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Kristie Q.

Part Time/ Full Time Child/Adult Caregiver Available

Lewisville, TX

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've raised 4 children of my own and I have a 15-month-old granddaughter that I care for on Wednesdays after work till my daughter gets home. I've worked in the childcare field for several years doing daycare in my home and at church during various services. I've taught preschool and have worked as a teacher's aide for special...

Danielle M. says "She was great with my daughter and was very interactive. Had her own transportation and was never late. Also helped with house clean up."

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Erin S.

Full Time Special Education Teacher In Search Of A Summer Job

Frisco, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I would like to start with saying that I love working with children and have most of my life. Unfortunately, I've made the difficult decision to resign from teaching in May with the hope to resume studying to become a certified child life specialist. I taught for 15 years and just finished my 9th year with Frisco ISD in May....

Sara K. says "Erin was fantastic! She was always on time and my children loved her! I will definitely call her in the future!"

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Evelyn V.

Caretaker--Full/Part-Time

Frisco, TX

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a mother of three, ages 18, 8, and 5 years old, so I can relate to all ages. All my kids will be in school full-time. Our oldest will be playing college soccer in August so we are extremely proud. I am from a small West Texas town and I enjoy meeting new people, tennis, the Dallas Cowboys, country music (especially the good...

Aj S. says "Evelyn did a wonderful job watching our one year old daughter. She was flexible and accommodating (on very short notice), and our daughter got along with her...

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Don F.

Experienced Behavioral Specialist

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there! I'm Don, has 20 experienced professional who has dedicated over 20 years to working in the social service field. Previously, I worked at the YMCA, where I made a positive impact as a program coordinator, supporting troubled youth through the Campfire of program. Currently, I am an independent worker focusing on young...

Mariann G. says "Don is reliable, compassionate and professional. when I thought it was impossible to find care for my special-needs adult son with challenging behaviors,...

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Jessica D.

Housekeeping

Addison, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I have long experience with home services, including cleaning and organizing. - light home cleaning; - deep home cleaning; BIWEEKLY MONTH WEEKLY MOVE IN MOVE OUT Additional fee for extra services: - babysitter; - pet sitter; - closet organization; - laundry (wash and dry); - refrigerator and pantry organizations; I will...

Samantha W. says "Jessica did a fantastic job cleaning our house. She was easy to chat with and arrived on time. She was very thorough and detailed with her cleaning, and...

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Bethel G.

Plano, TX

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I have taken care of pets for friends and family members and love working with animals. Although I am new to pet service on this website, I have some applicable unpaid experience. I am currently pursuing a bachelors in Psychology at the University of Texas at Dallas. I am a fast learner and will be able to to adapt to...
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Luvit A.

Loving Senior Caregiver | Store Running Errands | Doctors Appointments Rides

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
dementia
home modification
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Luvit, I'm a Christian Certified Caregiver and Certified Nurse Assistant - I enjoy very much working with seniors. I'm a loving, trustworthy, and compassionate caregiver with experience in patient care, assisting seniors with the activities of daily living and personal care. Providing emotional, physical, and...

Pia C. says "Luvit is very dependable. She had such a kind heart and a beautiful soul. I recommend Luvit! She is amazing."

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Kelvin J.

Cleaning Services Available In Dallas, Texas And Surroundings.

Frisco, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
oven cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a professional housekeeper in the DFW area. I am a graduate of The University of Texas at Dallas. I do move-in and out cleans, deep clean, daily, weekly, and even monthly cleaning. I am comfortable working in a home with pets. I am a multi-tasker, and I can do a lot of things at the same time such as organizing, cleaning,...

Demetria S. says "Kelvin came in and got started right away. He did the allocated time I needed and fit everything I needed in that time. Great Job!"

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Gelsis P.

Plano, TX

3.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Attic cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
basement cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I go by Yami. I am an experienced housekeeper (10 years) with great references. I speak Spanish and English, can cook, organize, and very flexible with your schedule. Reach out to me for a free estimate or to know more about my services.
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Nurka K.

European Cleaning Service

Frisco, TX

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Nurka! I've been proudly providing home cleaning services for over 10 years. I moved to the U. S. in 2007 from former Yugoslavia, and now I call Frisco home. I'm a wife, a mom of two amazing kids-one's a dedicated gymnast, the other's a passionate fisherman-and I treat every home I enter with the same care and attention...

Eleanor H. says "Nurka is professional, kindhearted and detail oriented. She is hard working and strives to exceed expectations. We are grateful to have found her!"

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Ana Maria M.

Tutor - Portuguese/English As Second Language And Elementary Core- Texas Certified Teacher

Frisco, TX

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Brazilian, certified teacher with experience with Special Kids. Currently with LISD, I can offer evening/night tutoring. No housework, other than providing for the safety and welfare of child. Recognizing Child Abuse, Texas Edition 24hrs Caregiver Pre-service Training.

