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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cypress, CA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Cypress, CA

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Christine S.


Cypress, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent With Children With Special Needs.

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having been a clinical bodywork therapist, I have seen many children on the spectrum as well as developmental delay children. I have been able to utilize my experience and special techniques to help children with special needs.
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Taylor J.


Cypress, CA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

An Experienced Babysitter With 4+ Years Of Experienced

My name is Taylor. I have extensive child care experience. While getting my BA in psychology I nannied for a family of 5 with 2 sets of twins as well as were many families date night/back up sitter. Once I relocated back to OC I began to provide respite care for families with children who have special needs. While doing that I...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Easy communication and did a great job caring for my infant son when I had a business function I couldn't miss. Would certainly hire again."

Dale T.

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Taylor J.


Cypress, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Nanny/Child Care Provider For Children With Special Needs

Im currently an IA for GGUSD working in special education classes and working with these students to reach their IEP goals. Prior to that I was a behavior therapist provided ABA support to children with special needs. While doing that, I worked with an organization called united cerebral palsy which provides respite and child...
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Sarah R.


Cypress, CA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

My Name Is Sarah, I'm 27 Years Old. I've Lived. I Love Nature And Going Hiking.

With over 5 years of hands-on experience in childcare, l am a dedicated, compassionate, and reliable nanny. I take great pride in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-age kids, and am adept at tailoring my...
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Izabella D.


Cypress, CA

$21-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with a client that had Down Syndrome as well as studied those with Asperger's and autism. I'm very invested in helping the lives of those with special needs. I literally love caregiving and have been looking for a special needs client.
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Paige T.


Cypress, CA

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

I am a 34-year-old mom, wife and special education teacher. I started babysitting when I was a teenager and continued until I became a special education teacher. I have been teaching now for 11 years. I taught mild moderate (grade TK-3rd) for 5 years and now teach an Autism Behavior Program for the past 6 years. I am...
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Isabella G.


Cypress, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Bella G. 18 Year Old Student Attending CSUF

Hi, my name is Bella and I have been in childcare for about 5 years now! Growing up as the eldest cousin I constantly cared for children ages 3 months - 13 yrs! I am comfortable around groups of kids as I have taken care of twins and groups of children! I also have experience in working with children with special needs and...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Hi there! I'm a Mom and wife and gained my experience through my family. My SIL has been in my life for over 25 years and I have been apart of her caregiver team for over the last decade. She has hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy and undiagnosed autism but she has been stimming since she was a toddler and has touch aversion so we...
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Selina S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$41/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children of all ages for over 18 years. I was a nanny for a family of 2 for 10 years. I helped with homework, drove to music lessons, set up birthday parties, as well as all of the fun activities. I also worked for a private swim school for 7 years. I still teach privately to families at their homes each...
Selina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Selina is an integral part of our family. She is an incredible nanny to our children and we are grateful for all that she does for our family. We are moving from Seattle otherwise we would for sure be continuing to work with Selina for as many years as...

Michael W.

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Serafina M.


Anaheim, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable, Trustworthy Caregiver

My name is Serafina, I am a Highly-dependable professional caregiver with good values, compassionate heart and over 10 years extensive for both adults and children with special needs. I have had experience with ages from 3 months to elderly with Down syndrome, Autism, Adhd, cancer, Alzheimer and more. I am well knowledgeable...
Serafina can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Serafina has been our occasional caregiver for our mother for sometime now. She is very caring, patient and loves to help around the house. We have been very fortunate to have found her and highly recommended her to anyone. "

Lisa R.

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Annette F.


Long Beach, CA

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Committed Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a substitute teacher working for LAUSD. I have extensive experience babysitting ages 0-15. I have worked with special needs children. I can also provide lessons to your child to improve his or her academics. I also help with homework, meal prep, do crafts, bedtime, etc. References are available upon request.
Annette can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"She was great! The kids and I really liked her from the moment she walked in the room. She was on time and has such great energy about her"

Belen M.

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Oluwatosin A.


Anaheim, CA

$20-40/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Joy. I have over six years of experience working with special needs children in various capacities that care is needed. This includes autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome. I would describe myself as a compassionate, reliable, hardworking, observant and a patient person.
Oluwatosin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joy has exceeded all expectations. She is everything you want and need in a caregiver. She is very kind, patient, gentile, and quick to recognize when to be helpful. Joy is a very unique person. She is self motivated and willing to go above and beyond to help....

