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Ahmed E.


Van Nuys, CA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Motivator

5.0

(2)

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Hello, I work as a special Ed classroom aide at an elementary school for LAUSD. At the moment I work one on one with a student but I have worked in groups. In the past I have worked as an aide for all grade levels. My current classroom consists of Kinder/1st/ 2nd and 3rd graders. On a day to day basis I helped with language...
Ahmed can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ahmed is amazing with kids! I hired Ahmed to work with my two boys and the boys loved him. He helped them with homework and afterwards kept them busy with different activities. Ahmed is someone you can trust and reliable. Only reason we stopped working with him is...

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Desiree M.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

4.3

(6)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Desiree M- Santa Monica, CA Hello! My name is Desiree' and I have 16 years of experience working with early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence! I also have 4+ years experience working with special needs children, and implemented behavioral modification. I myself am a mother so I know firsthand what parents are seeking;...
Desiree can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Desiree to babysit our daughter, when she was about 1 year old and the most recent time when she is 16 month old. Desiree is reliable, on time, very kind and friendly with our daughter who loved staying with her. Desiree takes extra time and care with our...

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Molly G.


Marina del Rey, CA

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Molly, a senior-to-be at the University of Texas at Austin. When I'm not in Austin, I'm with my family in Los Angeles. With over 9 years of babysitting experience, including working with special needs children, I love creating fun and memorable moments with kids. Whether it's sports, games, crafts, or just hanging...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Molly helped us out last minute. Was punctual, very patient and generous with her time. Thank you Molly!"

Tatiana S.

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Jacklyn R.


Encino, CA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun, Nurturing!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jacklyn. I have 10+ years of childcare experience. I've worked with children ages three months up to age 13. Single, twins, and sibling experience. I've had and are comfortable in roles ranging from full-time nanny, babysitter, mothers helper, infant&toddler care, as well as special-needs. Some of my previous...
Jacklyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jacklyn was very attentive to our 8 year old son. She made sure he was entertained and also helped with schoolwork and housework. She was very flexible and easy to work with. Great nanny!"

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Jacqueline A.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

High Profile Live-In Nanny & House Manager

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jacqueline. I am an experienced caregiver and recent college graduate. For the last 9 years I have worked as a nanny, house keeper, organizer, personal stylist, home and event decorator, personal chef and grocery shopper, and yoga specialist. I love to bring my well rounded lifestyle into your home and make...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping us. Our daughter loved having her over. She is wonderful with kids and we will continue to use her for babysitting. We found a...

Lisa F.

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Ally W.


Los Angeles, CA

$27-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have almost 4 years experience working with kids with special needs, from working with one family for 2 years, short term side jobs with multiple families, volunteering with the Son Rise Program, and working in my old high school special education classroom! I'm current a UCSB student studying data science and am looking for a...
Ally can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ally has been a wonderful caregiver for our children. We've been using her for date nights and weekend help for the last few weeks. My daughter, who can be a little timid around new people, warmed up to her right away and get's very excited when Ally comes over....

Megan H.

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Selina R.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, personable, trustworthy. I like working w/kids because I connect with them. I love teaching and being able to work through important milestones. I work with special needs children as a behavioral therapist for a little over 3 years. I have a total of 7 years experience working as a...
Selina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Selina is excellent! She’s very patient and great with kids with special needs. We highly recommend her!"

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Hello, I work as a special Ed classroom aide at an elementary school for LAUSD. At the moment I work one on one with a student but I have worked in groups. In the past I have worked as an aide for all grade levels. My classroom consisted of Kinder/1st/ 2nd and 3rd graders. On a day to day basis I helped with language arts, math,...
5.0
"I hired Ahmed to tutor my 8 year old son in math. My son is now doing multiplication and division with no problem! Ahmed has great communication skills and very patient. If you're child is having trouble grasping any subject in school I highly recommend hiring...

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Christina C.


Santa Monica, CA

$24-50/hr6 yrs exp

I have always been around friends and family members with disabilities and feel very natural with lending a helping hand. In high school and college I was a part of best buddies and was a part time caretaker in college for a girl with cerebral palsy.
5.0
"Christina was a nanny for my 15 year old daughter with cerebral palsy. They are still close friends and I appreciate everything she did while working for us!"

Jane A.

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Isabella M.


West Hollywood, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Since elementary school, I have been passionate about working with children, starting with my involvement Big Buddy program for children with special needs and continuing throughout college. My love for childcare grew as I began looking after my sister's children at the age of 12. I have been blessed with my 10-year-old nephew,...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Bella was absolutely wonderful with our girls. Funny and engaging and absolutely so sweet. Very punctual which I appreciate very much!"

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Andrea E.


Tarzana, CA

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

My Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I am a reliable and patient nanny with 30+ years experience. I have worked at a family childcare, state run daycare, and for families with children of all age groups, including children with special needs. I am energetic and caring and have always had a passion for working with childrenI. In the past, I have traveled...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"What an exceptional sitter. She taught my daughter how to potty and was very great with her. She has been reliable and super understanding, a gem! We are lucky to have her."

Anthony B.

