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60 special needs nannies are listed in Santa Ana, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 9 years
Special needs nannies in Santa Ana, CA
Hi my name is Milika and I am an experienced nanny offering reliable and loving childcare services. With 10 years of hands-on experience, I specialize in creating safe, nurturing, and engaging environments for children of all ages and needs
Over 10+ years of experience proving exceptional care for children ranging from 3...
Milika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
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...
Care member
5.0
(16)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Shannon, nice to meet you :)
I have tons of experience. I've been a live in Nanny, Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny, Babysitter & I'm a single mom with a teen. I know what kids are like & what they need, I actually listen to them. I love kids & I'll treat your babies like they are my own. I don't mind sick kids or...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Shannon is wonderful! She was our regular, go-to babysitter for our little toddler for nearly a year, until we had to relocate. Our LO loved her and used to light up whenever she came over. She's reliable, resourceful, and fun, and she understands the needs of kids...
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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
(2)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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...
Former Member A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Irina! I have over 15 years of experience in child care, starting as a babysitter before running a Sunday school program for children ages 1-13. My passion for child development led me to earn a bachelor's in pediatric speech pathology in 2016. I also have a medical background as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer but...
Irina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Irena to assist us with our 8-year-old son who has autism, and we are very satisfied with our decision.
Irena has formal certification in Applied Behavior Analysis as well as a background in Speech-Language Pathology and Art based therapy. She worked to...
Benjamin B.
5.0
(5)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
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:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Veronica is a super nanny INDEED! She was punctual, friendly and excellent with my children. My kids, dog and myself absolutely adored her 100% recommend. She updated me via text and cleaned the entire front section of our home, while entertaining and following...
Gianna A.
4.5
(2)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Diana and I am your future nanny. I raised two beautiful children, who are now adults, and have worked for a multitude of wonderful families around Orange County. I worked with children with moderate to severe special needs. I am a lover of curiosity, arts and crafts, the outdoors, and DIY projects. I hope...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Diana was one of the first people we interviewed after our nanny of one year had to move away. She was calm, warm, and confident. She had been with her previous family for 3 years and had 26 years of experience in the childcare industry. DIana does a fantastic job...
Care member
Andrea M.
Costa Mesa, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With18 Years Of Experience (Newborn- Highschool Age Children)
5.0
(7)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Home modification, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, visiting physician, dementia & more
5.0
"Sara commits to her job, she goes beyond the patients needs. She is also very knowledgeable, and trustworthy."
Lorena P.
5.0
(3)
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: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Last summer, Jumai, who goes by the name Mai, took care of our 2-year-old son. We couldn't have been happier with her services. Our son adored her. Every day, Mai would bring toys and play with him before dinner, creating a joyful atmosphere. She would also feed...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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.
I have 20+years experience with children of all ages from newborn to young adults including special needs. I love to do activities with children including reading, crafts, walks, and trips to the park. I believe in always treating children with patience and love. I enjoy working with children and have no issues with cooking,...
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Santa Ana, CA
Luz V.
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 cares about the health and well...
- Care member
Shannon O.
5.0
Shannon is wonderful! She was our regular, go-to babysitter for our little toddler for nearly a year, until we had to relocate. Our LO loved her and used to light up whenever she came over. She's reliable, resourceful, and fun, and she understands the needs of kids as well as the needs of working...
- 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.
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.
Irina G.
5.0
We were so lucky to have Irina as our nanny for a full week while on holidays in LA. Irina helped us with our 4 y.o. daughter and was an absolute God-send to spend the entire day to resolve all chores from getting ready to meals, full day out at theme parks, face painting, play time, nap time etc....
- Tushaar A.