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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Granada Hills, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Granada Hills, CA

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Jacklyn R.


Encino, CA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun, Nurturing!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jacklyn. I have 10+ years of childcare experience. I've worked with children ages three months up to age 13. Single, twins, and sibling experience. I've had and are comfortable in roles ranging from full-time nanny, babysitter, mothers helper, infant&toddler care, as well as special-needs. Some of my previous...
Jacklyn can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I wanted to write a review and let everyone know how amazing Jacklyn was to our family. She was absolutely wonderful and sweet with our daughter. She felt like a part of the family the moment she came into our lives. We are beyond thankful to have her and would...

Jamie P.

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Keila B.


Van Nuys, CA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a teacher/counselor for 4th graders at a summer camp. I was an office assistant/nurse in summer camp as well. I have experienced with special need students, varying from physical and mental needs. I'm very passionate with kids, I'm studying to become a teacher/special education teacher. I love to do fun activities and play...
Keila can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Keila was very patient with my kids . They loved how friendly and nice she was."

Sandy M.

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Jenny M.


Canoga Park, CA

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a passionate childcare provider with over a decade of experience helping children grow and learn. My formal education and experience with special needs children have shaped me into a dependable, calm, and creative caregiver. I believe in open and transparent communication with parents, and my preferred communication method...
Jenny can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenny is wonderful and extremely kind. She was fantastic with my daughter and I would hire her in an instant, but my work schedule/nanny needs changed. Any family would be lucky to have her!"

Charis W.

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Jacqueline C.


Canoga Park, CA

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Behavi

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! I come from a field of psychology which includes child development and special needs care. As a behavioral therapist and a teacher/mentor, I'm comfortable being around infants and teenagers who may need some guidance in behavior. My past positions have allowed me exposure to kids of all types. I love working with the...
Jacqueline can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jacqueline was great and very understanding of our son who has Autism. She was on time, friendly and we could tell she had a ton of knowledge and experience on how to care for children with special needs. We really appreciated her help. I'd highly recommend her for...

Christina C.

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Lisa G.


Valencia, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name Lisa. I have many years experience working with children of all ages. Currently I work as a mod/severe special needs teavher in a charter school. With my sons growing up I've found I have some time on my hands so I started babysitting, pet sitting and house sitting in the evenings, on the weekends and during my...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa came to my rescue last minute for a Saturday shift to care for my 8 month old son. She was wonderful! Very sweet. She arrived a few minutes early. She asked tons of questions and is VERY knowledgeable. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Bri W.

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Samantha S.


Van Nuys, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor allow me to connect easily with children, and I prioritize open...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Samantha was and still is my kids favorite babysitter! She definitely has a way with making my kids individually feel heard and appreciated. I have three kids (which is not for the faint of heart) ages 9,4, and 1. They can be quite a handful more specifically...

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Alexandra B.


Northridge, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Alexandra, nickname is Sasha. I am a registered occupational therapist who works at a pediatric clinic. I have passion and experience working with children and adults with various acute and chronic disabilities, injuries, and other illnesses. I would love to be of service to your family.
5.0
"Sasha is a very kindhearted person. She was punctual and professional. We look forward to working her with again. "

Mimi B.

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Jennifer M.


Stevenson Ranch, CA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I teach 5th grade and love children. I haven't been blessed with any of my own.... yet! So, anything that can make me feel like a mom.... I'm down! I babysat and nannied for years in Idaho. I would watch 4-5 kids at a time while their parents went on vacation. I also did the usual school drop-off/ pick-up. When I moved back to...
5.0
"Jennifer worked for me last summer with my 5 yr old special needs son. She was reasonable in rate and punctual and professional. I would hire her again without hesitation! My little boy absolutely loved all the fun things she took him to do and is still asking...

Kris B.

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Lisa G.


Valencia, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Currently, I work as a mod/severe education specialist in a full inclusion charter school . After attending CSUN and receiving my BA in Child and Adolescent Development with a special emphasis in Early Childhood Education I worked for many years in corporate daycare with infants and toddlers as well as teaching preschool and...
5.0
"Lisa is not only highly experienced, including with special needs kids, she is flexible, accomodating, kind, and absolutely unflappable! I trust her completely and without reservation with my autistic kiddo. He always enjoys spending time with Lisa!"

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April C.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Have 10 Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been caring for people in need for more than 10 years now and I enjoyed doing it. I finish my LVN in summit college in Anaheim and it was such a challenge and interesting course.
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Olivia M.


Newhall, CA

$22-35/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

At heart I am a nurturing woman! Anyway to provide safety and love through learning is what I'm all about! I'd love to have a chance to work with your family. I love being able to support anyone in anyway I can! I've been working with adolescents and teens for 10+ years, but working with seniors with disabilities and/or just in...
5.0
"Olivia is an absolute pleasure. She has a very sweet and calming personality She made my family and I feel very comfortable. She immediately came into our home and established a rapport with my son. She even reached out to me mid shift, asking about certain items...

Jameeka K.

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Olga D.


