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Grace B.

Valley Forge, PA

from
$13/hr
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Grace. Although I have no official experience, I have 2 nephews (ages 6 and 2. 5) and 3 nieces (2, 6 months, 1 month) that I have often babysat and watched! I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry, crafts and Grocery Shopping. I graduated from the University of Scranton with a B. S. in Kinesiology and am a...
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Alexis R.

Experienced And Creative Childcare/ Pet-Sitter

Collegeville, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a former nanny with a background in preschool education. I am creative and love to do arts & crafts and kitchen activities with children. I adore cats and dogs and am more than happy to assist around the house with pets and chores. I work with a rescue and have fostered so many dogs that nothing surprises me anymore where...

Stephanie L. says "Ms. Alexis exceeds expectations for general care of a child. She is dynamic in her skills and knowledge. She cares to foster learning and character...

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Laura L.

Part To Full Time Child Caregiver

Wayne, PA

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
With a great love for children, I have over 20 years of child care experience and I am a professional artist with a Masters degree in Art Therapy. I've cared for male and female children, ages 1 1/2 to 11, for several years in each family, since I have lived in the area. I find that children inspire me creatively and I inspire...

Care Member says "Laura was wonderful with our two boys. Followed all bedtime instructions. Thanks again!!"

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Hilary H.

Regular Cleaning, Deep Cleaning, Personal Organizing

Mont Clare, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a young professional who takes on one time cleans and biweekly or monthly local cleaning. I have a passion for making homes shine and enjoy a challenging clean. Very comfortable with all sizes of pets. I currently have availability in my schedule so please reach out to discuss your needs. Hourly rate depends on...

Christine O. says "Hilary is amazing! We asked her to come do an initial cleaning in our apartment and she came back the next week to do a deep clean and the place looked...

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Patrice M.

Royersford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I m a young retiree with 30+ years experience in social services and a degree in Art and Psychology. I have two grandchildren myself so I know how to keep children engaged in fun and active activities. I m also first aid and CPR certified and received years of safety training. I love creative activities, arts and crafts,...

Jaime Lynn T. says "Patrice is fantastic. She cared for my three children and was always kind, considerate and punctual. She took care of homework and would heat up...

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Lisa S.

Senior Caretaker Available

Exton, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
companionship
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I work with elderly currently providing assistance to seniors (specializing with those that have dementia). My services include : medication assistance, personal care, running errands, light housekeeping, light cooking/meal prep, and companionship. I have 3 years of industry experience and looking to add on part time hours...

Jane Q. says "Lisa has been a blessing for my 91 year old dad and our family. She has supported him over the last several months and we are so thankful we found her!"

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Diane S.

Half-Done Is Just Begun!

Mont Clare, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
dusting
+ 1 more
I have been helping individuals and families create order out of chaos in the home as a profession for 15 years. I own a small business called Life, Organized. I'm accepting clients at this time for professional organization services as well as personal assistance services. I am open to full time estate management positions. I'm...

Donna G. says "Diane is very thorough with great attention to detail. She is an extremely hard worker and adds extra touches that make our home feel special as well as...

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Kate L.

About Myself

Royersford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
companionship
light cleaning
mobility assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as friendly, trustworthy and energetic. I raised four kids. They all played sports through college, so our lives were very hectic. My youngest is now 25. I worked in sales before I had kids. Since then I had a cleaning business, was an instructional asst. in a special needs kindergarten and worked...

Care Member says "Kate watched my 2 daughters after their school day and was a big help keeping up with household chores, dishes, laundry. "

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Carolyn S.

Elder Care, Companionship-If looking For Some One With Genuine Care, Don't Overlook My Profile.

Chester Springs, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
companionship
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
No one genuinely cares for family like family, right? Wrong, I do. I understand you want more than a service but a genuine care for yourself or loved one's well being. Talk to me about your needs. I'm a Certified PA teacher and Substitute teacher. Additional checks/info. provided upon request. Elder Care, Companionship-If...

Colleen S. says "Carolyn is a wonderful caregiver. My mother in law had a major surgery and Carolyn helped rehabilitate her back to health on so many different levels....

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Clarice L.

Energetic, Kind Part-Time Caregiver For Children

Collegeville, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Clarice and I would love to assist you with your babysitting needs! I am a 30-year-old female living in Philadelphia. During the day, I am a full time occupational therapist at a special needs school and I work with k-2nd graders. In the past, I worked in the homes of children from birth-3 and I also have an...

Elizabeth K. says "I was so lucky and grateful to meet Clarice! we were in town for my sister's wedding and she REALLY helped entertain my kids during the rehearsal and...

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Patricia H.

