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

60 special needs nannies are listed in Irvine, CA

The average posted rate is $27/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 9 years

Special needs nannies in Irvine, CA

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Nayeli A.


Irvine, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Educated Sitter/Nanny/Caregiver

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a preschool teacher for 15 years children 0-6-year-olds. Also have worked with special needs children 4 months- 17-year-olds. I have also been a caregiver for about 20 years working with adults/ elderly with all kind of diagnosis. My passion is helping others.
Nayeli can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

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Veronica R.


Irvine, CA

$25-32/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Premed Nanny | Fun & Energetic

4.5

(8)

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Creating a fun, loving environment where your child feels like they're with a trusted friend is what I do best :) With 5+ years working with kids ages 0-13, including those with special needs. if you need a nanny who's energetic, reliable, and truly invested in your child's well-being, l'd love to meet your family! I'm a pre-med...
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Veronica is a super nanny! She is an amazing young college student who built an immediate rapport with my children ages 3 and ages 9. My kids absolutely loved her ! "

Dv V.

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Holly D.


Irvine, CA

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hello! My name is Holly. I have over 15 years of experience working with children ages newborn to teenagers. I am 27 years old, and I have my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I am currently working full-time as a counselor, and I am about to begin attending graduate school to study clinical psychology. I am looking for...
Holly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Melanie A.


Irvine, CA

$46/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun VERY EXPERIENCED Helpful And Nurturing Nanny/Music Teacher

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have taught children voice, dance & music lessons for 20 years. I've directed several music studios for kids. I have raised 2 children. I have also worked with children with special needs. I'm a Christian with high morales and character.
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Yan L.


Irvine, CA

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bilingual Teacher/Nanny

I have finished my AMI Montessori training in 2020 in age 0-6. I am currently a Montessori head teacher for both 0-3 level and 3-6 level Montessori classroom. I enjoy working with children, like playing instrument, having group language lessons, offering individual lessons and supports. It will be so happy to have a chance to...
Yan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

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Laura K.


Irvine, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny For Hire

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

For the past six years, I was a full-time nanny for a family in Cleveland, Ohio caring for all three of their children since birth. I recently moved to Irvine California for a job transfer and I am now looking for a new family to call me their Mary Poppins. I have more than 10-years of full-time experience with infants,...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Laura is really great at childcare. We've had her care for our grandchildren and we've watched her handle both good behavior and challenging behavior. She is competent, gentle and caring as well as bright and innovative in getting them active in productive...

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Logan J.


Irvine, CA

$31/hr • 2 yrs exp

Gentle & Fun Nanny With Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Logan but I prefer to go by Loge, like Logan minus the "an". I am 26 years young and currently study Geography and Geospatial Sciences at Oregon State University. While I finish up the remainder of my degree online I work full-time as a nanny and personal trainer. I have been a nanny since 2020 working with multiple...
Logan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Logan as a nanny to my youngest daughter. Logan was great and the best decision I made for nanny care. Unfortunately due to wage increases, I had to let Logan go. Although she doesn't nanny for me full time, she occasionally babysits. She is trustworthy and...

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Kathi M G.


Irvine, CA

$26-35/hr • 20 yrs exp

Top Notch Nanny And Newborn Care Specialist

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I find joy in supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. With 20 years of experience, I'm well-equipped to care for your little one. My calm and creative personality allows me to effortlessly engage children in a variety of activities, from educational games...
Kathi M can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Aida G.


Newport Beach, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny

3.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with all different ages and needs, from newborns to teens. I have experience with preschool age, elementary and middle school and with before or after school care. I have worked as a nanny for complete care as well as babysitting, or after school activities. I never smoked, and hold a good driving record with...
Aida can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Aida took such good care of my two daughters, who were 5 months old and 4 years old at the time. She was caring, structured, creative and attentive. I give her my highest recommendation."

Jen P.

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Sara Z.


Orange, CA

$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver / Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sara. I am interested in your Babysitting/Nanny job opportunity and want to share some information about myself. I have been a Babysitter/Nanny/Caregiver for over 15 years. I worked for over 10 years with elementary & middle school children most of them with multiple special needs. As a Nanny it is my joy to...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"I just hired Sara a few days ago and feel that she will be a valuable addition to our family. She's very sweet , caring and professional. I hope that this will be with us for a long time."

Shahla B.

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Andrea M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With18 Years Of Experience (Newborn- Highschool Age Children)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm Andrea & have cared for children and adults for 18 years. I cater to families as a day & overnight nanny during 6-14 hour shifts. I assist with postpartum confinement /quarantine period. I have a decade of experience as a behavioral interventionist in OC school districts. I've nannied for newborns, multiples & children with...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Andrea was excellent and super helpful. I hired her for a few hours every morning for two weeks and a few overnights. She supported me with walking and feeding my dog. She even assisted me in taking him to the vet when he had a severe ear infection. She also helped...

