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60 special needs child care are listed in La Mesa, CA

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 4 years

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Nancy S.


La Mesa, CA

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Provider for Special Needs

5.0

(3)

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I have two grown sons with autism. Besides raising special needs children, I have cared for other children and adults with various special needs. I also work with elderly people with visual impairments, stroke, diabetes and other challenges.
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Shams J.


La Mesa, CA

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(1)

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I have been working with special needs since 2015, and also worked as a teacher aid in a special Ed class. currently, I am working as a registered behavior technician. I took many classes in college for child development and child behavior psychology.
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5.0

(1)

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I have experience 19 years with development delays, kabuki syndrome. I myself have a daughter with special needs that is development delays.
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Stephanie B.


La Mesa, CA

$14-19/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello all! I have a great amount of experience in aiding for your special needs family members ! From teens in all 4 years of high school to seniors in daily aid.
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Vanity M.


La Mesa, CA

$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm a registered nurse with experience providing care to individuals of all ages. I look forward to speaking with you.
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Emma S.


La Mesa, CA

$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

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I have experience with kids with autism and Down's syndrome, as well as wheel chairs. I am in school to be a special need teacher. Been working Residental space for over three years. Have worked in both respite and aide jobs over the past four years.
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Wade P.


San Diego, CA

$50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun & Engaging Elementary SDC Teacher (Mild-Mod)

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I am a Special Education teacher and with a class of 16 kiddos aged K-3rd in the public school system in San Diego. Before moving to CA I worked as a tutor/ special needs caregiver in Salt Lake City. I have 5+ years experience of working 1 on 1 with students of all ages (pre-elementary to post graduate) in order to help...
5.0
"Our 6 year old son had a rough start with 1st-grade math so we decided to get him a tutor twice a week. He loves working with Wade and is very attentive to Wade whereas our son tends to get bored with us, his...

Reviewed by Michael M.

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Michelle T.


San Diego, CA

$23-25/hr • 5 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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Melissa G.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have experience caring for those with special needs. I love helping others and watching them achieve their goals. In addition to this in have also had multiple family members who have these needs as well.
5.0
"Melissa is a sweet, dependable young woman who helps me with personal care (lifting, transferring, hygiene care, dressing, medicine administration, household care, etc.), because I have a physical disability....

Reviewed by Angie L.

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Jessica G.


San Diego, CA

$30-31/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Teacher, And Special Needs Care Provider

5.0

(4)

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Whatever sort of family structure and flow you have in here to support it! I have been babysitting professionally for over six years, worked as a special needs respite worker (3-55 y/o), camp counselor (3-14 y/o), substitute teacher (infant to school age), and ran an after school program for a year (k-8). Most recently I...
5.0
"Jessica is so patient and kind with kids. She is amazing. She has a lot of experience considering her background experience working at a school with kids. She is trained and well qualified."

Reviewed by Brenda A.

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Amanda D.


Spring Valley, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I love kids and have 5 of my own, from 14-year-old twins to 26-year-olds. I have volunteered as a sitter with Radys ER psych unit, and also volunteered and worked part time at Bancroft Elementary in Spring Valley. I have been in Healthcare for 20 years. I have worked Companion Care to Hospice, and have 16 years of quad...
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Noelle S.


National City, CA

$14-19/hr • 10 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...
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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Friendly and conpassionate nursing student with clinical experience in acute and mental health care.
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Lois S.


San Diego, CA

$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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For approximately I worked within the school district for elementary, middle, and high school district. Over 70% of my duties entailed working with special ed children.
5.0
"I would like to give a high rank to Lois for her exceptional assistance in taking me to the hospital for a clinical procedure and staying with me throughout the process. Lois not only offered to pick me up from...

Reviewed by Mohammed J.

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Cristy W.


Santee, CA

$22/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I currently work as a teacher at a preschool in Poway, and am looking to care for a child full time in order to replace this position. I currently have a baby and I am wanting to bring him along with me. I worked at a children's Pediatric health care center as a CNA and a teacher for three years helping a number of medically...
5.0
"Cristy is very nice, and has a great heart, very easy to talk to and my baby boy loves her very much, especially when she sings him his favorite kid songs. "

Reviewed by Deanna C.

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Sarah K.


El Cajon, CA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Nanny!

5.0

(1)

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Hello my name is Sarah. I have experience working with special needs about 5 years. Anything to ADHD, autism, nanny for a little girl with dwarfism. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with.
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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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Araceli G.


Spring Valley, CA

$40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Super Fun And Energetic

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Araceli , I am currently working for Kaiser as a Behavior Interventionist working with children with autism, I have been in the field for 4 yrs and 6 months. I have lots of experience with children of all ages. I also help my family on my free time to take care of my brothers new born and 2-year-old, which I love...
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Stephen L.


El Cajon, CA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hello. I am glad to meet you. I am currently employed with the San Diego Unified School District in the physical handicapped department, and have been for the past 20 years. I also have over 20 years experience in working with senior citizens. In my years of experience, I have been trained on numerous disabilities ranging from...
5.0
"Fantastic care of my 15y/o son with CP daily at school for almost 4 years. Doesn't just help, but proactively brings forward ideas/solutions for issues that arise. My son responds well to him and clearly...

Reviewed by William B.

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Megan G.


San Diego, CA

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Child Care- Special Needs Ok!

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8+ years working with children ages infancy-12 professionally. I am specifically trained in Special Education and Behavior Analysis. I've been a BCBA for more than two years and am very comfortable working with all children! I am willing and happy to work with kiddos with special needs, even participate in services if needed. I...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in La Mesa, CA

Wade P.

5.0

Our 6 year old son had a rough start with 1st-grade math so we decided to get him a tutor twice a week. He loves working with Wade and is very attentive to Wade whereas our son tends to get bored with us, his mom & dad, much faster. I thought our son would tend to space out quickly with Wade, as he...

- Michael M.

Melissa G.

5.0

Melissa is a sweet, dependable young woman who helps me with personal care (lifting, transferring, hygiene care, dressing, medicine administration, household care, etc.), because I have a physical disability. She handles each task with care, professionalism, and compassion. I also admire her...

- Angie L.

Jessica G.

5.0

I have known Jess for long time and she is awesome. My son loves hanging out with her. She is responsible and reliable and very kind. She knows how to work with little ones and does a great job engaging with them. My older daughter loves her too. I am so grateful that I have someone as wonderful...

- Care member

Noelle S.

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 him, and seemed his best interest in all things. As the clients behavior analyst, she was...

- Care member

Lois S.

5.0

I would like to give a high rank to Lois for her exceptional assistance in taking me to the hospital for a clinical procedure and staying with me throughout the process. Lois not only offered to pick me up from my home but also waited patiently for me during the procedure and drove me back home...

- Mohammed J.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Child Care in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care.