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52 special needs caregivers are listed in Goleta, CA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Goleta, CA

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Katherine C.


Goleta, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Loving Babysitter

5.0

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Hi, I'm Katherine! I'm a student at UCSB double majoring in Sociology and English with the plan of eventually becoming an elementary school teacher! I've been babysitting for over 5 years and have experience with children aged newborn to teens! I can take care of multiple children at once, even if they're all young/close in age-...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katherine is phenomenal! She babysat for us for two years and was able to watch my wild kids when I had three under three. She is punctual, reliable, and my kids have an amazing time with her. She has a kindness about her and genuine love for kids that separates...

Amanda G.

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Kira H.


Goleta, CA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Kira

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello families!! My name is Kira and I am 22 years old. I have been babysitting for 8 years now on and off. I am going to school for clinical psychology to become a therapist! I have worked with children of all ages and children with special needs. I am willing to help with basic household chores. When taking care of children my...
Kira can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kira was fantastic. She has a very warm personality, which makes communicating with her easy. I really enjoyed chatting with her for a bit when she came in before my child woke up from nap. I highly recommend Kira! "

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Ava H.


Goleta, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

College Student With Lots Of Experience Looking For Work While On Break

I've been working with the special needs community for 10 years now, starting off volunteering, and eventually getting paid for my work around 2 years ago. I have worked with special needs kids in a school environment, I've taught private and group swim lessons, and I've worked at a summer camp for people ages 6-22 with special...
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Ava M.


Goleta, CA

$21-32/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I have a lot of experience working with special needs kids and teens! I have worked in a special needs classroom for four years, and I also have a sister who is on the autism spectrum. I value each and everyone's own routine and am very adaptable.
Hey, im Nasreen(18), I just graduated high school and am going to UCSB to study psychology next year. I am interested in the teaching industry specific to those with special needs and i'm interested in gaining some experience!
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Ali C.


Goleta, CA

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi there!! I have been babysitting and nannying for several years and have lots of experience with most ages from 3 months to 15 years. I don't have much special needs experience specifically, but would love to gain more. I personally have some mental health issues I struggle with on a daily basis, as well as diagnosed ADHD, so...
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Margaret A.


Goleta, CA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time CPR-certified Caregiver Available NOW!

Hello! I just wrapped up 2 years working in SB as a youth treatment counselor for kids 10-18 struggling with drug/alcohol addictions and will be starting graduate school at Antioch University to be an LMFT this fall. I have been babysitting for the past 7-8 years and am experienced with ages ranging from 7-16 (as well as a sis 5...
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Molly O.


Goleta, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

I have been babysitting and tutoring since the age of 13, and working as a summer camp counselor at various camps for the past 6 years. I have worked at theater camps, day camps for children with special needs, STEM focused summer camps, and have worked as a children's surf instructor ! I have a car, and feel comfortable...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Colin B.


Goleta, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I just moved up to Santa Barbara from San Diego, specifically Encinitas. I am studying fire science as I am currently working to become a firefighter. I've spent the past 5 or more years caring for kids, ages 0-16 as well as geriatrics, special needs, sick patients and others. I am a registered EMT. In the summer, I work...
Colin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Zoe S.


Goleta, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Zoe and I recently just graduated high school, and am hoping to find a babysitting gig or nanny position this summer. I have babysat and nannied multiple families on and off the island, and I have also worked in the childcare industry as a ski instructor the last four years. I also am familiar and comfortable with...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Tara B.


Goleta, CA

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

The Ultimate Care For Your Child

Hi everyone! My name is Tara and I am a college student here at UC Santa Barbara. I have lots of experience watching children; my mom has owned a daycare for many years, I have worked at numerous summer camps watching children, and have volunteered at special needs summer camps as well as babysat multiple families. I am also an...
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Erin O.


Goleta, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Based

Hi! I'm Erin. I have about 12+ years of experience in childcare, from providing in home care and babysitting to working with kiddos with special needs. I love working with kids of all ages and giving them space to learn naturally through play!
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brooklyn R.


