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Wonderful!! Absolutely wonderful!! I will only use Tenisha for all my childcare needs.

Review for Tenisha C. by Care member

Desmyn has been amazing with our little girl! She started watching our baby girl when she was 4 months old. She is so hands on, dependable,

Review for Desmyn S. by Jillian N.

Irene was wonderful with our two young children. We were visiting from out of town and made us feel at ease while we were out. She was

Review for Irene P. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Upperco, MD

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Arnolia A.


Westminster, MD

$15-50/hr14 yrs exp

I Love Working With Children.

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My name is Arnolia E. I am a happy, creative, and caring provider. I have a bachelor in social work and a child development associate certificate. I have more than 14 years of experience working with young children. I have worked with children with special needs and I have experience helping children with school homework. My...
Hi my name is Gabby! I am currently working for BCPS as an AA (additional assistant) for an elementary school student with special needs. I earned my certificate to become a para educator next year for BCPS and currently working towards my degree in special education. My favorite things are dance parties and being outside in the...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

My name is Jordan. I have been babysitting for about 6 years . I have been a daycare teacher for about the same. I have taught from newborns up to school age. I am also a basketball trainer and coach from the ages of 5-17. I also have worked with special needs and behavioral children. I also drive and have my own car. I have...
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie S.


Reisterstown, MD

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Care Taker For Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always been passionate about working with and helping individuals with special needs. I am pursing my second degree in recreational therapy. I have been working with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as mental health and chronic illness for the past four years. I am familiar with medication...
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Margaret C.


Parkton, MD

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Maggie! For the last year and a half, I have worked on an inpatient acute crisis care unit for children ages 4-17 years old with neuropsychological conditions including autism, ADHD, and psychosis. I have worked with dozens of children with all different abilities, language levels, social skills, and behavioral...
I am a part-time Occupational Therapist with past experience as a nanny. I am looking for a local family with one child that I can care for out of my home. Days and hours (M-F) are somewhat flexible, though I do work evenings two days per week. I have a beautiful 14-month-old boy and would love for him to have some company! A...

Cristina S.


Westminster, MD

$15-17/hr1 yrs exp

Responsible Yet Fun Babysitter!

Hello, my name is Cristina S. I am a certified medication technician, I also have my adolescent/adult CPR and First aid. I have three years of experience working with level 1-4 care of elderly patients. I can assist with all ADL s (bathing, eating, toileting, activities, company... etc). I have a very flexible schedule and am...
Cristina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tenisha C.


Owings Mills, MD

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Tenisha And I Am A Full Time Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm 35 years old and bring over 12 years of experience to the table. As the oldest of 14 siblings, I've developed a natural knack for working with kids of all ages. I hold a CDA in Infant/Toddler care, along with certifications in 90-hour childcare and medication administration. Additionally, I'm certified in CPR and...
Tenisha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wonderful!! Absolutely wonderful!! I will only use Tenisha for all my childcare needs. "

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Desmyn S.


Baltimore, MD

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-time Job

4.3

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Desmyn. I graduated from UNC Wilmington with bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Spanish. I am currently earning my MSW from the University of Maryland Baltimore. I'm looking for a part-time, summer position to begin in late April or early May! I have provided for multiple families over the past years, with...
Desmyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Desmyn took care of my two kids this summer and provided a warm, fun filled, and caring environment. She was so easy to work with and the kids love her. She was always reliable, responsible, and had excellent communication skills. Would highly recommend her to...

Megan M.

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Irene P.


Baltimore, MD

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Incredible Irene

Hired by 47 families in your neighborhood

Hi, & Welcome to my profile! My name is Irene and I'm 37 years old. I have worked with children for about almost 19 years now. I have experience working with children of all ages. I also have several references. I truly enjoy working with kids and getting to know families. I'm also understanding of any specific rules or...
Irene can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Irene was extremely easy to work with! Would definitely recommend."

Ryan T.

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Therese H.


Baltimore, MD

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I recently graduated from Columbia with my master's in social work. In 2017 I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BA in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years, and have experience with children ages 1 month to 15 years. I also have experience with...
5.0
"Therese was excellent. She was able to show up on very short notice and helped us care for our young toddler. She's very attentive and listens to the instructions for the child. We felt very comfortable with Therese taking care of our toddler to the park and...

Benjamin P.

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Felicia P.


