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Steph P.

Full-Time Nanny

Encinitas, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Steph a career nanny originally from the east coast, and have been living in San Diego for the past 10 years. I have extensive experience in the child care field and being a full-time nanny/household manager for 18 years now. I have worked through nanny agencies, families through the daycare I worked at, word of mouth,...
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Professional Nanny, 20+ Years Experience, Senior Care

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I received a Bachelors degree in elementary education from California State University of San Marcos in the year 2000. Now, I am a mother of three awesome boys (they are all currently in college) I have been a scout leader, art substitute teacher. I was a nanny for 25+ years. My life has always been centered around children. I...

Care Member says "May 1, 2024 To Whom it May Concern, It is my pleasure to enthusiastically recommend Laurie for a child care position. Laurie took care of my two boys...

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Experienced, Caring And Creative Sitter; Looking For Part Time Nannying, Occasional, And Date Night!

Solana Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
My Name is Gabrielle and I am 23 years old. I have been sitting since I was around 12 years old and I have babysat children of all ages, including infants and children with special needs. I have had multiple nanny positions in addition to occasional babysitting on weeknights and weekends for about 7 years now. I am a certified...

Leah S. says "Just wonderful! We visited Charleston from out of town and she babysat for us on two separate nights in our hotel room while my husband and I went out to...

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Fun, Friendly Babysitter/Nanny

Escondido, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Calli. Im married to my high school sweetheart. I have always loved children. I grew up with a daycare in my parents' home. I have babysat for many people from newborn to 12 years old. My recent jobs include watching 2 Brothers for the past 3 years (now 4 + 5 years old.) Ive currently watching another little boy...
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The Fun Nanny

Carlsbad, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm so excited have the opportunity to become a part of your family! I've been a flight attendant for 3 years and due to recent circumstances, am looking to take a multi-month leave for the next several months or longer. I have experience with multiple children, special needs (autism), and used to care for a family of 3...
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Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny Available

San Diego, CA

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Looking for a loving family. Experience with special needs children, newborns, infants, and toddlers - including twins and triplets. I am CPR/First Aid Certified with a great driving record. I am reliable, flexible, a pro at potty training, willing to do overnights, and can travel if needed, as well as open to family errands. I...

Care Member says "Lois was a wonderful babysitter for my son, starting when he was around 15 months old. Over the three months she was with us, she taught him so many fun...

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Fun Nanny!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am 26 years old. I have 7 younger nieces and nephews that I have cared for since they were born. I am very good with kids. I have been a nanny to multiple kiddos and for multiple families! I would love to be a potential nanny to your kid(s). I do also have experience working with children with special needs. I truly enjoy...

Charlene W. says "My kids had a great time with Alina. They played games and she did a great job getting them to bed."

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Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Nicolette and I'd love the opportunity to meet you and your family! I absolutely love working with children and have been for the past 9 years. I have worked with disabled, special needs children, preschoolers, and infants which I adore the most. I was a devoted Preschool teacher at Kinder Care and Incarnation...

Care Member says "I worked with Nicolette for approximately four months (1x a week). I found her to be very good with my son, even when he was struggling (because he’d...

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Patient, Grounded, Trustworthy Montessori-trained Nanny & Educator

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Patient, grounded, and trustworthy Montessori-trained Consultant, Neurodiversity Educator, & Nanny with over 23 years of experience guiding infants and children to be healthy independent individuals who trust life and understand their unique connection to community and environment. Expert household and administrative assistant,...
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Caregiver Or Nanny

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have many years of experience with children of all ages. I can help you on nights and weekends. I would prefer day shift. I also have experience working with the special needs and the elderly. I am very honest and reliable. I have the vaccine and up to date on my other ones too

Nicole M. says "Jean is a wonderful caregiver. She is great with my Special Needs son! Also, Jean is very well organized as far as scheduling goes. She's been flexible...

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A Very Special Needs Nanny

Escondido, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I had an in-home family daycare for four years and my step-sister also had an in-home family daycare at her home. We worked together and I would bring my daycare children (with the parents permission) to her home every week. The children had a great time together. We had a special needs little boy who worked well with the other...

Sid P. says "Highly recommend. Will definitely hire again,"

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Experienced PCA And Nanny With A BA In Child Psychology

Escondido, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to check out my profile! A bit about me: I'm originally from Minnesota, but moved to California 4 years ago. I love singing and I take lessons. I also love being in nature, especially near or in the ocean, and I love animals. I used to, pre-pandemic, enjoy spending time with close friends and...
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Fun, Loving Nanny

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there. My name is Kierstie. I am an occupational therapist professionally but with current times am out of a job. I have worked with kids since high school and worked with the. As an occupational therapist. I love doing crafts, baking and being creative with the kiddos I spend time with. I think it is important that...
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Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

San Diego, CA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Taylor and I am 22 years old! I am certified EMT and Red Cross certified lifeguard, babysitter, and swim instructor. I am also certified in CPR/AED/ First Aid. I have been babysitting children since I was 10 years old. I have watched children of all ages and sizes. I am babysat children ages 6 months-12...
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Full/Part-time Nanny For June/July

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Leiah and I have been working in childcare for the past 12 years. I currently work as a bilingual pediatric medical Speech-Language Pathologist at a children's hospital in San Diego. My current specialty areas are early childhood education, autism, and infant feeding & swallowing. I received my Master's...
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Full Time Nanny/ Caregiver

San Diego, CA

1.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have always known that working with children was my calling, having grown up as the oldest of seven siblings and naturally stepping into a caregiver role. As a full-time preschool teacher for ages 2-4, I was responsible for up to 12 children at a time, managing their care, education, and development. Additionally, I spent...
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Mature, Responsable Loving Nanny

San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I am a 44-year-old fun, active, caring, loving nanny that loves outdoors, crafts and be silly. I have three kids of my own (9, 21, 26-year-old) I've been a nanny for over 24 years. I have experience with kids of all ages, newborns(at night time too)toddlers, school age kids, twins, kids with special needs and I also have...
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Nanny/Babysitter

San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Taylor I am 21 years old and I live in San Marcos, CA. I got to Cal State University of San Marcos and I am a Senior this year planning on graduating this spring! I have been taking care of my siblings from a young age since both of my parents worked full time. I've also have experience in working with special...
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PART TIME Care/Nanny Aprx 35-hours

San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I love my job and I consider it very rewarding from a personal point of view. I have worked with children long enough to witness their development and that is rewarding for me. I also enjoy their changes at the different stages of their lives, and it is normal for me to join parent's expectations and share the progress....
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Patient And Loving Preschool Teacher / Nanny

San Diego, CA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I have experience caring for children, with development delays, slight autism, and bi-polar disorder. The key to caring for children with special needs is patience and love. I also have experience with caring for foster children and meeting their needs for a loving and patient consistent person in their lives.
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  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs nanny reviews from local parents in Encinitas, CA

Special Needs Nannies in Encinitas, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 31 listed special needs nannies

Laurie M.

May 1, 2024 To Whom it May Concern, It is my pleasure to enthusiastically recommend Laurie for a child care position. Laurie took care of...

- Care member

Gabrielle M.

Just wonderful! We visited Charleston from out of town and she babysat for us on two separate nights in our hotel room while my husband and...

- Leah S.

Lois K.

Lois was a wonderful babysitter for my son, starting when he was around 15 months old. Over the three months she was with us, she taught him...

- Care member

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