Tarzana, CA

$30-40/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Family! I would like to introduce myself and let you know more about me. I'm 36 years old, I'm originally from Russia. I have Bachelor's degree in education. I have more than 7 years of paid experience working with children (newborn, toddlers, early and elementary school age and special needs) I absolutely adore kids and love...
Olga can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I met Olga when she was working for my neighbors, as a babysitter. She was very nice, hardworking so I asked he to help me with my kid, I would definitely like to hire her again, but unfortunately she moved to different area. "

Alex F.

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Heaven H.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-28/hr4 yrs exp

Inclusive Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Throughout my career, I've dedicated myself to working with special needs children, fostering inclusion and providing personalized care. With three years of experience at an inclusive school in Orange and an additional year as a one-on-one support for a child within a school setting, I've honed my skills in creating supportive...
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Pernilla H.


Van Nuys, CA

$19-24/hr20 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started babysitting 2-year-old twins at the age of 11. As a teenager babysitting was my life. As soon as I was home from school I went across the street and watched the kids until their father came home from work around 9 p.m. I would make dinner, do homework, play games, bathe the kids, brush their teeth and get them into...
Pernilla can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Loving and caring mother who is great with children! She always puts the children first and is very dependable! She has watched my children many times and they always have had a great time and always look forward to seeing her again! "

Amanda D.

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Nadia W.


Porter Ranch, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available For Full-Time Or Temporary Positions

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

With over 10 years of childcare experience, I am a dedicated and reliable caregiver passionate about supporting families and fostering children's growth. Here's a bit about me Professional Background I worked at a daycare in Sherman Oaks before it closed due to COVID. For the past 4 years, I've been a nanny for 4 wonderful...
Nadia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Nadia cared for my infant soon from the time he was 2 months until he was almost a year, while also interacting with my toddler. She is sweet and loving and offered both my boys genuine care and attention. She is punctual and reliable and has followed my schedule...

Ofra D.

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Madelyn B.


North Hollywood, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Responsible Sitter

Hello! I'm Maddie. After spending the last 10 years living bicoastally between New York and California, I've decided to settle in California and start my own family. Currently, I'm a stay-at-home mom and absolutely cherish every moment. Over the years, I've had the privilege of caring for wonderful, loving families, and I've...
Madelyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I interviewed Maddie for a nannying position to care for my 2-year-old daughter. Throughout the process, she was extremely responsive, flexible, and reliable, and my daughter absolutely adored her! She has significant experience caring for kids and has such a kind,...

Aliya R.

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Shawnie F.


Northridge, CA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

My son had cerebral palsy due to a hospital mistake. I had to learn to do everything for him, I was his eyes his hands and his mouth I was his everything for him. He was feed through a feeding tube, I also had to learn to give him seizure, Acid reflex, medicine and be able to suction him through his nose and mouth with a Suction...
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Caitlin G.


Northridge, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Caitlin From Northridge, CA

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Caitlin and I would love to work for you! I am a flexible nanny open to working part time or full time. I have worked as a nanny, date night sitter, babysitter, mothers helper, and just occasional help from time to time. I have been working with children for 6+ years and have experience with babies all the way to...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Caitlin was great with our 17 month old son! She was a joy to have around the house. I recommend her. :)"

Victoria B.

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Keely Q.


Sylmar, CA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

I am majoring Child Life Specialist. My experience taking care of kids with special needs was a wonderful experience. I took care of a boy, who was autistic, has low muscle tone, and sensory problem. I can really say it was a really good experience working with him. He was a wonderful boy and I made him feel comfortable with...
5.0
"Keely is very easy to communicate & very reliable . My son adores her. She's very clean & organize she kept my house tidy. I highly recommend her."

Meiravi K.

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Ingrid G.


Reseda, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

l have 20years of experience in child care, with newborns and infants. I am a responsible person, patient, punctual, creative, fun and lovely. I am a person who respects family values , I have a flexible schedule. I work well with all personality types. I understand the requirements of various special needs when dealing with...
Ingrid can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Ingrid came for an interview with me and she was on time. She presented herself in a professional way and seemed to be a very kind and loving person. I could not hire Ingrid due to conflicts in our schedules, but I felt compelled to write a good review of her after...

Eniko G.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Granada Hills, CA

Jacklyn R.

5.0

Jacklyn was very attentive to our 8 year old son. She made sure he was entertained and also helped with schoolwork and housework. She was very flexible and easy to work with. Great nanny!

- Care member

Keila B.

5.0

Keila was very patient with my kids . They loved how friendly and nice she was.

- Sandy M.

Jenny M.

5.0

Jenny is wonderful and extremely kind. She was fantastic with my daughter and I would hire her in an instant, but my work schedule/nanny needs changed. Any family would be lucky to have her!

- Charis W.

Jacqueline C.

5.0

Jacqueline was great and very understanding of our son who has Autism. She was on time, friendly and we could tell she had a ton of knowledge and experience on how to care for children with special needs. We really appreciated her help. I'd highly recommend her for anyone else looking for someone...

- Christina C.

Lisa G.

5.0

Lisa has repeatedly been fantastic when looking after my 5yo son, who has energy for days, and my 1.5yo daughter who is a bit on the needy side. She’s always bright, cheerful, and ready to dive in. My son always says he had a fun time with her, and my daughter is always fast asleep. Lisa has a...

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Granada Hills, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.