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Virginia K.


Rancho Santa Fe, CA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

After Surgery Care.

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I am a specialist in after surgery care. Knee replacements, hip replacement, facelifts, liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tucks and more. I will go with you to your pre-op visit, or after surgery the doctors office will call me. At this time I will head to doctors office and pick you up, Drive you to your home or wherever...
Dedicated and experienced professional nanny with over six years of expertise in nurturing children from newborns to teens. Bilingual (English + Spanish) and specializing in creating stimulating, educational environments tailored to each child's unique needs, including special needs support. With a strong background in child...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Yamell E.


San Diego, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Caregiver , Care Companion Available FT 20 Years Experience Bilingual English And Spanish

5.0

(1)

Nanny caregiver bilingual English Spanish full time available 10 years of experience in senior care and more than 20 in childcare . 2 years experience in special needs, kind , compassionate, responsible and I love to help people to feel better CPR FIRST AID CLEAN BACK GROUND
Yamell can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Kendell B.


Encinitas, CA

$30-150/hr10 yrs exp

Kid Lover And Fun Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I'm Kendell, an experienced and nurturing nanny excited to bring a blend of care and creativity to your home. With a genuine passion for fostering children's development and a knack for turning everyday moments into memorable adventures, I'm here to provide a safe, loving, and engaging environment for your little...
Kendell can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"By far one of the best child carers we’ve had; Kendell was so caring, kind and went above and beyond to make our little one and us feel comfortable. She was very professional and so friendly; our little one was immediately at ease and had a fabulous time with her...

Julie G.

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Erika Z.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter

Hi! I have over 15 years of experience working professionally with kids. I worked as a licensed speech/language therapist assistant for over 10 years. I worked with preschool to middle school. I worked in a health clinic, private practice and schools. I'm bilingual Spanish/English. I'm a mom to a now 16-year-old boy with special...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Erika was so professional and kind. I will be definitely using her again and I definitely recommend her services to anyone looking:)"

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Lois K.


San Diego, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny Available

4.4

(7)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Looking for a loving family. Experience with special needs children, newborns, infants, and toddlers - including twins and triplets. I am CPR/First Aid Certified with a great driving record. I am reliable, flexible, a pro at potty training, willing to do overnights, and can travel if needed, as well as open to family errands. I...
Lois can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lois was excellent with my two girls - she was always on time if not early to appointments, had a great attitude and provided a lot of fun activities for the girls. They were with their previous nanny since they were born, so we thought the transition would be...

Tina L.

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Rachel R.


San Diego, CA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachel I am 36 years old and I have 6 years experience caring after small children including infants, toddlers, pre-teen and children with special needs. I take direction well should there be any specifics with care. I'm dependable, I enjoy engaging with the kids, I'm CPR certified, and take every precaution to...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We hired Rachel as a nanny to our three children and she was with us for a 5 months (April - August 2021). She has such great energy with the kids and always arrived on time and is very communicative which was absolutely wonderful. She is super positive, imagines...

Ashley B.

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Riley S.


San Marcos, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny In North County

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Riley, and i'm a 20-year-old part time college student. I graduated high school in 2022 and live in San Marcos. I have been babysitting on and off for about 5 years now. I've been taking care of kids more consistently since graduation - including the last year with a family that has a 2 and a 3-year-old. the...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Riley is a responsible caregiver. She worked with our toddlers for about 11 months. Riley develops positive relationships with children, meeting their unique needs. We appreciate the warm care Riley provided!"

Debbie B.

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Jacqueline M.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny\ Short Term House\pet Sitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My lifelong goal has always been to be wife and a mother. One of my favorite parts is the personal connection I get to create with a family and the children. My dream is to find a "forever family" to grow with and stay with for the long term! I have cared for many multiple kid families, infant, and children with special needs!...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nanny Jacqueline has taken wonderful care of our baby from the time he was six weeks old to the present. On occasion, she has watched all three of our boys (who are a handful!) and has done so with patience, grace and creativity. She is also great with dogs,...

Danielle B.

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Aline V.


Escondido, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Aline. I'm A Nanny. I'm A Pretty Cool Gal, That Loves To Skate, Watch Sunsets & Photography

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents! I'm Aline. I'm a nanny/babysitter. Located in Escondido(92029) willing to travel for the right family. I'm currently looking for FULL TIME (35-40 hrs) OR PART TIME 2/3 days a week Available now, for evenings/weekends/morning helps. $20 an hour is my desired pay May negotiate for the right fit. -Here's are my...
Aline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"She's a good communicator. She showed up early which was awesome, so we had time to get to know each other a little before I left. And she sent updates and pictures which I really loved too"

Genava T.

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Robyn K.


Encinitas, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for over 12 years specializing in infant and toddler care, but have worked with children of all ages. I was employed by the same family for 5 years, until their children started school. I am currently working for 2 doctors caring for a 11-month-old, I have been with this family since the baby was 8 weeks. I...
Robyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Robyn was wonderful. She took such great care of my son and daughter when I had a surgery. She caught my son’s ear infection before it got bad and she took him to the doctor and got him on meds before he really showed big signs of an infection. She also organized...

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Alexander M.


