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Clara N.

Love To See Children Thrive!

Gaithersburg, MD

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I have over 4 years of experience working with children including children special needs. I love to work with all children. Within the home, I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry, and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can also help with homework and lessons.

Care Member says "Clara was very caring and attentive to Cameron, 6, my grandson. "

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Lizzy N.

Hi! My Name Is Lizzy. I Love Art, Music, Swimming, Lacrosse, And Playing The Piano And Guitar.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hey! My name is Lizzy and I'm a Psychology student with double minors in Human Development and Sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park. I love art, playing the guitar and piano, video games, lacrosse, and swimming (I'm actually a former head swim instructor and lifeguard - bonus points if you want me to give your...

Care Member says "The past reviews are correct, our kids really won’t stop talking about Lizzy. We hired her back when she was still a swim coach because she has the...

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Diane N.

Flexible Caregiver Avalaible!!!

Rockville, MD

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am an experienced Caregiver with CPR and First Aid certifications. Organized and collaborative team player strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Proficient in caring for geriatric patients to improve overall health and well being. I managed the daily activities and recreation of children with special need.

Ellen O. says "We only had Diane for 3 hours but she was great. What I loved the most was that she interacted with my infant twins so well, and she played with them a...

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Denise G.

Caring Compassionate Professional

Rockville, MD

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 10 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities I can help with bathing grooming meal preparation , laundry as well as companionship, light household duties.
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Rachel T.

Rockville, MD

4.0(0)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
My name is Rachel and I am a child care/special needs professional. I have experience working with children of all ages from all different circumstances and abilities. I am also open to working with teens and adults. I am caring, creative, responsible, energetic, perceptive, and engaging with a great sense of humor and a focus...
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Rachelle K.

Part-Time Babysitter/Caregiver Available

Germantown, MD

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 61 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a responsible, honest, trustworthy adult with 35 years of experience babysitting children and raising my own son, who is 28 years old and now my grandchildren. I have a Top Secret Security Clearance and currently work for the Federal Government in the Pentagon. I have excellent references for both my babysitting experience...

Care Member says "I have been using Rachelle for 3 years now and she is amazing, trust worthy, prompt, and great with kids. She does some light housework related to the...

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Renee W.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Hello, My name is Renee. I am 23 years old. I am an EMT with Sandy Spring Vol Fire Department (since 2013), I was also active duty Navy, Corpsman/Medic (since 2015). I have experience with special needs, persons on the spectrum, kids and the elderly. I've grown up assisting my mother who has cerebral palsy. I am here to help...
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Camila M.

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Camila, and I'm looking for a full-time or part-time nanny position. With 7+ years of experience as a nanny, including caring for children with special needs, I am dedicated to helping families ease their day-to-day stresses by ensuring their little ones are safe, loved, and happy Key Qualifications: CPR and...

Care Member says "Camila was an absolute pleasure to work with. She provided expert, compassionate care to our infant daughter. Camila is heavily engaged in her...

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Alandrea H.

Experienced Sitter Read To Help

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Alandrea I'm currently a master student at George Washington University studying for my Masters of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health. I hope to continue my studies and become a physician one day. I have experience working with all kinds of kids as a pediatric patient care tech at Childrens national...

Raabia W. says "Alandrea was a wonderful caregiver. She was reliable, polite and friendly. My child was feeling sick and fussy that day, but she was very patient and...

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Kathleen K.

Nurturing And Educational Nanny

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a passionate, experienced and fun-loving child care provider who has over 15 years experience teaching and caring for children from newborn to 13 years of age as a teacher's aide at a family child care center, an intern at an elementary school and as a live-in and live-out nanny for many families large and small. My most...

Karla R. says "Kathy is AMAZING! She is great at incorporating my child's interest into their play. For example, he loves Teenage Ninja Turtles and she created a whole...

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Gabriela O.

Derwood, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
With almost two decades of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I am passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. Such experience has provided me with a strong foundation for understanding child development. I enjoy engaging children through outdoor activities, board games,...

Nadine T. says "I was apprehensive about hiring someone in my home for the first time, and meeting Gabby changed my whole outlook! She has a great personality, can-do...

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Charlene O.

Career Nanny/Teacher Of 20 Years Looking For Full-Time Job

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi. I have 25 years of childcare experience. Childten are my passion! I just finish nannying for a family for 3 years, with 4 sweet children, 4-year-old(twins), 6 and 9(special needs). Both parents are physicians I created and implemented daily a stimulating structured schedule. Consisted of music, art, outdoor activities,...

Rachel W. says "My kids love to be with Charlene because she always makes sure she is fully engaged with them and attentive to their needs. She is creative and kind and...

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Shannon H.

Aspiring Counselor / Present Caregiver

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
It is with great interest that I am submitting my resume to become a dedicated caregiver. I am fueled by great ambition towards working as a reliable hand. My focus is to sustain growth within the minds and hearts of those in need. Moreover, I am well versed in managing meals, creating fun and informative activities, and showing...
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Deborah O.

Certified Nurses Assistant, General Nurses Assistant

Germantown, MD

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.

Nyaboke B. says "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...

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Kristin B.

Care Provider

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Kristin. I have been doing pick up drop offs for 15 years. I also have experience with children on the autism spectrum and emotionally disturbed children. I have studied early childhood development and nursing. I am honest, loving and responsible. I have 4 children of my own (3 teens, 1 baby). With all of their...
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Charlene O.

Nanny In Your Home

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello. I have 20+ years of childcare experience. Children are my passion! I just finish nannying for a family for three years, with four sweet children(4-year-old twins, 7and 9, both with special needs) Both parents are physicians. I created and implemented a daily active structured schedule. I assisted with taking the children...

Rachel W. says "Charlene is a very warm, engaging caregiver. She watches our children, a shy 3 year old, an energetic 8 year old and a dramatic 10 year old and handles...

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Gifty Q.

Friendly Care Giver

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Friendly caregiver with various certifications. I have experience in working with babies, infants children with special needs and seniors

Amber V. says "Gifty is a "Gift" sent from above. I have a 19 year old special needs son and she knew exactly how to work with him. She was very patient when he had one...

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Fabiana D.

Babysitter

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello families! Experienced nanny with 6 years of experience, having worked with two long-term families. I specialize in caring for babies, children up to 12 years old, and those with special needs, particularly autism. Committed to building long-term relationships with families, providing consistent and reliable care. Hope we...

Suelen D. says "She's super caring and kind with the children, is extremely reliable, and is always happy going her job. Fabi is a lovely and adorable person!"

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Victor M.

Kind & Compassionate Caregiver

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a recent graduate of a local occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program and am currently studying for the national board exam. During my 2+ years in the program, I completed fieldwork in various settings including; schools, psychosocial, assisted living, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With that being said, I...

Lisa E. says "Victor is absolutely outstanding! He cared for our two dogs when we were away to attend a wedding. We normally take them to a pet hotel, but our older,...

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Lea B.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of June 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Potomac, MD

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

Clara N.

Clara was very caring and attentive to Cameron, 6, my grandson.

- Care member

Lizzy N.

The past reviews are correct, our kids really won’t stop talking about Lizzy. We hired her back when she was still a swim coach because she...

- Care member

Diane N.

We only had Diane for 3 hours but she was great. What I loved the most was that she interacted with my infant twins so well, and she played...

- Ellen O.

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