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Katelynn G.

Safety First, But Let's Definitely Have Lots Of Fun Too!

Springfield, PA

5.0(1)
from
$58/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I enjoy fostering an interactive, healthy, structured (but not rigid), and safe environment while sharing my passion for curiosity! If you ask any of the kiddos I've had the pleasure of spending time with what my 'rules' are, they'll tell you: 1. safety first 2. have FUN!!!!! I've been a nanny, babysitter, pet/plant/house...

Stephanie H. says "We love Miss Katelynn!! She was great with our 4yo for an afternoon and while we were gone for a long day trip! :) "

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Katelynn G.

Empathetic Caregiver

Springfield, PA

from
$35/hr
7 years experience
From a young age I've volunteered in special education classrooms as a student helper, was employed at KidsPeace (crisis intake & residential clients), to volunteering with various organizations as an adult which gave me exposure on so many levels, to caring for an immediate family member with a severe TBI, and first-hand...
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Danielle V.

Springfield, PA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm dedicated to supporting families and nurturing the well-being of children. My passion for caregiving stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting children's lives. I consider myself a patient, calm, creative, and friendly...
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Deborah D.

Experienced Live Out Nanny

Springfield, PA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I have 24 years experience as an in-home childcare provider. I have worked with special needs, newborns, infant twins and toddlers, plus have assisted in everyday household tasks.
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Ciara M.

College Senior Ready To Help Out A Family

Springfield, PA

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$13/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Ciara, and I will be entering my Senior year at Pennsylvania State University, majoring in Biobehavioral Health. I have aspirations of attending Occupational Therapy school following my graduation. During my break from college, I am seeking a summer nanny position. I have prior experience as a nanny for families...
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Pangaea S.

Well Rounded Student With Child, Pet And Home Care Experience, References And Clearances Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Pangaea and I am a local nanny and pre med student! I live in the Center City/South Philadelphia neighborhood. I've been a nanny for the last 7 years with lots of experience with newborn and toddlers! I love my job more than anything! I also give night nursing care, pet sitting and house sitting! I'm very...

Lisa G. says "The first time I left my infant with anyone who wasn't family or a close friend, it was with Pangaea- who then shortly after felt like both! She made us...

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Lisa M.

Child Care/After Care, Housekeeping & Senior Care In Springfield/Morton FT PT

Morton, PA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi, I am a 45year-old married mother of 3 children (20, 18 & 12) and 2 dogs. I am CPR certified and experienced with childcare, housekeeping, special needs care, pet care & senior care. Please message me with any questions. Thanks! Lisa

Kelly J. says "Lisa has been everything we wanted in a caregiver for our 6 month old son. She is responsible, caring, flexible, fun & easy to talk to. We feel so...

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Andrea D.

Retired Professional With Recent Senior Care Experience:

Haverford, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
respite care
+ 1 more
-25+ Years Childcare experience -Set of twins born prematurely with chronic respiratory condition; coordinated complex healthcare needs while maintaining lifestyle of older brother and successful business -Instilled a powerful relationship and appreciation of culture and art in my children -Maintained uniquely close relationship...

Margaret B. says "Andrea helped my 97 year old father with organization. She created a filing system in his very disorganized office which he could understand and use. He...

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Linda M.

Part Time Caregiver And Pet Sitter

Morton, PA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi, I'm available to provide services any time on the weekends as well as early mornings, evenings from 6 p.m. on, Monday through Friday. I'm a mom to three lovely girls, all in college so I have experience with infants all the way through teenage years. I also have experience with children with special needs and am an...

Shamita C. says "Linda babysits our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 3) on a regular basis. She relates wonderfully to all our children (including our 3-year old with ASD), and...

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Mary F.

Full-Time Caregiver for Infants and Toddlers

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a licensed nurse, looking for a change of pace. My career in nursing has provided me with 25 years of experience, caring for people in an acute care setting, as well as in their homes. Additionally, I have been fortunate to have had the pleasure of working in a facility for children with special needs. The children that...

Mark S. says "We have known Mary for over two years and she has always gone above and beyond our expectations with the level of care she provides for our children. She is...

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Maegan S.