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Lachinda B.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a variety of experience taking care of people in general, from ages 0 to 100 +. Throughout the years I've been a nanny, I also worked at hospitals on labor and delivery, newborn nursery, oncology, med-surg units, caring for both adults and children. As well as having daycare experience caring for children of all ages...
Lachinda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"I've known Lachindra, for approximately 10 years. She and her sons, Moved to a property I was managing. I was amazed at her ability raising to young boys, a single mom. Mind you she did it all on her own. I was always amazed how she kept a very clean home, boys...

Kathleen Y.

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Teresija S.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Warm Supportive Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Due to the fact, that my first degree cousin suffers from severe disabilities, I have been introduced to people with severe disabilities early on in my life. I have always embraced her and have been always been drawn to work with people who are vulnerable. I have a warm and positive personality but am understanding the need for...
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Cintia A.


Calabasas, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with nine years of experience, I am passionate about supporting children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage children in a variety of fun and educational activities, including outdoor sports, board games, and learning games. I also have experience caring for...
Cintia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Punctual, loving and very energetic and sweet. Understands and learned new facets and was able to maintain routines and build off of it. Would hire again and recommend for anyone looking for caregiver to keep up with small children and nurturer."

Kevin G.

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Rachel M.


Los Angeles, CA

$27/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter / Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! With over seven years of childcare experience, I bring a perfect blend of compassion, reliability, professionalism, and fun! Key Highlights: Located near Beverly Hills Reliable Safe transportation TrustLine registered CPR certified Experienced with children of all ages, including special needs Light meal prep &...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was super responsive and easy to work with. My daughter has been struggling with sleep recently so I was worried she wouldn’t calm down with a sitter but Rachel was able to get her back to sleep easily. "

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Samantha S.


Van Nuys, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor allow me to connect easily with children, and I prioritize open...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I just had to take a moment to share my thoughts on Samantha. She has been an absolute godsend in helping me care for my first-born daughter. As a new mom, I was constantly worried about all the little things that could go wrong, but with Sammy by my side, I felt...

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Megan H.


Encino, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Responsible Nanny

Experienced childcare worker available Resume and reference available upon request; I consider it a great responsibility to be entrusted with someone else's children, as I'll have a direct influence over their growth. The most important thing for me as a caregiver is to hold space and patience for little ones to express...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan has been a life saver while I work at home and the kids attend Zoom school. She follows the kids' schedule, and helps them get school work done. Of particular importance to me, she is great about getting them outside and physically active. She plays with them...

Elizabeth W.

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Zlata H.


Woodland Hills, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Private Nanny With Golden Hands

Dear parents, I am highly experienced, university educated, professional nanny. I have extensive experience taking care of infant age (from 3 months), toddler age, and preschool age kids. In my nanny career I did not missed any age (experienced with newborn babies all the way to 15 y. o. teenagers). Experienced w/ toddler twins...
Zlata can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Zlata is an incredible nanny! She’s the best of the best. A wonderful person and exceptional care taker. A true Mary Poppins! We hired her to take care of our baby full time for 1 year from age 1-2yrs. Zlata is professional, responsible, reliable, punctual, kind,...

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Brianne B.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a loving and energetic 26-year-old who has extensive experience in infant, toddler, and elementary care. I also am very knowledgeable of special needs care. My mother was a ESE specialist for 32 years and I have been involved in programs such as KEEN LA and best buddies for years. My experience includes daytime care at St....
Brianne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Brianne to teach sign language to a small group of toddlers. She was incredibly prepared, patient and cheerful ! We look forward to working with her in the future !"

Lauren C.

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Lachinda B.


Los Angeles, CA

$17/hr6 yrs exp

There Is Beauty To See And Something To Learn From Each Individual You Brush Paths With...

I have over 25 years of experience caring for people of all ages, with all types of illness, disease and disorders. I am a mother to a 12-year-old autistic son. I have had experience throughout the years working in the nursing field caring for people with mental and physical challenges. I have also had a live-in adult young male...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pacific Palisades, CA

Ahmed E.

5.0

Ahmed is amazing with kids! I hired Ahmed to work with my two boys and the boys loved him. He helped them with homework and afterwards kept them busy with different activities. Ahmed is someone you can trust and reliable. Only reason we stopped working with him is because we moved to Texas. If we...

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Desiree M.

5.0

We hired Desiree to babysit our daughter, when she was about 1 year old and the most recent time when she is 16 month old. Desiree is reliable, on time, very kind and friendly with our daughter who loved staying with her. Desiree takes extra time and care with our child to put her to bed/nap, feed...

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Molly G.

5.0

Molly swooped in on short notice to help with two small kids and was an absolute beam of light during a difficult time. She arrived promptly at 7:30am as promised, and brought joy and warmth to two small girls and their over-extended mama. She was amazing -- engaging, responsible, mature, and able...

- Melanie S.

Jacklyn R.

5.0

Jacklyn was very attentive to our 8 year old son. She made sure he was entertained and also helped with schoolwork and housework. She was very flexible and easy to work with. Great nanny!

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Jacqueline A.

5.0

She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping us. Our daughter loved having her over. She is wonderful with kids and we will continue to use her for babysitting. We found a gem!

- Lisa F.

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