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Kayte L.

San Diego, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I am very familiar with children who have special needs. My next door neighbor when I was growing up had a child with special needs who was a few years younger than me. In the summer of 2016/17 I nannied a family with an 8-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son with Down syndrome! I also nannied another child with Aspergers in...
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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
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.

Jeff S. says "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...

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Caregiver For Special Needs

San Diego, CA

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$15/hr
Although I am not very experienced, I do have experience because I was a camp counselor and worked with kids with all kinds of disabilities. I also have a down syndrome aunt who I have grown up close to and have learned how to care for her.
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Special Needs Care Giver

San Diego, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am a registered CNA, Phlebotomist, and have my CPR first aid certifications. I have worked closely with those who have special needs at all ages ranging from a young baby with down syndrome to children with autism and adults with MS and Cerebral palsy. I am highly attentive and love caring for others. I have experience working...
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Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as...

Anthony R. says "My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped...

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Enthusiastic Part-Time Caregiver

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
While attending college at the University of Vermont as an Elementary Education major, I had the pleasure of taking a Children with Special Needs course. During one seminar, a bunch of families from Vermont Family Network came in and told us their stories. I was inspired and immediately drawn to working with these families....
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San Diego, CA

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$23/hr
I have been a nanny for 12 year and I work for YMCA as a respite provider for children that has Autism, Down Syndrome, Delay speak and Cerebral palsy for one year. I am register with Trustline Register a child/caregiver background check bureau. I am a non smoker and non drinker
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San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I have worked as a registered behavioral technician for 2 years. I've worked with ages 3-21. I have experience helping with behaviors, time management, communication, and every day life skills. I have worked with ASD individuals as well as ADD/ADHD and Down syndrome. I have worked mostly in schools as well as some experience in...
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Babysitter Available

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am from a family with four other siblings and grew up babysitting family friends' children since I was 13. I have experienced watching twin new borns, and have continued to babysit them when I am not at school for the past five years. I also worked for a family with two daughters, 9 and 12, and mostly took them to the pool or...
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Registered Behavior Technician

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! I am an enthusiastic and energetic behavior technician who has over 10 years experience working with children and adults with special needs. diagnoses I have experience with include autism, downs syndrome , cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis , bi-polar , Schizophrenic and various others to match. I am very passionate...
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San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
My name is Darlene and I have been married for 31 years. I have three boys. One is married, one is engaged and my other one is going to be a teacher. I have been working with disabled young adults for 2 years with a company called Aspire. I have really enjoyed it. I really enjoy helping them to overcome obstacles. I have had...
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Experienced Sitter

San Diego, CA

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$27/hr
9 years experience
Hello! My name is Michelle. I have over 10 years working with children. I first started working with kids back in high school where I would help teach horseback riding lessons to kids and kids with special needs. After graduating high school I moved to San Diego and there I got a job working at a nanny agency. I worked with that...
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Experienced Caregiver

San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Thank you for checking out my profile! I offer companion care (respite/habilitation) as well as tutoring in and out of schools for kiddos with academic challenges. I am most experienced with children and adults who are diagnosed with Autism, Down Syndrome, dyslexia, ADHD, language processing disorder, and/or who are nonverbal....
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San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Vas and I'm am graduating with undergrad degree in Speech Therapy in Summer 2024!!! I'm an experienced caregiver for children ages 3-22. I have experience working in a multi-professional team along side with OT, PT, Vision therapists, Nurses and O&M. In the past I have worked with neurodivergent children,...
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San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Experienced caregiver bringing 6 years of dedicated patient care in both facility and home environments. Assisted 6 patients with Alzheimer's at a time , in a senior home care , 24 hours shift with : - hygiene and exercise - monitored patient schedules , including doctor appointments, family visits , medications schedules...
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Attentive, Reliable, Fun-Loving Sitter

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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Hi! My name is Elle! I am a college student pursing a career as a pediatrician and have experience working with special needs children. I recently got my EMT license and am looking to nanny part time. I have volunteered with down syndrome children and adults, homeless children and mothers, and nannied for many family members and...
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Part Time Caretaker With Ample Experience

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
From a young age, I've been passionate about caring for others, and over the past 17 years, I've gained extensive experience working with children of all ages, from newborns to teens. I hold a degree in Elementary Education, which has allowed me to teach and empower kids in various settings, from schools to outdoor education...

Chelsea C. says "We love her! Will be hiring again."

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Certified Nurse Assistant/ Caregiver/ Childcare/ Housekeeping

National City, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
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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Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Coronado, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Emmaus Direct Care provider for 2 years. I loved my experience working with Down Syndrome residents. They taught me so much about myself, and are the light this world needs.
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Part-time Caregiver

La Jolla, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I have worked one on one with moderate to severe special needs children and adolescents. I have experience working with autistic, down syndrome, blind, deaf children.
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  • 24 Down syndrome care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.76/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated Down syndrome care is 5.0

Recent Down syndrome care reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA

Down Syndrome Care in San Diego, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 24 listed Down syndrome care

Ellie L.

Ellie enjoys getting to know and take care of children. She is dependable and has looked after my twin infants throughout the summer. She...

- Jeff S.

Ariel R.

My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world....

- Anthony R.

Lucy R.

We love her! Will be hiring again.

- Chelsea C.

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