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Emily L.


Steilacoom, WA

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care/ Nanny

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I have been helping my mother with child care for 10 years and been a Nanny for the past 5 years. I also have a background in working with children with special needs.
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Patricia T.


Tacoma, WA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I have 3 years of experience being a nanny. I am a mom of 3 grown kids. I have 15 years experience in the medical field, including special needs children. I am creative and enjoy the outdoors. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry.
5.0
"My son took to Patty right away, as did our dog. She was on time and ready to play. How much she works with kids really shows and that really put us at ease. We will be calling her again! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Shae B.


Lakewood, WA

$32/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, I'm Shae. 25 years old. I am from Philadelphia, PA. I'm an experienced caregiver with 7+ years experience. I've cared for all ages. There aren't any care challenges that I can't handle. I have experience with special needs children and adults as well. I cook, clean, shop, and help with homework. I'm also comfortable with...
5.0
"She helped me a lot with my autistic son. "

Reviewed by Melanie B.

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Angelina B.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Patient And Attentive Caregiver Will Put Your Kids First

5.0

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Hello! My name is Angie and I am a 39-year-old military wife and mother. Over the years, I have helped care for kids ranging from newborn to teenager. For two years, I was both Cubmaster and a den leader for Pack 23 of the Cub Scouts in San Antonio, Texas. Due to my time with the scouts, I am comfortable handling multiple...
5.0
"Angie is great with my son. Always on time and goes above and beyond what I ask of her. I'm am a single mom and when I first met her one of the first things she said is no judgment here and you got this I'm...

Reviewed by Heidi W.

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Carla E.


Tacoma, WA

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Loving Sitter.

5.0

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Summer of 2019 I worked at a summer camp for children and adults with all types of Special needs/ disabilities. I was at that camp for three months and the work was 24/7; I along with the other amazing staff, were there to give care givers and families a break, but what I quickly realized is that we were actually there to create...
5.0
"Carla was awesome with our strong-willed, deeply feeling 2 year old. She was always on time, helpful and so patient. We loved having her in a reoccurring position in our home. 10/10 would recommend. :)"

Reviewed by Lani B.

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Estella A.


Tacoma, WA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Look no further, you have found your next babysitter! I am an energetic, fun, patient, and creative caregiver. I enjoy fostering your child's likes and interest and guiding them through their growth and development. I have over 10 years experience in working in child care settings. A few of those years as a behavior therapist...
5.0
"Estella has been a caring for my 4 kids for for some time now. My four are a rambunctious bunch and she is able to not only care for them, but also have their chore list and homework done without issue...

Reviewed by Care member

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Grace B.


Lakewood, WA

$15-23/hr7 yrs exp

4.5

(4)

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I worked as a lead teacher for ages 2-6 since September 2021. I taught them American sign language, letters, numbers, feelings, gardening skills, writing skills, social skills and much more. I love watching kids learn and grow. I worked with children ages 2-5 three times a week for 6 years at my local church. I am currently...
3.0
"Single parent of 3 kids. I hired Grace in August 2022 w/ a contract and asked to commit up to 3 years of care if pos. I paid for her BG check. She was dependable, arrived on time, and asked alot of ques. After...

Reviewed by Theresa Joyce G.

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Elizabeth A.


Lakewood, WA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Fun!

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My names elizabeth and i've have a little more than 3 years of experience on babysitting. I also have experience with special needs, I tutored for my high school's special education program and I volunteered for special olympics.
5.0
"Elizabeth was a short term reoccurring nanny for my infant son. She was very sweet and he immediately took to her. While we had to part ways because of schedule conflicts, I would easily recommend her for...

Reviewed by Jessica W.

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Jessica F.


Dupont, WA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Resuming Your Family Schedule And Needs W Love, Compassion And Joy.

5.0

(1)

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I have had plenty of experience watching children after school and providing them w a structured school plan along w having fun science projects and fun activities. I have much experience w special needs children. Children really love me and I adore them wanting to provide them a beautiful childhood in continuing each family's...
5.0
"Super helpful and patient with my "terrible two" year old son."

Reviewed by Catherine K.

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Carla E.


Tacoma, WA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Fun/Friendly Sitter

5.0

(3)

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This past summer I worked at a summer camp for children and adults with all types of Special needs/ disabilities. I was at that camp fro three months and the work was 24/7; I, along with the other amazing staff, were there to give care givers and families a break, but what I quickly realized is that we were actually there to...
5.0
"Carla was an excellent babysitter. She came to our hotel and watched my two children. As a parent, she was a great communicator, responsive and engaging. As a babysitter, my kids found her kind, patient and...

Reviewed by Ben And Rebecca M.