Sana K. says "Ana Maria has been working for us since March and we are so happy we found her. She is very kind, mature and wonderful with my son. She has proven to be...

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Kate O.

Professional Cleaner, Will Leave Your Place Spotless. Over 10 Years Experience

Dallas, TX

4.6(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
oven cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been cleaning homes for over 10 years. I am friendly, trustworthy, reliable, thorough and always on time. 100% satisfaction guaranteed or I will redo it. Give my services a try and see why those who have used them always come back. ps. I clean as an individual and not an contractor or company. Because of this, I can't...

Lynda W. says "Kate had been AWESOME and such a good fit for us! She's punctual, thorough very sweet, does an excellent job. Even our newest puppy hasn't ran her off :)...

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Katherine M.

Experinced, Caring, Energetic Tutor

Plano, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have spent a lifetime fostering growth in children as both an instructor and tutor. I am a certified Texas teacher with 20+ years of teaching experience. I have a major in Child Development and a Master's Degree in teaching Reading and Language Arts. I also teach all subjects pre-K through 8. I am highly experienced in...

Margaret N. says "Katherine is extremely well qualified to care for children, and she is a joy to be around. She has a dynamic personality and is great with kids. I look...

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Carmen H.

Great Caregiver

Addison, TX

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant, and have 13 years experience working for patients with mobility issues, which includes people with MS, and/or Dementia/ Alzheimer My services include assisting with daily activities, grooming, dressing, transferring to/from bed/scooter, using a gait belt, or operating a...

Summer S. says "She is an amazing woman that would be such a joy to have working for you."

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Annette S.

Would Like To Have Two-Three 12 Hour Private Duty Shifts

Carrollton, TX

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
personal care
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated, compassionate, versatile individual caregiver, with vast experience taking care of Alzheimer's, Dementia, Cancer or any client that is in need of services. I have done private care-giving for the last 21 + years. I have great references. I love what I do and I feel that I am able to make a difference in the...

Care Member says "Annette is punctual, trustworthy, compassionate, along with a great personality. We have worked several caregiving jobs together as well as life long...

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Cristina M.

Full-Time Professional Nanny Services Available

Little Elm, TX

3.7(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have over 15 years of experience working with children through my own home daycare business. I was a fully licensed daycare provider caring for children whose ages ranged from newborn to 12 years old. My home daycare was open from 1996 to December of 2013. I loved and enjoyed every day of it. Those were some of the most...

Michael C. says "To put it simply, Tina is the very best. She wasn't just our nanny but a part of our family. If we didn't have to move out of state, she would...

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Ambrosia W.

Home Health Aide

Addison, TX

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
dementia
home modification
+ 1 more
I am offering services for senior/elderly care. My services include daily assistant living needs like light housekeeping, bathing, dressing, running errands, laundry, companionship, nail care, hair care, cooking, Meal planning, meal Preparation, grocery shopping, walks, doctor appointments, outings etc. I've been in health care...
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David P.

Personal Senior Assistant

Frisco, TX

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
light cleaning
transportation
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Compassionate, Certified Nurses Aide, Basic Life Saving CPR certified. Extensive medical care skill applicable to positions in home healthcare environments. Talented at meeting patient needs in a timely manner. Focused on providing stellar customer service and maintaining patient care requirements. I owned a sports therapy...
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Hajar C.

Plano, TX

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have extensive experience dog sitting for various breeds and sizes, providing top-notch care and attention to furry friends while their owners are away. My responsibilities have included: * Feeding and administering medication as needed * Walking and playing with dogs to meet their exercise needs * Keeping homes clean and...
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Sikha N.

Plano, TX

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
My name is Sikha and I am an animal lover, especially dogs. I am doing my Master's in Counseling at UNT and I am planning to work in animal therapy. I enjoy working with all kinds of dogs in order to better understand them. I have three dogs myself and a hamster, so I do have experience with puppies to seniors. Please consider...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in The Colony, TX

Therapy Dogs in The Colony, TX are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Kristie Q.

She was great with my daughter and was very interactive. Had her own transportation and was never late. Also helped with house clean up.

- Danielle M.

Erin S.

Erin was fantastic! She was always on time and my children loved her! I will definitely call her in the future!

- Sara K.

Evelyn V.

Evelyn did a wonderful job watching our one year old daughter. She was flexible and accommodating (on very short notice), and our daughter...

- Aj S.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in The Colony, TX

To find a therapy dog near you in The Colony, TX, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in The Colony, TX is $20.00 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in The Colony, TX. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.

When you hire therapy dog near you in The Colony, TX, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in The Colony, TX, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.

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