Parkville, MD

$18-25/hr

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I have many years babysitting and caring for children, including working at a daycare and driving school bus -- as well as being a bus monitor for a child with special needs. I have also worked with elderly, with many background clearances. Other skills include communications, planning, deadlines, organizing, etc. due...
5.0
"We hired Felicia to care for our foster son after school a few days per week. She was amazing! Our foster son has ADHD, and she did great with him. She was always helpful and dependable, and we knew that he was getting great care each day she worked with him. She...

Drega H.

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Helen H.


Baltimore, MD

$23-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi. I'm Ms. Helen and I'm a mother and an experienced nanny. I offer over 16 years of experience caring for children from birth ( including premature infants) to adolescence. I have experience with special needs children (those with epilepsy, autism, pace makers, and cerebral palsy). My caretaker philosophy is to provide...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"In our phone interview, Helen was very sweet and knowledgeable, and her experience caring for people with disabilities made her stand out as able to adapt to someone's needs. We ended up having a change in circumstances and did not hire a nanny at all, but Helen...

Kate F.

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Marnie D.


Monkton, MD

$30-35/hr20 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced Flexible Childcare

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Marnie. I am a former early childhood educator. I am also a mom of 3 girls. (Adults really, but always my babies;)) I would love to help you with personal household assistant type jobs or part time childcare. I am CPR/First Aid Certified and have had a criminal background check for teaching. Feel free to contact...
Marnie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marnie is the absolute best! She has been with our family for almost three years coming by a few days a week to help this busy mom of three keep up with *all the things*. From cooking to laundry to changing over kids clothes from their winter to summer wardrobe.......

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Takita T.


Baltimore, MD

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny In Search Of Full-time Or Summer 2019 Position

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I've provided child care for 20 years. This includes meal prep, bathing, homework assistance, aftercare, assigning my own extra-curricular assignments to assist in maintaining the current curriculum studied in the child's classroom, infant care, scheduled outings, transportation to and from home, overnight care, and teaching...
Takita can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Takita is so patient, kind, flexible and dependable. My kids love her!! She won't have your kids stationed at the TV all day- and you come home to happy, tired out children. We adore her. It's a shame we have to move and she can't come with us!"

Candice C.

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Raiven M.


Baltimore, MD

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Mom Vibes! All Inclusive Caregiver

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience or more really being a nanny/babysitter/nursery care provider and mom ! I am a mother of four myself so I know a lot about caring for children . I homeschooled all of my children until grade one. My last just left the flock and I'm ready to expand my horizons. I cook (culinary degree), clean ,...
Raiven can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Raiven is awesome! She watches our 16mo old baby girl about once a week. Our biggest concern is tiring this child out and Raiven certainly entertains her for several hours on end. She does snack and nap too. Tons of experience puts my mind at ease and I don’t even...

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Alyson T.


Hanover, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently looking for a part-time or full-time job, where I would need to bring my 2-year-old son with me. I have my Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I have my 45 Hour Infant/Toddler Certification, 90 Hour Preschool Certification, and Water Safety Certification. I am trained in CPR/First Aid, but I need to renew my...
Alyson can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyson is great! My kids love her and always are excited when she comes to look after them :) She's always on time and keeps us up to date while we are out! She's very nice and I'm SO glad we found her!"

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Aline S.


Lutherville Timonium, MD

$24-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am MBA graduated. I am looking for a part time, one time/occasionally nanny job. I arrived in the states in 2014 as an Au pair. Worked and lived with an American host family over 2 years. Attended critical and specialized skills caring for children for special needs. Have been working with kids for over 6 years in the total....
Aline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is punctual and communicates well. She is great with my children and very loving."

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Nikea M.


Owings Mills, MD

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

The Best Nanny In The DMV

Hello, I am Nikea I am a Nanny located in Maryland I service the surrounding areas. I have over 25 years of experience. I am a passionate and loving woman. I am loving, gentle and genuine. I take great pride in being a nanny. I have plenty of credentials and certifications along with references. I am also a nurse. I...
5.0
"We found Care.com via the internet. We were both apprehensive at first for we were not personally recommended by anyone. You did assure us that you were an highly qualified, dependable and trustworthy caregivers. We still were a bit concerned until we met you....

Yuma B.

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Ebony B.


Owings Mills, MD

$27-28/hr10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Ebony - NCS (Newborn Care Specialist) - Postpartum Doula - Over 20 years of child care experience - Experience with children of all ages including multiples and special needs - Served as a substitute teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools - Degree in Early Childhood Education - First Aid and CPR certified - Vaccinated...
Ebony can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ebony is reliable, responsible, and relatable to my 12 year old. "

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