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Special needs caregivers in La Jolla, CA

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Hayli S.


La Jolla, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Caregiver-Special Needs-Nanny Available

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Hi I'm Hayli :) I am 28 years old, and I have had the joy of providing child-care for families for over 10 years. I love getting to be a part of the magic that is being a child, and getting to see the world through their eyes. I facilitate a space for learning, adventure, and discovery. I value creativity, and giving kids ample...
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Gala S.


La Jolla, CA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hello! My name is Gala and I recently graduated from SDSU with a B. S. in Kinesiology. I would love to help! I have worked with a quadriplegic girl who I assisted getting in and out of her wheelchair as well as fine motor games and exercises/stretches to help her muscles. I recently was a live in caregiver for a beautiful...
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Songmin N.


La Jolla, CA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I have four years of experience volunteering to help children with special needs such as autism learn art and music. I also have experience babysitting a child with ADHD for about a year.
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Celene G.


La Jolla, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have worked one on one with moderate to severe special needs children and adolescents. I have experience working with autistic, down syndrome, blind, deaf children.
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Sintia I.


La Jolla, CA

$25-41/hr5 yrs exp

Smile Creator

I've spent the last five years caring for children of all ages, and I'm passionate about fostering their growth and development. I've worked with children from newborns to teenagers, and I have experience with special needs children as well. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I'm also CPR and...
Sintia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Songmin N.


La Jolla, CA

$10-25/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter

I've watched children from 3-10, and have a one year experience! I also volunteered to help children with special needs for one year!
Songmin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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Ava P.


La Jolla, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi!! I love working with kids of all ages. I worked as a nanny as well as in a daycare for 4 years, and currently as a camp counselor/ director in the summer. I am in my second year at UCSD and am looking for new families to babysit / nanny for. I have experience with all ages, as well as kids with medical and special needs. I'm...
Ava can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Grace K.


La Jolla, CA

$23-30/hr8 yrs exp

Grace K From La Jolla, Ca

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Grace, and I am eager to share my childcare services with any family in need of help! I grew up in the Bird Rock community and have been providing nanny services since the 7th grade. I have an unconditional love for children and I have worked with kids of all ages, from 1-month-old babies to teenagers. I also have...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Darby B.


La Jolla, CA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! I am a recent graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, TN. I studied music therapy, and recently completed my full time 6 month internship at the Music Therapy Center of California in San Diego. I babysat occasionally for several of my professors in Nashville, but I am looking for something with more regular hours...
Darby can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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Celene G.


La Jolla, CA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Lively, Bi-lingual, Multi-talented Sitter

Hello! I am an extremely responsible, attentive, reliable, and professional individual with vast real-world experiences working with children. For the last 7 years, I have served as a K-12 guest teacher in 7 unified school districts. I have worked with diverse groups of students from all ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic...
Celene can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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Sophia F.


La Jolla, CA

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

UCSD Student With Years Of Babysitting Experience

Hey! I am a student at UCSD studying Cognitive Science and looking to earn some money in the side :) I grew up with a younger sister who has special needs and 4 step-siblings who I took care of whenever my parents needed and extra hand, so my experience started before I began officially taking babysitting jobs in my neighborhood...
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Hannah E.


La Jolla, CA

$15-22/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced And Equipped!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old! I have experience with special needs children and children who need extra attention and care. I also have 5+ years of tutoring experience and am very passionate about teaching! I am the oldest of eight siblings! I love hiking, writing poetry, reading, and going to the beach!...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jaydin N.


La Jolla, CA

$35-50/hr

Loving & Personable CNA

Professional Childcare 3+ Yrs Certified Nursing Assistant- Special Needs & Medical Care Experience Psychology & Health Educated
Jaydin can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Alexis G.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Date Nights

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I like to take a fun, creative, calm, patient approach when working with little humans. I have been in childcare for almost 15 years. I am certified in first aid and CPR. I have experience with all ages and special needs. Majority of my clients have turned into lifelong family style relationship
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She's great with my boys and they love her!"

