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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sherman Oaks, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Sherman Oaks, CA
Marcella F.
Los Angeles, CA
$28-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(15)
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:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Where do I start!? Alyssa has been a blessing to our family! We have always been hesitant to hire a sitter and allow someone we just met to care for our children. As a military family and without family members near to help with the kids it has been something we...
Albert And Tonia F.
5.0
(9)
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Barbara is amazing, she seamlessly became part of our family from the onset, and our 6mos old daughter absolutely loved her!!!!"
Zoey T.
Samantha S.
Van Nuys, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor allow me to connect easily with children, and I prioritize open...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I just had to take a moment to share my thoughts on Samantha. She has been an absolute godsend in helping me care for my first-born daughter. As a new mom, I was constantly worried about all the little things that could go wrong, but with Sammy by my side, I felt...
Care member
Chanelle F.
North Hollywood, CA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Chanelle. I live in North Hollywood. I am interested in working with your family. A little about me, I have 10 +years of professional experience with children ages 6-month-old to 18years old. I have my BA in Liberal Studies as well as all of my early childhood classes completed. I am CPR and First Aid certified...
Chanelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Chanelle to work for my employer's family. She helped with the two children (ages 9 & 5).
Chanelle is an amazing nanny and person. She is kind, caring, loving, and professional. Always on time. Great communicator.
Chanelle will go above and...
Melissa T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
l have 20years of experience in child care, with newborns and infants. I am a responsible person, patient, punctual, creative, fun and lovely. I am a person who respects family values ,
I have a flexible schedule. I work well with all personality types. I understand the requirements of various special needs when dealing with...
Ingrid can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ingrid came for an interview with me and she was on time. She presented herself in a professional way and seemed to be a very kind and loving person.
I could not hire Ingrid due to conflicts in our schedules, but I felt compelled to write a good review of her after...
Eniko G.
5.0
(5)
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.
Alma L.
Panorama City, CA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and went to Pasadena City College where I did my General Education and Child Development and then became employed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Where I have worked as a Pre-School Teacher and Camp Counselor for 27 years and 10 years as a personal...
Alma can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Alma is great. She's friendly, flexible, easy to work with, and she even helped my kids learn Spanish! She's a preschool teacher as well, so she's very comfortable working with big families and lots of kids too."
Tiana M.
Luana G.
North Hollywood, CA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, I'm Luana, a flight attendant and experienced nanny with over 6 years of childcare experience, including working with newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs like Down syndrome. I'm CPR/First Aid certified, have passed extensive FBI background checks, and am drug-free. I speak English and Portuguese, which is...
Luana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Luana is my favorite person! She was my nanny in 2018 and took care of my boys for a year, she took care of my baby who was only 2 months old and my other boy was 2 years old. she took care of them with a lot of love and care. I recommend her for sure."
Amanda L.
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & 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.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a friendly and nurturing caregiver, I'm passionate about providing a safe and stimulating environment for children to thrive. With over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of helping children learn, grow, and reach their full potential. My approach is centered around open communication with parents, ensuring that I...
Viktoria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Viki was a wonderful nanny full of lots of experience and safety advice that was useful as a new mom. She’s also really helpful around the house with cooking and cleaning and organizing. She’s the full package :) "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Adela M, I'm 49 years old, with 30 years of child care experience.
I'm fully vaccinated, I have a clean driving record, bilingual, very responsible and flexible since I'm not married and no kids.
I have experience from new born to pre-teens.
also I have experience with children with special needs. have great...
5.0
"Adela is caring and professional. She has many decades experience of being a nanny and it shows with how she interacts with my son. Plus she’s on time and communicative!"
Care member
Christina C.
Santa Monica, CA
$24-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Amanda U.
North Hollywood, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been in the childcare industry for 18 years. Full of life and fun educational ideas! I have my degree in early childhood education. I am CPR and first aid certified as well as a certified food handler. I am a great driver with a clean record and used to even drive a school bus. I am very timely and responsible. I have...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Amanda was so great with our 4 kids. She plays with the kids and cares for them so much. The kids ask about her to this day. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
I'd describe my personality as caring, energetic, friendly, and outgoing
I like working with kids because I have assisted in caring for my 3 siblings as they grew up and I love the experience it gives for the future! I would love to eventually be an elementary school teacher so childcare is a great learning experience for me....
Kaylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaylie is currently my sons therapist. She is amazing. She has plenty of patience and knows how to give each kid love and care she is the most amazing person."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
hello. my name is Mimi. I have been a caregiver for 5years and am also a Certified nursing assistant. I have experience in special needs adults, teenagers and kids. I love working with people with disabilities because it gives me joy to see me help them with daily activities. I have great positive energy, am creative in art...
Misozi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Amazing!! I got in contact with her at 10pm and she was at our house the next morning. I almost thought it was too good to be true because though she didn't know us, she was willing to go the extra mile for us at short notice. She has a very warm personality and...
Catherine M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I'm Yeimy, known as Cora to the little ones I care for. As a dedicated Nanny specializing in newborns and special needs babies, I bring a wealth of certified experience and strong references from satisfied families!.
Currently, I am also pursuing studies to become a therapist focusing on postpartum depression. This...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Cora is a gem! She helped me on several occasions, picking up my children from school, driving them to their after school activities, and back to my home. She is kind and friendly. I truly appreciated that she would text me at each transition, proactively. I would...
Charleen K.
Melanie K.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Part-time Nanny Or Last Minute Sitter Who Loves Kids And Pets!!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an active sitter that loves engaging children in activities that promote development and ensure a safe, warm, nurturing environment. I enjoy seeing the excitement in their faces when they discover something new or are genuinely having fun! I also love reading, singing, dancing, building fortresses, doing artwork, being...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"One of the most Loving,responsible, strong woman I know. Melanie was great to work with and is now a life long friend. Any business would thrive to have her be apart of their team!"
Chanel P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a teacher/counselor for 4th graders at a summer camp. I was an office assistant/nurse in summer camp as well. I have experienced with special need students, varying from physical and mental needs. I'm very passionate with kids, I'm studying to become a teacher/special education teacher. I love to do fun activities and play...
Keila can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Keila was very patient with my kids . They loved how friendly and nice she was."
Sandy M.
Shawnie F.
Northridge, CA
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My son had cerebral palsy due to a hospital mistake. I had to learn to do everything for him, I was his eyes his hands and his mouth I was his everything for him. He was feed through a feeding tube, I also had to learn to give him seizure, Acid reflex, medicine and be able to suction him through his nose and mouth with a Suction...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sherman Oaks, CA
Marcella F.
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 while we are gone. We feel really...
- Francesca L.
Alyssa C.
5.0
We hired Alyssa as a date night babysitter for our two boys ages 8 and 4. She has been the only babysitter we have hired where both my boys ask for her to come back! From the start, she is friendly, thorough and flexible with my requests. We are very grateful to have her take care of our boys!...
- Care member
Barbara A.
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 to have her as a nanny. She is...
- Care member
Samantha S.
5.0
Samantha has been a true blessing. Her personalized care, patience, and creativity in engaging our children have made a profound impact on our family. She's not just a caregiver; she's an educator and mentor to our kids. Samantha's ability to connect with our children on a personal level has...
- Care member
Chanelle F.
5.0
I hired Chanelle to work for my employer's family. She helped with the two children (ages 9 & 5).
Chanelle is an amazing nanny and person. She is kind, caring, loving, and professional. Always on time. Great communicator.
Chanelle will go above and beyond.
Chanelle is wonderful with...
- Melissa T.
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