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Find special needs caregivers in Laguna Beach, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Laguna Beach, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Laguna Beach, CA

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Guadalupe H.


Laguna Beach, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I love what I do and I have a lot of patience for people. I loving giving my clients the opportunity to make their own decisions but in safe way. I like to make them feel good and encourage them. I'm very outgoing and like the outdoors .
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Danielle M.


Laguna Beach, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a true passion in caring for children with helping them learn and grow. I've worked with children for over 10 years through nannying, swim instructing, and yoga teaching. I'm a very active, fun, and outgoing person which compliments well in working with children. I have experience with all ages from newborns to teenagers,...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Danielle helped me out huge with not only the kiddos, but errands, groceries, laundry. She's a keeper!!"

Mindy D.

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Vivienne W.


Laguna Beach, CA

$19-28/hr9 yrs exp

Exeprienced Caregiver For Special Needs Clients

I first started working 20 years ago with a woman with a spinal injury and have since had many different experiences, from all ages and with people facing a variety of different challenges. I find this work to be rewarding and meaningful, adapting to the needs of the person. Sometimes, I am their hands when they can't reach,...
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Adriana M.


Laguna Beach, CA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist With Additional Experience

Hello, my name is Adriana. I currently work as a Behavioral Therapist in the evenings in Irvine. I have extensive experience working with special needed or impaired people of all ages. I have worked in the medical field for almost 10 years. I have worked with an array of different people. I assist with self care, feeding,...
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Michaela M.


Laguna Beach, CA

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Care Provider/nanny

Hello! I'm Cayla a nurturing and experienced nanny with a passion for providing care to children. I specialize in creating a safe, engaging, and loving environment for children of all ages. I take pride in my ability to handle various responsibilities, including cooking nutritious meals, maintaining a tidy home, and caring for...
Michaela can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Everly B.


Laguna Beach, CA

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter-Nanny

As a dedicated babysitter and nanny, I have cared for children from various families, which has given me a sense of responsibility and the ability to create a safe, fun, and educational environment for the children under my care. My experience includes working with special needs children, where I've learned skills like...
Everly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Laura K.


Irvine, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny For Hire

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

For the past six years, I was a full-time nanny for a family in Cleveland, Ohio caring for all three of their children since birth. I recently moved to Irvine California for a job transfer and I am now looking for a new family to call me their Mary Poppins. I have more than 10-years of full-time experience with infants,...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Laura is exceptional! Creative, fun, smart, organized, always putting the needs of the kids and parents first. Truly, a nanny extraordinaire! "

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Marina B.


Irvine, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter Available Weekends And Some Weekdays

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Recent graduate student. However, I had many years of taking care of special needs since my sister is special needs. I was also the leader of the children's department at my church where I was responsible for helping and teaching them various skills they needed in school. throughout my life, I have been part of various outreach...
Marina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Marina has worked for our family on and off for a year. I have a non verbal severely autistic son. She has always been punctual, incredibly professional and caring. I have nothing but amazing things to say about her as I trust her 100 percent with both my kids....

Tiffany S.

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Tamara A.


Mission Viejo, CA

$28/hr8 yrs exp

Law Student - Occasional Sitter/Tutor

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tamara :) I'm 27 & a law student, available for date nights/weekends this summer! I have babysat for the past nine years, and have experience providing support for families with special needs kids (autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy). I have experience with all ages, including newborns as young as...
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rebecca K.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Experienced With Elderly, And Disabilities..Medical Assistant, CPR Certified And First Aid Certified, 9-10 Experience.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I 've worked with elderly in Elderly Homes, worked with Parkinson's, MS patients, RA patients, Stroke patients and Dementia patients, also children with ADHD, and transferred people many times, either from bed to bathroom or to car. I have also worked with catheters and much more, love doing caregiving and take pride in it....
3.0
"I have given the address and after giving two weeks message back and forth. She canceled at the last minute due to no patience to wait for messaging, in while she asked for address which was given before."

Shaoqing X.

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Ciara F.


Irvine, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate And Caring Nanny And Doula

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have held 3 long-term nanny jobs, most recently was a live-in of almost 5 years, with 2 children. Before the most recent family, I was with a family of 4 children for 4. 5 years. I still have a fantastic relationship with all families I have worked for, whom I always refer you to for references. I have a BS in Child...
Ciara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"We recently hired Ciara to care for our two boys. She is caring. She does small things that shows she cares about kids, like special activities, being creative in getting my two year old to eat his dinner, and sending updates while this mom is at work. I would...

Jennifer R.

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Rachael W.


Irvine, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 31 years old and have 18 years of childcare experience as a nanny and sitter. I have worked with children newborn to 18 years from multiple families. My experience includes special needs care. I am friendly, responsible, and reliable. I love pets, but am allergic to cats. I am happy to help with date nights and occasional...
Rachael can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel is so wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone. She absolutely goes up and beyond your expectations and left my house sparking clean after taking wonderful care of my child!"

