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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hawthorne, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Hawthorne, CA

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Molly H.


Marina del Rey, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitting!

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Self-proclaimed greatest babysitter of all time! Growing up, I had many different babysitters and still remember my experiences. From these experiences I know how important it is to make sure the children are occupied and having fun while maintaining safety. I am a very trustworthy person as well as very entertaining. In the...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our family of five (10 yr / 5 / 1) really loved Molly. The kids were always happy to have her come over, and we will miss her now that she is moving! She was always punctual and responsiveness. "

Andy W.

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Lachinda B.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a variety of experience taking care of people in general, from ages 0 to 100 +. Throughout the years I've been a nanny, I also worked at hospitals on labor and delivery, newborn nursery, oncology, med-surg units, caring for both adults and children. As well as having daycare experience caring for children of all ages...
Lachinda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I've known Lachindra, for approximately 10 years. She and her sons, Moved to a property I was managing. I was amazed at her ability raising to young boys, a single mom. Mind you she did it all on her own. I was always amazed how she kept a very clean home, boys...

Kathleen Y.

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G'ani-shanice P.


Inglewood, CA

$18-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! -- My name is G'ani. I am graduate of Howard University with a Master's in Accounting. I currently have a CDA (Child Development Associates) in Infant and Toddlers and have been employed as a Special Education Teacher. I have 7 years of childcare experience. I've been working with children since I was 17 and it means a lot...
G'ani-shanice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"G'ani is great! We were very happy with the care she provided to our two young kids. She was reliable, punctual, easy to work with, and took direction well. She is very sweet and my kids were instantly comfortable with her. I also really appreciated her flexibility...

Kelley S.

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June P.


Los Angeles, CA

$75/hr10 yrs exp

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I just completed my certification in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education and learning. I want to provide families with tools to navigate and alleviate some of the mental/emotional stress. I have worked with...
5.0
"June is simply the BEST. June worked with my autistic son full time for 7 years throughout his entire elementary school, including summers. She was his school aide, behaviorist, community companion, tutor, medical helper, social planner, dental accompaniment,...

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Angella G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Angella I was born and raised in the South Bay I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been taking care and watching special needs children/adults for over 15 years. I also was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I've done habilitation respite care and assistant living care with young...
5.0
"Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities. She also has experience with children with behavioral and mood disorders. Your children will love her and...

Nancy B.

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Katie K.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny For Special Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids with special needs for 4 years. I most recently worked for a family with a little girl who has a feeding tube and developmental delays. The job was so rewarding and fun. One family I nannied for has a child with Down Syndrome whom I adore. He is so fun and funny and the best kid to play hide and seek...
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Mayra M.


Inglewood, CA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Advanced Newborn Care Specialist And Postpartum Doula

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've worked with children for over 20 years. Certified private preschool teacher. Worked as Professional Nanny, I owned a licensed family daycare for 7 years (lots of experience with multiples) I've been working for 3 years providing RESPITE care for families with children with special needs. Certified Nursing Assistant...
Mayra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My experience working with Mayra was amazing. It was the first time I left my 4.5 month old with anyone other than family members and Mayra helped to reassure me in advance by providing all of her safety certifications and other credentials. She was so kind! She...

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Amanda O.


Torrance, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Toddler Teacher Looking For Extra Work On The Weekends, Bilingual In Spanish

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amanda. I am a reliable, loving, patient, and energetic nanny who has a passion for kids. I currently work as a primary teacher for the Toddler room at Child Care Center. I have experience working with children 3 months to 14 years and am comfortable watching multiple children at one time. I have worked as a...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"It is with great satisfaction that I recommend Amanda O. as a babysitter. She has been working for us since August 2014. She watches my two children (ages 5 and 8) two - four times a week over the school year and summer breaks and it has been a pleasure to have her...

Monika W.

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Erika L.


Torrance, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Therapist

I have worked as a behavior therapist with children of all ages. Children with behavioral and developmental challenges require special care that I am equipped to provide. I am bright, caring and fun but firm when need be. I believe in positive reinforcement as primary means to motivate children. Learning through play and...
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Athena S.


Los Angeles, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check out my page! Working with children has been my calling. I've worked with children in many different areas including preschool, daycare, after school programs, high school, babysitting, special needs assistance, overnight summer camp and tutoring. You can expect me to be punctual,...
Athena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Athena is a pretty good sitter. I hired her to look after my two 4 month old twins. She provides updates and follows instructions effectively. I liked the service that she provided and decided to use her for a 2nd time. However, she canceled about 8 hours prior to...

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Marina R.


Torrance, CA

$30-35/hr15 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

I am a nurturing nanny with a genuine passion for my work with children, bringing over 10 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and special needs children. I consider each child an individual, each with their own personality that I help to grow and cultivate. I have extensive experience with sleep training, meal...
Marina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Marina is the most reliable, carrying, dependable, children adoring nanny you can find. She is a person who does this work out of true passion for the development and nourishment of children. She's intuitive and always finds a beautiful connection with every child...

Yana R.

