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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Escondido, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Escondido, CA

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Kelley E.


Escondido, CA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Very Special Needs Nanny

5.0

(6)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"Highly recommend. Will definitely hire again,"

Sid P.

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Ismat A.


Escondido, CA

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello there, My name is Ismat but most would call me, Amy. I live in Poway and I have 29 years worth of experience as a nanny. I have worked with children of all ages from newborns and twins, to teenagers and children with disabilities. Plus, I do sleep training for babies to put them in comfortable schedules for their parents....
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Rosa P.


Escondido, CA

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a professional caregiver with over 19 years of experience working with children, adults, and seniors with disabilities and or chronic medical conditions. I am seeking for a full or part time in-home position. Available for daytime or overnight hours. Services provided Day to day assistance with medical care Meal...
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Nancy R.


Escondido, CA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient, Fun And Very Reliable.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am ABA trained. Since I was a toddler, I have been helping my mom at her in-home daycare center. Later I was doing childcare while I was in college. I prefer to do hands-on activities rather than T. V. and children thrive when they are active and showered with attention and taken seriously. I don't use bad words or get angry....
5.0
"Such a supportive and caring lovely person! I really appreciate her refreshing personality and demeanor! She's very detailed and does great work, goes above and beyond."

Tina R.

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Brooklyn K.


Escondido, CA

$21-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I just finished my second year of college, working towards a degree in special education. I would love to be selected to care for your children. I have had regular babysitting jobs (several days a week for 4+ hours a day) for the past 6 years, watching anywhere from 1-5 children at a time. I love to interact and play with the...
Brooklyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"From our initial conversation over Care.com, Brooklyn was responsive and easy to communicate with. She was always on time and even when we had last-minute changes in schedule, she was understanding and was able to help us figure out a solution. She was the first...

Nicole S.

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Aline V.


Escondido, CA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Aline. I'm A Nanny. I'm A Pretty Cool Gal, That Loves To Skate, Watch Sunsets & Photography

3.0

(2)

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents! I'm Aline. I'm a nanny/babysitter. Located in Escondido(92029) willing to travel for the right family. I'm currently looking for FULL TIME (35-40 hrs) OR PART TIME 2/3 days a week Available now, for evenings/weekends/morning helps. $20 an hour is my desired pay May negotiate for the right fit. -Here's are my...
Aline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"She's a good communicator. She showed up early which was awesome, so we had time to get to know each other a little before I left. And she sent updates and pictures which I really loved too"

Genava T.

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Kailee P.


Escondido, CA

$19-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Committed To Your Child's Growth And Happiness

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Kailee, and I have about 10 years of experience with ages infant-teens, including special needs children. I have worked in school (SPED paraeducator) and home (long-term/occasional) settings. In addition to caring for your child/children, I am willing to help out with light meal prep, housekeeping, errands,...
Kailee can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kailee was an excellent babysitter! She arrived early, asked lots of questions regarding our expectations for the evening and most importantly she was super sweet. Our daughter gave her 2 thumbs up! We'll definitely be hiring her again. "

Care member

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Tyler H.


Escondido, CA

$26/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Tyler, a registered behavioral therapist with 5+ years of experience specializing in special needs children, typically moderate/severe. With degrees from UCLA in Education and SDSU in Autism Specialization, I'm well-equipped to handle any challenge. I prioritize creating environments where a child's individualism can...
Tyler can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tyler was extremely helpful with both my Crazy kiddos she was so patient and always kept them busy with fun activities I couldn’t recommend her enough. We love her!"

Care member

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Rachel O.


Escondido, CA

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a military wife looking for a nanny/babysitting job! I come from a family of 7 so growing up there were 5 of us kids. I have 2, much younger than me sisters, who I grew up taking care of a majority of the time while my parents worked. I also have a with a brother who has Aspergers so I have experience with special...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dog friendly, very personable, punctual. Will do activities and spends an exorbitant amount of one on one time with your children. Goes out of her way for anyone."

Brittany A.

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Cynthia G.


Escondido, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Loving Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a loving mom who has raised four children. I am also a grandmother of four. I have been a Teacher's Helper, a Camp Counselor, and a tutor and a mentor to many children in my life. All children are a treasure and a gift! I really love kids and I taught ballet for many years to children. I raised a special needs child and she...
Cynthia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Cindy worked for us for two years. During that time, she picked our kids up from school every day and took them to various activities including dance, sports and lessons. In addition, she would help with family tasks such as grocery shopping, making dinner,...

