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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Coronado, CA

The average rate is $24/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Coronado, CA

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Lucia R.


Coronado, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Lucia

5.0

(2)

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Compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled CDA and RBT certified childcare worker that pays particular attention to the youth by providing educational, therapeutic, and emotional support. With high empathy and excellent listening skills, a passion for people highlights my connection, as well as certifications, for a positive...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Ms. Paula is caring and will love your child as her own from the very moment she meets them. No matter how easy or difficult your child’s personality might be, Ms. Paula somehow connects with them to the point...

Reviewed by Care member

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Sarah S.


Coronado, CA

$24-41/hr6 yrs exp

I Specialize In Your Children.

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I love working with babies and young children. I like working with special needs children. I treat them like any other child. They have their weakness and strengths. I've worked with several boys with high functioning autism. I've worked with many children with developmental delays. I want to team up with the parents and...
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Alexis S.


Coronado, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi I am the oldest child of 5, so I have been babysitting since I was about 13. I am now a Speech Language Pathologist, working 3 years now since receiving a masters degree. I currently work part time and look to keep busy as my fiancé is in the navy and often busy with work. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am very...
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Denise C.


San Diego, CA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

10 YEARS Of EXPERIENCE + Special Needs Experience

5.0

(7)

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Hello!! I have 4 kids of my own. I have a 18, 17, 13 and 9-year-old. I've taken care of kids since I was 7. I always take care of my nieces and nephews and friends' kids. They say I'm super mom because I can take care of 10 at a time if I had to. I am a certified medical assistant and CPR/First Aid certified. I have 11 years of...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Denise is friendly and reliable. Our experience with Denise was wonderful.

Reviewed by Yadira M.

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Pamela F.


San Diego, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(10)

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Hi, my name is Pamela, I studied Child Development at Universidade Vale do Acarau and Portuguese and English at Universidade Federal do Ceara (in Brazil), I was a teacher for young kids and special needs there. I have +10 years of teaching experience and 16 years of experience taking care of kids, specialized in infants and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Pam worked for our family for about 1.5 years. She is patient, kind, and creative. She taught our son a second language; some of his first words were in Portuguese! Most importantly, Pam loves our son and cares...

Reviewed by Jessie L.

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Chloe H.


San Diego, CA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Active Babysitter And Friend :)

5.0

(1)

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Hi my name is Chloe! I graduated last year from University of San Diego with a bachelor degree in liberal studies. Now, I am currently working on getting my masters to be an elementary education teacher next year! I have also worked as a children's summer camp counselor for two summers and been a local nanny in San Diego. I also...

Recent review:

5.0
We love Chloe! She is punctual, kind, fun and patient. Our daughter and puppy love her- highly recommend.

Reviewed by Jessie E.

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Sydney S.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

On-call Child And Pet Sitter

4.6

(9)

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I'm Sydney, a nanny based in San Diego, CA and originally from Chicago, IL. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, with a B. A. in Sociology and a Minor in Human Services, I decided to move to San Diego. I have many years of experience looking after children, children with special needs and providing...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We just moved to the area and Sydney is the first babysitter I have used. She was nothing less than amazing! It was wonderful to come home and find she did so much more with the kids and home than was asked of...

Reviewed by Monica A.

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Rachel B.


San Diego, CA

$47/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Rachel/34 and I am a kind and active woman living in San Diego with my very sweet pup Dougie. I went to college in Albany, NY where I played soccer on scholarship. I have years of experience working at a senior care facility which I really enjoyed. I've also done physical therapy with them, so we can include that...
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Michelle T.


San Diego, CA

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

My Special Needs

5.0

(2)

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I am very passionate about special needs children. Their complexities are intriguing and challenging to me. I am eager to learn and participate as much as I can. My care is comprised of infants and toddlers with Aspergers, delayed development, medically fragile, premature, sensory integration disorder, and speech delayed. I...
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Catherine C.


National City, CA

$17-22/hr

Certified Nurse Assistant/ Caregiver/ Childcare/ Housekeeping

5.0

(2)

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I do have experience in taking care of a client with developmental delay, adhd, autism, down syndrome, sun downing, paraplegic, quadroplegic, spinal injury. I can give reference if needed.
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Tatiana G.


San Diego, CA

$20-40/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

5.0

(3)

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Hello, my name is Tatiana. Originally, I am from Russia and have live in the USA for 12 years. I enjoy working with kids and looking for a part-time nanny job to take some weight off your shoulders. I love kids and always can get along with them. I like doing studying activities, like reading, coloring, playing memory games...

Recent review:

5.0
Tatiana worked as a full time nanny for my autistic son for several years. She was punctual, loving, careful, and became an integral part of our family. She worked for us at the time my son received his...

Reviewed by Betsy G.

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Noelle S.


National City, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Home Assistant

5.0

(6)

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Hello! My name is Noelle! I have 10+ years of of experience in the childcare field, including but not limited to professional nannying and a position as a Teacher's Aide. I also have extensive experience with special needs as I was a caretaker for adults with autism for over 3 years. My passion is caring for others but I...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Noelle was great with our 15 month old son. We will absolutely be using her again!