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Jumai B.


Tustin, CA

$30-32/hr • 5 yrs exp

Qualified Travel/ Career Nanny

As a caretaker and nanny, I have a passion for helping families provide the best care for their loved ones. I have extensive experience in providing compassionate care and support to children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. My approach is patient, kind, and respectful, and I always strive to create a safe and...
Jumai can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"This weekend, I had a business trip scheduled and needed to find a reliable nanny for my 15 month old son. A close friend recommended care.com, and I was happy to connect with Jumai. Not only did she arrive ten minutes early, but her kind and nurturing nature...

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Luz V.


Garden Grove, CA

$25-28/hr • 20 yrs exp

NANNY OR BABYSITTER

I am a babysitter with 20 years of experience and specialize in newborns to 4-year-olds, twins and children with special needs. I have helped families with newborn children create a sleep schedule, meal preparation at each stage of growth, potty training, supporting children in all their different stages of development. I am...
Luz can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Luz P. worked for us as a nanny for almost a year, and she was great with our two kids. We had a newborn and a toddler at the time, and she has lots of newborn experience which put us at ease. She is responsible, reliable, energetic and always on time. She really...

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Sheriffa P.


Costa Mesa, CA

$28-33/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, A little bit about my background, I have over 10 years experience as a nanny for two amazing families in the past and I have over 70 clinical hours working on pediatric units and NICU for my nursing program. I am currently enrolled in nursing school, expected graduation date, December 2024. It is my passion to work...
Sheriffa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sheriffa is currently with our family. She is incredibly loving and trustworthy, and our daughter absolutely loves her - as do we!"

Ayesha K.

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Holli B.


Orange, CA

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring And Responsible Nanny

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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I was beyond blessed to have found Holli! This review will probably be too small to say how amazing she was. I have twins who are preemies and they did just great with her! She loved them like their own children in a respectful manner. I never felt she gave them...

Alina C.

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Nancy S.


Santa Ana, CA

$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny With Years Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Nancy, and I have been taking care of children for the past eight years. My experience involves being a babysitter, nanny, special needs caregiver, live-in nanny, and daycare instructor, working with children ages 0-14 years old. I also volunteer at my local private school' s daycare and have been there for the...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sara Z.


Orange, CA

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Caregiver/Nanny

I worked for Santa Ana USD for over 10 years in the special education department. Started with the elementary level promoted to middle and high school. Later with students who graduated from high school and became Regional Center clients. One of my responsibilities was to assist in their transition to become independent and deal...
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Sara Z.


Orange, CA

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked at SAUSD with clients with special needs. Some with physical and/or mental challenges, I also work with several care giving agencies for over nine years, I am experienced working with clients with Alzheimer's , dementia, cancer, post surgery, also memory loss and/or mental disabilities, some of my responsibilities have...
Sara can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, visiting physician & more
5.0
"Sara was extremely professional and diligent. Our uncle and family were extremely fortunate to have her. Above and beyond our expectations. Would definitely hire her again, if needed."

Angela G.

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Alexis J.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

I adore watching kids grow and achieve what their minds are set on. For work, I have been instructor, leading kids from 5-10 yrs. old in many physical activities. I've also worked in a hands on learning summer camp as an intern/team leader to working in an elementary school as a Teachers Aide. I've also gained experience...
Skills:

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 Irvine, CA

Veronica R.

5.0

Veronica has been an absolute lifesaver! She’s incredibly attentive, patient, and always brings positive energy. Our kids adore her, and we completely trust her to handle anything with ease and care. Goes above and beyond by keeping the house spotless too.

- Care member

Laura K.

5.0

Laura was very helpful to my family when we had a newborn. She came 3 days a week to clean, do dishes, meal prep, and do laundry. She also took on some bigger organizational projects. Laura liked to go the extra mile and set out activities for my kids to do when they got home from school and even...

- Care member

Logan J.

5.0

We hired Logan to take care of our toddler and it has been a great decision. Not only is our daughter well cared for when she's with Logan but she also takes care of our home and keeps it tidy. A huge thing for me was to find someone that would engage our daughter and help limit her TV time, Logan...

- Justyne W.

Aida G.

5.0

Aida took such good care of my two daughters, who were 5 months old and 4 years old at the time. She was caring, structured, creative and attentive. I give her my highest recommendation.

- Jen P.

Sara Z.

5.0

Sara has been a big help to my family in caring for our 2 year old son. She is very hands on, one on my one time, reads books, crafts, puzzles and teaches. She follows direction well and has made me feel safe and comfortable. I would recommend her to any family who needs any care-giving.

- Tahnee S.

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

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Nannies in Irvine, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies.