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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sterling, VA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Sterling, VA

Erika is my 3 year old daughter's absolute favorite sitter! I love having her babysit too. She's punctual, dependable, and has even made

Review for Erika O. by Abimbola O.

Stephanie is a great caregiver! She has been working with my son for over a year (before we moved) who has multiple disabilities.. She was

Review for Stephanie G. by Victoria M.

Alexa watched my 7 & 4 yr old on one occasion. She came for an in-home interview prior to babysitting and was on time for both the

Review for Alexa R. by Christy S.

Special needs caregivers in Sterling, VA

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Erika O.


Ashburn, VA

$14-25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting ever since I was 12 y/o. It started out as watching over the younger kids in my neighborhood since I was the oldest kid there. In addition to this, I'd play with and watch over my younger cousins at family reunions while they were infants-toddlers. I volunteered at a local church through a youth bible...
Erika can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erika is my 3 year old daughter's absolute favorite sitter! I love having her babysit too. She's punctual, dependable, and has even made herself available at the last minute when I had projects at work to complete. She plays with my daughter, reads to her, and has...

Abimbola O.

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Stephanie G.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

RBT/CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Resume and reference's available upon request! Licensed RBT and Certified Nursing Assistant. Experienced and kind. Flexible in working with most levels of special needs and behaviors. Looking to improve quality of life and help with community immersion when possible. I'm available any combination of hours between 12-8 p.m. M-F.
5.0
"Stephanie is a great caregiver! She has been working with my son for over a year (before we moved) who has multiple disabilities.. She was always very patient, kind and caring with him. Stephanie is very reliable, easy to communicate with, punctual and honest...

Victoria M.

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Alexa R.


Vienna, VA

$13-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time/Occasional Babysitter And Swim Instructor With Weekend And Summer Availability

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Alexa and I have over 7 years of experience working with kids starting at infant age, up through middle school age. I am CPR certified and used to be a competitive swimmer, so I can not only teach kids to swim, but I also know excellent pool and bathtub safety. In addition, I have experience with and am comfortable...
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexa has been our babysitter for over a year now & is always the first call we make. Alexa shows up on time, in a cheerful mood and always ready to engage with my 2 year old. She has always followed our directions & respected the schedule and rules we have in...

Toni H.

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Marie C.


Herndon, VA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time, Experienced Child Care Provider

4.2

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Marie. I'm an art student, part-time caregiver and mother of 2. I have been babysitting for 15 years, and I have a lot of good experience caring for infants, toddlers, and grade-school children. I am an excellent housekeeper! I love to cook, bake and clean- I cook for my family on a regular basis, and I have work...
Marie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marie works for me ongoing to clean my house 1-2 times a month, which she's done a great job with despite my being pretty disorganized with cleaning supplies and tasks. I am extremely thankful for her general flexibility and understanding around scheduling...

Bethany M.

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Steven W.


Ashburn, VA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Differently-Abled Individuals Increase Their Independence

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 18 years of experience working with differently-abled individuals who fall on the spectrum, are ADD, ADHD, ODD, and more. My passion is to help clients reach their God given potential no matter what issues they may be facing in life. l really love supporting clients in becoming more independent. I also, support...
5.0
"Steven is an amazing person with extensive experience in working with individuals with multiple disabilities. He's been with my son whose 19 for about six months now and I can't imagine not having Steven in our lives. He's brought so much to our family in the...

Kellie O.

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Taylor G.


Herndon, VA

$22-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

7+ years of working in child care. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, school age children, and special needs. I currently work for Fairfax County Public Schools. I'm a WEEKEND ONLY babysitter. Ex: date night/need a sitter for the day or for future reference. This is due to my weekday work schedule. I really enjoy...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taylor has been such a gem to my family and kids. She is excellent with listening and communicating with kids and I would love to have her watch them again! 5 stars"

Jae B.

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Jenn O.


Herndon, VA

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Jenn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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 cared for our two and six year old for almost two years, as well as our dog. Punctual, dependable and overall...

David R.

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Kierynn P.


Herndon, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

A Babysitter You Can Trust

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello :) My Name is Kierynn, I am 20 yrs old and I absolutely LOVE working with kids of all age groups. I have 5+ years of experience working in child care, including working as a camp counselor, babysitting, and teaching children's art. My #1 priority as a caretaker is to guarantee the safety and wellness of your kids. I am CPR...
Kierynn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kierynn was WONDERFUL!! She was punctual, attentive, caring, and an AWESOME sitter! Little J warmed up to her very quickly and told me everyday about how much fun they had. She watched our little one for 5 days and they became best friends :) Kierynn cleaned up the...

Amanda A.

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Adriana B.