Reviewed by Care member

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Sophia R.


San Diego, CA

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Positive And Reliable Nanny!

5.0

(5)

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Hi! I'm Sophia and I'm positive, friendly, athletic, caring, and always reliable. I've spent a number of years taking care of children ages baby-12 and pets, I love them both. I have also spent time working in an elementary school with a music teacher as well as a kindergarten teacher. During that time I helped with lesson...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Sophia was great! She made sure to engage with my children and also tidied up while we were away.

Reviewed by Erin H.

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Noelle S.


National City, CA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Home Healthcare Attendent

5.0

(1)

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I recently was working as a teacher aid at Stepping Stone schools. I worked with various age groups. From infants to school age children. Due to the Covid-19 Variant I have decided to take a more one on one approach. Basically I prefer to work with one family and their child or children. I am vaccinated and practice frequent...

Recent review:

5.0
Noelle was my clients caregiver and went above and beyond to provide quality care for him. She educated herself in all areas of his medical needs, was always willing to do whatever the families desires were for...

Reviewed by Care member

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Carol L.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Experienced Care Provider

5.0

(5)

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I love helping families care for their children and senior parents! I have over 13 years of experience as a para-educator and receptionist/nurse in schools and worked with special needs children. I ran a small daycare when my children were young. I have over 15 years of nanny experience (both live in and live out) for numerous...

Recent reviews:

5.0
There are not enough words to describe how much Carol has meant to my family, not just as a caregiver, but as a part of my family. She always went above and beyond what she was paid to do, from cleaning up and...

Reviewed by Amy A.

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Megan C.


San Diego, CA

$25-42/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring And Attentive Babysitter!

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Megan. I am 31 years old and I live in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Psychology and am currently in a Master's of Social Work program at SDSU and I am interning at an elementary school. I have worked with children for many years in a variety of jobs. I worked as an...
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Melanie N.


San Diego, CA

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

3.0

(2)

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- born & raised in Kansas - babysat starting at 11 years old - great with new born babies - 12-year-old helping with homework, emotional support, etc. - specialized in early childhood interventions - specialized in working with kiddos with Autism, and experienced with other special needs - specialized in integrating kiddos...

Recent review:

5.0
Melanie has been great with our son! She is very patient and understanding. She is also very willing to listen to his particular needs and do her best to accommodate them.

Reviewed by Evan P.

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Melanie F.


San Diego, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hello parents and caregivers! I'm Melanie. I'm 23 years old, and have a passion for little ones! I have multiple years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care.

Recent reviews:

5.0
While we liked all of the nannies we met, we just LOVED Melanie! Thank you so much for your help

Reviewed by Douglas F.

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Cynthia T.


National City, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter With 10+Years Of Experience. Pet Friendly

5.0

(1)

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I have 10+ years of experience working with infants/toddlers, preschool age children, and children with special needs. My background and education is in Child Development with an emphasis in Special Education and Challenging Behaviors. I have worked as a child care provider at a home daycare, a preschool teacher for a private...

Recent review:

5.0
We love Cynthia she has helped care for my three month old shes very patient and kind Cynthia is a hard worker well trusted person Cynthia has a background on child care and child development for many years...

Reviewed by Sandra M.

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Emily H.


San Diego, CA

$22-26/hr8 yrs exp

Looking To Provide Exceptional Care For A Family In The Seattle Area

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I just moved from Washington state to San Diego and hope to find a fun family to babysit occasionally for date nights (after 5:30pm)! A little about me- I worked as a full-time nanny in Santa Cruz, California last summer for 6 months. I also babysat two other families there. I'm the oldest of 4 kids and loved looking out...

Recent review:

5.0
Emily is a great nanny! She cooked for the kids, cleaned the kitchen, would tidy up everything, and had transportation for driving to school. The kids loved her and so did we. She was punctual and reliable. She...

Reviewed by Jorja M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Coronado, CA

Lucia R.

5.0

Ms. Paula is caring and will love your child as her own from the very moment she meets them. No matter how easy or difficult your child’s personality might be, Ms. Paula somehow connects with them to the point that your child will always cherish her. You learn from Ms. Paula at the same time you...

- Care member

Denise C.

5.0

Denise is friendly and reliable. Our experience with Denise was wonderful.

- Yadira M.

Pamela F.

5.0

Pam worked for our family for about 1.5 years. She is patient, kind, and creative. She taught our son a second language; some of his first words were in Portuguese! Most importantly, Pam loves our son and cares for him like he is her own. We remain good friends and try to see each other at least...

- Jessie L.

Chloe H.

5.0

We love Chloe! She is punctual, kind, fun and patient. Our daughter and puppy love her- highly recommend.

- Jessie E.

Sydney S.

5.0

We just moved to the area and Sydney is the first babysitter I have used. She was nothing less than amazing! It was wonderful to come home and find she did so much more with the kids and home than was asked of her. My kids kept asking me the rest of the day when Ms. Sydney will come back again....

- Monica A.

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