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Find special needs caregivers in Encinitas, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Encinitas, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Encinitas, CA

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Kendell B.


Encinitas, CA

$30-150/hr10 yrs exp

Kid Lover And Fun Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I'm Kendell, an experienced and nurturing nanny excited to bring a blend of care and creativity to your home. With a genuine passion for fostering children's development and a knack for turning everyday moments into memorable adventures, I'm here to provide a safe, loving, and engaging environment for your little...
Kendell can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Kendell as our caregiver, and I can’t recommend her enough. She is exceptionally professional, reliable, and caring. Her ability to connect with our child and provide them with gentle guidance while making every day fun was awesome....

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Robyn K.


Encinitas, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for over 12 years specializing in infant and toddler care, but have worked with children of all ages. I was employed by the same family for 5 years, until their children started school. I am currently working for 2 doctors caring for a 11-month-old, I have been with this family since the baby was 8 weeks. I...
Robyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Robyn was a life saver as we were transitioning our move across the country where my husband had already moved to start his job. I couldn't of survived without her. She watched our son while I worked, was very understanding and flexible as we had to show our home...

Jangmee H.

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Hannah N.


Encinitas, CA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time (summer) Special Needs Provider Available

I joined the club Best Buddies my sophomore year of high school, and the rest is history. The club, which fosters friendships between students with and without disabilities, paired me with a student with moderate autism. I formed a strong bond with the student and his family, and even worked for his family as a respite care...
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Shannon D.


Encinitas, CA

$19-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked in both a clinical setting, home base and school district for special needs. I am Kind, compassionate and empathetic. I believe every person should have the opportunity to live freely with full expression through love.
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Kendell B.


Encinitas, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

Hello, I'm Kendell, a compassionate caregiver specializing in special needs support. With a deep understanding of individualized care, I'm committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment. Whether it's providing personal care, facilitating activities, or offering a patient ear, I'm here to ensure a comfortable and...
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Robyn K.


Encinitas, CA

$17-20/hr

Part time caregiver available

I have experience caring for patients with Cancer. My aunt was diagnosed years ago with breast Cancer and unfortunately the Cancer spread into her other organs and I helped assist her. I have experience with patients with kidney failure because I helped transport my dad to dialysis a few times weekly and keeping him on a special...
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Steph P.


Encinitas, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a nanny, special needs nanny, and household manager for the past 18 years ranging in ages mainly from newborn - 12 years old. I love working with children and families and that has been such a big passion of mine for many years. I am also a massage therapist and think the two go hand in hand having a calm energy, and...
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Emily S.


Encinitas, CA

$20-35/hr

Full-Time Caregiver

Through my undergraduate and graduate program, I have gained a vast amount of knowledge and skills regarding the field of Special Education. In my previous educator role, I served as a full-time intern at an inclusive elementary school where I worked with third grade students with mild-moderate disabilities. My certification...
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Annika S.


Encinitas, CA

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Energetic Sitter, Tutor And Helper

I have been working with kids ages 7 mo to 14 yrs for 9 yrs (with 3 additional years volunteering). I have extensive experience with individuals with Down syndrome as well as experiences with children on the autism spectrum and ADHD & I have knowledge of Basic ASL (I'm happy to learn more) I have experience with working as a...
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Tiffany S.


Encinitas, CA

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

I am a 25-year-old female that is currently in the process of applying for a masters in occupational therapy, therefore babysitting kids with special needs would be the optimal environment for me to obtain knowledge and experience in the field that I am going to pursue. I have two years of experience as a babysitter. I love to...
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Jenna K.


Encinitas, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Infant Caregiver

Hi there! I'm Jenna and I'm the Director of my church's PreK-5th Grade education program! For 14+ years now I have been blessed to offer babysitting, childcare, & schooling to our local community, but am just now rejoining Care. com because of my interest & hope to spend more time with infants! Holding + nurturing babies just...
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Tiffany S.


Encinitas, CA

$18-35/hr3 yrs exp

Animal Lover And Special Needs Advocate

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tiffany and I am 32 years old currently living in Encinitas, CA but a Florida native. I have several years of child care experience, with most of my professional experience being in Applied Behavior Analysis and caring for children with special needs. I am currently obtaining my Masters in ABA and have an...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Brooklynn N.


