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

60 special needs nannies are listed in Downey, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 8 years

Special needs nannies in Downey, CA

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Hailee O.


Pasadena, CA

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hailee and I am available for part-time/occasional babysitting in Pasadena or the surrounding areas! I've been involved in childcare for 7 years now and LOVE working with children. I am creative, empathetic, organized, and administrative. I have experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds, including...
Hailee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hailee was a pleasure to have as our nanny for 3 months. She has a special knack with babies, they love her. Hailee sang and created fun stories and games for our 6 month old. She helped tremendously in sleep training and stayed calm even with a crying baby. She...

Candice C.

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Kristyn K.


Long Beach, CA

$25-50/hr10 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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Yolanda P.


Long Beach, CA

$17/hr10 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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Anna T.


Lomita, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Errand Runner, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several babysitting and nanny references and have worked in a highly structured church child care for 2+ years. I have experience with multiples, special needs, CPR and high pressure situations. I do all of the grocery shopping, planning and cooking of meals for my family and also have house cleaning experience. I am a...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna is a GREAT household or personal assistant. She has a good attitude, takes directions easily and works independently. She is also punctual and a good communicator. My home has never been so organized!"

Katie H.

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Melanie K.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Part-time Nanny Or Last Minute Sitter Who Loves Kids And Pets!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an active sitter that loves engaging children in activities that promote development and ensure a safe, warm, nurturing environment. I enjoy seeing the excitement in their faces when they discover something new or are genuinely having fun! I also love reading, singing, dancing, building fortresses, doing artwork, being...
Melanie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"One of the most Loving,responsible, strong woman I know. Melanie was great to work with and is now a life long friend. Any business would thrive to have her be apart of their team!"

Chanel P.

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Milena A.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

The Perfect Nanny For You

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents, I'm Milena. So nice meeting you!! I hope we get to work together. I read your job position and it really got my attention! Currently I work for 2 wonderful families as a nanny/housekeeper, I do nanny share and I take care of 6 kids, ages between 1 to 9. Unfortunately they won't need my assistance anymore, so I...
Milena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Milena is great with children and we adore her! She knows how to have fun with our girls and at the same time teach them good habits and behavior. Milena also multitasks very well, she keeps our home organized and helps with meal prep. In short, our girls love her...

David H.

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Donna L.


Monrovia, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of all ages, from preemies, newborn infants, toddlers to teens, multiples, autistic, ADHD and special needs. I am CPR certified, with first aid experience. I am registered with Children Social Service through Trustline. (background checked) This is not just a job this is my career and I love it. I have...
Donna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Donna took care of my son since he was nine months old. She is patient and knowledgeable. She taught my son a lot like numbers, colors, alphabet and good behaviors. One thing I noticed when we sent my son to preschool. I see that my son's skill lever was ahead of...

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Brittany A.


Arcadia, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Kind, Experienced, Nanny Or Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a 37-year-old marine biologist who loves nature and children. I started babysitting at the age of 12. For two years (2014) I was the full time nanny for twin toddlers. In 2017 I was the part-time nanny for a 3-year-old girl in Hawaii. Additionally, for two summers I supervised and educated young kids at the Zoo summer camp....
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brittany provided outstanding care for our preschool and elementary aged children with daily pickups, meal prep, zoo and other outings, daily homework, etc. We trusted Brittany with not only our most precious family members, but also with our home and personal...

Anna W.

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Cara D.


Long Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing, Educated, Professional Nanny.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Cara (they/them) and I'm a professional Nanny and aspiring artist. I love working with children and have been doing so for about 18 years. Currently I am looking for a family who is need of a Nanny for 2-4 days a week. At the moment I am transitioning from my last family but will be available Monday through...
Cara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"We interviewed Cara over the phone and in person. Even though we decided to go with another candidate, Cara is a close second. She is very knowledgeable in child development and you can tell she is honest with many interview questions, instead of some who may...

Wendy L.

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Martine P.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Nurse With Special Education Experience

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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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...

