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Victoria B.

Washington, DC

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Nurturing young minds is my passion, inspired by years of positive babysitting experiences. I have 17 years of experience caring for children aged 0-11, including those with special needs. My graduate degree complements my hands-on approach. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and...

Care Member says "Victoria is great!! She brings activities to keep my daughter engaged and doesn't just plop her in front of the TV. She’s always on time and has stayed...

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Marielena O.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I'm Marielena, I'm a caring, patient, creative and responsible person, I have a degree in preschool education and I have 9 years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to teenagers, 3 of them as a teacher, I like working with children and help them develop each of their talents, artistic, creative and...

Care Member says "She is an excellent nanny with more than 10 years of experience with children, both in the classroom and as a babysitter at home. Don't miss the...

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Kelsea G.

Experienced Caretaker

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have over 10 years of experience caring for children, ranging from infants to school-age children. I have experience with special needs children and have a background in first aid/CPR. I have been both a long-term nanny and an on-call babysitter. I am currently seeking regular part-time employment in the evenings and on...

Jill C. says "Kelsea is an incredibly warm, kind, capable and responsible caregiver. Our 10 year old son, who has some special needs, loves having Kelsea look after him....

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Anne N.

Kind And Engaging Sitter And Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I come from a large family of five children, raised by parents who encouraged curiosity, reading, nature exploration and responsibility. I am a proud auntie if two nieces who I love dearly. I have over 10 years of experience watching children for small groups of 13 + to nannying a baby for the first year of their life. I was...

Chloe G. says "Anne Marie is so caring, thoughtful, and helpful! I would highly recommend her to support your family. She will treat them like her own! She also has a ton...

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Surumya B.

Patient Kids Enthusiast

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi everyone, I'm Surumya, a current clinical psychology intern. Tutoring is my main job here on care. com, however I'm open to one-time and recurring, short weekend jobs. I'm best suited for one-time jobs/ date nights. I've had many years of experience taking care of kids, tutoring them, and now doing therapy with them. I've...

Bhavisha P. says "Surumya took care of our 6 month old baby girl on and off during a two week vacation in Orlando. S. absolutely loved her as Surumya met all her needs...

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Sarah Grace K.

Part-time Caregiver: Flexible Hours!

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for several years and have nannied for a cumulative of three years. I have experience with all age groups, including experience with children with autism and various physical special needs. I have been responsible for cooking, clean-up, constructive play, tutoring, bed time, and more! I am willing to...
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Ashai N.

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I have experience babysitting, more specifically kids that are special needs. I'd describe my personality as energetic, bold, passionate. I like working with kids because I get to teach them really cool things and help them learn at each milestone. I'm looking for a job that can allow me to gain more experience and to add on...

Andria A. says "I hired Ashai to tend to my 2 1/2 autistic son until he turned the age of four years old. Ashai was really dependable and flexible during her time with...

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Iman D.

Meet Iman - Your Family's Next Heart-Centered Caregiver

Washington, DC

4.2(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Iman, a dedicated and nurturing childcare professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience supporting children and families with care, patience, and love. My approach to caregiving is rooted in compassion, intention, and respect for each child's unique rhythm and spirit. From cuddly newborns to curious toddlers...

Care Member says "Iman began working with us in October of 2021 a month after giving birth to my second daughter. I was new to the whole nanny thing, but my husband, and...

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Marlo B.

Weeknights And Weekends

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Marlo and I am 28 years old. I have my masters degree in psychology and am in my final months of graduate school earning my doctorate (PsyD). I genuinely enjoy caring for, and teaching, kids and teens and consider myself engaged, patient, and reliable. I have a long history working with children both with and...

Elizabeth H. says "Marlo is an excellent caregiver! We currently use her for occasional date nights. Our daughter really loves her and she is great with her!"

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Beverly H.

Energetic And Creative Babysitter With Strong Background In Education

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have served as a caregiver, tutor, and educational program leader since high school. I am pediatric CPR and first aid certified, with updated certification as of June 3, 2017. For two summers I worked with a group of five and 6-year-olds as a camp counselor with Harbor Haven, a camp for children with special needs in Northern...
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Taylor C.

Flexible And Dedicated Caretaker

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am looking for full-time and part-time work. I love working with children and have many years of experience doing it. I have experience with all ages and special needs children. I have a sibling on the autism spectrum so I know the ins and outs of that field. I look forward to working with you!

Amy L. says "Taylor has taken care of our two-year-old son 35 hours per week for the past 9 weeks, and I am so sad we are losing her as nanny for her senior year of...

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Perla L.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Perla. With 12 years of experience in child care, I've worked as an au pair in France, Switzerland, and Canada, caring for children from various families. I have experience caring for special needs children and am known for being professional, proactive, and adaptable to each family's unique needs. I speak Spanish,...

Jill S. says "I can't say enough about Perla. She is truly a gem. She is smart, reliable, dependable, communicative, and goes above and beyond. I am a new working mama...

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Sarah M.

Loving, Experienced Childcare Professional Available As Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked with children for over 15 years in a variety of positions including as a nanny, summer camp director, tutor, and as a teacher at several Washington DC area Montessori schools. I have worked with all ages, from infant to teenager. I also have experience with multiples, large group settings and children with special...

Sarita M. says "It was such a pleasure working with Sarah! She babysat for us while we were in town for a family wedding. Despite our crazy schedule, Sarah was super...

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Kathryn S.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hey there! Looking for a flexible, knowledgeable and passionate care professional to assist you and your family? Look no further :) I have a background in infant and child development, psychology and passion for caring for others. I'm looking for a part time position in a role where I can help an individual or family to...

Hope F. says "Love her! She has been great for my daughter!"

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Sheiresa W.

Loving, Caring, Responsible And Reliable..

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I have a Sperrys and assisting a child with special needs. I Prepared meals, ministry that medication, daily activities, schoolwork and more
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Danielle G.

Experience With Children With Special Needs

Washington, DC

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Both of my parents are special education teachers and I've been volunteering in their classrooms since I was little. I was also a camp counselor and then camp director at a camp called Smile Camp run through girl scouts for children with special needs. I'm in school studying to eventually become an occupational therapist and...
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Talia M.

Special Needs

Washington, DC

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I'm Talia. I started caregiving in 2022 by doing home healthcare and volunteering with SEIU2015. I'd describe my personality as calm, patient, and bright! I've worked with people with dementia, schizophrenia, autism, bipolar, ADHD, wheelchair users, amputees, and mobility issues. In my spare time, I like to work on craft...
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Marlo B.

Special Needs Care For Evenings And After School

Washington, DC

from
$17/hr
9 years experience
Hi! My name is Marlo and I am 28 years old. I have my masters degree in psychology and am in my final months of graduate school earning my doctorate. I will be a psychologist as of 8/31/2021 (PsyD). I genuinely enjoy caring for, and teaching, kids and teens and consider myself engaged, patient, and reliable. I have a long...
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Juliana D.

Childcare/ Helper For Children With Special Needs

Washington, DC

from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Throughout my undergraduate and graduate years I gained experience working with children with special needs, which has been cemented throughout my fellowship year to become a speech therapist. I love working with children with special needs and am grateful for my educational background which helps me gain a sensory and...
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Elise F.

Nursing Student With Special Needs Experience

Washington, DC

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
My name is Elise and I'm a nursing student at a University. I have experience with taking care of children of all ages from both a nannying and medical perspective. Before I moved for college, I worked as a nanny for several different families for several years, and I loved every minute of it. I'll be back home in the DFW area...
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  • 138 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.49/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.4

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Washington, DC

Special Needs Caregivers in Washington, DC are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews of the 138 listed special needs caregivers

Victoria B.

Victoria is great!! She brings activities to keep my daughter engaged and doesn't just plop her in front of the TV. She’s always on time and...

- Care member

Marielena O.

She is an excellent nanny with more than 10 years of experience with children, both in the classroom and as a babysitter at home. Don't miss...

- Care member

Kelsea G.

Kelsea is an incredibly warm, kind, capable and responsible caregiver. Our 10 year old son, who has some special needs, loves having Kelsea...

- Jill C.

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