Encinitas, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'm an experienced and passionate childcare provider with a decade of experience in nurturing and educating children. It brings me peace knowing you can leave your children in safe hands while you do what you need to do! I've been travelling as an au pair, having now lived in Sweden and Hawaii working with families. In...
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Steph P.


Encinitas, CA

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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,...
Steph can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

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Andreia C.


Encinitas, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Andréia, I have taught in Brazil for over 15 years in daycare, preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school and adult education! Most of my classes also included children with special needs such as autism. I am a generous, kind and friendly person! I speak English, Portuguese and understand...
Andreia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hello, My name is Rose. I'm currently seeking a full-time nanny position (around 40 -50 hours per week) I was educator with over 15 years of experience as an elementary teacher in Brazil. During my career, I had the rewarding opportunity to co-teach a special needs class, further expanding my expertise. Since moving to the...
Rosa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have 2 kids, 10 and 11 years old. They are only 13 months apart so I can mange the chaos well! I have experience caring with children with different special needs, as well as newborn and infant care.
Jacqueline can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Natalie B.


Cardiff by the Sea, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Holistic Nanny Available On Weekday Mornings - CPR & First Aid Certified

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! Are you looking for an experienced nanny to help out part time with your little? I'm Natalie, Nanny and, Postpartum Doula and Infant Care Specialist with a strong focus on holistic childcare. I'm dedicated to working with families who have infants and toddlers, offering support in emotional and social development to...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Natalie nannied for our 9 month old for 3 days while I was on a work trip. This was my daughter’s first experience with a nanny and Natalie handled it like a champ! She was extremely patient and sweet when our daughter was experiencing separation anxiety and kept...

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Alexander M.


San Marcos, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Home Healthcare Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a young professional who moved to North County San Diego on October 24th 2019. I was born and raised in Twin Cities Minnesota I have worked in home healthcare since I was a senior in High school. I deeply enjoy my work and at the end of the day the pay off for me is more then money. When working with elderly I prefer to...
Alexander can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Responsible, intelligent not pushy, patient, asked about & follows "Routine" already in place. Arrives on time, dependable, drives our vehicle to take son to gym, restaurant, run errands, helps son budget his money to buy at store. Supports son with online school....

Kenneth O.

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Zoe E.


Carlsbad, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am young professional newer to the area. I have experience caring for children from age 1 to 12 and have worked with special needs before. I was a student-athlete throughout college so I love spending time outside and being active with kids. I also love doing crafts or baking!
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Warning - Two "type-A" parents here (tech and private equity types)- We hired Zoe to watch our twins while we were out at an event. First thing, she's great at communication. She was very clear, asked great questions and showed up on time! We loved that she was a...

Dion B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Encinitas, CA

Kendell B.

5.0

By far one of the best child carers we’ve had; Kendell was so caring, kind and went above and beyond to make our little one and us feel comfortable. She was very professional and so friendly; our little one was immediately at ease and had a fabulous time with her - stories, colouring, activities...

- Julie G.

Robyn K.

5.0

Robyn was wonderful. She took such great care of my son and daughter when I had a surgery. She caught my son’s ear infection before it got bad and she took him to the doctor and got him on meds before he really showed big signs of an infection. She also organized things when my son was asleep and...

- Care member

Natalie B.

5.0

Natalie nannied for our 9 month old for 3 days while I was on a work trip. This was my daughter’s first experience with a nanny and Natalie handled it like a champ! She was extremely patient and sweet when our daughter was experiencing separation anxiety and kept me updated with lot of pics which I...

- Care member

Alexander M.

5.0

Responsible, intelligent not pushy, patient, asked about & follows "Routine" already in place. Arrives on time, dependable, drives our vehicle to take son to gym, restaurant, run errands, helps son budget his money to buy at store. Supports son with online school. Plays video games or MTG on rainy...

- Kenneth O.

Zoe E.

5.0

Warning - Two "type-A" parents here (tech and private equity types)- We hired Zoe to watch our twins while we were out at an event. First thing, she's great at communication. She was very clear, asked great questions and showed up on time! We loved that she was a college D1 athlete, which meant she...

- Dion B.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Encinitas, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.