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Elyce L.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Babysitter

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Dear Parents, I am a super-fun and contemporary Nanny with old-school values and have over 10 years experience working with children of all ages from newborns, special needs and grade school through K-12 with particular experience managing and mentoring multiple children. I'm also a professional organizer and provide all...
Elyce can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elyce was a wonderful choice as a nanny. Unfortunately she was looking to work for a family for the next few years and we were not a right fit for her. I was very impressed with her skills and would have loved to have her join our family. We still may connect...

Ashleigh U.

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Martha Isabel M.


Glendale, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full, Part Time Or Live In Nanny

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:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My kids loved Martha. She worked for us for years. She played with them and had endless patience and energy. She is kind and very conscientious. Highest recommendation."

Denise H.

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Katie K.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny For Special Kids!

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...
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Kylie B.


Placentia, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kylie! I'm 23 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 and will be graduating in May 2025. Majoring in speech pathology has given me the opportunity to take multiple...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kylie is stupendous, she was a JOY to work with! She was extremely professional - the first day she came she asked for a schedule and followed it perfectly. She was very responsible in that she constantly asked whether my 2 children had been fed, if their teeth had...

Patricia D.

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Anna G.


Santa Monica, CA

$30-45/hr5 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Nanny At Your Service

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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
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.

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Savannah C.


Torrance, CA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always been told I have a natural calling for caregiving, with keen motherly instincts, and who knows how to create a special bond with all the children in my care. I have experience working as a teachers assistant at a private in-home preschool facility where I specialized in developmental health for children with special...
Savannah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Hard worker. Very reliable. Highly recommend. "

Jonathan B.

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Ashley J.


Long Beach, CA

$25-35/hr9 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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hired as personal assistance due to medical condition. Ashley provides a number of services from home organization, errands, doctor transport, and transportation for my teenage to school activities this summer. Follows direction, provides great ideas, and is not...

Lisa R.

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Jacquelyn G.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-100/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Full Time Nanny

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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.

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Gnagna N.


Los Angeles, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

High Profile Nanny Childcare Is Not Just A Job To Me, It Is A Passion....

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Gnagna is originally from Washington D. C. and has worked for many high-profile families. She has over 11 years of professional nanny experience including live-in and live-out. She has traveled extensively with families all over the world and prides herself on being discrete and confidential. Gnagna also has extensive experience...
Gnagna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gnagna is a professional nanny that helped us with our two active toddler girls. She is someone I completely trust with my children and they advanced in their development under her care. I would highly recommend her to anyone."

Laura Z.

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Elizabeth S.


Los Angeles, CA

$24-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Bilingual, College Educated, Special Needs & Autism

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Liz and I'm an empathetic caregiver, A little bit about myself: I come from a large family, so taking care of people comes as second nature to me. I started working as a care giver and found a new passion of taking care of people. I'm also a mother to an adult daughter. My schedule is currently open
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Liz has helped my family for many years. She was originally hired by me in 2010 to help with my newborn son and his two-year-old brother. When my second child was 18 months old he was diagnosed with severe global developmental delays and autism. Liz help...

Daisy D.

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Downey, CA

Hailee O.

5.0

Hailee was a pleasure to have as our nanny for 3 months. She has a special knack with babies, they love her. Hailee sang and created fun stories and games for our 6 month old. She helped tremendously in sleep training and stayed calm even with a crying baby. She helped out around the house during...

- Candice C.

Kristyn K.

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.

Yolanda P.

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 of our family.

- Kavita L.

Anna T.

5.0

Anna is a GREAT household or personal assistant. She has a good attitude, takes directions easily and works independently. She is also punctual and a good communicator. My home has never been so organized!

- Katie H.

Melanie K.

5.0

Melanie watched my 8 year old daughter when I needed a sitter at the last minute. Melanie arrived right on time, is very friendly, kept my house tidy (which can be a huge task with my active 8 year old) and my daughter loves her. Melanie is a joy to have as someone to watch my daughter. I feel...

- Kirsten R.

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