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Find special needs nannies in Costa Mesa, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs nannies are listed in Costa Mesa, CA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 8 years

Special needs nannies in Costa Mesa, CA

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Angela V.


Bellflower, CA

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 14 years. I currently work at a high school with Special Needs students and nanny a 7-year-old in Tustin. I am seeking a nanny position closer to home.
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have had Angela as a sitter for my adult disabled daughter for 3 years. She is a wonderful, caring provider, dependable provider and I have never had any reason to question my decision to hire her. She has been such a help to me and my family, which has allowed...

Sharon L.

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Catherine R.


Long Beach, CA

$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

Hey there! I'm Cat and i've worked in childcare for 4-5 years now. I've had various Nanny positions for up to 3 kids, with ages across the board. My abilities include transportation to and from various activities, Light house work, Overnight stays, Meal prep, Bedtime routines and even care for your furry friends! Ive worked...
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Catherine worked with our family for 5 months before she sadly left state. She took care of our 3 and 2 year old daughters while my husband and I worked during the week. I can't recommend her enough - she is fun loving and compassionate with children and ours just...

Linda M.

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Haley H.


Dana Point, CA

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/nanny Looking For A Full Time Job.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Haley! I'm really passionate about working with children & household assisting. I've nannied on & off for over 8 years- toddlers, teenagers & every age in between. I was born & raised in Dana Point, CA. I love the beach, art, music, cooking, and overall I love being a helper! I'm gentle, kind, nurturing &...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Haley was a very kind an patient nanny with our two energetic kiddos. The kids always had fun with her. She was flexible and above all caring."

Laura E.

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Dawne F.


Long Beach, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic, Caring, Reliable, Creative, Positive, Diverse, Experienced Nanny, Babysitter, Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Dear Family, Look no further! I have 42 yrs exp as an energetic, positive, loving caregiver including: mother of 3 daughters, infant & child care, early childhood dev, preschool & special ed, health & nutrition, behavioral guidance, respite care for families w/ special needs or senior care, teaching with LBUSD, owner of a...
Dawne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Dawne has been an amazing nanny to our two girls! We have two 1 1/2 year old and she has no problem taking care of both of them. She is clearly very experienced and when we leave our girls with her we know that they will be safe and taken care of. Both of our...

Ekaterina T.

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Michaela M.


Laguna Beach, CA

$21/hr • 2 yrs exp

Care Provider/nanny

Hello! I'm Cayla a nurturing and experienced nanny with a passion for providing care to children. I specialize in creating a safe, engaging, and loving environment for children of all ages. I take pride in my ability to handle various responsibilities, including cooking nutritious meals, maintaining a tidy home, and caring for...
Michaela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cayla is the best! She is amazing with our 10 month old twin girls, always talking and laughing with them, putting on music, going outside, doing sensory play, etc. She is great about keeping them on their schedule and being flexible with their needs. We love her...

Katie K.

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Ashley J.


Long Beach, CA

$35/hr • 9 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Ashley: * CPR/ First Aid Certified * Bilingual (English and Spanish) * 9 Years of Experience of (Special needs, infants, toddlers, teens) * Own Transportation (Clean Record) * Non-Smoker / Non-Drinker * Clean Background Record Available Services: * Meal Preparation * Pick Ups / Drop Offs * Pet Care * Housekeeping * Laundry *...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley is a very resourceful and caring person. She made an impact on our household and was always thinking of ways to improve the process. She handled transportation, child care and various errands flawlessly with a good attitude. I recommend her to anyone."

Fran M.

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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Fun, Reliable, Dependable Sitter/nanny

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely LOVE children/kids and animals! About me: I am kind, loving, patient, empathetic, great disposition, fun, energetic and outgoing! I love the beach, walking, hiking, music, reading, boating, traveling and amusements parks! I live in Laguna Niguel. I am married, have three sons and three beautiful grandsons! I have a...
Carri can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I was looking for someone with a lot of experience as my child's first sitter. Carri is so loving, sweet, warm, and incredibly generous. She loves my baby like her own grand baby and I know he's in capable hands with her. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to...

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Kristyn K.


Long Beach, CA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny In Long Beach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristyn and I live in the Long Beach area. I'm looking for a full-time nanny position with a fun-loving family. I would describe myself as adventurous, intuitive, and empathetic. My interests include exercising, eating healthy, being in nature, singing, writing, and learning Spanish as a second language. I have...
Kristyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristyn is responsible, a great care giver to her younger sisters. She has cared for our family dog while we were away on trips. I trust her completely. We love her like a daughter. I would absolutely recommend her for a child care-giving position."

Kathy P.

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Taylor J.


