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Find special needs caregivers in Valley Center, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Valley Center, CA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Valley Center, CA

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Ana M.


Escondido, CA

$31-40/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Loving mother, over 10 years experience helping young families by taking care of their infants, toddlers , teenagers and special need child with love and compassion preparing meals Taking them to sports , school . CPR/first aid certified bilingual , English/ spanish Medical background.
Ana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Sophie S.


Vista, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Extra Work!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sophie and I am a Special Ed teacher in Poway! I am great with children and have worked with special needs children my whole life. I can do any task you need me to do such as cooking or cleaning. I have a passion for teaching and love to be around children and hopefully make a positive impact in their lives!
Sophie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sophie is AMAZING!!! She is currently working for me part-time/4 days a week for the summer until she returns to school. I would highly recommend her to anyone/everyone!! She's caring, sweet, trustworthy and dependable my son is so happy to hang out with her. No...

Priscilla C.

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Ronda U.


Vista, CA

$30/hr18 yrs exp

Babysitter Extraordinaire

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Mother of one son with special needs, he's now 28. I have years of experience caring for my son and others. I care for adults and children of all ages. I provide loving care and fun activities, crafts, reading, meals, homework and whatever you desire for your precious children! I enjoy pets and have a Labrador. I personally...
Ronda can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ronda is a great addition to our family! She helps with the kids and is also willing to help with whatever we need to bring relief and support to our home! Like some light laundry/cooking/errands etc! She goes above and beyond and takes pride in what she does!...

Samm M.

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Paige D.


San Diego, CA

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time/ Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

HI! I love working with children and nurturing their growth academically, athletically, and creatively! My hours of availability are very flexible and I have my own car for transportation. I have extensive experience working with children of many different ages and in different capacities; * Camp counselor (over seeing 15...
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Paige was absolutely fantastic watching our kids while we were out of town! We are so lucky we came across her profile on care.com as we will absolutely be hiring her again next time we have to leave! "

Abbott P.

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Chloe G.


San Marcos, CA

$23/hr12 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. With over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge to ensure the safety and well-being of your child. I have a warm and patient personality and am able to create a fun and...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chloe was great with R. and we would love to have her come play with him again!"

Naomi W.

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Kasey A.


Temecula, CA

$23-24/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kasey. I have been a professional nanny for 10+ years! I am currently open to full time and long term contracts. I specialize in newborns , toddlers, and special needs. I have experience in all ages. As a nanny, I understand the importance of building strong, positive relationships with both children and parents....
Kasey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kasey is very kind and patient. She really knows how to deal with many situations with a claim clear head. My children really enjoy being with her ."

Samantha A.

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Ashley H.


Temecula, CA

$20/hr16 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Upon Request

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Ashley! I'm a 27-year-old nanny and house manager with 14 years of experience in taking care of children of all ages. I've worked for so many wonderful families over the years, as well as taking care of date nights, last minute bookings, and special needs care. I also have my CPR and First Aid certifications. I...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashley is a kind goodhearted girl that my kids love. When Ashley is there I always know my kids are being well taken care of. I would recommend her to anyone!"

Kelly M.

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Linda R.


Temecula, CA

$25-66/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Passionate About Babies And Kids

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years experience with babies and children, raised 6 sons, have 8 grandkids, and have nannied for 7 local families since moving to Temecula 10 years ago. I am passionate about children and love keeping them active, engaged, learning, and happy! If you're local, you've probably seen me playing with groups of kids at one...
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Linda currently cares for my 4 month old son a couple days a week. My husband and I feel like we won the nanny jackpot! She is so good with him and has given us great tips. As new parents we will take all the help and advice we can get. We have 4 rambunctious dogs...

Sarah V.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have never worked for special needs people but I have a cousin with Down syndrome that I have been around often. I'm a very caring, loving and patient person. Everyone loves to be around me - give me a chance and see for yourself.
5.0
"Ellie enjoys getting to know and take care of children. She is dependable and has looked after my twin infants throughout the summer. She often offers to help with prepping the kids things and around the house when she can. She has been a big help when I needed it...

Jeff S.

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Bella C.


Temecula, CA

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Long Beach Area

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Do you need a babysitter or someone to watch your kids for date night? You've come to the right place! I adore children and have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I also love the arts: I have taken 8 years of ballet and been singing since I was little; I am currently studying Vocal Music. I have frequently been a...
Bella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had a wonderful experience with Bella as our nanny for our 7-year-old. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and creative in engaging our child with fun and educational activities. Bella’s warm and caring demeanor made our child feel comfortable and happy, and...

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Brooklyn K.


Escondido, CA

$21-25/hr8 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I just finished my second year of college, working towards a degree in special education. I would love to be selected to care for your children. I have had regular babysitting jobs (several days a week for 4+ hours a day) for the past 6 years, watching anywhere from 1-5 children at a time. I love to interact and play with the...
Brooklyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"From our initial conversation over Care.com, Brooklyn was responsive and easy to communicate with. She was always on time and even when we had last-minute changes in schedule, she was understanding and was able to help us figure out a solution. She was the first...

Nicole S.

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Diana A.


Oceanside, CA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Love God , Love People

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a people person. I love to help and make people comfortable. Love children. I speak English and Spanish fluently. Memory Care Specialist Have worked with patients who have Cancer, Dementia, Special Needs Diabetes Care, Stroke Survivors, Alzheimer's and companionship. Have experience with Bathing and grooming Feeding and...
Diana can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
5.0
"Diana is very warm, caring, and compassionate. She has been a great addition to my Mom’s care team!"

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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Rachel O.


Escondido, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a military wife looking for a nanny/babysitting job! I come from a family of 7 so growing up there were 5 of us kids. I have 2, much younger than me sisters, who I grew up taking care of a majority of the time while my parents worked. I also have a with a brother who has Aspergers so I have experience with special...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dog friendly, very personable, punctual. Will do activities and spends an exorbitant amount of one on one time with your children. Goes out of her way for anyone."

Brittany A.

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Maria F.


Oceanside, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Is A Very Rewarding Job!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having had six children of my own and had worked with special needs children at a school setting gives me the confidence and patience to work with children from infancy thru older years. I have my CPR/first certification.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Maria is part of our family we love her. My son gets exited every time she arrives. She plays with him, keep him clean, and happy. "

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Calli-joy G.


Escondido, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Friendly Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Calli. Im married to my high school sweetheart. I have always loved children. I grew up with a daycare in my parents' home. I have babysat for many people from newborn to 12 years old. My recent jobs include watching 2 Brothers for the past 3 years (now 4 + 5 years old.) Ive currently watching another little boy...
Calli-joy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kids loved Calli! Unfortunately we moved out of county, or we never would have stopped using her. My kids were always having fun, doing arts and crafts and were very well taken care of. "

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Kelley E.


Escondido, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Very Special Needs Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I had an in-home family daycare for four years and my step-sister also had an in-home family daycare at her home. We worked together and I would bring my daycare children (with the parents permission) to her home every week. The children had a great time together. We had a special needs little boy who worked well with the other...
5.0
"Kelley is absolutely great! She tends to every need and makes every visit comfortable and helpful."

Daniel 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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Jean S.


Oceanside, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Or Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have many years of experience with children of all ages. I can help you on nights and weekends. I would prefer day shift. I also have experience working with the special needs and the elderly. I am very honest and reliable. I have the vaccine and up to date on my other ones too
Jean can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jean is a wonderful caregiver. She is great with my Special Needs son! Also, Jean is very well organized as far as scheduling goes. She's been flexible when I've needed to make changes and she has gone above and beyond in that regard. What I really love about...

Nicole M.

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Ewa K.


Carlsbad, CA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior care taker!

13 year's experience with Alzheimer's Dementia , Hospice care , 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, dementia, home modification, mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Valley Center, CA

Sophie S.

5.0

Sophie is AMAZING!!! She is currently working for me part-time/4 days a week for the summer until she returns to school. I would highly recommend her to anyone/everyone!! She's caring, sweet, trustworthy and dependable my son is so happy to hang out with her. No worries with her, she's great!!

- Priscilla C.

Ronda U.

5.0

Rhonda was a wonderful caregiver for my father with Parkinson’s. She was caring, attentive, warm and my dad felt very comfortable with her! Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caretaker. She is wonderful!

- Care member

Paige D.

5.0

Punctual even though it was an early start time, helpful, and very easy going. Really good with my son and helped out with my new puppy, too. Appreciated her help and would rehire in an instant.

- Care member

Chloe G.

5.0

Chloe was great with R. and we would love to have her come play with him again!

- Naomi W.

Kasey A.

5.0

Kasey has been our full time nanny for a year, and there is no one in the world we trust more with the girls. We would never consider changing nannies, but we’re moving to LA and cannot take Kasey with us 😭 Kasey has done an amazing job keeping our girls safe and shows excellent judgment at all...

- Care member

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