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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Springfield, VA

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Springfield, VA

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Allysa F.


Springfield, VA

$23-30/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Allysa and I'm 20. I've been babysitting on and off for 2 years now. I have sat kids from 9 months old to teenagers. I am very flexible with times. I am willing to help with driving kids, helping with meal prep, light cleaning, and running errands! I can also assist with homework, and morning/bedtime routines....
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Alicia V.


Springfield, VA

$11-20/hr7 yrs exp

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Hello, My name is Alicia I currently just move to VA. I'm very going person that love working with kids I have work with all age since 2013. I have one more year of college and soon after I plan opening my own daycare for special needs kids and still doing babysitting on the weekend because it's my passion also I'm very friendly...
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Maria F.


Springfield, VA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

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I have knowledge in RBT ( 40 hours class) . I had worked with children for over 20 years. I have a BS in Human Development and Family studies
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Rose Marie D.


Springfield, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I used to be a Preschool Teacher in the Philippines for 10 years, teaching and taking good care for an infants and toddler as well as grade school and even kids with special needs. I am the eldest of 8 siblings and I am the one who help my mom to raise and take good care of them because my mom got widow st an early age. I am a...
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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

4.3

(3)

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Hello, I am a graduate from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. I've completed an accelerated RN program in 2020 and now work as an RN in DC. I have been working In healthcare for over 5 years. I'm passionate about caring...
3.0
"She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to step up, She didn't. When I asked her to step up, she...

Reviewed by Susan E.

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Ellen G.


Alexandria, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Former Teacher

5.0

(1)

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I am a former teacher and mother of four with over 25 years of classroom experience in elementary and early childhood education, most recently in Kindergarten. Having worked in an inclusive classroom environment for many years, I am comfortable and have experience with children who are neurodiverse or have special needs. My...
5.0
"Ellen is a real professional. She gives off the nice teacher vibe, and our 7 year old fell right in line."

Reviewed by Rachelle B.

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Creusa G.


Alexandria, VA

$32/hr20 yrs exp

4.7

(27)

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Hi, my name is Creusa "Luci". I started my career as a neonatal nurse in Brazil. I was the nanny and then house manager for the former American Ambassador to Brazil and other countries in Latin American for 19 years. I have experience with infants and babies of all ages, including babies with special needs. I also have extensive...
5.0
"Creusa is great with babies. She is very attentive and caring with them. It gives us a lot of peace of mind knowing our baby is well taken care of with her. And the best indication of that is how our baby...

Reviewed by Care member

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Shannel S.


Arlington, VA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

4.5

(2)

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Hello, My name is Shannel, and I recently graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick in May 2018. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Public Health, and a completion of my minor in Spanish. For the past 4 years, I have been working as a certified nursing assistant, and I am CPR certified. I'm passionate about caring...
5.0
"So glad we found Shannel! She is dependable, always on time ans very comfortable with our daughter with special needs. "

Reviewed by Karen M.

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Emily T.


Fairfax, VA

$33-80/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(20)

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I am a professional care provider in the Northern Virginia area. I earned my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and completed some Early Childhood Education courses at the master's level. I have a large amount of babysitting, nannying, and pet care experience. I have a younger sister who has special needs, and...
5.0
"We feel so fortunate to have found Emily as a babysitter for our twin boys. From the moment we met her, we knew she would be a perfect fit for our family. We could not have asked for a better babysitter for...

Reviewed by Care member

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Kamonchanok P.


Alexandria, VA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Experienced Nanny

5.0

(10)

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Hello, I am 30, a friendly, adventurous, helpful, imaginative, dependable, and energetic person. I have experience with an infant - 13 years old. I volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Kindergarten for 3 months. I was a teacher for middle school for one year in Thailand before I moved to the U. S. I was a full-time nanny...
5.0
"She is great with the kids (she loves them and they love her) and she is a great cook. She is also very flexible (we have had rigid nannies before) and did everything asked of her."

Reviewed by George S.

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Adriana E.


Arlington, VA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Extensive Background In Healthcare And Education

5.0

(1)

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I am a native San Diegan and am bilingual in English and Spanish, conversational in French and dabble in Arabic & Ukrainian. I attended UCLA for undergrad and George Mason University for nursing school. In addition to my healthcare background, I have 20 years of tutoring & classroom teaching experience (pre-K, K-12, & college...
5.0
"Adriana is the most compassionate, endearing, ambitious individual and we are so fortunate to have worked with her. When my mom's degenerative neurological condition began to worsen, we quickly found ourselves...

Reviewed by Helen H.

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Lethukuthula A.


Alexandria, VA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter.