Cypress, CA

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Nanny/Child Care Provider For Children With Special Needs

Im currently an IA for GGUSD working in special education classes and working with these students to reach their IEP goals. Prior to that I was a behavior therapist provided ABA support to children with special needs. While doing that, I worked with an organization called united cerebral palsy which provides respite and child...
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Marina T.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I am commitment to enhance the quality of life for my clients by delivering personalized care tailored to their unique needs and preferences. My expertise encompasses assisting individuals with activities of daily living, administering medications, managing complex medical conditions, and implementing behavior management...
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Tamara A.


Mission Viejo, CA

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

I'm 26 years old and I live in Mission Viejo. I have babysat & tutored for the past five years, and have experience providing support for families with special needs kids (autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy). My experience caring for children includes meal prep, dog walking, diaper changing, light house cleaning,...
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Julie Anne Y.


Long Beach, CA

$35/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hi, my name is Julie and I am a 28-year-old, graduated student from UH Manoa. I first began my experience in the child care field babysitting at young age for my aunts and neighborhood families. From there I went on to tutor kids in mathematics and assisted elementary school teachers at Newcomb Academy in Southern California....
Julie Anne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brittany C.


Anaheim, CA

$28/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny

I'm a childcare provider with over four years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have also been a caregiver for 8 years. I have a college degree and am First Aid and CPR certified. I'm comfortable working with children with special needs or health concerns. I'm passionate about making a positive impact on...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Genoveffa D.


Dana Point, CA

$28-46/hr • 20 yrs exp

Loving & Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm actively seeking a full-time or part time nannying position. I provide 20 years of experience in childcare. I currently live in Dana Point CA. Originally from Italy, l've been in the United States for more than three decades and am fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish. I have a strong affection for children and extensive...
Genoveffa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emily A.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$16-25/hr

Knowledgable And Loving Nanny

Throughout High School, I worked in the Best Buddies program. This program was for my fellow students with disabilities. I received so much joy from this program that I decided in College that my passion is to become a Special Education Teacher. I believe children with Special Needs have so much to give to the world and I love...
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Nicole C.


Dana Point, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years experience caring for children and helping families. I am CPR certified and I have experience with newborns all the way to teenagers. I was a mother's helper for a family of 6 children. I have cared for children with special needs, cerebral palsy and autism. I love animals and I cook and clean. I am an artist...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lucero M.


Anaheim, CA

$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caring, Loving, And Fun Nanny

I have 5 years of experience working with children. I have worked with children in a preschool setting, daycare setting, and after-school programs. I have also done babysitting! I can help with Crafts and Laundry. I recently helped with behavioral therapy for kids with special needs. Familiar with kids of all ages and up to date...
Lucero can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Alexia E.


Mission Viejo, CA

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny/Babysitter!

I am a 23-year-old graduate student , working towards my Master's degree in Social Welfare. I currently work in schools as a social work intern on Mondays (7:30am-3:30pm) Wednesdays (7:30am-11:30am) and Fridays (7:30am-3:30pm). I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have some ASL knowledge. I have been working with children...
Alexia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer F.


La Habra, CA

$20-30/hr • 15 yrs exp

10+ Years Experienced Babysitter/Nanny, With A Background In Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jennifer, go by Jenn, and I'm a 34-year-old and live in La Habra, CA. I'm a mom to an 18-month-old little girl. I'm a very patient, compassionate, positive, and fun person. Always trying to look at the positive side of things. Very active and love playing sports just as much as I love watching them. I am very...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Leslie G.


Lake Forest, CA

$17-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Nanny and Mom Available Full or Part Time.

Compassionate Experienced Educated Caregiver In the process of training to be an Occupational Therapist. Facilitating adults and children to improve their life experiences physiologically through art and life skills in a therapeutic manner. Able to work independently or with a team. Experienced instructor/tutor with a history of...

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Costa Mesa, CA

Angela V.

5.0

I have had Angela as a sitter for my adult disabled daughter for 3 years. She is a wonderful, caring provider, dependable provider and I have never had any reason to question my decision to hire her. She has been such a help to me and my family, which has allowed me to go to work with no worries...

- Sharon L.

Catherine R.

5.0

Catherine worked with our family for 5 months before she sadly left state. She took care of our 3 and 2 year old daughters while my husband and I worked during the week. I can't recommend her enough - she is fun loving and compassionate with children and ours just love her to death!

- Linda M.

Haley H.

5.0

Haley was a very kind an patient nanny with our two energetic kiddos. The kids always had fun with her. She was flexible and above all caring.

- Laura E.

Dawne F.

5.0

Dawne has been our date night babysitter for approximately four years. When we first hired Dawne, our kids' ages ranged from toddler to teenager. Our kids absolutely love Dawne and look forward to seeing her each time she babysits. She always arrives on time and is wonderful with all of our kids....

- Heidi W.

Michaela M.

5.0

Cayla is the best! She is amazing with our 10 month old twin girls, always talking and laughing with them, putting on music, going outside, doing sensory play, etc. She is great about keeping them on their schedule and being flexible with their needs. We love her and feel great about having her...

- Katie K.

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Ratings for Costa Mesa, CA special needs nannies listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Nannies in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies.