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Special needs caregivers in Poolesville, MD

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Sara G.


Poolesville, MD

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Art And Sports Loving Sitter

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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...
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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

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I have had experience being a nanny for children aged 3 months to 12 years. I have babysat families with multiples and as well as children with special needs. I tutored children for many years and I used to be a swim instructor for children under 10. I have two sets of young twins in my family and I have many cousins that I have...
4.0
"Did not interview with her, no information to submit."

Reviewed by Lisa F.

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Helen C.


Ashburn, VA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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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Sarah T.


Gaithersburg, MD

$29-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Babysitter Available For Part-Time/Full-Time Or Date Nights

5.0

(1)

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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.
5.0
"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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Lori S.


Leesburg, VA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Stop and Smell the Roses....

5.0

(2)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Kim M.

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Lori S.


Leesburg, VA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver/Day Support Specialist

3.8

(6)

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I firmly believe that life is too short not to love what you do, children and elders have a way of bringing out the best in life and in me. Having attended school for nursing, I am CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certified, as well as hold a CDA in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on working with...
5.0
"While Lori has been employed to care for my mother, she has also helped me with my 2 toddlers numerous times! Whether she keeps an eye on them in my home while I run an errand or 2, or takes them to the park or...

Reviewed by Brian H.

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Sue H.


Germantown, MD

$23-32/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

3.7

(5)

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I love taking care of & watching children grow. I am Sue, an experienced nanny, with over 35 years watching children & 15 years as the Lead teacher for preschoolers! Some of my experiences include: babysitter(12 yo) Summer Recreation Volunteer, Candy Striper, Red cross volunteer watching children, Cub scout leader, Vacation...
5.0
"I hired Sue for 1 week to watch my 3 children. As my husband and I have 12 hour days we needed someone to sleep over our house and be there in the morning for our children. she fed the children lunch and...

Reviewed by Sarah T.

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Kayla H.


Ashburn, VA

$23/hr19 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello families, My name is Kayla. I am 29 years old , and I am a career nanny and a holistic fertility/birth doula . I am also a mother to an almost 3-year-old beautiful baby girl . I have 15 years of experience nannying/ babysitting multiple families from newborn age, starting at 6 weeks to 10 years old. I even have...
5.0
"Kayla has been our nanny for over 2 years and during that time she has provided a safe, educational, reliable and loving environment for my 3 boys (ages 4, 2, 6 months). On a daily basis, she plans and engages...

Reviewed by Jillian B.

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Daniela O.


Sterling, VA

$16-26/hr

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5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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.

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Ashley M.


Leesburg, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(2)

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CURRENTLY LOOKING TO START WEEK OF JULY 1st 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 little...
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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Traci J.


Ashburn, VA

$47/hr10 yrs exp

Former Teacher With Over 15 Years Of Childcare Experience

5.0

(3)

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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 was great, she took great care of our 20m/o boy & made us feel very comfortable. She was very flexible also! I would hire her again in a heartbeat!"

Reviewed by Julie B.

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Elizabeth F.


Herndon, VA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

From Texas

5.0

(8)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Jennifer T.

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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
"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.

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Alexus K.


Ashburn, VA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

A Little About Me

5.0

(1)

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I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education that I gained this May. I have worked with special needs children for a little over 2 years and it has become my passion. I am looking to continue my education to work with special needs children as my career. I would love to gain even more hands on experience to help me...
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Margery D.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

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I have a passion for working with people with special needs. Growing up, I was very involved and close with my brother who has Down Syndrome. Before I started teaching, I was a Job Coach for adults with disabilities helping my clients thrive at their jobs.
5.0
"She is delightful and very caring. She understands the needs of our family and is happy to help us as we need her."

Reviewed by Charles A.

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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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Jamie C.


Germantown, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny/Tutor

5.0

(2)

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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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Azra H.


Germantown, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available!

5.0

(2)

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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...
5.0
"Azra is taking care of our twins toddlers for the past couple months. My kids love her. She is very patient with them even when they gave her a hard time with T2. We have to move to another State, so we have to...

Reviewed by Weiwei H.

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Haley F.


Gaithersburg, MD

$20-37/hr10 yrs exp

A Big Kid At Heart Who Loves To Have Fun

3.0

(2)

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Hi :) I'm an experienced nanny, preschool teacher, special needs care giver, and camp counselor. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children. I'm a big kid at heart who loves to evoke creativity, adventure, play, and curiosity when interacting with children. I love sports, crafts, anything outdoors, and reading. If...
5.0
"Haley was awesome. My kids loved her. She played battleship, made arts and crafts and read stories with my kids. Haley communicated clearly with us through the evening. Haley has her own car so she can drive to...

Reviewed by Care member

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Mariet B.


Leesburg, VA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Date Night

5.0

(2)

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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...
5.0
"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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Poolesville, MD

Margery D.

4.0

Did not interview with her, no information to submit.

- Lisa F.

Helen C.

5.0

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 (art projects, making a movie, playing house, sidewalk chart creations, etc) and our kids...

- Julia L.

Sarah T.

5.0

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 calm demeanor. She is excellent with babies, and she taught us a few tricks as first-time...

- Jess C.

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.

Lori S.

5.0

Lori conducted herself very professionally, jumping right in wherever she was most needed. I appreciated the eagerness to help in whatever capacity and the attitude she carried while doing it. I trusted my family ( my children, my Mother in law, our home and our furry family members with her and was...

- Joe S.

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