Villanova Student Looking For Part-time And/or Occasional Position

Villanova, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Maegan, and I am a junior at Villanova University. I am from Long Beach, California, and I have experience working summers at the Newport Beach Tennis Club as a swim and water polo instructor. I have also been a private nanny to a family with 2 children and another family with a special needs (Autistic) teenager....

Jody S. says "I have known Maegan since she was born. She was my sons "helper" two summers ago. My son is autistic and Maegan would drive him, do fun activities, go out...

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Janelle G.

Experienced Babysitter & Teacher

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 15+ years of experience, working with children aged birth to 17. I have experience working with children with special needs. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I have an Early Childhood degree.

Care Member says "Janelle was great! Helped my wife with our newborn daughter and 5 y/o son while I was out coaching. She did all the dishes, played with our son while my...

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Towana M.

Certified Nursing And Hospice Assistant

Philadelphia, PA

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
I believe my qualifications and experience make me the ideal candidate for this job. I have over 20 years of nursing experience in personal care and rehabilitation for hundreds of patients. I am very reliable, responsible, and compassionate, and I specialize in providing comfort care and emotional support for my patients and...

Care Member says "I had a rental property occupied by a woman who grew elderly during her many years of residence. The occupant's daughter hired Towana for senior home...

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Andrea D.

Haverford, PA

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Coordinated diversified care for premature twins, familiar with pediatric health management, PT, OT, ST, IEP, 504, and able to take care of sick children. Raised my children to have a belief in wellness including daily exercise, the importance of play and creativity, reading, eating nutritiously, and being emotionally aware and...

Ayanna H. says "Andrea cared for my 83 year old dad after my mother was unable to care for him. Dad had dementia and a prosthetic for his voice box, as a result of Throat...

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Hannah J.

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs. I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...

Care Member says "Hannah is the best, we had the privilege of having her care for our son for a couple of months."

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Ana M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello families. Available between July 1-July 5 My name is Ana. I am a full time nanny M-F but since it's summer and I have my school break I am looking for extras on weekends. I have almost 9 years of experience with children of all ages, especially newborns and toddlers. I am very creative with sensory and educational...

Cheryl F. says "**Hire Ana ASAP before you miss out** Ana has been our nanny for over a year. We are moving away soon, and to our dismay she cannot come with. I cannot...

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Judith J.

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Thank you for your time and consideration now and in the future! ! I reside in Media and I work part time for an Agency in Exton I was interested in picking up more hours Special needs care available. I work in there Wisconsin school district of kettle moraine with the special-needs boy from 2nd to 11th grade and also had...

Christian R. says "I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III, so I use a wheelchair and I have brittle bones. Judy was my aid in school from 2nd grade to 11th grade....

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Katie M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am not taking new clients at this time and will update my availability as new openings are available. Registered Occupational Therapist I have experience caring for individuals from 3 months to 80+ years old, including children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, adults/elderly with physical, developmental, and...

Chris H. says "Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and augmentative...

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Tameka C.

Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Tameka. Thank you for viewing my page. I have 3 kids one of them is autistic & ADHD so I am experienced in special needs. I always treat your children's wants & needs as if I was attending to my own. I am all about your child, completing all tasks first then activities second. I also have a passion for caring for...

Mary B. says "Tameka cared for my children this past Friday. I am pregnant & Tameka was a great help! She did little things around the house & kept my little ones busy!...

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Melanie P.

Experienced Part Time Caregiver/Driver

Garnet Valley, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi. My name is Melanie. I live in Garnet Valley and I am a college-educated, semi-retired educator with years of experience caring and driving for children, teens, and adults. I enjoy working with people and providing individualized services for day-to-day living. I provide quality childcare, safe transportation, meal prep (can...

Carolyn S. says "Melanie is excellent with people who have special needs. She drove our son who has Down Syndrome and they developed a great relationship!"

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $31.80/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Springfield, PA

Special Needs Caregivers in Springfield, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Katelynn G.

We love Miss Katelynn!! She was great with our 4yo for an afternoon and while we were gone for a long day trip! :)

- Stephanie H.

Pangaea S.

The first time I left my infant with anyone who wasn't family or a close friend, it was with Pangaea- who then shortly after felt like both!...

- Lisa G.

Lisa M.

Lisa has been everything we wanted in a caregiver for our 6 month old son. She is responsible, caring, flexible, fun & easy to talk to. We...

- Kelly J.

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