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Tonja F.

Norfolk, VA

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a friendly supportive caregiver. I have a nephew who is high functioning autistic, who I raised for a good part of his childhood. I have been a caregiver for a family who has a 3-year-old who is non verbal autistic for the past year. I have studied special needs in school and in my free time. I have two references contact me...
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Kailey W.

Hampton, VA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Kailey. I'm currently enrolled in college for psychology and child development at Virginia Peninsula Community College. I have a great deal of child care experience, having volunteered alongside various elementary teachers at local elementary schools, having babysat for many years, and having worked with...
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Sabrina M.

Fun Sitter And I Love To Go On Adventures

Norfolk, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I worked with special needs kids, was in the navy and in CPR certified

Chantale G. says "Sabrina is absolutely wonderful! She is always on time (early every day actually) and makes our children smile. Our littlest absolutely adores her and...

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Arianna M.

My Name Is Arianna But Y'all Can Call Me Ari. I Am A Small Time Business Owner.

Portsmouth, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as energetic, empathetic, and ambitious. In my spare time, I like to read, draw/paint and play pokemon. I'm overall a very crafty person and when I'm not crafting I'm enjoying nature. My skills include crafting along with any other activity. I am a pretty good cook and I make sure I make exactly...

Alexandria J. says "She's amazing with my babies. They love her to death. My favorite sitter!!"

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Courteney N.

Fun, Caring Nanny For Hire!

Portsmouth, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
I'm so glad to meet you! My name is Courteney, and I am a paraprofessional for the pre-k program in the public school system. I have the entire summer off and I'm looking for a family that could use my expertise in child care. Although I work with the 4-5-year-old age daily, I'm also a mother to three beautiful boys and have...

Care Member says "Courteney has been a literal Angel to me and my 4 year old son. She is so great with him- he has had a bit of an attachment issue recently, and he...

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Deon S.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dedicated compassionate, reliable, caring caregiver with 15 years of experience working with patients committed to overall patient well-being and help through personal care and energetic engagement skilled in assisting patients with daily living

Kevin G. says "Deon could not schedule to work with 100 year old mother, but she did give a lead for someone else. She was very nice about it. We wanted to hire her."

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Zaire W.

Chesapeake, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I go by Zai since it is a little easier for the kiddos to start with! I am a former preschool teacher, with the experience of caring for children between the ages of infancy to age 6. In the few years, I have gained the knowledge of Reggio Emilia teachings as well as Montessori. I am also certified to work with children...

Care Member says "Loved having Zaire babysit for us! She was punctual, attentive, and sweet to my 7 month old daughter. She kept an helpful log of bottles/diaper changes/...

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Anna H.

Kind And Patient Nanny

Hampton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a passionate nanny with 12 years of experience providing loving, personalized care for children of all ages, specializing in infants and toddlers. I am skilled in supporting developmental milestones, including working with children who have medical or special needs. I bring creativity and warmth to childcare, incorporating...

Mary P. says "Anna is a sweet, kind, patient, and very capable nanny. She worked as a nanny for us for around 10 months, taking care of our 1 year old and then newborn...

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Caitlyn W.

Chesapeake, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Caitlyn! I am pursuing my Master's degree in Psychology - I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology at ODU in 2024. I am currently nannying twin infants part time, but I am looking to work in the evening a few days a week. I have availability all day Monday and Friday, and evening availability...

Care Member says "Caitlyn was with our family, providing primary childcare for our son at home, from the age of 3 months old to 2 years old. She was engaging, careful...

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Resse V.

Heavenly Angel

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 20+ years of experience in home health care, hospice, special needs and CPR/first Aide certified. I have been blessed enough to work with all types of ailments and to name a few, dementia, Alzheimer and ALS. I am very passionate about the care I give to my clients, always willing to go the extra mile. I worked in...

Al H. says "Resse is a godsend! She is endlessly cheerful, compassionate, and so incredibly helpful. My father enjoys her company and when she's there, I know he's safe...

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Kaitlyn A.

The Best Sitter Ever :)

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I've been caring for kids all my life, but my first paid position was with Boy's and Girls club in the summer of 2022. One thing you should know about me is I am willing to adapt to the child's current circumstances to ensure they are taken care of properly. My skills include problem solving, active listening, and...

