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Special needs caregivers in Fullerton, CA

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Valerie C.


Fullerton, CA

$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

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As a babysitter, I have had the privilege of caring for a sibling group of four (ages 5-10), sibling set of two (2, 4), sibling set of two (7, 9), autistic boy (9), single boy (8-10). Plan, prepare and arrange nutritious meals for children, Clean up dining area after meal, Adhere to particular dietary rules inside family, Keep...
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance

Taylor J.


Cypress, CA

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

An Experienced Babysitter With 4+ Years Of Experienced

4.5

(6)

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, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Kimberly H.


Santa Ana, CA

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Away From Home - Full-Time Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

HOME AWAY FROM HOME Hi! I am a stay-at-home mom who has been providing loving child care from my home for 25 years! I provide nurturing, safe and reliable care for infants and toddlers in a small group environment (max3) I have many local references and I have experience with newborns, special needs, twins, digestive...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kimmi has been such a bright spot in the chaos that is raising kids. She was and will forever be a part of our family. We can’t thank her enough for loving our kids as much as we do!"

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Kimberly H.


Santa Ana, CA

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

Worked at Hylond Home for developmentally disabled children. I have experience with grooming/hygiene, feeding tube/spoon, exercise therapy, transfers, medications. Loved this job! Very rewarding to help those truly in need as well as the families.
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Holli B.


Orange, CA

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Holli. I have worked in Special Education for over 20years with th Riverside Unified School District as a Para Professional. I currently work for Project TEAM which serves the special need/young adult population as an Occupational Trainer for over 8 years. I work one on one as well as train groups of students...
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Nicole L.


Orange, CA

$28-50/hr • 15 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I bring over a decade of experience as a dedicated nanny, mothers helper and home manager. My background includes caring for children of all ages including special needs (ABA trained) and fostering environments where they can thrive. My approach is characterized by patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for child...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole has been an incredible nanny for my son. She’s so kind and fun, and my son always looks forward to seeing her. Highly recommend! "

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Kylie B.


Placentia, CA

$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Michaela C.


La Mirada, CA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a current college student who is majoring in Elementary Education. I have experience working at an elementary and middle school and have also been a full time nanny. I am dependable, patient, hardworking and creative. I am fully capable to help your child with schoolwork or to help with their developmental needs and...
Michaela can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I was able to meet Michaela over zoom ahead of time. She was extremely gracious as I was extremely late to our zoom meeting, but she was super sweet and patient with me and was willing to meet with us anyway! She was open and warm with myself and the kids. The day...

Jasmine C.

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Kelsey M.


Hacienda Heights, CA

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Kelsey and as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a mom! While I am currently single and not yet a mother, I find so much joy in taking care of other people's kiddos while they work! I worked as a preschool teacher for 4 years while attending school. I have 12 ECE units and one year of experience...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kelsey has a lot of experience with children of all ages and has watched my children since they were babies. She is loving but firm and my children adore her. She doesn't just care for their physical needs but engages them where they are at developmentally. She...

Danielle W.

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Danae R.


Placentia, CA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development, a minor in Spanish, and a Masters Degree in Counseling. For over four years, I worked behavioral play therapy (ABA) with children with autism. I am CPR certified and have been working with children of all ages for about 15 years. I also worked as a tutor for about 7...
Danae can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danae is a superstar with children with special needs. Her experience, knowledge and compassion are truly remarkable. Our children looked forward to each day they were able to spend with Danae, and our family was the better for having her apart of our lives for a...

Jason E.

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Stephany R.


Whittier, CA

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm a preschool teacher looking for a new journey in my life. I love spending time with children, reading books and creating memorable activities. I'm patient, creative, fun and trustworthy. I'm looking to care for a child or two. I can create a routine and ensure your child has a great time while on my care. I like working...
Stephany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Stephany watched my two kiddos - ages 3 & 1. She was so warm, wonderful and engaging with them! They really enjoyed their time with her. Stephany is very professional, responsive and reliable. I'm so glad we found her and to be working with her. She's amazing -...

Alexa O.

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Chea M.


La Palma, CA

$15-20/hr • 7 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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Nadia H.


Anaheim, CA

$19-23/hr • 9 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

I have 10+ years of experience and am currently still working in the field of special education and love it. I am very comfortable and capable when it comes to working with special needs personnel. I love taking care seniors:)
5.0
"Nadia is very caring and does her duties very professionally. "

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Ariel G.


Placentia, CA

$17-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ariel and I am from Placentia. I am currently in my 5th year of nursing school at CSUF. My goal is to become a pediatric nurse, thus I got into working with children. I have 4 yrs experience working with children of 3 months-10 yrs old, twins, & up to four children at once. I nanny every summer as a full time...
Ariel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ariel is great with kids reasonably priced And always on time Definitely one of my favorite babysitters So glad I found her As a single Father It means the world to have dependable childcare When needed"

Esther G.

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Virginia H.


Anaheim, CA

$20-25/hr • 20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with 20 years of experience, I've had the privilege of watching children blossom under my care. My passion for fostering their growth and development, coupled with my formal education in early childhood development and experience with special needs children, has equipped me to handle any situation with ease. I...
Virginia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Virginia did a great job with our little one! She was very attentive to his needs, gentle with him and helped out around the house picking up when he was napping. Model babysitter!"

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Silvana D.


Garden Grove, CA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creative Special Needs Caregiver/Tutor

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages in several different settings including schools, tutoring, after school care and clinics. I've also taught art classes, yoga and language arts for children. I am a current preschool- kinder teacher and Spanish teacher, homeschool educator and a mama...
Silvana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Silvana took very well care of our two young boys. She arrived at our home on time, ready to engage with our kids, with a smile on."

Chris and Amanda G.

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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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Oluwatosin A.


Anaheim, CA

$20-40/hr • 6 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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,...

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had the pleasure of interviewing Holly. She arrived on time and she was more than qualified to care for our children. She had an extensive history in child and elderly care, had a great personality, and was very competent and bubbly. Our current babysitter...

Maria M.

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Serafina M.


Anaheim, CA

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable, Trustworthy Caregiver

4.0

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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: Dementia, personal care, respite care, home modification
5.0
"Sera helped me during my surgery recovery. She was extremely helpful, patient and caring"

Becky M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fullerton, 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.

Kimberly H.

5.0

Kimmi has been such a bright spot in the chaos that is raising kids. She was and will forever be a part of our family. We can’t thank her enough for loving our kids as much as we do!

- Care member

Nicole L.

5.0

Nicole has been an incredible nanny for my son. She’s so kind and fun, and my son always looks forward to seeing her. Highly recommend!

- 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.

Michaela C.

5.0

I was able to meet Michaela over zoom ahead of time. She was extremely gracious as I was extremely late to our zoom meeting, but she was super sweet and patient with me and was willing to meet with us anyway! She was open and warm with myself and the kids. The day of the our booking she reached out...

- Jasmine C.

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