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Hello! I'm currently a junior at Penn State University. In the past, I've babysat children ranging from ages 6 months-12 years of age. My brother is handicapped, so I have experience caring for children with special needs. Also, I have taught preschool students as a class in high school. I'm a nursing student on the path of...
Victoria H.
Valencia, PA
$17-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi!
I have been in the childcare setting for 4 years. I have experience with children ages 6 weeks-12 years. I have all of my clearances and I'm pediatric CPR and first aid certified. I am currently a junior in college, majoring in early childhood education.
I have experience with special needs children as well.
I am looking...
5.0
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Hi! My name is Ally I am currently a school counselor for grades 7-9! I graduated from Slippery Rock University with my bachelors degree in early childhood education/special education and my masters degree in school counseling. I have a large background working with children with special needs. I grew up the oldest of 5 kids, so...
5.0
"Ally was amazing! She was perfect in an unusual event (a wedding!) with our rambunctious toddler twins! I would highly recommend her for any situation!"
Reviewed by Susie L.
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I am a recently retired teacher with over 30 years of educating elementary aged children including special needs and ESL. I'm used to managing groups of 25 children for 8 different lessons throughout the day so multitasking and management are my specialties. My passion is to share my love for nature, adventure, and compassion...
5.0
"Cara was great with our kids and settled in right away."
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I am an experienced, active Grandmother of 10. I am interested in part-time care of your children in your home or mine. I am very experienced with children of all ages from newborn to teen. I am available for part time work and when a full-time nanny is not needed. This includes days, evenings, and weekends. I would be...
5.0
"Marilyn was wonderful with our two children. She even made them cookies and took them to a park! Was so nice to enjoy a date night and get pictures texted to me of the kids all during the evening. Will...
Reviewed by Nicole F.
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Hi! My name is Rachel Irene, and I am a Junior in college at Stetson University. I started nannying about 6 years ago, and I have experience with all age ranges of children!
I have special experience in working with a wide variety of special needs kids including experience with Autism, Visual impairments, feeding tube...
5.0
"Rachel was an amazing sitter. She arrived early to discuss our son’s regiments and needs. She also knew exactly what to do when he woke up coughing in the middle of the night due to his CF. We highly recommend...
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Hi, I'm Brooke! I am a stay at home mother with 2 children home with me during the day. My availability will depend on if you are comfortable with me caring for your children in my home. I have experience caring for individuals with special needs and had my CNA for several years. I have had training in First Aid and CPR, I also...
5.0
"Brooke is great with kids. Very patient, living and caring! Highly recommend"
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I am 22-years-old. I go to Slippery Rock University. I come from a very large family. Having about 15 younger cousins has given me plenty of practice. I have been taking care of/babysitting my niece from when she was about 6 months until now (5-years-old). I babysit 3 of my cousins occasionally (twins-11 years old and a...
5.0
"Hannah is a very caring person. She is very responsible and reliable, she really enjoys taking care of kids."
Reviewed by Craig D.
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Hello. I am a nurturing and enthusiastic individual with a passion for childcare. For most of adult life I have worked around kids. My experiences include babysitting for a 4 y. o. and a 8 y. o. with special needs, teaching preschool, tutoring French, working in a military daycare, and many other smaller projects. I have also...
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I have successfully taught in the elementary classroom for over 30 years including special needs and ESL. In addition, I have cared for many family members with special needs and have a lovely sister with Down Syndrome. I am compassionate, patient, and kind.
Brandy M.
Gibsonia, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have a degree in early childhood education with 20 hours of special education and a reading endorsement. My experience other than in the classroom was attending class with a child on the spectrum for a year and 3 additional years tutoring him and babysitting where needed. I also tutored a child for 5 years with multiple...
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I have been a full time nanny for over 26 years. I have experience with all ages from birth to teenage, including special needs and 5 sets of twins. My objective with any family is to be reliable, flexible, provide a little bit of structure, a lot of fun, and security. I enjoy being active and creative. I am a hard worker, very...
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I have a Masters in Social Work as well in Special Education. I am currently working as a paraprofessional at a local elementary school with children with special needs, mostly on the autism spectrum. I also have 5+ years of experience working with babies and toddlers at a local childcare centre. My years in social work in India...
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Hi, I am a retired RN. Looking to help anyone in need of assistance with activities of daily living, meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, and companionship. I am also able to take care of your loved one with any special need. I have the patience and the knowledge to effectively accomplish what needs to be completed. If you...
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I've worked with a wide variety of individuals of all ages who have different intellectual and developmental disabilities. These people have made a considerable difference in the way I view life and friendships. I hope to meet more people that can have just as big of an effect on my life as I have on theirs.
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My experience caring for others began with an after-school babysitting position for an elementary-aged girl. This position was full of fun, game playing and evolved into loyalty and friendship. I became the big sister she never had. This was the beginning of my passion to serve others. I provided summer daycare for two boys; one...
Jenna S.
Mars, PA
$10-15/hr
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I think that every individual has the right to achieve his or her fullest potential. Individuals with special needs are not exempt from this, and may require extra support to be his or her best. I hope to inspire, educate, assist, and give hope to those who need specialized attention and education.
Nikolete D.
Mars, PA
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Nikolete. I am 22 years old, and I have a lot of experience in special needs. I look forwarding to working with you. Thank you.
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I am currently a special education major at SRU. I have taken coursework devoted to working with special needs students. I also have a special needs brother so am very sensitive to not only the needs of the special needs child but also of their sibling(s).
I also was President of my high school's child development class and...
Mary C.
Gibsonia, PA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am currently studying special education at the University of PA but I am home for the summer. I have many years of experience working with children and about two years of working with children with special needs. Typically, I would be working at the Watson Institute over the summer but I have been unable to due to school...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Valencia, PA
Allyson R.
5.0
Ally was amazing! She was perfect in an unusual event (a wedding!) with our rambunctious toddler twins! I would highly recommend her for any situation!
- Susie L.
Cara C.
5.0
Cara took care of my 3 girls during the day while I was out of town for a week last summer. She was an excellent caregiver and took them to do fun stuff each day. She was reliable and communicative. My girls would have preferred to hang with her for the whole summer.
- Nicole L.
Marilyn R.
5.0
Marilyn was amazing with our newborn daughter (4-5 months). Not much else to say other than completely satisfied.
- Samuel L.
Rachel F.
5.0
Rachel was an amazing sitter. She arrived early to discuss our son’s regiments and needs. She also knew exactly what to do when he woke up coughing in the middle of the night due to his CF. We highly recommend Rachel, and look forward to her watching our son again. Thank you Rachel!
- Care member
Brooke K.
5.0
Brook is great! My daughter loved her and her kids a lot! They had a blast playing together!
- Nadine M.
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