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Nanny Ana Sofia

5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Ana Sofia Martinez, I have more than 5 years of experience in child care. I have 13 nephews of all ages from 1 to 17 years old. I am a responsible, kind and respectful person. With me di son will be safe. He will learn a second language for free since he will not need to pay for any classes. I know I don't have a driver's license, but that doesn't limit me from fulfilling my responsibilities.
https://www.anaschildcare.com

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Recent reference

"am pleased to recommend Sofia as a childcare provider. She cared for our baby with great responsibility, patience, and genuine affection. From the very beginning, Sofia showed strong skills in infant care, including feeding, diaper changes, maintaining nap schedules, and ensuring a safe and calm environment at all times. She was extremely attentive to our baby’s needs, always proactive, gentle, and reliable. Sofia communicated well with us, followed instructions carefully, and showed excellent judgment when caring for our child. We trusted her completely and felt at ease knowing our baby was in loving and capable hands. Sofia is dependable, warm, and truly dedicated to childcare. Any family would be fortunate to have her care for their child. I highly recommend her without hesitation."

Nanny Nelly

Gaithersburg, MD

9 years experience

A little bit about me

I'm a Friendly and passionate nanny with 9+ years progressive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages.
I'm a detail-oriented person who appreciate preparing meals and a thorough understanding of age appropriate nutritional needs. Likewise, handling and participating children's overall activities, encourage reading, language development.
I'm very conscious of the important of monitoring the safety and well-being of children all times.

Bilingual: English/Spanish
Clean medical and criminal background
Home management
Non-smoker
Willing to drive children/ own car
Pets lover
Fan of outdoor activities
Overnights/sleep train
Special needs
Baby Sign language
Occasional days

Certificates:
CPR and First Aid Certified
SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death)
Healthy Beginnings
Child Growth and Development

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"I can’t recommend Nelly highly enough. She has been a life-changing addition to our family and is an exceptional caregiver. From day one, she told me she saw herself as a team member who would fill gaps wherever she saw them, and that has absolutely been our experience. She is proactive, thoughtful, organized, communicative, flexible, and reliable—always on time and always follows through. Most importantly, Nelly has extraordinary judgment and a wonderful ability to connect with children. She is warm, nurturing, creative, and deeply attuned to both my toddler and infant. She meets children where they are emotionally while setting gentle, firm age-appropriate boundaries. She was invaluable during potty training, giving both my son and me a language and framework for the process. I trust her completely with my children, including as a safe driver. She anticipates our family’s needs, makes our household run better, and is a delight to be around. Any family would be lucky to have her!"

Nanny Tameca

Bladensburg, MD

10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Tameca. I’m a professional nanny with 12 years of experience working with private families and caring for children from newborns through school age.

I’m dependable, caring, patient, and passionate about providing children with a safe, loving, and structured environment. My experience includes newborn care, feeding, diapering, sleep routines and sleep training, potty training, age-appropriate activities, transportation, and supporting children’s developmental milestones.

I’m CPR and First Aid certified, as well as certified in Sleep Training/Sleep Therapy. I’ve worked with multiple families and have typically stayed with each family for two years or longer, which reflects my commitment and reliability.

I’m currently seeking a full-time.
I would love the opportunity to meet your family and discuss how I can provide dependable, loving care and support for your children..

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"Tameca was always on time and ready to take care of the girls! She has her own transportation and feels comfortable taking them out and about, getting them lots of stimulation. (If that’s your preference- that was ours!) Tameca was with us for 2 years, and we will miss her dearly."

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Hoda Mohammadzadeh - Seeking Work in Columbia

"Hoda is very responsible, reliable, patient, and caring. She is wonderful with children and always treats them with kindness and attention. She is dependable, punctual, and takes her responsibilities seriously. I would confidently recommend Hoda to any family looking for a trustworthy and caring person to care for their children"

- Mehdi yaghoubi

Queen Ikhille - Seeking Work in Burtonsville

"Queen was so exceptional, professional and very caring. She was like a mother to my twins. Very patient and loving. She started caring for them from 3months old and has been a great help to my family."

Robia Taylor - Seeking Work in Silver Spring

"Robia was very good with my son from the age of 1 to 5 . Sadly we moved out of state . Overall she’s wonderful with kids & a great cook"

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How to Hire Special Needs Child Care in Maryland

First, you should understand your requirements and preferences for this position and create your special needs nanny job. Then, as you find candidates that you like, you can message them to learn more about them. After you found the right candidate, you can take advantage of Nanny Lane’s services, including background checks, a hiring agent, and nanny payroll.

Common Responsibilities of Special Needs Child Care in Maryland

The roles and responsibilities of a nanny caring for a child with special needs vary from position to position. Special needs nannies have diverse experiences with different needs and abilities. If your child has a consistent schedule or meals that they like to eat, your nanny’s responsibilities can include pick up/drop-off, meal preparation, and any other tasks needed to ensure the children’s well-being. It is essential to take these factors into account when determining how much you should pay a special needs nanny.

Interview Questions for Special Needs Child Care in Maryland

As you start to find your favorite candidates for your special needs nanny position, invite them to a nanny interview. Here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:

What's your experience caring for children with special needs?
How comfortable are you with following a routine?
Have you taken any special training?
Have you ever had an emergency or difficult situation while caring for a child with special needs?

At the end of the interview, if you’d like to move forward with the candidate, you can ask for references to learn more about their experiences.

Contracts for Special Needs Child Care in Maryland

Once you have the right candidate for your special needs nanny job, you should present the candidate a job offer. This stage is an opportunity to foster open communication before they start or a situation arises. After presenting your job offer, facilitate a discussion between your family and your special needs nanny to clarify any confusion. Once you have found an agreement with your special needs nanny, you can document this in a contract.

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