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Jacquelyn G.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-100/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Full Time Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I prioritize in providing guidance and safety for all children. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have done several years of volunteer work and have been babysitting for the past 11 years now. I have worked with children from the ages of 10mos-15 yo everyday as a Nanny and as a Counselor for the Boys and Girls Club of...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jackie was AMAZING!!! She was so wonderful with my kids, especially with my 4-year old daughter. Jackie was responsive to text, arrived on time, and sent an update while my husband and I were out to dinner. This was my first time hiring a sitter through Care.com,...

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Alyssa C.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny With Years Of Experience

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I have been working with families off of Care for more than 12 years. A little about me: I have a master's degree, ECE, elementary and special education teaching experience. My childcare background includes caring for multiples, newborns, toddlers, medical and special needs children. I've worked...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Alyssa as a date night babysitter for our two boys ages 8 and 4. She has been the only babysitter we have hired where both my boys ask for her to come back! From the start, she is friendly, thorough and flexible with my requests. We are very grateful to...

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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

ABOVE The Average

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of your loved one, is my passion. Over 28 plus years in the medical field licensed and many years of hands on experience, treating your loved one with the love, dignity and respect helping krep them as independent as possible. Every day's a different journey and I'm hear to assist every step of the way. I come with...
5.0
"Andrea was a Fantastic care giver to my nephew. She was punctual, caring, hard working, reliable and was a great addition to the house while she was there. I would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again."

Claudine J.

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Ally W.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have almost 4 years experience working with kids with special needs, from working with one family for 2 years, short term side jobs with multiple families, volunteering with the Son Rise Program, and working in my old high school special education classroom! I'm current a UCSB student studying data science and mathematics...
3.0
"Ally is a friendly and energetic young adult who provided short-term care for my child. Unfortunately, she did not fulfill her obligations with us and stopped showing up for her shift."

Mechiel T.

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Thayna T.


Culver City, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello families I'm 31yo and i'm from Brazil, I was an au pair for 2 years in Denver + I've been a nanny for 3 years with amazing family's who can provide great references about me, I also have day care experience 3 y in Brazil I'm currently living in Culver City I have a car and I'm looking for a new long term part time family...
Thayna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amazing with my son. She always had tools to contribute other than TV or iPad. So glad we hired her! She always was in time and cleaned so much more than ever asked. "

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Lily Beth L.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Early childhood experience is very important and the right nanny caring for your child plays a critical role in your child's brain development. I provide continuous meticulous care, attention, and stimulation for your child. I'm a B. S. Nursing graduate. I've worked at Lincoln Elementary School taking care of special needs...
Lily Beth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We met Beth at the end of March and she's been watching our 1.5 year old daughter once a week for our date nights. Beth is super warm, friendly and extremely reliable. We immediately felt really comfortable and confident with Beth. She is interactive with our...

Shannon M.

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Ileana O.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Or Home Care Or Companionship

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Ileana , I'm home health-aid, and I have CPR certification . I worked with different groups of people: from newborn, infant's, toddlers. Preschoolers, teens to special needs. I have the required experience and references. I love interacting and taking care of children and have worked with different age groups and...
Ileana can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Ileana is very good at what she does. She is detail oriented, careful, and conscientious. She is cheerful and pleasant. Her skills range from personal care to housework and beyond. She does it all with good grace and a smile. We find her very comfortable to be...

Debra M.

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Molly G.


Marina del Rey, CA

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Molly, a senior-to-be at the University of Texas at Austin. When I'm not in Austin, I'm with my family in Los Angeles. With over 9 years of babysitting experience, including working with special needs children, I love creating fun and memorable moments with kids. Whether it's sports, games, crafts, or just hanging...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hands down the best of the best you can get out there. Full trust. We moved much further and she continued helping us. Always on time or early! You wont regret it."

Michelle H.

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Marcella F.


Los Angeles, CA

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Marcella, I am 29 yo. My child care experience includes all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light housework, laundry, and meal preparation. Keeps children's living and play areas tidy. Help with homework...
Marcella can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Marcella is so sweet and attentive, but also knows how to be firm. She is amazing and has a very kind heart. Every time I hired her she was punctual, and even helped with last-minute requests which was extremely convenient. Definitely would hire her.!"

Heather A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hawthorne, CA

Molly H.

5.0

Our family of five (10 yr / 5 / 1) really loved Molly. The kids were always happy to have her come over, and we will miss her now that she is moving! She was always punctual and responsiveness.

- Andy W.

Lachinda B.

5.0

I've known Lachindra, for approximately 10 years. She and her sons, Moved to a property I was managing. I was amazed at her ability raising to young boys, a single mom. Mind you she did it all on her own. I was always amazed how she kept a very clean home, boys always looking ready for the...

- Kathleen Y.

G'ani-shanice P.

5.0

G'ani is great! We were very happy with the care she provided to our two young kids. She was reliable, punctual, easy to work with, and took direction well. She is very sweet and my kids were instantly comfortable with her. I also really appreciated her flexibility with my request to make a change...

- Kelley S.

June P.

5.0

June is simply the BEST. June worked with my autistic son full time for 7 years throughout his entire elementary school, including summers. She was his school aide, behaviorist, community companion, tutor, medical helper, social planner, dental accompaniment, haircut support, food therapist,...

- Care member

Angella G.

5.0

Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities. She also has experience with children with behavioral and mood disorders. Your children will love her and you will have peace of mind...

- Nancy B.

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

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Hawthorne, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.