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Find special needs child care in Lakewood, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs child care are listed in Lakewood, CA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 4 years

Special needs child care in Lakewood, CA

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Elizabeth R.


Lakewood, CA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Full / Part-Time Jobs

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for five years. I really enjoy working with the elderly because I like to make their lives and routines easier and make them feel happy at home. My experiences include bathing, housekeeping, medication reminder, errands, doctor appointments, and companionship. I also attended ICDC College for Medical...
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Jennifer R.


Lakewood, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as an IHSS care provider since I was 16. My father is blind, and I have also worked with many children with special care situations. I love working and learning through music and art, crafts, and reading. I have a calming personality that helps when tasks become frustrating, and assess the problem with love and...
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Adam M.


Lakewood, CA

$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi there, I'm an extremely positive & outgoing person. I have been a nurse for 10 yrs now, but just recently changed gears. I'd like to go back to school to study medicine a bit more in depth and eventually work on the perscriber end. I am passionate and compassionate about the care I provide my clients. Working many years...
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Talyn L.


Lakewood, CA

$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi, I'm a kind, patient, reliable young adult. I have 8 years of experience with kids, infants and young teens. I have two nephews who are on the autism spectrum. I love to see how they view the world. I take each day with a grain of salt and learn more as I go. I'm very good at multi tasking, and willing to do additional other...
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Raegan E.


Long Beach, CA

$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter (All Ages And Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Raegan and I have been babysitting for 7+ years. I have always loved children and have grown a huge patience for kids of all ages. I have also worked with special needs children for about 4 years. I am very reliable and an excellent multi-tasker. I would love to help you out with whatever you need whether it comes to...
Raegan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Reagan is amazing! She is friendly, punctual, upbeat and fun. My girls absolutely love her! I am grateful to have found her to help watch our girls."

Jessica C.

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Kendra D.


Long Beach, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kids Are Kids - They Just Learn Differently.

Hiiii! I have over 10 years experience working with kids and adults (2-30) with special needs - primarily autism and Down syndrome and ADHD. I have worked in private therapy centers using ABA as well as in schools and privately in clients homes. I have nannied toddlers with Autism and been a "coach" teaching my older clients how...
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Christian P.


Los Alamitos, CA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Carecheck and motor vehicles records verified. I'm Christian and I'm 25 years old. I have almost 2 years experience with children ages 3-17. I have vast experience watching multiple children at a time thanks to my time with BSA. The following list below is where I acquired all my experience. -BSA at IROEC camp(approx 1...
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"Christian was the first caregiver we hired for our special needs son when we moved to the US six months back. He has proved to be patient, resourceful and a good companion. He is open to listening to new ideas and coming up with his own useful suggestions if asked....

Punit K.

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Christine S.


Cypress, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Excellent With Children With Special Needs.

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having been a clinical bodywork therapist, I have seen many children on the spectrum as well as developmental delay children. I have been able to utilize my experience and special techniques to help children with special needs.
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Kenyetta T.


Bellflower, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Is My Specialty

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for all special needs: Down syndrome, children with seizures, G tube, catheters, ADHD, mental illness, Autism. I have 10 years of experience.
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Shirlene E.


Torrance, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

1:1

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My previous experience is working as a 1:1 Para Educator for the Transition to Independence program at Palos Verdes Peninsula USD and Torrance USD as a Health Clerk.
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Josefina F.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Love love Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had a son with special needs for 10 years and now I m available to help other Mothers with extensively care that our special Babies need.I had experience with Cerebral Palsy. I know how to use Suction Machine, Asthma machine and gastronomy tube or G-tube. I am also a CPR certified.
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Arthur G.


La Mirada, CA

$19-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Assisted Living Attendant in the Orange and Los Angeles County Areas

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my first months as a caregiver by profession (since October 14 2005), I assisted a 52-year-old gentleman who had cerebral palsy while his mother was able to make errands. He could not speak, but I am sure that he appreciated my presence, tending to the basics of bathing, grooming, hygiene, and spoon feeding while she was...
5.0
"Art is a very moral and conscientious person. Definitely someone trustworthy."

Marci R.

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Julia F.


Bellflower, CA

$18-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Julia I'm 26. My previous occupation was working with kids who have autism and I would love to help. My older whom is on the spectrum lead me to working with others. I have personal experience and I can relate to some of your challenges. Helping kids and people in general brings me joy. I can offer company for...
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Tiara B.


Long Beach, CA

$22-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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Karina R.


Signal Hill, CA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Karina R Hometown: Signal Hill, CA Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential. Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience caring for...
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"Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive service. She has plenty of experience w/special needs kids and was always there w/patience, concern and teaching ways to...

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Elizavette C.


Downey, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Behavior Interventionist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

10 years as an Early Childhood Teacher. 6 years as Behavioral Interventionist. AA. Degree In Speech Pathology. BA. Degree:Child Development and Family Studies. 2 years experience working in a moderate/servere school location with LAUSD. Experience working with children with Autism, CP, learning disabilities, and Other. English,...
5.0
"Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading."

Breana T.

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...
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"We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!"

Sabrina L.

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Yolanda P.


Long Beach, CA

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a care provider for a 14-year-old boy with autism. I've been on the job since birth until diagnosed as a special needs child. I follow up ABA at home, bring him to speech therapy, follow up his IBT from school to home. I liked what I do because I love children. For me, they are angels, so innocent and so pure at...
5.0
"I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a very reliable, honest and a caring person. She is very punctual and clean. In a short time she has become a very huge part...

Kavita L.

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Sonya H.


Wilmington, CA

$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who is taking a hiatus from teaching to raise my daughter. I have 9 years of experience working with children, including ABA experience. I've worked with a wide age range from 2-year-olds to 22-year-old young adults. Willing to work with typically developing children and people with disabilities....
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"Sonya is an awesome caregiver to hire. She has excellent communication, asks important questions regarding the children who will be under her care, is dependable, takes her job pretty seriously, she is punctual for her appointments. I would definitely hire her...

Esther L.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Lakewood, CA

Raegan E.

5.0

Reagan is amazing! She is friendly, punctual, upbeat and fun. My girls absolutely love her! I am grateful to have found her to help watch our girls.

- Jessica C.

Christian P.

5.0

Christian was extremely helpful with my 3 year old. He was kind, caring and gentle. Definitely will hire Christian again this summer.

- Tamia T.

Arthur G.

5.0

Art was very responsive from the "get go". He continued his excellent service by confirming date and time needed and made contact the night before the service. He is calm and caring -- what is needed in a medical situation.

- Carol F.

Karina R.

5.0

Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive service. She has plenty of experience w/special needs kids and was always there w/patience, concern and teaching ways to help. I would DEFINITELY HIRE her...

- Care member

Elizavette C.

5.0

Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading.

- Breana T.

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