4.8

(20)

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Children have always occupied a big part of my heart. I remember growing up, It hurt me so much to hear people say because you love kids so, you might not have your own in the future. I'm so glad that was just a myth because WOW It would have been sad to choose between having my own and loving every child out there. I was an...
5.0
"Lethukuthula is wonderful babysitter who we always enjoy having in our home, and our daughter loves her! She has my highest recommendation. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Viviana R.


Fairfax, VA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

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

5.0

(1)

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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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5.0

(1)

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I retired on 6/1/19 from the federal government (United States District Court) after 37 years of service. I am 1 of 10 children (70 nieces and nephews) and I have raised 3 children and 2 step children. I also have 2 grandchildren. I love kids especially little ones. I have taken care many family members over the years,...
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Jessica J.


Alexandria, VA

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Jessica and I have been working as an ABA therapist for the past 3 years. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages who have special needs, and have worked with multiple children who were non-verbal. I also have a bachelors degree in education, and a currently working towards my masters in social...
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Kaitlyn O.


Arlington, VA

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I have been working with children of all ages since high school. While attending high school I took two years of early childhood education and worked as a student teacher in an elementary school in Arlington county. I am now attending college to become a special needs teacher. I deeply enjoy teaching and helping children learn...
5.0
"I cannot recommend Kaitlyn highly enough. We hired Kaitlyn to watch our 5 month old (at the time) and she's been working with us for several months now. Kaitlyn is absolutely amazing with our little one by...

Reviewed by Katia D.

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Ana D.


Fairfax, VA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Family Assistant

4.8

(28)

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Hi I am a preschool teacher and I work in a private school with children with special needs, I have experience with children of all ages especially children between 4 and 10 years old, I am very proactive, empathetic and fun, I have excellent references of families with whom I have worked and the school where I currently work....
5.0
"Hired Ana on short notice a week before we needed some help while kids were on spring break. She was great and handled our 3 kids really well! We were super thankful for her help"

Reviewed by Shaz Z.

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Doris S.


Alexandria, VA

$24/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For A Nanny For Your Children? I Am Here To Help You. Please Contact Me.

5.0

(3)

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Hello everyone, have many years of experience with children, I had my own child care for 10 years then I moved to a new great experience working with special needs children which I worked for 4 years. Av July 1 I'd describe my personality as responsible person, that like to be on time at work every day also complete with tasks...
5.0
"Doris is like family to us now. She worked as my daughter's in-home nanny from the time that L. was 4mos to 2yrs. She was willing to commute for L. because of how much she cared and how strong their bond...

Reviewed by Care member

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Brooke W.


Alexandria, VA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Safe Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Brooke, and I am a second-year graduate student in the Master's of Occupational Therapy program at JMU. I am looking for a part-time babysitting or nannying job for when I am not in class. I have 10 years of childcare experience with children of many ages ranging from infants up to 20 years, including children...
5.0
"Brooke was very patient with my daughter with special needs. She helped her with her daily activities and anything she needed to function in the summer."

Reviewed by Care member

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Hanan J.


Alexandria, VA

$25-29/hr8 yrs exp

Daycare Professional

5.0

(1)

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Versatile bilingual daycare teacher/speech therapist for children with special needs with B. S degree in psychology and over 6 years of professional experience. Compassionate to children and well-equipped with adequate training and practical communication skills.
5.0
"Absolutely fantastic caregiver! We are so lucky to have Hanan to care for our 6 month old daughter. She is so loving, professional, and experienced. Within the first few hours of being at our home, she...

Reviewed by Jane C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Springfield, VA

Shannel S.

3.0

She is very pleasant, but very green. Hired her to help me post major abdominal surgery with chores and help my handicapped mother. When i needed her to step up, She didn't. When I asked her to step up, she told me she refused to be my house maid, when all I ever asked her to do was vacuum (I'm not...

- Susan E.

Ellen G.

5.0

Ellen is a real professional. She gives off the nice teacher vibe, and our 7 year old fell right in line.

- Rachelle B.

Creusa G.

5.0

Our 6 year old loved playing with Luci the night she babysat for us. She was on time, responsive, and wonderful with our daughter! Would hire again in a heartbeat!

- Kristie D.

Shannel S.

5.0

So glad we found Shannel! She is dependable, always on time ans very comfortable with our daughter with special needs.

- Karen M.

Emily T.

5.0

Emily was an absolute godsend when she stepped in to help care for my 10-month-old twin boys. Even though the boys had never met her before, Emily knew just how to put them at ease - she didn't rush up to them but let them warm up to her while she played with some toys on the floor. Her patience and...

- Care member

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Ratings for Springfield, VA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Springfield, VA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.