much been isolated during COVID. I wanted Steven to help him with daily living activities and also to get him more active.
I feel grateful to have...
Reviewed by Natalie R.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Poolesville, MD
Lori S.
5.0
5 big stars for Lori! She did an amazing job with my autistic son., I really could not have asked for more. Lori jumped right in, and hit the ground running. She knew exactly how to approach and interact with my son, and she needed very little direction from me. Her professional background was very...
- Kim M.
Ashley M.
5.0
Ashley is extremely professional and absolutely wonderful with our son. Our son absolutely loves her. She was always on time and was always amazing communicating with us to let us know how things were going when we were gone. She would always clean up even though we never asked her to and was always...
- Care member
Elizabeth F.
5.0
I can't begin to express my gratitude for Miss F.'s impact on my life. She came into our home and has been such an immense help. My husband has been a quadriplegic since 2018 and there is no one else I would rather have assist us with his care. Miss F. has been a true blessing in our lives.
- Jennifer T.
Ashley S.
5.0
We have used Ashley a number of times to care for our toddler and four year old. The girls both love their time with Ashley. We have found Ashley to be extremely responsible and reliable.
- Michael F.
Lilian V.
5.0
I never had to worry about Lilian taking care of my kids. She is one of the most hard working care takers we have come across, we hire a lot due to moving around the US. We can 100% say that Lilian was the best one. She was like family.
- Sam K.
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