Goleta, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Brooklyn I am a third year at UCSB. I have been babysitting professionally for the last 3 years, I have worked with a variety of family's proving different services such as school pick up/drop off and day and night babysitting. I have watch children from the age of 3 and up and also have experience with special...
Brooklyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Vaniece T.


Goleta, CA

$23-50/hr2 yrs exp

About Vee!

My name is Vaniece and I've been passionate about working with children since high school when I began babysitting for my community! I have babysat, mentored, and supervised in home and school settings for non and disabled children. Kids love me because of my sense of humor, ability to relate, ability to give advice and...
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Macy W.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Flexible And Fun Sitter, Tutor, Cleaner

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Macy and I am a recent UCSB Graduate with a major in Pharmacology! I am a pre med student currently taking classes online and working part time before applying to medical school next year. I love kids and have experience working with children with Special Needs and children of all ages. I have previously worked as a...
Macy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Macy was so flexible and professional on a really stressful day with the kids. She was an absolute life saver during a wedding we needed childcare for during the ceremony. The kids loved her!"

Hannah A.

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Nancy S.


Santa Barbara, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced - Caring - Educated - Dependable

I am a credentialed Special Education Teacher in Southern California. Can work with students or adults in any setting. With my credential I can also help other children in grades K-8. Please contact me with what you need and I can let you know how I can assist you or your family.
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Tammy A.


Santa Barbara, CA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Tammy. Caregiving is my Passion! I have been a professional caregiver and personal assistant for over 20 years in the Santa Barbara area. I have worked with a range of clients from newborns to elderly with a variety of needs, abilities, accommodations. I place a high value on confidentiality and discretion with all...
5.0
"Tammy was great and would highly recommend! She was patient, supportive, flexible and hard working. I can tell she cares and wanted to help me heal. 5 out of 5 for sure."

Bridget A.

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Nikole R.


Santa Barbara, CA

$30-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Best Friend

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I came from a pretty large family, so the reality is I started helping out with younger siblings and cousins right out the gate. The thing is I was always naturally good with kids and I really enjoyed it. Then when I got a little older I took some "working with children" classes, I became the go to neighborhood babysitter and...
Nikole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nikole has been our full time childcare provider for over two years! She has lovingly cared for my children since they were infants. She is extremely dependable and flexible to our needs. She has been a wonderful person to have caring for our children!"

Christina P.

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Josephine F.


Santa Barbara, CA

$22-50/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jo! I am RBT trained and looking to work with special needs families! I love to work on late weekday nights and weekends as well as overnight sitting!
Josephine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Goleta, CA

Katherine C.

5.0

Katherine is phenomenal! She babysat for us for two years and was able to watch my wild kids when I had three under three. She is punctual, reliable, and my kids have an amazing time with her. She has a kindness about her and genuine love for kids that separates her from others. I am sad she has...

- Amanda G.

Kira H.

5.0

Kira was fantastic. She has a very warm personality, which makes communicating with her easy. I really enjoyed chatting with her for a bit when she came in before my child woke up from nap. I highly recommend Kira!

- Care member

Macy W.

5.0

Macy was flexible, arrived on time, and was amazing with our little. She even ran last minute errands for me with our little in tow. Super trustworthy, kind, patient, and easy for my toddler to trust. I plan to hire her again for our next event!

- Annelisa R.

Tammy A.

5.0

Tammy helped me during a long recovery period after complicated foot surgery. I found her to be flexible, caring, proactive, and extremely positive. She is a wealth of information about wellness and healing, a great listener, and a remarkable human being. I feel very lucky to have found her.

- Jennifer S.

Nikole R.

5.0

Nikki has been w/ our family for over a year now, and she is a gem! The kids love her, and she integrated into our family easily. She has traveled with us, done overnight, and drives the kids to various activities. Here is a summary of her strengths: —excellent communication w kids and...

- Kathy T.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Goleta, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 52 listed special needs caregivers.