Care Member says "They were absolutely amazing! My 2 kids loved them, and I loved being able to have date night. 🤣🤣🤣"

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Kaitlyn H.

Caring Sitter

Hampton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have experience with nannying and babysitting for a long time. Kids of all ages and special needs kids. I have gone to school for medical assisting and began school for nursing so I am skilled in those fields as well. I have an almost 3-year-old daughter .

Taylor B. says "We loved Kaitlyn! She was fantastic with our daughter. She really cares and is reliable."

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Xena J.

Weekend Childcare Provider.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi I am Xena. Interest include child development, planning, educating, and welfare. 5+ years in the professional childcare industry providing care for ages 2 months-12 years as well as experience in the k-12 public school system. CPR, First Aid, and MAT certified. Experience working with children with special needs and...

Care Member says "Xena is excellent! This our second time with her and she was, again, a professional and lovely caregiver. She was flexible when my schedule changed and...

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Anita S.

Special Needs Assistance

Newport News, VA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have several years in assistance with Special needs patients. I'm Caring, Compassionate, and willing to learn your way of attending your loved one. My extensive background includes, working in healthcare, and pharmacy. I assist with daily ADL's Bathing, Dressing, Feeding. I also, do light meals, Dr. visits, errands, etc.
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Francis M.

Child Development Expert

Norfolk, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a committed Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) with aspirations to become an (RBT) Registered Behavior Technician. Impacting young lives as a therapist has been profoundly rewarding. I thrive when working with supportive, kind-hearted families who prioritize their children. Specializing in special needs, I completed a Child...

Care Member says "We hired Francis for a work event at a hotel, and she was absolutely fantastic! Her communication was clear and prompt from the start, and she was very...

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Cassaundra T.

Healthcare Provider special needs

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked as a healthcare provider at two area hospital (PRN ONLY). I'M CPR certified, double vaccinated and boosted. I provide hands on care, very attentive to the family needs.

Care Member says "I am so glad I choose Cassaundra for my heath care needs. She has so much experience and very knowledgeable of a lot of medical practices. I will...

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Sarah S.

Full Time, Part Time, Short Notice, And Date Night

Newport News, VA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 43 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, I am 26 years old and have worked with kids for over 10 years. My love for children started when I was very young. I had the privilege of helping raise my three siblings which taught me a lot and started my journey to becoming the Nanny that I am today. Outside of my siblings I am a mom to two kiddos. I also have worked...

Care Member says "Sarah was excellent with our newborn. She was attentive during naps, handled feeding excellently, and kept our baby entertained, clean, and happy...

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Sarah G.

Norfolk, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
My name is Sarah I am a 28-year-old navy wife, located in Norfolk, and currently a housewife looking to do babysitting in my home. I have 1 little boy, his name is W and he is 6 years old. I love children, and I have about 10 years experience in all ages and experience with special needs as my son is Autistic. References...

Delaina B. says "Dependable, on time,clear thinker."

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Frances E.

Fun, Dynamic Sitter Available Immediately

Norfolk, VA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm Franni and I have lived in Hampton Roads all my life. I have always loved working with children. As a high school student, I consistently held babysitting jobs, often with military families in my area. My senior year, I had an internship with John B. Dey Elementary working with third...

Jeffrey T. says "Franni is an excellent sitter. She has helped me with my boys for 3 years for occasional sitting. She is always on time and does more than asked"

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Tyler E.

About Me

Hampton, VA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
respite care
+ 1 more
I have a deep understanding of the unique needs of individuals requiring care and support, whether it's for seniors, children, or individuals with special needs. My skills encompass a wide range of caregiving tasks, from personal care and medication management to meal preparation and companionship. I approach my role with...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.43/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Suffolk, VA are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sabrina M.

Sabrina is absolutely wonderful! She is always on time (early every day actually) and makes our children smile. Our littlest absolutely...

- Chantale G.

Arianna M.

She's amazing with my babies. They love her to death. My favorite sitter!!

- Alexandria J.

Courteney N.

Courteney has been a literal Angel to me and my 4 year old son. She is so great with him- he has had a bit of an attachment issue recently,...

- Care member

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