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Jewelyn Amor B.


Buena Park, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Senior care

I work mostly dementia, special needs, stroke, diabetes, cancer, with catheter, with g-tube, oxygen, etc.. I do cooking, housekeeping, laundry and etc. and also I can work hourly or live-in.
Jewelyn Amor can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She great caregiver for my folks, she cooked, she awesome"

Craig L.

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Kimberly E.


Orange, CA

$24-41/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Support Is Here!

Updated - I recently worked as a nanny close to 2 years with a family with 2 kids on the spectrum *Background & DMV Clearance through current and past company as well as school districts . I am also *CPR Certified I have experience (work wise & personal ) on several levels of pediatric special needs; from cancer patients,...
5.0
"Kimberly is the most amazing and trustworthy person I had ever meet! She is so professional and considerate, she really care about the best for kids."

Cynthia S.

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Arthur G.


La Mirada, CA

$19-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Assisted Living Attendant in the Orange and Los Angeles County Areas

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my first months as a caregiver by profession (since October 14 2005), I assisted a 52-year-old gentleman who had cerebral palsy while his mother was able to make errands. He could not speak, but I am sure that he appreciated my presence, tending to the basics of bathing, grooming, hygiene, and spoon feeding while she was...
5.0
"Art is a very moral and conscientious person. Definitely someone trustworthy."

Marci R.

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...
5.0
"We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!"

Sabrina L.

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Dawne F.


Long Beach, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Caring, Reliable, Creative, Positive, Diverse, Experienced Nanny, Babysitter, Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Dear Family, Look no further! I have 42 yrs exp as an energetic, positive, loving caregiver including: mother of 3 daughters, infant & child care, early childhood dev, preschool & special ed, health & nutrition, behavioral guidance, respite care for families w/ special needs or senior care, teaching with LBUSD, owner of a...
Dawne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were blessed to have Dawne take care of my son from about age 3 months until he was almost 2 years. Dawne is professional, punctual and has had the experience of raising three beautiful and smart daughters (who also have taken care of my children). Dawne also...

Melania C.

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Shannon O.


Huntington Beach, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

PT Babysitter/Nanny Available

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Shannon was great when caring for our three kids! We highly recommend her for anyone looking in the future!"

Justin S.

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Chea M.


La Palma, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

7 Years Autism Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I am Chay and I have worked with kids that are now teenagers that have autism . Been taking care of special needs for over 14 years . I am very reliable and responsible. I am flexible as well . I have my own car and I am CPR certified. . I am with a amazing family now but they are moving and have to find another job . I...
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Jennifer R.


Lakewood, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fully Vaccinated Caregiver

Hello, I'm Jenna, a caring and experienced caregiver with over 10 years in the field. I've worked with In-Home Support Services through the state and privately, specializing in special needs and senior care since I was 16. My journey began by caring for my father, who is blind and has mobility issues. Since then, I've gained...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Jenna is an amazing and dedicated caregiver. Gave us daily updates and got along so well with my senior mother in law, who can be a challenge ! Jenna has also watched my baby and has been so attentive and engaged with her. 10 out of 10 would recommend, she is...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cypress, CA

Taylor J.

5.0

Easy communication and did a great job caring for my infant son when I had a business function I couldn't miss. Would certainly hire again.

- Dale T.

Selina S.

5.0

Since joining our family in 2017, Selina has been a phenomenal nanny in all facets to the enormous benefit of our three daughters (5 years old, 3 years old, & 2 months old) and our whole family. Selina is a professional nanny and it shows. She is an integral part of our family and we would continue...

- Michael W.

Serafina M.

5.0

Serafina has been our occasional caregiver for our mother for sometime now. She is very caring, patient and loves to help around the house. We have been very fortunate to have found her and highly recommended her to anyone.

- Lisa R.

Annette F.

5.0

She was great! The kids and I really liked her from the moment she walked in the room. She was on time and has such great energy about her

- Belen M.

Oluwatosin A.

5.0

Oluwatosin, or Joy as we know her, is a beautiful, kind, smart, caring, reliable, honest, gentle, amazing person. She has been helping my Mom, an Alzheimer's patient, for 2 years. We met her through a friend and I trust her completely. Joy is very highly educated, well informed, a great problem...

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Ratings for Cypress, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Cypress, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.