San Marcos, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Home Healthcare Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a young professional who moved to North County San Diego on October 24th 2019. I was born and raised in Twin Cities Minnesota I have worked in home healthcare since I was a senior in High school. I deeply enjoy my work and at the end of the day the pay off for me is more then money. When working with children and young...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ellie and I have an associate degree in occupational assistant . I have worked with children with special needs at Poway unified school. I live with my family in Rancho Bernado . I have 2 boys on college now . I'm reliable , caring and trustworthy. I'm also CPR certified and passed back ground check .
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Natalie B.


Cardiff by the Sea, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Holistic Nanny Available On Weekday Mornings - CPR & First Aid Certified

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! Are you looking for an experienced nanny to help out part time with your little? I'm Natalie, Nanny and, Postpartum Doula and Infant Care Specialist with a strong focus on holistic childcare. I'm dedicated to working with families who have infants and toddlers, offering support in emotional and social development to...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Natalie nannied for our 9 month old for 3 days while I was on a work trip. This was my daughter’s first experience with a nanny and Natalie handled it like a champ! She was extremely patient and sweet when our daughter was experiencing separation anxiety and kept...

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Ewa K.


Carlsbad, CA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior care taker!

13 year's experience with Alzheimer's Dementia , patient , HHA license, CPR special training program for DSP ( Special Needs patient ) CNA school . TB test , criminal background, Amazing reference from Patient and family members Dog friendly
Ewa can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Ewa and Gosia took care of my mother in the last 2 weeks of her life. I had been caring for her on my own and was stressed and exhausted. They came and everything changed. I had a life back and knew that mom was getting excellent care. They were kind, gentle,...

Sara Z.

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Caitlin R.


Carlsbad, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Compassionate, Artistic, Positive Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am certified in first aid/CPR/AED with infant, children, and Adults. I have 17 years of childcare experience in all areas including Special Needs. I enjoy working with children and watching them develop and grow. I am very engaging and I love to interact with children on their level. Imaginative play, Creativity, Art,...
Caitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caitlin was great with our two boys (2 and 6 months). We would definitely hire her again!"

Marc P.

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Alexander M.


San Marcos, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Home Healthcare Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a young professional who moved to North County San Diego on October 24th 2019. I was born and raised in Twin Cities Minnesota I have worked in home healthcare since I was a senior in High school. I deeply enjoy my work and at the end of the day the pay off for me is more then money. When working with elderly I prefer to...
Alexander can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Responsible, intelligent not pushy, patient, asked about & follows "Routine" already in place. Arrives on time, dependable, drives our vehicle to take son to gym, restaurant, run errands, helps son budget his money to buy at store. Supports son with online school....

Kenneth O.

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Kelli M.


San Diego, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat since I was 12 yrs old and am now 30. I enjoy working with kids. It was my main job until I graduated from college. I am currently in between jobs while I make a career change, and am glad to be back in childcare part-time for now. I have worked at a day care, but mostly worked in family homes. I have worked an...
Kelli can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kelli was amazing. Communicative and attentive. My son enjoyed his time with her and we would definitely use her again. "

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Zoe E.


Carlsbad, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am young professional newer to the area. I have experience caring for children from age 1 to 12 and have worked with special needs before. I was a student-athlete throughout college so I love spending time outside and being active with kids. I also love doing crafts or baking!
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Warning - Two "type-A" parents here (tech and private equity types)- We hired Zoe to watch our twins while we were out at an event. First thing, she's great at communication. She was very clear, asked great questions and showed up on time! We loved that she was a...

Dion B.

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Alexia Victoria M.


San Diego, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hey, How Are You? My Name Is Alexia And I Finished The Au Pair Program And I'm Available.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Live-out Position Hello! My name is Alexia, and I'm from Brazil. I'm 24 years old and currently living in Carmel Valley, San Diego. I have 20, 000 hours of childcare experience. I have cared for children of various ages, including those with autism, which has given me a lot of patience and a deep understanding of different...
Alexia Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alexia took great care of my daughter, A.! They built a castle together and had a tea party with dolls. My daughter loved the extra attention, and having someone to play with. A. is excited to see Alexia the next time we need a babysitter. I would definitely...

Jamie P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Kendell B.

5.0

By far one of the best child carers we’ve had; Kendell was so caring, kind and went above and beyond to make our little one and us feel comfortable. She was very professional and so friendly; our little one was immediately at ease and had a fabulous time with her - stories, colouring, activities...

- Julie G.

Erika Z.

5.0

Erika has been watching my 2 rambunctious boys for a few weeks now. She is absolutely wonderful, she plans activities for them, takes them to the park and treats them great. Also, her communication is great and she's been super reliable. Thanks, erika!

- Samantha D.

Lois K.

5.0

Lois was excellent with my two girls - she was always on time if not early to appointments, had a great attitude and provided a lot of fun activities for the girls. They were with their previous nanny since they were born, so we thought the transition would be difficult, but Lois handled it like a...

- Tina L.

Rachel R.

5.0

Rachel is amazing! She primarily works with my 18-month-old son and also works with my 3-year-old son (who has a speech delay) on occasion. They clearly adore her and light up the second they see her. She keeps them engaged with fun activities and is so great with them. She also straightens up the...

- Juliana C.

Riley S.

5.0

Riley was a loving nanny to our 2 boys. She supported us multiple days per week with caregiving and would accompany the family on outings. Our boys trusted Riley and listened to her. She was attentive and responsible. I would recommend her for any opportunity.

- Jordyn M.

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