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342 special needs caregivers are listed in San Diego, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in San Diego, CA
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience working with kiddos of all ages across many different settings. I've been a behavioral therapist, early childhood educator, a nanny, and a substitute teacher. I'm comfortable working with kids of all ages including those with special needs. I specialize in encouraging children's development and...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
Nicole M.
San Diego, CA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hey there! My name is Nicole (nicki) and I'm a very energetic creative person who loves animals, being outside, playing sports, painting, and lots of fun stuff. I am a well-educated 25-year-old with an Associate's and Bachelor's Degree. I am very active an love getting outside on hikes, walks, and going to the beach. I have...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
I have experience in caring for children between the age's newborn to 15 years old. I have cared for multiple children at once including twins as well as special needs children. I used to teach dance to children from the ages 3 to 16 years old which I am happy to incorporate fun dancing/exercises into our routine. My biggest...
Madelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children for approximately 7 years. My most current position was to a sweet 5-year-old with autism during the school year. Before that was to a 6-month-old, and then previously a 4, 2, and 1-year-old last summer! I have worked with children of all ages (newborn to 12+) and special needs (5 years old to...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kaitlyn is the BEST!! She watched my 8 month old daughter every Monday/Wednesday for two months while I worked from home. She is so sweet, nurturing and patient. She was always on time and never called out so is incredibly reliable. We are moving out of SD and wish...
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Emanuela S.
San Diego, CA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have experience with children of all ages and with special need I work as a sub teacher whit San Diego unified district , I'm caring and loving person I have infant CPR and first aid training I speak Italian English French and Spanish I have behavior training certificate I volunteer with San Diego police department I have life...
Emanuela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
From a young age, I've been passionate about caring for others, and over the past 17 years, I've gained extensive experience working with children of all ages, from newborns to teens. I hold a degree in Elementary Education, which has allowed me to teach and empower kids in various settings, from schools to outdoor education...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Leiah and I have been working in childcare for the past 12 years. I currently work as a bilingual pediatric medical Speech-Language Pathologist at a children's hospital in San Diego. My current specialty areas are early childhood education, autism, and infant feeding & swallowing. I received my Master's...
Leiah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Cayley C.
San Diego, CA
$23-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience, watching children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I worked for a professional nanny company, Happy Kids, for 5 years babysitting high end clients at 5 star resorts. I have been trusted to watch over 100 kids. I've also helped kids in special needs day camps . I have 3 amazing nieces and...
Lacey D.
San Diego, CA
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I Enjoy Making Memories With The Little People Of The World
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lacey and I am a speech language pathologist in San Diego! I have worked professionally with children of all ages as well as babysat on the side for the last 10 years. I enjoy playing with small children, teaching them new skills and I have loads of patience. I have experience working with special needs children...
Lacey can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hailey G.
San Diego, CA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
CPR Certified Behavioral Therapist Seeking Babysitting/ Caregiving Work During School Breaks
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hailey but I go by Sol and I'm a a registered Behavioral Therapist who specializes in working with children and adults on the autism spectrum. I have over 4 years of experience in behavior therapy and over 15 years of experience in caretaking with children and adults. I am fully comfortable working with children...
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Julia H.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. At 40 years old, my many years of experience have allowed me to develop a calm, patient, and creative approach to childcare, which I believe is essential in providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. I also...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Mary Kate M.
San Diego, CA
$22-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Fun Babysitter - Extremely Flexible With Scheduling!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 27 years old and have 10 years of childcare experience. I am extremely flexible with scheduling and am available last minute and on weekends and weekdays. I used to work in camp counseling and even have experience with special needs children.
Mary Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello! I am a mother of two boys ages 8 and 4 years old. I have experience with special need kids! Ranging from behavioral needs to g-tubes. I am CPR First Aid trained! I have residential care experience with kids with but not limited to: autism, psychosis, ADHD and ODD. I have worked with kids with neurophysical disorders as...
Joseline V.
San Diego, CA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Weekday Mornings, Afternoons, And Nights, As Well As Weekends!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Joseline and I am currently in school to become a registered nurse (RN). I am an older sister so I started off by babysitting for my mom and taking care of my younger siblings, and then eventually babysat and was a nanny for my extended my family. One of my younger cousins is deaf, so I am very patient and...
Joseline can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My love for kids has led me to study and earn my bachelors degree in child and family development with a specialization in infants and toddlers. I have been babysitting for family and friends since I was 12 giving me 11 years of experience. Currently I work teaching at a NAEYC accredited children's center and I am CPR and first...
Hennesey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
**Experienced Nanny with 7 Years of Diverse Childcare Experience
Over the past seven years, I have provided dedicated and compassionate care to children of various ages, ranging from newborns to school-aged children. My experience includes caring for my nephew from infancy and working closely with a child with autism for three...
Evelyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Genevieve K.
San Diego, CA
$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am an engaging and reliable babysitter with 10 years of experience in babysitting & nannying. I have cared for countless families with children from ages newborn to 16 years old. I have been a live-in nanny for a family that I'd nannied before when they asked me to move across the country with them to help them adjust...
Genevieve can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
I am currently a certified substitute teacher and work with children from all ages in a classroom setting! I also have multiple of years of experience working with children from working in kids clubs at gyms, volunteering at the children's ministry in church, part time nannying, and babysitting. I have cared for multiple...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Vicky P.
San Diego, CA
$20-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have extensive experience in working with children and adults with special needs. I provide emotional support and loving guidance for infants and children. I have 40 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, adolescents and young adults. I'm currently working with Autistic children and adolescents as a Respite Nanny...
Vicky can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
Maria R.
San Diego, CA
$22/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello to everyone, I had been babysitter about 18 years of my life; most family's at Mexico, since My baby was a premature kid with specials needs I decide to stay at Home with him. Now that He is older I am trying to work. I understand Will be hard to find a job since I don't have paid experience; but as a mom I know the...
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Ratings for San Diego, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in San Diego, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 112 reviews of the 342 listed special needs caregivers.