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Ganna S.

Nanny Babysitter Tutor PetCare

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Dear family! My name is Ganna and I'm Ukrainian. I have a MD in Teaching and Languages (English, French & Literature). I have been an Educator and Caregiver for my entire life and I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do! I absolutely love to teach and care for children. I'm also happy to assist the family with various Errands...

Care Member says "Anna is responsible and dependable. She is positive and engages with my son. He enjoys his time with her. I highly recommend her. "

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Delayna D.

Baby Magnet And Contagious Smile Maker!

Fort Belvoir, VA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Delayna. I'm 24 almost 25, I'm married and my husband is in the military. We're stationed in Virginia for about another year. I love children and always have. I also have no problem with pets. I have a brother with Autism and my Mother always brags how I was so good to him and with him growing up, so I do have...

Kimberly S. says "Delayna is very good at responding and taking care of my son. She met us the evening before and showed up the next day ready to assist. She helped my...

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Jenn O.

Experienced Babysitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jenn! I have had experience caring for all ages of children. Most recently I nannied for a loving family with a 6-year-old girl and 2-year-old boy. I was with their family for two years, and sadly had to leave the position to go back to school for photography. I've also taught primary aged children at...

David R. says "Jenn is amazing!!! She became part of our family and we are still in touch. I will personally pay you back for her services if you find different!!! She...

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Gabriella C.

Excellent Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hey there! I have tons of experience working with children. I used to be a preschool teacher for 3 years at counterpoint preschool in Colorado Springs. I also worked as a behavioral support aide in Buffalo, New York at a school for special needs children aged 3-5 for 2 years. After that I went to school to be a respiratory...

Melissa A. says "I would really like to say she was horrible so we could keep her a secret, but she was outstanding! My 2 girls, ages 7 & 9, loved her. She did activities...

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Karen M.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing children and watching them blossom is my greatest joy. My nine years of experience caring for children, combined with early childhood development coursework, have equipped me with valuable skills. I am patient, creative, and follow the parents' lead when enforcing household rules. I provide regular updates via text or...

Care Member says "Profetional, knowledgeable, intelligent, smart & skillful. Positive attitude can be seen as a great tool, especially when you are allowing some one to...

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Julia R.

Full Time Nanny Available

Lorton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Experienced Nanny | Special Needs Background Hi families! I'm an experienced nanny who moved to the area in August 2024. I began working with kids and individuals with special needs back in high school after my brother was diagnosed with autism, and caring for others has been my passion ever since. I am currently looking for a...

Care Member says "Julia is the best!! I cannot say enough about how wonderful she is. She is kind, patient, reliable, and fun. She has all of the skills and all of the...

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Marjorie A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Marjorie. I have 7 years of experience nanny/babysitter with kids of all ages, from 2 months to 13 years old, and I also have experience with special needs kids. I really enjoy taking care of children and I would love to be part of your children rearing and development. A few things about me: tidy, dynamic, and...

Karol F. says "Marjorie is very dependable and responsible. She loves take care of children and it's a good dog walker too. Very creative for kids activities and...

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Hanan J.

Daycare Professional

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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.

Jane C. says "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....

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Hannah L.

Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
During my time in college, I was asked by a professor who was a member of my church to babysit his two little girls (eventually became three girls plus the family's mischievous Golden Retriever). I babysat for them and many other families in my college town. While attending graduate school in Texas, I was employed by a nanny...

Amy G. says "Hannah has watched our 2 elementary kids plus another kid since September of 2020. She has been absolutely amazing with the 3 kids during a very difficult...

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Alexis G.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alexis! I graduated with my B. A. in criminal justice and minors in Spanish and sociology. I have always loved working and being around children, and have always been surrounded by them as I am the second oldest of 7! I am certified and finger printed to work in NYS schools. I have worked as a tutor with...

Benjamin S. says "Alexis was amazing. We needed to find someone to look after our nephew at our wedding, and she came through. Super friendly, punctual, and easy to work...

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Jenna M.

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm Jenna, a loving and dedicated child caretaker with over 3 years of experience in the field. From a young age, I knew that I had a passion for working with children and positively impacting their lives. Throughout my career, I have worked with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience with...

Care Member says "Amazing and caring nanny. Jenna cared for my 6 month old and took great care of her. "

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Jodie F.

Patient And Nurturing Caregiver/nanny

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(0)
from
$32/hr
3 years experience
Hi, my name is Jodie. I have three years experience working with children with special needs; Down syndrome, mentally and physically handicapped, adhd, speech impediment and autism. I worked as a special needs counselor for the City of Alexandria for 2 years, and I have over 20 years of teaching experience. I have raised two...
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Kaitlyn O.

Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
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...

Katia D. says "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....

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Julia R.

Lorton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Experienced Nanny | Special Needs Background Hi families! I'm an experienced nanny who moved to the area in August 2024. I began working with kids and individuals with special needs back in high school after my brother was diagnosed with autism, and caring for others has been my passion ever since. I am currently looking for a...

Care Member says "Julia is awesome! She is prompt, kind and courteous but most importantly, she is wonderful with our two boys. Julia has a calm demeanor that matches...

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Gloria M.

Caring And Loving Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
My name is Gloria. I have 25 years of experience along with many references. I'm available for full time care. Having worked with many patients, I have experience with gt-tube, also ventilator, Parkinson, MS, dementia, and much more. I love my job and will treat your loved ones and care for them the same way I would want my...
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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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Dave G.

Mr G.

Burke, VA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I worked with mod/severe special needs for several years in a high school setting and was an Elementary/Middle School Counselor, at a school including an Autism center, for 15 years in FCPS. Relationship development and therapeutic mentoring are foundational to my helping approach to children/young adults as well as their...

Naomi W. says "I couldn't say enough about Dave. He has consistently been such an amazing support to my family and our special needs daughter. It is so hard to find...

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Robel S.

Part Time Caregiver

Alexandria, VA

3.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Behavior technician. Attendant for children with special needs. 5+ years of experience.

Adrian K. says "Robel is wonderful with my 15 year old with autism, probably because Robel has a brother the same age who also has autism. He is patient, kind, and up...

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Zakiah A.

Big Heart Who Likes To Work With People

Alexandria, VA

from
$11/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a very people person, open-minded, have experience working with children with special needs (also two of my brothers are people with special needs). I tutored kids and adults in school, university, and at home. I like to learn about different cultures and background and share cool stories.
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Ana A.

Alexandria, VA

from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Hello! My name is Ana and I am bilingual in English and spanish. I am CPR and First Aid certified and Early Childhood Education certified as well. I also have experience in special needs kids. I am interested and would love to help out. Please reach out!!
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.52/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Springfield, VA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Ganna S.

Anna is responsible and dependable. She is positive and engages with my son. He enjoys his time with her. I highly recommend her.

- Care member

Delayna D.

Delayna is very good at responding and taking care of my son. She met us the evening before and showed up the next day ready to assist. She...

- Kimberly S.

Jenn O.

Jenn is amazing!!! She became part of our family and we are still in touch. I will personally pay you back for her services if you find...

- David R.

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