Animal Caretaker

King of Prussia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Boarding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Thank you for your interest in my profile. I have been pet sitting for over 20 years Being a pet owner myself, I know how important it is to have someone who is trustworthy and reliable when I have to be away. I have many excellent references from customers past and present. I am available for all pet needs Two of my dogs have...

Care Member says "Patty is very responsive, reliable and so nice! I’ve felt very comfortable having her take care of my cats while I’ve been away and plan on continuing...

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Margaret R.

Child And Special Needs Sitter

King of Prussia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have worked with children and special needs for over 4 years; my oldest brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally delayed. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is...

Care Member says "We were in town for medical appointments at CHOP and I reached out to Margaret to watch my daughter so I could have some me time in the city. She was...

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Jasmin S.

Loving, Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Norristown, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jasmin, I'm a dedicated and nurturing nanny and family assistant with over 10 years of experience working with children in a variety of childcare and educational settings. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development & Family Relations with a minor in Special Education, and I'm currently pursuing my Master's...

Alyce W. says "Jasmin is professional, punctual and very good with children. She sought out information ahead of time on our son's interests, schedule and temperament,...

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Sandra B.

Pet Sitting/Dog Walks

Norristown, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Compassionate In Your Home Pet Care Services since 2010! I provide frequent check-in visits, daily dog walks, and overnight stays in your home for the unique needs of all types of pets and situations, i. e. seniors needing extra attention, multiple feedings, puppy playtime, anxiety issues, special medical needs/ unusual...

Susan R. says "Sandy has cared for my two cats on an as needed basis for 4 years. She has been punctual, tidy and we always find everything perfectly in place and our...

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Margaret R.

Excellent Care For Special Needs

King of Prussia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with special needs my entire life; my older brother has down syndrome, autism, and experienced seizures as a baby that left him nonverbal and severely mentally retarded. After helping my parents with my brother, I moved on to working with families with special needs in their homes. My experience is most extensive...

Care Member says "Margot is a lovely person to have in our home. She is reliable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy and takes wonderful care of our daughter."

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Mary Norena M.

Home Health Aid Caregiver And Companion

Phoenixville, PA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
companionship
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Mary. I'm a 50-year-old Filipino woman with 11 years of experience in home health care services, and I truly love what I do. My job reminds me of my own family, and I always strive to treat my patients or clients like they are part of my family. I take care of them with great care and attention. I can cook simple...

Care Member says "Mary is punctual, friendly, and works hard to ensure she meets her client’s needs. She provided a daily summary of care provided which I really...

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Kate L.

A Little Help

Royersford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
My husband and I raised our 4 kids . They all played sports and in college, so life was very hectic for many years. My oldest son is a teacher in TN, my 2nd son is a teen counselor in AZ, my 3rd son is a professional pitcher and my daughter is pursuing her 2nd degree in Dietetics. We now live in Royersford. I would describe...

Aynsley J. says "Kate took care of our daughter 3 mornings a week for the past 3 months starting when she was 5 months old. She was always very punctual and reliable. She...

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Nina A.

Child Day & After School Care Provider

Norristown, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am reliable, nurturing, and professional, yet fun. I have always enjoyed caring for children & have experience working with children 3mos-18yrs old for 17+yrs I have my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology & minor in Human Development & Family Studies. I worked for Child Protective Services as a child welfare family case manager. I...

Ellyn V. says "Nina is such an amazing nanny! We were in a pinch because my maternity leave was ending and the daycare our daughter was supposed to go to didn't have a...

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Deborah P.

Caregiver, Senior Care

Norristown, PA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
dementia
hospice services
personal care
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. I am an experienced, professional caregiver with 10 years consecutive service.. My experience includes the completion of a 160 hour nursing assistant course with the Red Cross. Additionally, I have received several service awards from local health care agencies. My work ethic, skills and...
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Patricia H.

King of Prussia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Housekeeping , housecleaning errands and animal care is what I've been doing for the last 30 years. I enjoy what I do- meeting people and being of service to others.

Care Member says "Pattie is wonderful, flexible and as caring as they come. You’ll be in great hands with her!"

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Valley Forge, PA

Therapy Dogs in Valley Forge, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Alexis R.

Ms. Alexis exceeds expectations for general care of a child. She is dynamic in her skills and knowledge. She cares to foster learning and...

- Stephanie L.

Laura L.

Laura was wonderful with our two boys. Followed all bedtime instructions. Thanks again!!

- Care member

Hilary H.

Hilary is amazing! We asked her to come do an initial cleaning in our apartment and she came back the next week to do a deep clean and the...

- Christine O.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Valley Forge, PA

To find a therapy dog near you in Valley Forge, PA, 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 Valley Forge, PA is $13.00 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 Valley Forge, PA. 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 Valley Forge, PA, 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 Valley Forge, PA, 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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