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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 $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Valley Center, CA

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Maribel B.


Escondido, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs - Autism, Asperger's, Non-verbal, Speech Delay, Seizures, Aggressive Behaviors

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience working with and caring for geriatric patients/clients; I have limited experience working with teens and young adults, and children, my son, with disabilities of the nature listed above and challenges. Recently, my most current experience has been working with a young man who suffers from epilepsy,...
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Riley S.


San Marcos, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny In North County

5.0

(4)

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 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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Sophie S.


Vista, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Extra Work!

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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/hr10 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She's amazing!!! My kids adore her and she shows such compassion and a genuine love for her work."

Gruffydd D.

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Linda currently cares for our 4 month old son a few days a week. We live in Temecula, but are moving to San Diego soon. The worst part about moving is that we can't pack Linda up and take her with us! My husband was seriously injured in a car accident when our son...

Chelsea B.

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Mary C.


Temecula, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Mary. I am a energetic, caring, fun-loving nanny with a love for kids. Allowing children to grow, explore and learn! As a nanny I have many years of experience from infants to preteens along with children with special accommodations such as dangerous food allergies to kids with special needs. In addition to being...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is a compassionate caregiver who devotes her time and creative ideas to care for children of all ages and any children with special needs. Your child will love having Mary care for them and will have a fun time learning new things."

Cami C.

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Brooklyn K.


Escondido, CA

$20-25/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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Jacqueline M.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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

4.0

(3)

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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Diana A.


Oceanside, CA

$30-50/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, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Diana has been instrumental in so much positive change and development with my mother since she came on to care for her in August. She's made a huge difference in our lives and my mom's quality of life at this stage of her Alzheimer's. Diana has the perfect...

Barbara M.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, 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, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maria is a gem. She cared for my children with love and treated them like her own."

Bobbi P.

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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
"Highly recommend. Will definitely hire again,"

Sid 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

$17-20/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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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 , 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: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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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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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Misty K.


Temecula, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Available As Needed

I have worked with all ages in the Skilled Nursing Homes for over 23 years. I'm licensed by the state as an CNA/HHA.
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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Caitlin has a parent's understanding of special needs children and an adult child's understanding of parental illness. Clearly, she manages the gamut in-between. Caitlin is thoughtful, honest, direct, and has always displayed age and developmental appropriate care....

Terri W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Valley Center, CA

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.

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

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! She's also an excellent cook and loves...

- Samm M.

Ashley H.

5.0

If I could give 5 million stars I would. Ashley has not only been amazing to our 1 year old son, she has become part of my family. Punctual, experienced and loving. The only reason I no longer have her full time is because I lost my job. She still watches my little ones from time to time and we...

- Christina M.

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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