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I have never cared for special needs children professionally but I do have personal experience caring for my autistic cousin and other children my grandmother was caring for professionally. I have been learning ASL from my grandmother as well since I was about 13. I can offer patience, accommodation, and understanding to...
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Jalynn M.


University Place, WA

$10-30/hr5 yrs exp

19 Y/o Experienced Nanny/babysitter 3 Years Experience, Very Flexible Hours

I have babysat a special needs boy from the age of 1-4 during this time I preformed such tasked as reading, crafts, writing, and play time. I also had to cook to accommodate a specific diet. During this time I was also sitting a 7-month-old infant and am familiar with the task. I also have had over night experience with a boy...
Jalynn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Kylie T.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My greatest passion in life is caring for and educating children. I was a nanny for several families for over 10 years, spent 17 years as a high school French teacher, and am a step mom to five kids. I am excited to dedicate my passion to the right family full or part time. I have experience with children of all ages from...
Kylie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We interviewed Kylie both on the phone and in person. We found her to be personable and kind. She was wonderful when interacting with our son. We had three fantastic candidates and had to make the challenging decision in choosing one. It was exceedingly difficult...

Ruby B.

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Jessica F.


Dupont, WA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

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

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Super helpful and patient with my "terrible two" year old son."

Catherine K.

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Amy B.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Amy cared for our daughter for over a year from approx 10 months to over 2 years old. We always felt safe leaving our daughter with Amy and our daughter loved her. Amy sang songs, read stories, and took her for walks. We had another child and our situation no...

Lynn G.

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Leah B.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny And Family Assistant

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...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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 activities for him to do and a lot of patience. She...

Stephanie S.

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Angelina B.


Tacoma, WA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Patient And Attentive Caregiver Will Put Your Kids First

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Angelina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...

Anna L.

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Gabrielle J.


Puyallup, WA

$20-21/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Family Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Gabby! I am a PNW local and have experience with families of all ages. I love to stay active and creative but also meet the families where they need me the most. Each kid is different and I always aim to foster a safe and comfortable space. Whether you're finally going on date night or have an obligation that you...
Gabrielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was so nice and easy going. My son loved spending time with her. I will definitely be hiring her again to babysit my kids"

Michael R.

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Elizabeth A.


Lakewood, WA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Fun!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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.
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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 childcare. She has great communication and was very...

Jessica W.

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Shae B.


Lakewood, WA

$32/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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

CPR

5.0
"She babysat both of my children (14 and 3) and my dog as well when I went on vacation. She's my go to when I travel. "

Tyneishah B.

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Grace B.


Lakewood, WA

$15-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

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...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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 3 mos I felt she had gotten used to the cycle with...

Theresa Joyce G.

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Glenvette B.


Tacoma, WA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

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

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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."

Quiana M.

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Estella A.


Tacoma, WA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

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...
Estella can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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...

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Anne K.


Tacoma, WA

$30-41/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced and reliable caregiver with five years of experience. I have gained skills and knowledge in providing care to elderly and people with special needs. My in-home care services come highly recommended by my clients and their families.
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Caylin J.


Tacoma, WA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Soulful, Gentle, And Creative Companion

I'm a 39 year young world traveled, and trained artist and healer. I have a gentle, vibrant, and patient presence. I have extensive experience with childcare, people with special needs, and companionship with elderly people. I have some experience with people with dementia as well. I have done many trainings and practice with...
Caylin can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, specialized care, dementia & more
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Alyssa B.


Tacoma, WA

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Joyful And Loving Nanny

Hello there! My name is Alyssa. I am an experienced caregiver with 10-plus years of experience working with children. My experiences include nannying for children between the ages of 5 months and 5 years old. For 6 years, I have worked with special needs students. Most importantly, I will provide a safe, fun, and loving...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Deanna W.


Tacoma, WA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter And Tutor Available

I've been babysitting since I was 10 years old and have worked with kids of all ages and those with special needs.
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Samarri W.


Tacoma, WA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Warm, Loving And Patient Personality Looking Forward To Meeting With Your Family

Hi, my name is Samarri! I am a recent college graduate with a passion for community building, nature exploration, and making learning fun. I have experience teaching with Tacoma Public Schools, tutoring youth and college students, and caring for a wonderful child with special needs. I consider myself to be someone with a warm...
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Gabrielle M.


Lakewood, WA

$20-42/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I work in Education during the week, but I am also a college student. I work in Behavioral Health/Special Education and am comfortable working with kiddos who have special needs or require extra support.
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hi, I'm Kayden! I live in Tacoma and I'm looking for a part time position in services of house keeping, pet care, child care, senior care, special needs, tutoring, and errands. I've worked in customer service for the past 7 years and always make my work my priority. I have a flexible schedule and am devoted to helping out in...
Kayden can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in University Place, WA

Kylie T.

5.0

Kylie is a terrific childcare professional. She communicates clearly, is kind, and shares in our child's interests. She is a responsible and safe driver. We are grateful to have found Kylie.

- Gabrielle P.

Jessica F.

5.0

Super helpful and patient with my "terrible two" year old son.

- Catherine K.

Amy B.

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 recommend Amy and look forward to having her watch our son again soon.

- Emily W.

Leah B.

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 activities for him to do and a lot of patience. She watched our son while we were potty...

- Stephanie S.

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.

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