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Special Needs Babysitters Alexandria, KY (Contact for Free)

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Mariah Koch

Mariah Koch
Alexandria, KY

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Last seen: 19 hours ago Member since: Oct 2026

Love All Children Equally- Fingers, Paws, Scales, you name it!

Hey, my name is Mariah and I am a senior in high school. While I am younger my credentials speak for their selves. Certified in early childhood development and CPR as well as child and animal first aid training and water safety. I have an energetic personality as someone who loves sports, crafts, playing, and so much more! I have had years of experience with both children and animals and I have little siblings and pets myself. I currently have a cat, two dogs, a leopard gecko, a ferret, and a jumping spider! I’ve dealt with all ages of kids, both boys and girls, as well as special needs as I’ve learned crucial information in the clubs and classes in my school about children with learning curves or physical limitations. I’ve also worked with every category of pet from breed, classification, and age. My bookings are generally flexible and if you have any questions feel free to reach out, thank you! :) Phone number= 859-414-1992 and email= Mariahidk02@gmail.com

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $14/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Supervising swimming / water play
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Preparing school lunches
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide home daycare (at my place)

  • Home daycare
    • Part-time daycare
    • Drop-in / occasional daycare
    • School holiday daycare
    • Extended hours
    • Meals provided

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Asthma
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    • Anxiety disorder
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    • Down syndrome
    • Intellectual disabilities
    • Dyslexia
    • Epilepsy / tics
    • Physical disabilities
    • Sleep disorders

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • High school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Science tutoring

Pet sitting $12 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish
  • Reptiles
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Transporting pets
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $12 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other dog walking tasks I can do:

  • Dog jogging (for energetic pooches!)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)
  • Pet daycare (at my place during the day)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Car washing / cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Alexandria for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - ✓

Day

- - - - - - ✓

Arvo

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Eve.

- - - - - ✓ ✓

Nite

✓ - - - - ✓ ✓

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • Babysitting course complete
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Water safety training
  • 12 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet first aid training
    • Pet owner references
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Police check
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

While I am still a senior in high school, I have years of both children and pet care. I am CPR certified as well as having training in both child and pet first aid. I am also certified in Early Development of Children through several online courses. I have a strong passion for babysitting and pet sitting seeing as I love both human children and the furry ones as well! I have been caring for kids for around 4 or 5 years now babysitting for a long while and I’ve had pet experience my whole life since five years old with a variety of pets including dogs, cats, geckos, fish, mice, ferrets, and even spiders.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Games
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Animals
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Jade Tapplar

Jade Tapplar
Cincinnati, OH

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Member since: Jun 2026

Responsible & Caring Teen Babysitter and Pet Sitter

Hi! I’m Jade, a responsible and dependable 17 year old who enjoys helping families by providing safe, attentive childcare and caring pet support. I have experience helping with children and pets and can assist with playtime, routines, feeding, supervision, walks, and creating a comfortable environment. I’m organized, patient, and committed to being someone families can trust and rely on.

Special Needs Babysitter, Babysitter $14/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Cooking with kids
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Preparing kids for bed / sleep routines
  • Before school care
  • Preparing school lunches
  • Help with homework
  • Care for sick children
  • Administering medications
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Corporate functions babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring
    • Primary school tutoring
    • Test / exam prep
    • Reading writing
    • Maths tutoring
    • Cooking lessons

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Cleaning litter boxes
  • Cleaning cages / bedding
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $14 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting
    • Collecting mail / packages
    • Watering plants
    • Taking trash bins in / out
    • Rotating lights / blinds (for a 'lived-in' look)
    • Basic house security checks

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Car washing
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Cincinnati for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

✓ - ✓ - ✓ ✓ -

Day

✓ - ✓ - ✓ - ✓

Arvo

- ✓ - ✓ - ✓ -

Eve.

✓ - ✓ ✓ - ✓ -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 years experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 2 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a 17 year old high school student with experience helping care for children in family and household settings. I am responsible, patient, dependable, and able to assist with playtime, meals, basic routines, and creating a safe environment for children. I am currently continuing my education while building experience in childcare and developing skills in communication, organization, and supervision.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Animals
  • Cooking
  • Video

Contact Jade For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Alexandria, KY, United States (Updated 7 Oct 2026)

Alexandrian babysitters are paid an average of $16.58 per hour as of October 2026, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of $15.20, and 11.6% lower than the United States average of $18.76. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Alexandria.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Alexandria:
$15.07 $16.58 $18.08
Kentucky:
$13.82 $15.20 $16.58
United States:
$17.05 $18.76 $20.46

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Special Needs Care Our Babysitters Can Offer

Find a babysitter who has the right skills that match the special needs of your child. Our babysitters can offer care for the following conditions:

  • Food allergies
  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) / Conduct Disorder (CD)
  • Anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Down syndrome
  • Intellectual disabilities
  • Deaf / hard of hearing
  • Visual impairments
  • Sleep disorders

Top 10 Tips For Hiring A Special Needs Babysitter

Follow these handy tips for hiring a special needs babysitter so you can feel confident your child will be safe, supported, and happy.

1. Look for relevant experience

Choose babysitters who have worked with children with similar diagnoses, behaviors, or medical needs.

2. Check training and certifications

Ask about CPR, first aid, and any specialized training (e.g., administering medication, ABA therapy, seizure response).

3. Ask detailed questions

Discuss how they would handle meltdowns, medical emergencies, or communication challenges.

4. Request references

Speak to families of children with special needs they’ve cared for before.

5. Arrange a meet-and-greet

Observe how they interact with your child and whether they connect in a patient, caring way.

6. Be clear about routines

Provide written instructions for meals, bedtime, medications, and calming strategies.

7. Communicate about triggers and supports

Share sensory sensitivities, behavioral strategies, and comfort items.

8. Confirm reliability

Ensure they can commit to consistent care and handle unexpected situations calmly.

9. Start with short sessions

Begin with trial sittings so your child and babysitter can build trust gradually.

10. Trust your instincts

Choose someone who shows genuine empathy, patience, and respect for your child’s individuality.


Special Needs Babysitter Interview Questions

Ask the following questions when interviewing special needs babysitter candidates to help you find someone who’s skilled, patient, and the right fit for your child.

Experience & Background

  • What experience do you have caring for children with special needs?
  • Have you worked with children who have [your child’s specific condition, e.g., autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, epilepsy]?
  • How do you adapt your caregiving style to different needs and abilities?
  • Can you share an example of a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it?

Skills & Training

  • Are you certified in CPR and first aid?
  • Have you had training in behavior management, sensory support, or therapies (ABA, speech, occupational)?
  • Are you comfortable assisting with mobility equipment, feeding tubes, or other medical supports?
  • Are you willing to learn specific care techniques unique to my child?

Communication

  • How do you communicate with children who use alternative methods (signs, devices, gestures)?
  • How do you handle situations where a child has difficulty expressing their needs or emotions?
  • How do you communicate updates and concerns with parents?

Safety & Emergency Preparedness

  • How would you handle a medical emergency, seizure, or allergic reaction?
  • Are you comfortable administering medication, if needed?
  • How do you ensure safety during outings, play, or transitions?

Routines & Behavior

  • How do you approach meltdowns, overstimulation, or behavioral challenges?
  • Are you comfortable following strict routines, or do you prefer flexibility?
  • How do you encourage independence while keeping the child safe?

Personality & Fit

  • What do you enjoy most about working with children with special needs?
  • What qualities make you a good fit for our family and our child?
  • How do you stay patient and positive in stressful situations?