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Leah B.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny And Family Assistant

5.0

(1)

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Hi there! I have a ton of experience with children; I have three grown and I've been nanny to 20+ children over the years. I taught three children to read at very young ages. In addition, I home-schooled two children for three years and was a Substitute and Special Needs Teacher in International Schools. I'm also TEFL certified...
5.0
"Leah was wonderful with our son! From the moment she started, it was obviously she had a lot of experience with children. She did a great job of handling all the energy a toddler has by having a slate of fun...

Reviewed by Stephanie S.

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Amy B.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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From the first smile to the last diaper and beyond, I've been there and enjoyed every minute of it. As every child is unique in their needs and abilities, my goal is to understand what those are and to create a fun-loving, nurturing environment where they are comfortable to develop in life through exploration, play and...
5.0
"Amy is wonderful! She made watching our 1 year old son easy from the first communication we had with her and beyond. She is prompt, responsive and engaged well with our son (despite his teething). We highly...

Reviewed by Emily W.

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Glenvette B.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Dependable Personal Care Assistant. Child Care Provider/Assistant Adult/Senior Care

4.7

(3)

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I've worked with children and adults requiring "special needs" care. I have also cared for adult/senior & elderly clients. I am currently contracted with WA State DSHS Home/Community Services accepting new clients. I have a deep compassion for people and enjoy caring for people needing companionship, assistance and care. I also...
5.0
"Sherell has cared for my daughter since she was a baby. She is now 7 years old and has learned and grown so much under the care of Sherell."

Reviewed by Quiana M.

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Grace K.


Tacoma, WA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

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I have been the only babysitter in my neighborhood growing up. I have taught on the Navajo Reservation in a special needs classroom for six years. I have worked at summer camps throughout college and high school. I worked at a summer camp with the Salvation Army and Spinia Bifida Camp in Western Pennsylvania.
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Marisa C.


Tacoma, WA

$27-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny | Household Manager

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13 years for multiples, shares, and special needs care. Pets in home and WFH parents are OK with clear boundaries.
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Gigi A.


Tacoma, WA

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Gigi

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I've been caregiver for a little over 2 years. I'm glad I can be of help! If you like to get know me a little better you are welcome to call or text to chit chat.
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Robyn G.


Tacoma, WA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Upbeat

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I am a Area Supervisor for a big corporation caring for clients with developmental disabilities. I have been in the field for 20+ years and I enjoy assisting clients with living their best lives. I have grown up with a family member with down syndrome as well as a family member with Alzheimer/dementia both in our home. This is...
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Matty P.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse With Child Care Experience Seeks Summer Jobs

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I have been a registered nurse for 10 years and recently graduated from Nurse Practitioner school. My husband and I live in Hawaii but are spending the summer in the Tacoma area while I await credentialing at my new job in Hawaii. As a nurse, I worked in the ICU with adults for 6. 5 years and also worked in other fields...
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Madyson P.


Tacoma, WA

$17-23/hr4 yrs exp

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I am a sister of two siblings with mental disabilities, and they are my pride and joy. I was caregiver to my sister till she moved into a group home, and nothing will give me quite as much joy as caring for your loved ones. I have experience with non verbal and aggressive behaviors, as well as feeding, changing and cleanliness....
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Mackenzie K.


Tacoma, WA

$14-50/hr3 yrs exp

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I've grown up with a lot of sibling and cousins so most of my babysitting started from there, then I started working at a daycare. I have experience with all age groups, including newborns. I was once CPR certified but I just haven't gone through the class again to get re-certified. I have two cats that are like my babies, I...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Steilacoom, WA

Patricia T.

5.0

My son took to Patty right away, as did our dog. She was on time and ready to play. How much she works with kids really shows and that really put us at ease. We will be calling her again!

- Care member

Shae B.

5.0

Shae (Nashae) seemed to fit into our family dynamic from the first time we spoke to her. We put our potential nannies through a 4-step interview process (phone interview, face-to-face interview, check clearances and call references, and a training day (2-3 hours). Again, she met our expectations...

- Mary Cait M.

Angelina B.

5.0

Angie is everything we had hoped to find in a caregiver and more. We are busy first time parents who often work from home with a 7 month old and some interesting pet dynamics to navigate. Angie handles everything in stride and I think my neurotic dog likes her more than me now. But most importantly,...

- Anna L.

Carla E.

5.0

Carla is an amazing caregiver. She is reliable, always on time and caring for my special needs boy.

- Paola M.

Estella A.

5.0

Estella is wonderful. My 3 year old had a blast and was talking about her and all they did the next morning she even took my dog out with them so she’s good with animals as well!! Very responsible, respectful, and sent pictures (I loved that)!!! Definitely going to keep going to Estella for all my...

- Care member

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