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60 special needs nannies are listed in Downey, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 8 years
Special needs nannies in Downey, CA
4.8
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny/nurse for over 25 years taking care of kids all Ages and also some with Special Needs I am French very detail oriented and do everything for the children including taking care of bath time to cooking their meals and washing their clothes Have any questions please call me. I have included my resume and...
Martine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Martine has been our nanny for 1.5 years since our daughter was 5 months old. She has been amazing - on time and dedicated! She prepares all of our girl’s meals, washes her clothes, and shows her so much love. Our daughter needs oxygen at night and without...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience working for the finest families in Los Angeles. I have experience with kids, seniors, people with special needs and disabilities. I am very organized, punctual and always open to complete multiple tasks depending on the family's needs such as doing grocery shopping, run errands, pick up...
Martha Isabel can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Martha worked with me for 3-4 years when my son was a baby and later when he was entering kindergarten. Amazing person. "
Cynthia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids with special needs for 4 years. I most recently worked for a family with a little girl who has a feeding tube and developmental delays. The job was so rewarding and fun. One family I nannied for has a child with Down Syndrome whom I adore. He is so fun and funny and the best kid to play hide and seek...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there!
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I am a 33-year-old young woman with YEARS of household experience! Most recently I worked for a Waldorf type preschool but had relocate as I moved to the East side from Topanga! Looking for something more local to me :)
I have been a playful, silly, fun nanny to 3-6-month-old...
Nadia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nadia cared for our infant in the Spring of 2021. She connected with our son quickly .She came with experience and offered helpful recommendations for his sleep. She took him for walks and was dependable. We recommend Nadia!"
Jenna S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Kylie! I'm 22 years old and have a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology and minored in American Sign Language and Deaf culture. I am currently getting my master's degree in speech-language pathology. Majoring in speech pathology has given me the opportunity to take multiple child care and development classes. I...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kylie is awesome. She is very punctual and dependable. Anytime she needed days off she always asked at least 2 days in advance. I never had to worry about if she would show up or not. And she had a good sense of humor about our joint endeavors to cook. 5/5 would...
Tamara C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
In 2016 I started nannying a 4-year-old with special needs. I also joyfully raised two children of my own who are now thriving adults. Children have always held a special place in my heart, but working with J also made me realize how important it is to care for all children with absolute patience and kindness. I would consider...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anna cared for our toddler for about 8 months before we decided to send him to preschool. She was never late a single day, very attentive to our son and helped around the house and with laundry. She's very responsible and a good communicator. she helped teach our...
Carolyn A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I prioritize in providing guidance and safety for all children. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have done several years of volunteer work and have been babysitting for the past 11 years now. I have worked with children from the ages of 10mos-15 yo everyday as a Nanny and as a Counselor for the Boys and Girls Club of...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Caring. Engaging. Professional. It's hard to sum up how amazing Jackie is, but those 3 words are a decent start.
We were lucky enough to work with Jackie when our childcare fell through and we were in a bind. She worked as a part time nanny for us for two...
Angie E.
Erin B.
Beverly Hills, CA
$35-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Loving Nanny With 20+ Years Experience
4.2
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a loving and dedicated Nanny with many years experience caring for children of all ages in a live-in and live-out capacity.
Now that I've raised my own 3 children including twins, I'm available once again to provide nurturing and care for your children as well!
Some of my favorite things to do are spending time...
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Our little guy is 5 months old, very active, very mobile, and high energy. Erin did a fantastic job both matching his energy and helping him calm down when he needed soothing. She played with him, took him for a nice long walk outside, and got him down for his...
David P.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I've been a nanny for 10+ years ranging from newborns to all aged teens. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and am a behavioral therapist so have worked extensively with children and adults with special needs. I'm very active, love to have fun and also a certified kids yoga teacher!
Tara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tara was extremely caring and gentle with our 8 week old. She helped get him on a schedule early on, which is great, and was very in tune with his needs. Tara also helped out around the house with dishes, laundry and light cleaning. She also pitched in to help with...
