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Jodie F.

Patient And Nurturing Caregiver/nanny

Woodbridge, VA

5.0(0)
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$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
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Lorton, VA

5.0(1)
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$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)
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$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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Best Babysitter.

Alexandria, VA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Children have always held a special place in my heart, and it once saddened me to hear that my love for them might mean I wouldn't have my own. Thankfully, that turned out to be a myth. I dedicated 40 hours a week to caring for two children each year, helping them with their daily routines, preparing meals, creating activities,...
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Loving And Responsible Caregiver With Multi-Age Experience

Burke, VA

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$23/hr
I am a loving, nurturing, and responsible caregiver with experience working with children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. I have hands-on experience caring for multiple children at once, as well as children with special needs, and I'm comfortable managing different routines, personalities, and levels of care. I...
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Experienced, Nurturing, Engaging, & Reliable Caregiver | 7+ Years Working With Children Of All Ages

Arlington, VA

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$40/hr
7 years experience
Hi! I'm Abbie. I've been caring for kids of all ages for over 7 years, including 4 years working full-time in a foster group home while in school. I love creating safe, supportive spaces where kids feel comfortable, cared for, and free to be themselves. I have lots of experience with infants and toddlers-bottle feeding, sleep...
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Arlington, VA

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
meal prep
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Crystal I have 5+ years of experience providing compassionate care for individuals of all ages, including seniors and those with special needs. I am also certified in CPR and First Aid and have my own car. Caring for others is not just my profession-it's my calling. I believe in treating every person with the...
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Woodbridge, VA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm a professional nanny and have been doing this for 21 years now. I have great references who are willing to talk to you if interested in hiring me. I love kids I cared for. Besides raising my own four kids, I have cared for children of all ages, from premature infants to adolescents. I, usually establish a lasting...
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Burke, VA

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$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm gabby and I would love to work as your babysitter! I have experience working as a summer camp counselor (which means I am child and infant CPR certified) with kids of all different ages and backgrounds! I also have 3 years worth of experience working with children with special needs such as autism (verbal and non...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.11/hr as of March 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

Kaitlyn O.

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...

- Katia D.

Julia R.

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...

- Care member

Dave G.

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...

- Naomi W.

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