Herndon, VA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Available evenings and weekends only. I am a young professional (25 f) seeking one-time babysitting and caretaking jobs to increase my income. I was a full time nanny of 3 (2 toddlers, 1 infant) for one year and absolutely loved it. I have experience resolving conflict between kids, managing big feelings and teaching teaching...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Adriana has been such an amazing extension of our family and has taken amazing care of our 3 children over the last year. She is smart, dependable, patient and caring and has been an absolute joy to work with."

Madison C.

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Elsy L.


Chantilly, VA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a graduate from at George Mason University. I received my bachelor's in Social Work. I have completed 5 years of early childhood and teacher education courses throughout my career. During that time, I also worked at a licensed day care for 3 years and interned in public school preschool and elementary school. I have 5 years...
Elsy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elsy is great! She sat for our twin boys one evening in June 2022. She helped them with dinner, play time, and getting to bed. Our boys enjoyed their time with her and hope to see her again!"

Wayne P.

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Kayla H.


Ashburn, VA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello families, My name is Kayla. I am 30 years old , and I am a career nanny and a holistic fertility/birth doula . I am also a mother to a 4-year-old beautiful girl . I have 17 years of experience nannying/ babysitting multiple families from newborn age, starting at 6 weeks to 10 years old. I even have experience with...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping
4.0
"Kayla has a big heart and loves kids. She does a great job of keeping my daughter entertained and is very flexible. "

Jenni D.

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Dasha W.


Ashburn, VA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated care professional with years experience working with young children, special needs, all the way up to elder care. Service to Northern, VA. Loving mother.
Dasha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Dasha has been taking care of our 2 year old daughter and at times our 6 year old for the past 10+ months. She is AWESOME. Since the first day we have really appreciated her professionalism and the warmth she has shown to our daughters. Both our girls LOVE her so...

Sarosh S.

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Damaris H.


Ashburn, VA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a babysitter with 6 years of background, setting designing and implementing age-appropriate activities for each kid. Working with new born, toddlers, children different ages. I'm also a mother of 2 boys, ages 15 and 17 years old.. My first experience as a Mother and Nanny I lived with my children My other qualifications...
5.0
"Thank you so much Damaris I appreciate all your help in caring for my daughter with down syndrome for the definite time of a week .. It was human to have you and trust you that you could do it and take care of my daughter the time I was not at home .. I hope this...

Karah C.

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Emily H.


Oakton, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available Part Time

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Emily, I'm 21 years old, and I'm looking for childcare opportunities. My plan is to study child development, but right now I'm focusing on saving money, volunteering, and taking a few classes. I live in Oakton and have a flexible schedule. I have many years of experience working with young children. I have worked in a...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily is great! I would very much recommend her."

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Linda A.


Reston, VA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very loving, patient and caring individual who has experience caring for special needs children. I have the temperament and nature for this kind of care. I'd love to offer assistance and help to any family that would love to receive my services. Thank you
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Traci J.


Ashburn, VA

$30-47/hr10 yrs exp

Former Teacher With Over 15 Years Of Childcare Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a FULL-TIME (9-6) JOB but am interested in doing some childcare in the evenings/overnight (after 6:30) or weekends. I have been baby-sitting since I was 12 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina. I taught third grade for three years, with special needs...
Traci can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Traci was punctual, reliable, and very attentive to my children. They had plenty of fun with her without using any devices, which was a big plus for me. I would hire her again."

Ruth O.

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Sophia S.


Fairfax, VA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently attending college at Virginia Tech and double majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. I truly enjoy working with children and am seeking a nanny position for the summer! I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19. My past experiences include babysitting for a family with three children (ages 3 to 9), working as a...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sophia was one of our best nanny's! She has a wonderful personality, she would read to our (at the time 3 mo old), she kept a detailed log of events for the day, which was always more than useful. She continues to keep up with us, just to check in and get updates...

Chanel H.

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Aida G.


Chantilly, VA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

RETIRED TEACHER

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

RETIRED public school special needs teaching assistant . Worked with kids for 23 plus years.
Aida can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Hanna C.


Fairfax, VA

$29-32/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with children for over 10 years. I was born and raised in Germany and received a degree as a special needs care provider. I have worked in a care place for special needs children/ Hospice as well as in private families.
Hanna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Fouad K.


Reston, VA

$23-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, I am Fouad, a 22-year-old Palestinian with a true passion in helping. I have always had a heart for helping others, with a particular passion for supporting children and elderly. Growing up, I cared for my grandparents and was the main caregiver til their 90s, which instilled in me a deep sense of responsibility and empathy....
Fouad can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, mobility assistance, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Sterling, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.