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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lomita, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Lomita, CA

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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy...

Devon C.

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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Dawn is the type of person that always gives 100%. She's dedicated her career to helping others, especially children. Dawn always has fun and creative ideas that she's doing with the kids. She's full of energy and keeps kids active and engaged."

Tasha B.

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Anna T.


Lomita, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Errand Runner, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several babysitting and nanny references and have worked in a highly structured church child care for 2+ years. I have experience with multiples, special needs, CPR and high pressure situations. I do all of the grocery shopping, planning and cooking of meals for my family and also have house cleaning experience. I am a...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna is a GREAT household or personal assistant. She has a good attitude, takes directions easily and works independently. She is also punctual and a good communicator. My home has never been so organized!"

Katie H.

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Bridget B.


Lomita, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past eight years, I have worked with seniors of all levels of care, specifically with Alzheimer and Dementia care. Working with them has taught me a lot and given me a lot of patience and love for people. I am passionate about what I do and I always look out for the well being of others. I am well experienced in bathing,...
Bridget can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"I cannot say enough nice things about Bridget. I hired Bridget in August 2015. She took care of my grandmother until she passed in February 2017 (at 99 years old) from cancer and Alzheimer's. Bridget was incredibly dependable, punctual, and took wonderful care...

Heatherq B.

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Lucia B.


Lomita, CA

$22-30/hr

Looking To Work With Special Needs Children

Hello, I am looking to start full time or part time work with special needs children. I have several years of experience with both nannying and babysitting. Although I cannot say that many of the children I worked with had specific disability's many had behavioral issues. Overall I have worked with hyper active children and in a...
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Teresa B.


Lomita, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I recently left a job taking care of a family of 4, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation and child pickups for 9 years. I enjoy shopping and running errands.
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Setsuko H.


Lomita, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi there, My name is Setsuko . I am interested in being a nanny for your beloved child. I'm a 35 years old female and I'm originally from Japan and I have been in the USA since 2011. I have a 3 years of nanny experience. I have been teaching music (piano, voice, songwriting ) for kid for3 years. I also have had working with...
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Ana F.


Lomita, CA

$30-50/hr20 yrs exp

I'm a warm and experienced caregiver with two decades of childcare experience, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children, and my creativity brings a sense of fun and imagination to playtime. I excel at communicating with parents...
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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
"Beth is wonderful. She has helped us over the last year as needed. She is very thoughtful and great at arts and crafts. She is super knowledgable in baby and toddler related milestones. I wholeheartedly recommend her. "

Care member

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Angella G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 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 a caregiver for the past 25+ years. I've worked 15+ years with special needs children/adults I also have worked 25+ years in child care and 5 years with elderly care. I've created safe and...
Angella can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Angela has been an exceptional addition to our family as a nanny for our 4-year-old son for the past 3 years. She is kind, patient, and goes above and beyond to ensure our son is safe and happy. Her prior experience in daycare and school services has enabled her to...

Andrew H.

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Amber D.


Long Beach, CA

$17-50/hr

Care Giver With A Flexible Schedule

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Starting out as a nanny is an exciting journey, but also a daunting one. My experience with babysitting my nieces and nephew, as well as working as a hairstylist with children with anxiety and special needs, has given me a solid foundation for this new role. I am confident that my past experiences have prepared me for the...
5.0
"She's Well-prepared, Punctual, Honest, and she has a very kind sweet personality. Yes, I would Recommend her."

Mercy P.

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Amanda O.


Torrance, CA

$30/hr15 yrs exp

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

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As someone with 15 years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about fostering children's development. My calm, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children easily. I'm dedicated to open communication with parents and enforce household rules with ease. From outdoor games to educational...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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Danielle S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel comfortable having her care for my daughter who is a...

Kelly H.

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Heidi N.


San Pedro, CA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have experience with children and young adults with Down syndrome. I have patience and compassion. I have experience teaching basic living skills and speech. Also, I have experience volunteering with special needs children and young adults.
5.0
"Friendly and always there to help!"

Sonja B.

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Katwims E.


Lawndale, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a psychologist specializing in children, graduated in Venezuela. For the situation of my country I came looking for a better future. I'm the third of six sisters. I have years of experience starting with my younger sisters, and ending with my patients who have all been children. In Venezuela I work in a school with children...
Katwims can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katty was amazing with our kids! She watched our kids overnight when we were in a work trip…the kids just loved her and asked when we can leave and she can come back. She is responsible and responsive, accommodating and fun. A treasure! "

Care member

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Savannah C.


Torrance, CA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always been told I have a natural calling for caregiving, with keen motherly instincts, and who knows how to create a special bond with all the children in my care. I have experience working as a teachers assistant at a private in-home preschool facility where I specialized in developmental health for children with special...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Hard worker. Very reliable. Highly recommend. "

Jonathan B.

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Tiara B.


Long Beach, CA

$22-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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Martine M.


San Pedro, CA

$17-22/hr

Child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of 4 children and one of my daughter had an handicap at 2 years old and I learned how to take care of her and succeeded. I'm now a grand-mother of 4 and my grand-daughter of 3 years old loves to say: grandma is strong because I can take care of her, feed her, teach her, play with her and exercise with her. I can...
Martine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We have been blessed to have Martine as a caregiver for my father, and it is without hesitation that I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking compassionate and comprehensive hands on care. Martine is a full service caregiver and much more. She is a rare...

Paul B.

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Teresa B.


Hawthorne, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello, my name is Teresa and I am a caring, sweet, patient and reliable nanny. I enjoy reading, signing, dancing and cooking healthy meals for children. I have been working with kids for 20+ years. I have experience from newborns to 11-year-olds, both girls and boys. I have also cared for children with special needs and have...
Teresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Teresa worked for us for around 10-11 years when our kids were newborn through elementary school, while my husband and I had more-than-full-time jobs. She is an extremely caring person, and we could always count on her. Her character was beyond reproach. My kids...

Margaret S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lomita, CA

Dawn S.

5.0

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy and your kids will love her kind and...

- Devon C.

Dawn S.

5.0

Best thing happened to my family during pandemic was to get to know Dawn . My kids connected with her instantly and she is caring, loving and knows how to keep kids engaged and interested.

- Maryam H.

Anna T.

5.0

Anna is a GREAT household or personal assistant. She has a good attitude, takes directions easily and works independently. She is also punctual and a good communicator. My home has never been so organized!

- Katie H.

Bridget B.

5.0

Bridget was ideal to work with. Honest and caring. Very courteous. Will definitely be hiring her again.

- Keith E.

Lily Beth L.

5.0

Beth is wonderful. She has helped us over the last year as needed. She is very thoughtful and great at arts and crafts. She is super knowledgable in baby and toddler related milestones. I wholeheartedly recommend her.

- Care member

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lomita, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.