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Special needs caregivers in Playa del Rey, CA

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Alexis H.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Vessel Of Love And Light!

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alexis H, I am a loving mother to my 2-year-old son. Very passionate about anything that I do. Currently studies in child development with some units completed. Along with years of experience with child care. Managed a motor sensory gym for children of all abilities. Autism Spectrum and Special Needs...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Alexis is very sweet and personable. My kids loved her, and my toddler is pretty particular. She was early everyday and she actively played with my preschooler so he had a lot of fun with her. She is wonderful!"

Aarika S.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, 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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Ally W.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available!

3.0

(1)

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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Thayna T.


Culver City, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello families I'm 31yo and i'm from Brazil, I was an au pair for 2 years in Denver + I've been a nanny for 3 years with amazing family's who can provide great references about me, I also have day care experience 3 y in Brazil I'm currently living in Culver City I have a car and I'm looking for a new long term part time family...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amazing with my son. She always had tools to contribute other than TV or iPad. So glad we hired her! She always was in time and cleaned so much more than ever asked. "

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Jacquelyn G.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-100/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Full Time Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I prioritize in providing guidance and safety for all children. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have done several years of volunteer work and have been babysitting for the past 11 years now. I have worked with children from the ages of 10mos-15 yo everyday as a Nanny and as a Counselor for the Boys and Girls Club of...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jackie was AMAZING!!! She was so wonderful with my kids, especially with my 4-year old daughter. Jackie was responsive to text, arrived on time, and sent an update while my husband and I were out to dinner. This was my first time hiring a sitter through Care.com,...

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Michael S.


Los Angeles, CA

$27-35/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver/manny/special Needs Caregiver/babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My experiences include being a 'nanny', assisting with basic chaperoning of children of employers I was a personal assistant for, being an art teacher for kids ranging from age 4 to 16, tutoring kids for ISEE and SAT/ACT, ranging in age from 5 to 18, being a caregiver for a young adult on the autism spectrum (special needs), and...
Michael can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Michael was so good for our family. We worked with him for 9 months and only stopped because our schedules changed. During his time with us he made sure to make his time with my son (4 year old) fun, educational and adventures. He taught him yoga, how to read...

Eric B.

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Katie K.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny For Special Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids with special needs for 4 years. I most recently worked for a family with a little girl who has a feeding tube and developmental delays. The job was so rewarding and fun. One family I nannied for has a child with Down Syndrome whom I adore. He is so fun and funny and the best kid to play hide and seek...
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Marina R.


Torrance, CA

$30-35/hr15 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

I am a nurturing nanny with a genuine passion for my work with children, bringing over 10 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and special needs children. I consider each child an individual, each with their own personality that I help to grow and cultivate. I have extensive experience with sleep training, meal...
Marina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Marina is the most reliable, carrying, dependable, children adoring nanny you can find. She is a person who does this work out of true passion for the development and nourishment of children. She's intuitive and always finds a beautiful connection with every child...

Yana R.

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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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Desiree M.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Barbara A.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time - Fun, Responsible, Loving Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Barbara. I love working with kids. I enjoy everything about them and I am comfortable with all part of spending time with them. I love reading, sports, painting and doing fun activities. I am capable of completing tasks and doing routine chores. I am 32 years old. I speak both English and Spanish and I'm certified...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Barbi has been with our family for three years and has helped take care of our son since he was 3 months old. She is a fantastic nanny that really puts her soul into her work and develops a special bond with the kids in her care. Any kid (and family) would be lucky...

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Erin B.


Beverly Hills, CA

$35-47/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Nanny With 20+ Years Experience

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a loving and dedicated Nanny with many years experience caring for children of all ages in a live-in and live-out capacity. Now that I've raised my own 3 children including twins, I'm available once again to provide nurturing and care for your children as well! Some of my favorite things to do are spending time...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We loved Erin immediately. She is such a wonderful presence which was important because our chronically sick kid needed a calm, soft, caring person around while she was hopped up on steroids. Erin is so kind, experienced, knowledgeable and thoughtful about child...

Lauren G.

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Crystiani S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Family, I'm Crystiani, from Brazil, 36 yo. I did an childhood course, since then I've worked with children from 0 to 4 years old as a teacher before moving. My experience in U. S. is since 2013. I was a live in from 2013 to 2015 during this time I was responsible for 13 yo twins, one of them with special needs (one of my...
5.0
"Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!"

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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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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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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Beatriz S.


Los Angeles, CA

$28/hr6 yrs exp

The Help You Need And More!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Beatriz, I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and Child development. I have experience with Montessori method and Special needs (TDAH and Down Syndrome). I worked as a teacher for 2 years with kids 3 years old to 12 years old. I have 5 years of nanny and babysitter experience with infants, toddlers and kids.
Beatriz can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Marcella F.


Los Angeles, CA

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Marcella, I am 29 yo. My child care experience includes all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light housework, laundry, and meal preparation. Keeps children's living and play areas tidy. Help with homework...
Marcella can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We've had Marcella sit for us twice now. We are very happy with our experiences with her. Marcella is very sweet and we appreciate her experience and confidence in taking care of our daughter. Our daughter gets along with her well. Marcella communicates with us...

Francesca L.

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Tyler R.


Inglewood, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

My name is Tyler. I am a 36-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 13 years, I have worked for several families as a live-in/live-out manny and house manager. So far my experience has been with school age children 5-21 years old (some with special needs). I am looking for a full time situation or at least 30-40 hours a...
Tyler can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"It is my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Tyler. Tyler has worked for our family for the past three years. During this time he has taken care of my two children. His responsibilities range from preparing meals, supervising homework, coordinating...

Tamara T.

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Martine P.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Nurse With Special Education Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny/nurse for over 25 years taking care of kids all Ages and also some with Special Needs I am French very detail oriented and do everything for the children including taking care of bath time to cooking their meals and washing their clothes Have any questions please call me. I have included my resume and...
Martine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Martine has cared for our son for close to two years, in that time she has become part of our family. We call her our son's third grandmother and we cannot imagine what we would have done without her, especially without her careful attention during this pandemic....

Mdaya M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Playa del Rey, CA

Alexis H.

5.0

Alexis is very sweet and personable. My kids loved her, and my toddler is pretty particular. She was early everyday and she actively played with my preschooler so he had a lot of fun with her. She is wonderful!

- Aarika S.

Jasmine A.

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.

Brianne B.

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.

Ally W.

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.

Thayna T.

5.0

We met Thayna and immediately felt comfortable having her take care of our 4 month old baby. She was prompt, respectful, welcoming and comes with significant experience. She is friendly, bilingual and made me feel quite confident in the way that she cared for our newborn. I would recommend Thayna.

- Farnoush G.

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