Emily H.

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Fatimah A.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Fatima, I am a dedicated and compassionate Senior Care Provider with over 10 years of experience delivering exceptional in-home and facility-based care to clients. Adept at addressing personal, medical, and emotional needs of individuals while ensuring their dignity and comfort. Certified Home Care Aide (HHA) in...
Fatimah can also help with: Dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Fatimah is a very caring person .She cheers me up all the time. I have good memories of chatting with her and playing cards!"

Hafsah A.

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Ely E.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of 2 boys who are grown ups now and presently working with 3 to 5-year-old kids with special needs at School District. I'm good dealing with kids because I know they are angels. I can give you my references in case you need it to prove how I'm good with them.
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I can not say enough about Ely! She has been with us for close to 5 years, and has become a wonderful addition to our family! She is always on time with a loving smile on her face when she walks through the door! She has helped tremendously with my 3 children along...

Kara S.

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Hailee H.


San Diego, CA

$28/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My 6 years of experience have equipped me with the skills to provide a safe and stimulating environment for your child. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I believe in open communication with parents to ensure...
Hailee can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Hailee started as our nanny in June of 2023. Unfortunately she is relocating which is why she will no longer be working for us. We LOVE Hailee. I'm pretty sure I will miss Hailee more than our son. As a first time mom I had anxiety and stress thinking about...

Ryan G.

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Megan C.


San Diego, CA

$25-42/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring And Attentive Babysitter!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Megan. I am 31 years old and I live in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Psychology and am currently in a Master's of Social Work program at SDSU and I am interning at an elementary school. I have worked with children for many years in a variety of jobs. I worked as an...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Caroline N.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider With 20+ Years Of Experience With Babies And Children Of All Ages!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a childcare provider with over 20 years of experience working with infants and children of all ages. I am also blessed to be a mother of a 9-year-old daughter, and a 6-year-old son that are the lights of my life! My childcare experience includes babysitting, nannying, working in daycare settings, running my own...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Caroline is our current nanny and has additional availability, so we're happy to share, since I want your child/ren to be cared for as well as mine are. Caroline is of course reliable and punctual-the basics. She is such a fun and engaged care taker! She's is...

Alexandra C.

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Holly S.


San Diego, CA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a very easy going and dependable person. I have been nannying for 5 years. Most of my nannying work has been with children five and under. Prior to nannying, I cared for kids with specials needs for two years. During high school, I took child development classes giving me the opportunity to volunteer in a daycare....
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Holly was a wonderful babysitter for us. Our daughter (age 2 years) was going through a big separation anxiety phase and didn't like it when we had to go to work. Holly was wonderful and getting her calmed down, dealing with the screaming and crying with good...

David E.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Jolla, CA

Alexis G.

5.0

She's great with my boys and they love her!

- Emily H.

Fatimah A.

5.0

She was great at taking care of me. She was with me for over a year. She went above and beyond in fulfilling her duties with me. I am very confident that whoever hires her will be highly satisfied with her skills.I highly recommend her. I loved her smile and her cheerful personality.

- Care member

Ely E.

5.0

I can not say enough about Ely! She has been with us for close to 5 years, and has become a wonderful addition to our family! She is always on time with a loving smile on her face when she walks through the door! She has helped tremendously with my 3 children along with household tasks. She is the...

- Kara S.

Hailee H.

5.0

Hailee started as our nanny in June of 2023. Unfortunately she is relocating which is why she will no longer be working for us. We LOVE Hailee. I'm pretty sure I will miss Hailee more than our son. As a first time mom I had anxiety and stress thinking about leaving my son and going back to work....

- Ryan G.

Caroline N.

5.0

Caroline is our current nanny and has additional availability, so we're happy to share, since I want your child/ren to be cared for as well as mine are. Caroline is of course reliable and punctual-the basics. She is such a fun and engaged care taker! She's is constantly singing, playing, teaching...

- Alexandra C.

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