Kiersten F.
4.7
(26)
Hired by 92 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student and have taken a child care & development courses, worked extensively with babies and toddlers starting at 2 weeks old, have worked with special needs kids, am CPR certified, have taken lifeguard courses, have taught pre-k-1st grade how to swim, I am adaptive, flexible, and focused.
Sahar can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Sahar babysat for us two days in a row. She was wonderful and my daughter enjoyed having her! We will definitely hire her again!"
Valerie C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
***Currently only available for one day jobs/ date nights/ babysitting, etc. Send me a message for more information.***
Hello! My name is Sam, thank you for visiting my profile! I've been caring for children for the majority of my life, I absolutely love their energy and the wonderful things they teach us. I come from a big...
Sam can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha was a joy to work with and my children adore her. Always dependable. I don't know what I would have done without her. "
Emily B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Holli. I am a proud single mother of one young adult daughter. I am highly compassionate, protective, nurturing and young at heart! I love children and have worked with them all my life in various settings. I have taken care of children in a school setting for over 22 years and in home care for over 25 years. I...
Holli can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We had the pleasure of interviewing Holly. She arrived on time and she was more than qualified to care for our children. She had an extensive history in child and elderly care, had a great personality, and was very competent and bubbly. Our current babysitter...
Maria M.
I have no experience with children the have special needs. I am interested in learning how to take care of a special needed children.
I am a musician and I nanny part-time. I've always had a passion for spending time and helping children with special needs. I would love the opportunity to help families that require the extra help. I love the creativity that comes along with this job and the unique and beautiful experience of caring for a child with special...
Hello! I'm am looking for a nanny job!
I am a UCLA nursing student who takes covid seriously (I also recently received the COVID vaccination, I get tested weekly, and I have a room to myself) and I am in need of a job to help pay for school.
I have many years of nanny experience including working for children with special needs...
I have worked with in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Washoe County School District with the special education department, as a privater tutor for an autistic boy, as a home health care assistant for a quadriplegic gentleman, and a teen with cerebral palsy.
I worked as a personal assistant for a business woman. My...
Cathy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello, I'm Ileana , I'm home health-aid, and I have CPR certification . I worked with different groups of people: from newborn, infant's, toddlers. Preschoolers, teens to special needs. I have the required experience and references. I love interacting and taking care of children and have worked with different age groups and...
Ileana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
Taking care of kids is my passion, I grew up taking care of my baby brother at the age of 8, while I had a working mom. I made a decision to work with children both special needs and non-special needs children because I know how it is when you need the help at home. Kids are so precious, and I do cherish them a lot.
Dominaja L.
Los Angeles, CA
$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Nanny Available Immediately!
Hi there!
I have many years of nanny experience, including with special needs children. Experiences and familiarity includes Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, ADHD, non mobile and non verbal. I have sat in therapy sessions and made sure to work on skills in their learning plan. I have also been responsible for...
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Downey, CA
Martine P.
5.0
Martine has been our nanny for 1.5 years since our daughter was 5 months old. She has been amazing - on time and dedicated! She prepares all of our girl’s meals, washes her clothes, and shows her so much love. Our daughter needs oxygen at night and without hesitation Christine rose to the occasion...
- Care member
Martha Isabel M.
5.0
Martha worked with me for 3-4 years when my son was a baby and later when he was entering kindergarten. Amazing person.
- Cynthia K.
Nadia H.
5.0
Nadia joined my household daily to care for my four-five year old twins. Imperturbable, smart, creative and off beat in the best way, Nadia brought joy AND order to my home.
- Care member
Kylie B.
5.0
Kylie is a wonderful caregiver to our baby. She is super friendly and warm. She even taught our baby sign language. Our daughter lights up when Kylie comes over. So thankful we found her.
- Tammy M.
Anna G.
5.0
Anna cared for our toddler for about 8 months before we decided to send him to preschool. She was never late a single day, very attentive to our son and helped around the house and with laundry. She's very responsible and a good communicator. she helped teach our son not to hit or bite and has been...
- Carolyn A.