Sierra T.

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Samantha H.


Irvine, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Playmate

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My name is Sami, and I am a 4. 0 college student at Las Positas College. I am currently on my way to becoming an engineering and theatre major! I have been babysitting from age 11, through my family and a client down the street! I have 2 younger brothers, that I've always taken care of, and on top of that I have babysat for...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Sammi is an incredible babysitter for my 3 kids. Thoughtful, great communication, caring and went above and beyond for my family. She is an absolute joy to work with and my children adored her."

Lauren C.

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Jennifer R.


Mission Viejo, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet. :) I love helping people. I am a Christian and I love God! I have 2 grown children that are doing exceptionally well and I am very proud of. I am a non smoker and do not drink. Certified in adult, children, infant CPR current with First Aid too! I...
5.0
"Very caring person. Felt like we knew her for years. We were lucky to have found this beautiful woman. "

Jennifer L.

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Rand S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents and caregivers I'm Rand. I'm 25 years old i'm a preschool teacher and I have a passion for little ones I have 6 years of experience in babysitting, nannying and I have CPR training and caring for persons with special needs and teaching Arabic language I'd love to fill your families life with fun creativity and...
Rand can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Rand was a really fun babysitter for our daughter. Patient and calm."

Tamara M.

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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Patient Out Going Caretaker

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Carri & I love caring for children, the elderly & animals. I was a job developer for special needs high school students. I worked with a client who has a traumatic brain injury. I was a one on one aide for a client with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). I currently work for a family who's daughter has Down Syndrome....
5.0
"We were impressed how quickly Carrie built rapport with our son. She instinctively knew what to say and do. We'll call her again!"

Scott T.

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Marina B.


Irvine, CA

$27-50/hr6 yrs exp

Part- Time Care Giver For Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the most part of my life, I have been involved with caring for my sister who is special need. She has a physical disability. I love being able to help kids meet their full potential and experience and do things they believe they can't do because of how they are.
5.0
"I am absolutely blown away by Marina. I was expecting to need to spend many hours explaining how to work with my son to help him be his best self. He has behavior issues, but is super happy and super manageable IF you work with him the right way. Since she has a...

Shannon F.

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Laura L.


Ladera Ranch, CA

$24-26/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Children

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a Mom of two wonderful children, ages 22 and 20. Over the years I have been a Nanny for many different families. I have worked as a Swim Instructor teaching children with Autism and Special Needs to swim. I have volunteered at the Shea Center for therapeutic riding and at my children's preschool and elementary school when...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laura is the most wonderful nanny to our 15 month year old. She has been with us for the last 10 months and couldn't have asked for a better person to help take care of our daughter. She is patient, kind and extremely thoughtful. My husband and I both work from...

Lauren H.

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Jenny W.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time

Hi..... I have been a child care provider for 22 years as well as a senior care provider for 8 years. I have worked with children with Asperger's as well as mild autism, OCD and anxiety and I have wonderful references. Special needs to me just means extra special care and being there to help with those extra tough days.
5.0
"Jenny worked for our family for over three years. While we continue to remain close with Jenny our kids have grown to the age where they are more independent and not needing the support that Jenny provided for so long. Over the three years where Jenny was a...

Greg O.

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Suzanne S.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Professional Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 profiles. 1 for CHILDCARE and 1 for SPECIAL NEEDS. Please see my RECOMMENDATIONS and 5 Star Rating from my 3 PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS on Care. com on my childcare page. Ty! My son is now 27 years old and was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3 years old. He is an Aspie. He attended special day classes full time for five...
5.0
"Suzanne is an amazing extension of our family. She has taken care of my two small children (newborn and 1.5 year old to present) and is so great at managing multiple kids. She constantly keeps both kids at different stages and ages entertained and learning. On top...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Laguna Beach, CA

Danielle M.

5.0

Danielle is extremely caring and has the keen ability to make kids feel comfortable and at ease. Particularly with our 4 year old the love was instant. As if they had known each other for years. She is also willing to help with anything you may need in the house to try make your life easier, always...

- Vartan S.

Laura K.

5.0

Laura is exceptional! Creative, fun, smart, organized, always putting the needs of the kids and parents first. Truly, a nanny extraordinaire!

- Care member

Marina B.

5.0

Marina has worked for our family on and off for a year. I have a non verbal severely autistic son. She has always been punctual, incredibly professional and caring. I have nothing but amazing things to say about her as I trust her 100 percent with both my kids. She has been a blessing.

- Tiffany S.

Rebecca K.

3.0

I have given the address and after giving two weeks message back and forth. She canceled at the last minute due to no patience to wait for messaging, in while she asked for address which was given before.

- Shaoqing X.

Ciara F.

5.0

I conversed with Ciara about a job for my son - I had sought her out specifically because she fit the profile I was looking for when looking for a nanny. She wasn't a match for us due to our timings not lining up, but she was pleasant, professional, kind and bent over backwards to try and make...

- Alyssa L.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Laguna Beach, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.