Kimberly R.

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Brenda C.


Escondido, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

The reason I consider myself the quintessential CNA, is I can help your loved one with any and all needs required... To include: bathing, transferring, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, toileting assistance, medicine management, companionship and much more. I have experience caring for seniors with special...
Brenda can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Brenda is knowledgeable, insightful and very caring. She became a trusted member of our care family while caring for both of our parents. She was conscientious about scheduling and willing to help out with extra shifts. Both of our parents had dementia/memory...

Care member

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Karoline M.


Escondido, CA

$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Need Caregiver

Hi there! I'm an energy healer certified as a Reiki Master, Meditation and kundalini yoga teacher. I have 10 years experience as a nanny and 3 years experience as a special need care for an autistic boy with 6 years old for a family of 3 kids in Cardiff. My best skills are helping kids to regulate their nervous system working...
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Maribel B.


Escondido, CA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs - Autism, Asperger's, Non-verbal, Speech Delay, Seizures, Aggressive Behaviors

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience working with and caring for geriatric patients/clients; I have limited experience working with teens and young adults, and children, my son, with disabilities of the nature listed above and challenges. Recently, my most current experience has been working with a young man who suffers from epilepsy,...
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Kailee P.


Escondido, CA

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Education Paraeducator

Hey there! I currently work as a special needs paraeducator, exposing myself to a wide range of physical and mental disabilities. I have worked with ages preschool-middle school in home and school settings. Through my job, I am Pro-Act trained, so I am able to handle difficult behaviors. At this time, I provide 1:1 behavioral...
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Micala H.


Escondido, CA

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have volunteered working in a school with students with special needs for 3 years. I have worked with students with special needs in a school setting for 10 years. I have worked with students with autism, blindness, and behavioral issues.
I have 1 year experience working one on one with children with autism and ADHD and two years working with children. I love arts and crafts and nature!
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Kanyarat S.


Escondido, CA

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Bio

Hi, my name is Kanya. I work as a professional caregiver for many years in Riverside County with an agency and private homes. As well as taking care of both of my parents. I'm familiar with doing Hospice care, Respite care, and other medical services needs. I also am knowledgeable about taking care of young adults with...
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Linda S.


Escondido, CA

$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm a fun loving empty nester who whorls live to help your family thrive and grow with my set of skills we can work together to make your family's day run smoothly and you can rest assure your child is in safe loving caring and energetic hands. I can also help cook for your family when needed. I have been a day care assistant...
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Maria M.


Escondido, CA

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

My Experiences And Some Services I Provide

Hi my name is maria , I am a certified nursing Assistant . I have had the honor of working with special needs children , with Autism , Ive also worked in skilled nursing facilities with seniors who have mental illness and different diagnostics . Ive been working in this career for almost 9 years . I have loved every minute of it...
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Debbie M.


Escondido, CA

$19-45/hr • 1 yrs exp

A Warm Heart For The Handicapped

I love assisting the handicapped, both children and adults. Since I live in a 55 plus community, I am around several adults in wheelchairs. I enjoy assisting them when ever I can. Before Covid, I attended a wheelchair dance. It was the most amazing thing to participate in. My dream is to do a Wheelchair Challenge event for the...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Escondido, CA

Kelley E.

5.0

Highly recommend. Will definitely hire again,

- Sid P.

Nancy R.

5.0

Such a supportive and caring lovely person! I really appreciate her refreshing personality and demeanor! She's very detailed and does great work, goes above and beyond.

- Tina R.

Brooklyn K.

5.0

Brooklyn is a godsend! She is the first nanny I have ever hired so can imagine I was nervous. Right away I knew she was someone special. She has been watching my 7 mo old for 4 months now. She is so attentive to him. He smiles every time he sees her walk through the door. Brooklyn brings sweet...

- Lina B.

Aline V.

5.0

She's a good communicator. She showed up early which was awesome, so we had time to get to know each other a little before I left. And she sent updates and pictures which I really loved too

- Genava T.

Kailee P.

5.0

Kailee was an excellent babysitter! She arrived early, asked lots of questions regarding our expectations for the evening and most importantly she was super sweet. Our daughter gave her 2 thumbs up! We'll definitely be hiring her again.

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Escondido, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.