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Find special needs caregivers in Playa del Rey, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Playa del Rey, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Playa del Rey, CA

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Anna G.


Santa Monica, CA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Nanny At Your Service

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

In 2016 I started nannying a 4-year-old with special needs. I also joyfully raised two children of my own who are now thriving adults. Children have always held a special place in my heart, but working with J also made me realize how important it is to care for all children with absolute patience and kindness. I would consider...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Anna cared for our toddler for about 8 months before we decided to send him to preschool. She was never late a single day, very attentive to our son and helped around the house and with laundry. She's very responsible and a good communicator. she helped teach our...

Carolyn A.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Teresa was hired by our family 3 years ago and has far exceeded our expectations! She started watching our 6 month old baby during covid. She was extremely careful and cautious and helped keep our baby and family as healthy as possible. Then she began watching our...

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Liliana F.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Monday Thru Friday Caregiver/CNA/HHA Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified nursing assistant and home health aide as well as CPR/BLS and first aide certified. I am a patient, dependable, honest, quick thinking and calm individual. I have both personal and professional experience. My experience includes patients with stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease, hemiplegia,...
5.0
"Gracie has really enjoyed Lily sitting with her because she's fun and engaging. It's not always simple to find activities to do with a special needs child but Lily is kind and understands Gracie. She does an excellent job caring for Gracie's physical needs,...

Nancy B.

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Yvette J.


Los Angeles, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving for All Special Ones

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for a special young lady. I have respect for her life as is. I help with bathing, dressing, talking, laughing and some discipline.
5.0
"Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in on me daily to see how I was recovering and to see if I...

Jeff G.

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Brooklyn D.


Los Angeles, CA

$16-27/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! I am Brooklyn and I have loved caregiving for children since a very young age. My love for children began with my younger brother. With our large age gap, I have learned a lot about childcare through observing his childhood/how he was raised. I have 6 years of experience working with children and some background of...
Brooklyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Brooklyn has been the best babysitter we have used. We only use her now and my daughter begs for us to go out so Brooklyn can come over. She is exceptional in every way! "

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Elvira A.


Torrance, CA

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! I have worked at an elementary school with a teacher who specializes with special needs children. I care for my special needs sister who is now 31 years old.
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Ana M.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-57/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name it's Ana and I have more then 10years of experience working with children from the ages of infants to teens.... I am very flexible with hours I'm willing to work part time and full time... I do have also experience working with different cases of needs, including special need children, I am very open to also travel...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Ana is amazing! She has helped take care if my little one for a while now. She has helped me with sleep training. My baby doesn't like just anyone, but he loves Ana. I was very particular about the person taking care of my baby because he has a lot of allergies....

Sandra M.

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Yesenia M.


Hawthorne, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Yesi I love working with children. I play an instrumental role in my Church and in the Children's Ministry, I teach them about morals, values, maintain good habits, respect and how to be kind! I have experience working with the Disabled community, emphasis work with Special needs children, rescue babies & children in...
Yesenia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Yesi is amazing with our three kids. They range in ages from 20months to 7 years old. She is really patient with them and helps me with keeping them on their schedule. She helps with dinner, baths, nighttime routines, and light housekeeping. She is so sweet and...

Liana S.

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Alyssa C.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny With Years Of Experience

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I have been working with families off of Care for more than 12 years. A little about me: I have a master's degree, ECE, elementary and special education teaching experience. My childcare background includes caring for multiples, newborns, toddlers, medical and special needs children. I've worked...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Out of all of the nanny's we have ever had for either of our children, Alyssa is hands down the best of the best. She is dependable, punctual, warm, kind, and the perfect person you would want to leave your kids with. She is friendly and playful but also very...

Chelsey C.

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Tiffany G.


Lawndale, CA

$41/hr6 yrs exp

I have worked with children in many different setting over the last 12 years. I've worked, in schools, volunteered in an outdoor setting and recently worked in the homes as an registered behavioral technician (RBT). I have worked with typical and special needs children and teenagers ranging from 2-17 years old. I have two...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We highly recommend Tiffany! She is honest and kind and truly goes above and beyond. She provided care for our special needs son on two different days. She took him fun places and spent really quality time with him. She even brought puzzles and games to play with...

Jane B.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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

Jonathan B.

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Anne H.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-46/hr10 yrs exp

Everyone's Favorite Camp Counselor!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced caregiver who has extensive experience nannying for newborns (including those with special needs), babysitting children of all ages, trained lifeguard and swim instructor, former girl scout camp counselor and program leader. I have loved caring for, playing with and enriching the lives of children for decades....
Anne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anne had incredible patience with our newborn and toddler. We were so lucky she could help us out! She's a jack of all trades and thanks to her experience across food, handiwork, etc, our home was in ideal conditions with her around. Not to mention, our kids love...

