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Grecia M.

Hello! My Name Is Grecia...

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

light cleaning

carpooling

meal prep

craft assistance

+ 1 more

-I'm currently a nanny to two boys, the oldest is 6 y/o and the youngest is 4 y/0, for 1 one year and four months now -I've cared for a 1 y/o special needs child every Tuesday and Thursday, for three hours each day, for two months in the past -I've babysat two premature newborn twins for two weeks in the past -I've babysat for...

Cassandra H. says "Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and I could not...

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Kailey M.

Vienna, VA

4.3(1)

from: $20/hr

3 years experience

Swimming supervision

carpooling

craft assistance

meal prep

Hi! Need a leg up during the week or someone to put on your calendar full time? I'm the girl for you! I have 3 years of paid experience as a babysitter under my belt, personal experience helping in the home with my special needs sibling, and 8 years of experience in the food service industry. I love to get outside and keep busy...

Care Member says "Kailey is wonderful! She has been our nanny for 3 months and is nothing short of a godsend. Our lives are like many of yours...two working parents, long...

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Susan A.

Experienced.special Needs Mom. Looking To See What I Can Learn From Your Child, As Well As What I

Potomac, MD

4.8(1)

from: $32/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Work with various levels of autism, verbal & nonverbal, behavioral, children with feeding tubes, children with emotional, mental and or physical disorders to minimal LD. Each is a child and unique and first a individual, whom wants to learn, love play and be accepted like everyone else.

Alin C. says "Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son."

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Sharon P.

Vienna, VA

5.0(1)

from: $40/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Travel

I am a doula and newborn care specialist. I have experience with twins, triplets, preemies, and children with special needs. I started working with families more than 20 years ago. I am available for day, overnight, and 24 hours shifts. I support families physically, educationally, and emotionally so the transition of adding a...

Tiffany S. says "We had the pleasure of working with Sharon for approximately 18 months from 2022 to 2024. Sharon first met our daughter when she was 4 months old and...

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Julia H.

Loving And Attentive Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Experience

McLean, VA

5.0(1)

from: $40/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Travel

carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

Hi! I'm Julia, I'm 26. I went to high school at NCS then moved to Scotland to study at the University of St Andrews where I received an MA in French Language and Literature (2020). I have 10+ years of childcare experience including 4 years caring for people with special needs. I'm also a certified RYT-200 yoga and meditation...

Care Member says "Julia is an incredibly conscientious and caring caregiver. She is responsible and was never late. In particular, she has been extremely patient and...

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Adriana B.

Herndon, VA

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

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...

Madison C. says "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,...

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Viviana R.

I Have Been Working With Two Wonderful Autistic Little Boys For The Past 3 Years.

Fairfax, VA

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I love children. It has been been my calling to be around them. I have been taking care of children since 1992. I am 53-year-old woman born in Chile but raised in the United States. I consider myself very loving, patient and gentle.

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Daniela O.

Caregiver

Sterling, VA

5.0(1)

from: $16/hr

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...

Nancy D. says "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....

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Alicia T.

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

grocery shopping

travel

light cleaning

meal prep

I am a teacher with a lot of experience with children, adults and special needs children, I have all the references you need.

Victoria S. says "We love Alicia. She is wonderful with our daughter who requires a lot of care due to her cerebral palsy. Alicia is so patient with her. She keeps our...

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Erika O.

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)

from: $14/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

I've been babysitting ever since I was 12 y/o. It started out as watching over the younger kids in my neighborhood since I was the oldest kid there. In addition to this, I'd play with and watch over my younger cousins at family reunions while they were infants-toddlers. I volunteered at a local church through a youth bible...

Abimbola O. says "Erika is my 3 year old daughter's absolute favorite sitter! I love having her babysit too. She's punctual, dependable, and has even made herself...

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Damaris H.

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

3 years experience

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...

Karah C. says "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...

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Alexa R.

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

Vienna, VA

5.0(1)

from: $13/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

carpooling

swimming supervision

craft assistance

light cleaning

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...

Christy S. says "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...

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Maiara B.

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McLean, VA

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

6 years experience

Swimming supervision

grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

Hi! My name is Maiara, I'm 29 years old and originally from Brazil. I have over 7 years of experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs like ADHD and autism spectrum. For the past 3 years, I've been living in the U. S., where I've worked as both a nanny and house manager. I've supported...

Care Member says "Maiara is responsible, mature, and connected nearly instantly with our two children (9 and 7)—which is not always easy because they both experience ADHD...

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Imoni S.

Get To Know Me

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Meal prep

carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

Hi, I'm Imoni! I have 11 years of childcare experience that expands across all age groups (including families of multiples and individuals with special needs). I also have a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and previously worked at 2 outpatient pediatric therapy clinics. I currently work part-time and am occasionally...

Care Member says "Hands down, Imoni is ONE in a million! Her warm and caring spirit is such a positive force for our family. Her communication style is professional and...

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Traci J.

Former Teacher With Over 15 Years Of Childcare Experience

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

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...

Ruth O. says "Traci was punctual, reliable, and very attentive to my children. They had plenty of fun with her without using any devices, which was a big plus for me. I...

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Emily H.

Babysitter/Nanny Available Part Time

Oakton, VA

4.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Travel

meal prep

carpooling

swimming supervision

craft assistance

+ 1 more

My name is Emily, I'm 21 years old, 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 have worked in a...

Care Member says "Emily was great! She was punctual and followed my house rules. "

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Olivia B.

Care For Seniors , Special Needs , Children

Fairfax, VA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

I'm a mother with beautiful postive energy and I love helping and caring for other in category of Children, seniors and Special Needs people

Danielle G. says "Olivia was great when I was in need of last minute coverage!"

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Karla S.

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

4 years experience

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...

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

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Kierynn P.

A Babysitter You Can Trust

Herndon, VA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Swimming supervision

light cleaning

carpooling

meal prep

craft assistance

+ 1 more

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...

Care Member says "Kierynn was great! Our toddler had the best time playing with her and asked to play with her for weeks after she came by. The house was in better shape...

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Elizabeth F.

From Texas

Herndon, VA

4.6(1)

from: $25/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

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...

Jennifer T. says "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...

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of August 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Reston, VA

Special Needs Caregivers in Reston, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Grecia M.

Absolute angel! My husband and I have been back in the office and needed a sitter ASAP! Our neighbor had actually recommended her to us and...

- Cassandra H.

Kailey M.

Kailey is wonderful! She has been our nanny for 3 months and is nothing short of a godsend. Our lives are like many of yours...two working...

- Care member

Susan A.

Susan is very caring and helpful. She did great with my son.

- Alin C.

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