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Marjorie A.

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Babysitter, Pet sitter, And House-sitter

Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Lorton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi families I'm Julia I'm a bubbly and caring nanny who brings a lot of positive energy into a household I moved to the area in August 2024 and I'm looking for a full time role where I can support a family day to day I started working with kids and children with special needs in high school after my brother was diagnosed with...

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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Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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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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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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Caregiver

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
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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Young, Female Caregiver | ABA Behavioral Therapist | CPR And Special Needs Certified

Vienna, VA

3.5(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi there, My name is Jada . I am very passionate about caregiving, education and child development! I'm an experienced Bilingual Special Education Teacher. I also work as an adult/child disabilities executive functioning, social and ocupacional coach. Additionally here on care. com, I nanny, pet/house sit, babysit and...

Care Member says "Jada has watched both my dog and my baby. She is competent, smart, punctual, flexible and reliable. Both my dog, who can be difficult with strangers,...

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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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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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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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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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Big Heart Who Likes To Work With People

Alexandria, VA

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$11/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Alexandria, VA

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$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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Nanny Looking For Full-Time Family

Woodbridge, VA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been a professional nanny for 10 years with previous babysitting experience. I'm CPR/first aid trained with an education in Early Childhood Development. My experience background spans from newborn to teenagers, as well as groups such as multiples, special needs, emotional disorders, and severe allergies. I love to...
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Fairfax, VA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a teacher with a lot of experience with children, adults and special needs children, I have all the references you need.
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I Love Crafts And Kids!!

Arlington, VA

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$27/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi I am Livia! I just graduated from Chapman University with a double major in Peace Studies and Philosophy and am looking for a reacurring part-time gig or smaller jobs while I await law school! I just moved to the East Falls Church area, but I have a car and am able to get to you:) I am a lifeguard and have taught kids swim...
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Alexandria, VA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
A professional caregiver with 10 years+ working experience with seniors and special needs children and teenagers . I chose to be a nursing assistant because I love people. When I am on a team with cargivers, I am the best in the team. I love what I do by making someone feel cared for, loved, and with great empathy. 10 years+...
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Fairfax, VA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi family, I am a compassionate and reliable nanny, babysitter, and teacher with 8 years of experience caring for children from newborns to 10 years old, including those with special needs and twins. I am currently looking for a babysitting job on weekends or weeknights in the Virginia/DC area. My priority is to provide...
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Experienced College Student Looking To Help Out A Sweet Family This Summer!

Alexandria, VA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a current college senior who has lived in the NOVA area for the last few years and has had extensive childcare experience. I first started watching children in high school through my church nursery and for family friends and then have continued childcare into my time here in VA. I've worked with infants all the way up...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.29/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Springfield, VA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Marjorie A.

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

- Karol F.

Hannah L.

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...

- Amy G.

Julia R.

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...

- Care member

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