Mary R.

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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

ABOVE The Average

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of your loved one, is my passion. Over 28 plus years in the medical field licensed and many years of hands on experience, treating your loved one with the love, dignity and respect helping krep them as independent as possible. Every day's a different journey and I'm hear to assist every step of the way. I come with...
5.0
"Andrea was a Fantastic care giver to my nephew. She was punctual, caring, hard working, reliable and was a great addition to the house while she was there. I would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again."

Claudine J.

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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Patient Provider That Loves What I Do

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With a gentle hand and a caring heart, I love what I do. God has guided me as well as annointed my hands to care for people who need my services. For over 31 plus years I have been honored to have worked with various types of clients, Special Needs, Dementia/Alzhimers, Post Surgery, Tramatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Parkinson,...
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Andrea is very professional in all of her services to my mother she has really become a part of our family that we need, trust and depend on"

Aubrey R.

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Jasmine A.


Hawthorne, CA

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jasmine and I am an incoming fourth year at UC San Diego seeking a babysitting position. I have worked as a regular nanny, so I am familiar with adapting to the needs of different families and their children. In addition to previous experience as a babysitter/nanny, I have a very large family and therefore have...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jasmine babysat for us a few times. My kids (age 1 through age 9) liked her and requested that she come back. She was reliable. Thanks!"

Meg K.

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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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Maritza V.


Lawndale, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking for Full Time or Part Time Jobs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience as a nanny. I love children and enjoy working with them and I am taking my responsibility very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity. I am bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish languages. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I'm a foster mom too I work well with all personality...
Maritza can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maritza was the first full time caregiver that we hired for our first born daughter when she was three months old. After a thorough search and interview process we found her through Care.com. I appreciated Maritza's preparation and that she brought examples of her...

Jennifer G.

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Athena S.


Los Angeles, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check out my page! Working with children has been my calling. I've worked with children in many different areas including preschool, daycare, after school programs, high school, babysitting, special needs assistance, overnight summer camp and tutoring. You can expect me to be punctual,...
Athena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Athena is a pretty good sitter. I hired her to look after my two 4 month old twins. She provides updates and follows instructions effectively. I liked the service that she provided and decided to use her for a 2nd time. However, she canceled about 8 hours prior to...

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Ally W.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available!

Hired by 2 families 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 mathematics...
3.0
"Ally is a friendly and energetic young adult who provided short-term care for my child. Unfortunately, she did not fulfill her obligations with us and stopped showing up for her shift."

Mechiel T.

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Precilla R.


Hawthorne, CA

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Heart Warming, Fun, Friendly, Reliable, Very Organized, Very Patient, Loves Cleaning

Hello there, my name is Precilla. I am currently 22 years old with two children of my own. A little about myself, I love to cook and bake. I'm in school with the major of child development and would love to go into culinary school in the future. I have been a babysitter for almost 3 years now and have had a great experience. My...
Precilla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Love how she carries herself as a person. She is very encouraging, enthusiastic, and engaging with my children! Definitely going to count on Precilla with my children! My kids love her!!"

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Playa del Rey, CA

Anna G.

5.0

Anna cared for our toddler for about 8 months before we decided to send him to preschool. She was never late a single day, very attentive to our son and helped around the house and with laundry. She's very responsible and a good communicator. she helped teach our son not to hit or bite and has been...

- Carolyn A.

Teresa B.

5.0

Teresa was hired by our family 3 years ago and has far exceeded our expectations! She started watching our 6 month old baby during covid. She was extremely careful and cautious and helped keep our baby and family as healthy as possible. Then she began watching our twins that came along shortly after...

- Care member

Liliana F.

5.0

Gracie has really enjoyed Lily sitting with her because she's fun and engaging. It's not always simple to find activities to do with a special needs child but Lily is kind and understands Gracie. She does an excellent job caring for Gracie's physical needs, transitioning her from wheelchair to her...

- Nancy B.

Yvette J.

5.0

Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in on me daily to see how I was recovering and to see if I needed her to assist me with...

- Jeff G.

Brooklyn D.

5.0

THE BEST. Brooklyn is genuinely one of the most kind hearted people I’ve ever met. My kiddo adores her and has no problem separating from me when Brooklyn is there to hang out with him. She’s punctual, communicative and has always done an incredible job tidying up. She is so playful, calm, caring...

- Rachel M.

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Ratings for Playa del Rey, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

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