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60 special needs caregivers are listed in La Jolla, 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 La Jolla, CA

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Hannah E.


La Jolla, CA

$15-22/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced And Equipped!

5.0

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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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hannah is excellent with my kids, who are 6 years old and 3 years old. She engages them effectively through games and activities. Hannah is punctual and very responsive. The kids and I really appreciate her creativity and positive outlook. Will definitely be hiring...

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Hayli S.


La Jolla, CA

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Caregiver-Special Needs-Nanny Available

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

$17-20/hr • 1 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

$17/hr • 1 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/hr • 5 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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Ava P.


La Jolla, CA

$20/hr • 5 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Songmin N.


La Jolla, CA

$17-25/hr • 1 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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Grace K.


La Jolla, CA

$23-30/hr • 8 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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Darby B.


La Jolla, CA

$17-20/hr • 6 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/hr • 7 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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Sophia F.


La Jolla, CA

$18-50/hr • 5 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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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: Live-in home care, respite care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Alexis G.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Date Nights

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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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/hr • 10 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: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

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/hr • 10 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

CPR

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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Megan C.


San Diego, CA

$25-42/hr • 10 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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Caroline N.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr • 10 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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Jina H.


San Diego, CA

$15-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Fun,Loving, Responsible And Experienced

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children to adult special needs for over 2 years now. I have worked in home and outside of the home for activities. I have helped take care of all sorts of diagnoses from autism to Prader Willi. Tasks that I have assisted with include teeth brushing, bathing, chores around the house and driving them to needed...
5.0
"Jina is very reliable and easy to get along with. She is following up with tasks and suggested extra help I need."

Jill F.

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Holly S.


San Diego, CA

$18-25/hr • 3 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 worked for us this year and last and we have nothing but praises to sing about her!! My kiddos love her to pieces (cry when she leaves, ask for her, call her "My Holly") and she really helped ease my stress with my ever changing work schedule, her flexibility...

Tabatha K.

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Ely E.


San Diego, CA

$25-42/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Of 18 Years Looking For Part Time Or Full Time Work.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with seniors for 18 years now. I'm punctual, caring, hard working and am ready to work with your loved one. I've worked with children with special needs, and the senior community. I have excellent references and experiences that can contribute to me working with your loved one. My experience includes the...
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Ely is AMAZING!!!!!!!! She has been helping with my 82 year old dad for a couple of months! She is a very hard worker- goes above and beyond expectations! She is kind and patient. Dependable. Punctual! And HONEST! She comes highly +++ recommend!"

Cathy J.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Jolla, CA

Hannah E.

5.0

Hannah is excellent with my kids, who are 6 years old and 3 years old. She engages them effectively through games and activities. Hannah is punctual and very responsive. The kids and I really appreciate her creativity and positive outlook. Will definitely be hiring Hannah again!

- Care member

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.

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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