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60 special needs caregivers are listed in San Pedro, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in San Pedro, CA
I have worked with and managed IEP's for students with special needs, K- 22 years, all ranges of disabilities from mild to severe. I love my job and feel I am called to give guidance, love & support to families with children who have special needs. I have a Masters in Special Education with an Autism Authorization credential, a...
Madeline H.
Long Beach, CA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
*I am in San Diego now through the beginning of august only*
Hello! My name is Madeline and I am psychology graduate with 5+ years working in the ABA/special needs community. I have experience with all age ranges and all skill levels, as well as all the patience and love in the world to make a lasting impression on your kiddo....
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie has been working with us for several months and caring for our 3 year old daughter.
She quickly built trust and made a quick bond with our daughter, who is autistic. She is very patient, caring, and attentive to her needs and has also helped with her...
Joe F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Starting out as a nanny is an exciting journey, but also a daunting one. My experience with babysitting my nieces and nephew, as well as working as a hairstylist with children with anxiety and special needs, has given me a solid foundation for this new role. I am confident that my past experiences have prepared me for the...
5.0
"She's Well-prepared, Punctual, Honest, and she has a very kind sweet personality.
Yes, I would Recommend her."
Mercy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Yasmin and I have more than 25 thousand hours worked with children.
In Brazil I was a judo teacher for children aged 3-16 and I was also a babysitter for 3 children (1 special needs)
Here in the USA I worked for 4 families in LA and now I'm currently working for 2 families
one family with special needs and other family...
Yasmin can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is an excellent nanny, she took care of my babie very well"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Raegan and I have been babysitting for 7+ years. I have always loved children and have grown a huge patience for kids of all ages. I have also worked with special needs children for about 4 years. I am very reliable and an excellent multi-tasker. I would love to help you out with whatever you need whether it comes to...
Raegan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Reagan is amazing! She is friendly, punctual, upbeat and fun. My girls absolutely love her! I am grateful to have found her to help watch our girls."
Jessica C.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Kevrene. I'm very passionate about working with children ever since my aunt opened up her daycare when I was 12. I started working there at the age of 16 and knew since then I wanted my career to be involving children and their development. I've worked with kids from the age of newborn to about 15 years of age....
Kevrene can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I don't think there are enough words to adequately convey just how much Kevrene has meant to our family. Over the last twelve weeks, she has shown up at our home each night with a smile on her face ready to debrief the day, provide positive reinforcement,...
Natasha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a care provider for a 14-year-old boy with autism. I've been on the job since birth until diagnosed as a special needs child. I follow up ABA at home, bring him to speech therapy, follow up his IBT from school to home. I liked what I do because I love children. For me, they are angels, so innocent and so pure at...
5.0
"I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a very reliable, honest and a caring person. She is very punctual and clean. In a short time she has become a very huge part...
Kavita L.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a devoted infant daycare provider, college-educated, and a mother who understands the importance of providing loving care and fostering early childhood development. With extensive experience caring for twins and children with special needs, I create a nurturing and stimulating environment for little ones. I am...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"I interviewed her, on the phone and in person. Had a great connection. I really was looking forward to working with her. For a new mother this is a lot of trust to put in someone.
We verbally agreed on the terms and then I followed up with regular communication...
Wanjiru N.
5.0
(1)
HI! My name is Makenzie and I am finishing my bachelors in Child Development and Family Studies at CSULB . I am 24 years old, have worked with a family on and off for over 7 years and have also been working with a blended family of 10 (yes! There are 8 kids!) for just over 3 years. I've had experience with newborns, toddlers,...
Makenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I kind of wish that I could publicly post my phone number here so that you could call me and I could personally answer any questions you might have.
I could write a literal novel about my experience with hiring a nanny for the first time, having someone new in...
Grace C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
***Currently only available for one day jobs/ date nights/ babysitting, etc. Send me a message for more information.***
Hello! My name is Sam, thank you for visiting my profile! I've been caring for children for the majority of my life, I absolutely love their energy and the wonderful things they teach us. I come from a big...
Sam can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sam is absolutely wonderful! She cared for my adult special needs son for a few hours each week or so for the past year until she moved. I am heartbroken to lose her! She is very fun, compassionate, understanding, caring, and intuitive. She is also very reliable. "
Shannon F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy...
Devon C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
Bridget B.
