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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Laguna Hills, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Laguna Hills, CA

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Brianna R.


Mission Viejo, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Born To Be A Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I was a full time nanny for four years and am now a special needs educator and have been for the past four years while continuing to babysit for families on occasion. I have experienced just about anything you could throw at me. I love taking the kids to the park, pool, and...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brianna is great. She has a positive and bubbly attitude, takes direction really well and is amazing with kids. My son LOVES her. I would absolutely recommend Brianna."

Ellie Z.

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Kylee B.


Mission Viejo, CA

$21-24/hr9 yrs exp

Hello! I'm an experienced caregiver with 9 years of hands-on experience providing compassionate, reliable, and personalized care. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, which allows me to better understand and meet the emotional, developmental, and behavioral needs of those I care for. Throughout my career, I have worked with...
Kylee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kylee is kind, sweet, nurturing, maternal and compassionate. My kids love her! I have a special needs 7 year old who requires a lot of care she also comes with medical issues but Kylee is so great with her and my daughters love her. My toddler and Kylee are best...

Irene M.

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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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Laura is really great at childcare. We've had her care for our grandchildren and we've watched her handle both good behavior and challenging behavior. She is competent, gentle and caring as well as bright and innovative in getting them active in productive...

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Logan J.


Irvine, CA

$27-31/hr2 yrs exp

Gentle & Fun Nanny With Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Logan but I prefer to go by Loge, like Logan minus the "an". I am 26 years young and currently study Geography and Geospatial Sciences at Oregon State University. While I finish up the remainder of my degree online I work full-time as a nanny and personal trainer. I have been a nanny since 2020 working with multiple...
Logan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Logan as a nanny to my youngest daughter. Logan was great and the best decision I made for nanny care. Unfortunately due to wage increases, I had to let Logan go. Although she doesn't nanny for me full time, she occasionally babysits. She is trustworthy and...

Former Member A.

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Daniel B.


Irvine, CA

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Dad

I used to own my own gym and loved working with my special needs clients. My best friends also used to run a special needs Lego company. I am empathetic, caring, patient, and creative
Daniel can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
I have been watching kids since I was 14, including special needs. I have helped care for both my grandparents as well as the grandparents of the kids I have cared for. I love helping people, and I especially love being around seniors; they have amazing stories and are so fun to talk to! I am first aid and CPR certified and have...
Breanna can also help with: Respite care, personal care, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, mobility assistance & more
I have worked for several years as a professional care giver ranging from preschool through young adult. I have vast experience working with children as well as special needs in an individual and group setting, as well as a wide variety of after school programming.
Rivka can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have worked with children for over 25 years. I have worked with special needs children in the school setting for over 15 years and I am currently a school-based Speech Language Pathologist. I am available any time from January 1st to 12th, as I am on winter break at my job. I am a mom of two boys. Three words that I can best...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Melanie A.


Irvine, CA

$46/hr10 yrs exp

Fun VERY EXPERIENCED Helpful And Nurturing Nanny/Music Teacher

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have taught children voice, dance & music lessons for 20 years. I've directed several music studios for kids. I have raised 2 children. I have also worked with children with special needs. I'm a Christian with high morales and character.
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Crystal D.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced IHSS Provider Offering Reliable Family And Pet Care

Hello! I'm a compassionate and reliable caregiver with experience working with older adults, children, and special needs individuals, including those with ASD. As an IHSS provider and mother to a teenager with ASD, I understand the unique needs of families and bring a nurturing approach to every family I assist. What I...
Crystal can also help with: Transportation, respite care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Janean N.


Foothill Ranch, CA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced 3rd Grade Teacher

Hello! I'm an experienced 3rd grade teacher and mother of 2 available for childcare. I love spending time with children and have an abundance of experience working with them. I love giving my time and engaging with them in fun, creative ways! I also have experience as a school counselor and working with young children who have...
Janean can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Emma B.


Irvine, CA

$20-24/hr4 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Emma. I have been babysitting and pet sitting for several years. I love to cook and even went to OCSA for Culinary Arts. On the side, I love creating new things. I think it's really important to express yourself through art, whether it's drawing, dancing, singing or even cooking. But professionally, I am a...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hello I'm Ellie, I'm a mother/grandmother. I've had 8 children. I have years of experience working with children and adults with and without special needs. I love children along with my passion for adults in need of care. I'm available for short and long term care or respite care. Short term live in is negotiable as well. I look...
Eleanor can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Claudia G.


Lake Forest, CA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Mom, Boy Mom, Preschool Teacher Aid, Special Needs

I have 10+ years of experience. I am a mom of 2 boys, now ages 10 & 12. Currently working part-time as a teacher aide for preschool age children with special needs. I assist with supervising/assisting with preschool curriculum/activities, lunch/recess periods, potty training & diaper changing. I enjoy having fun with kiddos,...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Violeta! (: I am a babysitter/nanny located in Southern California. I have 4+ years experience working with children. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, children, as well as children and pre teens with special needs. I've worked in homes as well as in a more professional school environment. I absolutely love working...
Violeta can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Holly D.


Irvine, CA

$17-19/hr5 yrs exp

Specia Needs Care

I have experience working with children and youth with special needs. I have worked in schools, group homes, and in home care with individuals with special needs. I have a passion to see them grow and learn. I offer a compassionate and caring approach. I am CPR and first aid certified.
Hello! I am a very compassionate, loving, and genuine person. I am the oldest girl of 6 kids so I have lots of experience interacting with young people. I also worked with seniors for about 2 years, I performed for them and spent time helping them with basic needs. I believe 100% that the relationship is most important. I want...
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Wendy D.


Mission Viejo, CA

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as caring, honest and dependable I like caring for seniors because it's extremely rewarding. I enjoy sharing my experience, knowledge and love with seniors and their families to help them navigate the difficult aging process. I'm looking for a job that allows me to devote my passion and skills to...
Wendy can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Leslie G.


Lake Forest, CA

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Nanny and Mom Available Full or Part Time.

Compassionate Experienced Educated Caregiver In the process of training to be an Occupational Therapist. Facilitating adults and children to improve their life experiences physiologically through art and life skills in a therapeutic manner. Able to work independently or with a team. Experienced instructor/tutor with a history of...
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Ashley H.


Mission Viejo, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Ashley. I am 28 years old. I have been care giving since I was 11 years old. I have 6 younger siblings, 3 nieces , and 2 nephews, so I can understand children needs and abilities. I have experience with ages newborn-14 years. I also have experience with special needs children. I am great with kids. I always have fun...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Laguna Hills, CA

Brianna R.

5.0

Brianna is great. She has a positive and bubbly attitude, takes direction really well and is amazing with kids. My son LOVES her. I would absolutely recommend Brianna.

- Ellie Z.

Kylee B.

5.0

Kylee is kind, sweet, nurturing, maternal and compassionate. My kids love her! I have a special needs 7 year old who requires a lot of care she also comes with medical issues but Kylee is so great with her and my daughters love her. My toddler and Kylee are best friends. She's helped out in so...

- Irene M.

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

Logan J.

5.0

We hired Logan to take care of our toddler and it has been a great decision. Not only is our daughter well cared for when she's with Logan but she also takes care of our home and keeps it tidy. A huge thing for me was to find someone that would engage our daughter and help limit her TV time, Logan...

- Justyne W.

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