Lomita, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past eight years, I have worked with seniors of all levels of care, specifically with Alzheimer and Dementia care. Working with them has taught me a lot and given me a lot of patience and love for people. I am passionate about what I do and I always look out for the well being of others. I am well experienced in bathing,...
Bridget can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Bridget was ideal to work with. Honest and caring. Very courteous. Will definitely be hiring her again."
Keith E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a substitute teacher working for LAUSD. I have extensive experience babysitting
ages 0-15. I have worked with special needs children. I can also provide lessons to your child to improve his or her academics. I also help with homework, meal prep, do crafts, bedtime, etc.
References are available upon request.
Annette can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Annette was amazing! We have a 3 year old and a 10 month old and she was able to handle both easily. Our 10 month old is very attached to mommy and usually screams the entire time we are gone but she never cried once with Annette. Our 3 year old had a great time...
Chris E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Dawn is the type of person that always gives 100%. She's dedicated her career to helping others, especially children. Dawn always has fun and creative ideas that she's doing with the kids. She's full of energy and keeps kids active and engaged."
Tasha B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Ashley:
* CPR/ First Aid Certified
* Bilingual (English and Spanish)
* 9 Years of Experience of (Special needs, infants, toddlers, teens)
* Own Transportation (Clean Record)
* Non-Smoker / Non-Drinker
* Clean Background Record
Available Services:
* Meal Preparation
* Pick Ups / Drop Offs
* Pet Care
* Housekeeping
* Laundry
*...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hired as personal assistance due to medical condition. Ashley provides a number of services from home organization, errands, doctor transport, and transportation for my teenage to school activities this summer. Follows direction, provides great ideas, and is not...
Lisa R.
Anna W.
Long Beach, CA
$20/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Loving Babysitter With Over 18 Years Experience With Children From Infancy To Age 12.
5.0
(2)
As a nurturing caregiver with 20 years of experience, I'm passionate about children's growth and development. My patient and calm personality allows me to create a safe and nurturing environment where children thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day through regular updates and follow their preferred communication...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Anna for over twenty years and know that she is dependable and a caring person. She is raising an amazing child and am impressed her patients and adaptability. I don't have kids myself but if I did I would feel no hesitation to have Anna take care of...
Shanna W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of 2 children, one with special needs. As an elementary teacher for 30 years, I have experience supervising and interacting with children from TK - grade 5 and most recently I have helped take care of 6-month-old babies. I am professional, punctual, nurturing, honest and fun! Music, games and educational...
Virginia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Virginia has sat for our 6 mo son and 2.5 yo daughter for a few months. They love her so much. She plays with them, brings activities to play with, and takes them for walks outside. She has also sat for all 6 of our children for date nights, ages range from 6 mo to...
Megan D.
Daniella C.
Long Beach, CA
$30-33/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
A little about me ive been nannying for about 7 years now, I am currently in school to become a pediatric nurse, and looking to pick up more hours. I am CPR/aed certified, I have experience with the youngest being 4 months to oldest being 13 (specializing more with infants and toddlers!)
Ive worked with children with special...
Daniella can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Responds super fast! Great with kids, especially infants and toddlers my children loved her. She helps out around the house, helped me out with some laundry or just little things like dishes or making lunch which my kids loved her food! Overall super nice girl !"
Caroline W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Karina R
Hometown: Signal Hill, CA
Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential.
Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience caring for...
5.0
"Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive service. She has plenty of experience w/special needs kids and was always there w/patience, concern and teaching ways to...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Pedro, CA
Madeline H.
5.0
Maddie has been working with us for several months and caring for our 3 year old daughter.
She quickly built trust and made a quick bond with our daughter, who is autistic. She is very patient, caring, and attentive to her needs and has also helped with her development.
Maddie has been very...
- Joe F.
Amber D.
5.0
She's Well-prepared, Punctual, Honest, and she has a very kind sweet personality.
Yes, I would Recommend her.
- Mercy P.
Yasmin A.
5.0
She is an excellent nanny, she took care of my babie very well
- Care member
Raegan E.
5.0
Reagan is amazing! She is friendly, punctual, upbeat and fun. My girls absolutely love her! I am grateful to have found her to help watch our girls.
- Jessica C.
Kevrene I.
5.0
As first-time parents, trusting someone we just met to take care of our newborn daughter at night was a bit nerve-wracking. Kevrene instantly made us feel safe handing over our new daughter. Kevrene was very professional but also had such a tenderness to our baby. We knew our baby was in good hands...
- Nolwen C.
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Ratings for San Pedro, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in San Pedro, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.