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Vanessa T.

Reliable Child Care With Special Needs Experience

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm nurturing, responsible, and creative. I've helped care for my younger brother, who has Down syndrome, since he was a baby, so I'm very familiar with patience, adapting to unique needs, and building trust with children. I love working with kids because their energy is contagious, and I enjoy helping them learn, feel safe,...
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Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Lomita, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...

Devon C. says "I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is...

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Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dear Families I caring for children has always been my passion. With certification in Early Childhood Education and began my career working as a teacher with children 0 to 5 years including with special needs. I continue to study and specialize in child development and special needs education to deepen my knowledge and provide...

Care Member says "Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!"

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Behavior Therapist

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have worked as a behavior therapist with children of all ages. Children with behavioral and developmental challenges require special care that I am equipped to provide. I am bright, caring and fun but firm when need be. I believe in positive reinforcement as primary means to motivate children. Learning through play and...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Before being an Early Intervention Teacher at Pediatric Therapy Network, my mother worked with children and adults with special needs for over 20 years. Working with children has shown me the significance and beauty in helping people become independent and active members in society.

Elinor R. says "Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She constantly...

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Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Dear Families I caring for children has always been my passion. With certification in Early Childhood Education and began my career working as a teacher with children 0 to 5 years including with special needs. I continue to study and specialize in child development and special needs education to deepen my knowledge and provide...

Care Member says "I had the absolute pleasure of having Crys care for my 9-month-old daughter on several occasions. She is a top-tier professional with exceptional...

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Wilmington, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a special education teacher who is taking a hiatus from teaching to raise my daughter. I have 9 years of experience working with children, including ABA experience. I've worked with a wide age range from 2-year-olds to 22-year-old young adults. Willing to work with typically developing children and people with disabilities....

Esther L. says "Sonya is an awesome caregiver to hire. She has excellent communication, asks important questions regarding the children who will be under her care, is...

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Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I have worked at an elementary school with a teacher who specializes with special needs children. I care for my special needs sister who is now 31 years old.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Motivating others to accomplish their goals while providing an applicable learning environment has always been a passion of mine. I have desire to serve clients with varying disabilities as I believe it is important to not only promote inclusion, but focus on the "able" in disability. I have had 3 years of experience serving as...
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Experienced Special Needs Sister

Manhattan Beach, CA

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$40/hr
I am a strong, yet calm and warm, individual. I am the older sibling to an autistic brother. He is a client of Harbor Regional Center. I attend community events with my brother to support him, as well as, to encourage conversation with other people. I also plan activities for us to do at home when he is overstimulated. I am...
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Special Needs Child Care and Nanny

Lawndale, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have worked with in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Washoe County School District with the special education department, as a privater tutor for an autistic boy, as a home health care assistant for a quadriplegic gentleman, and a teen with cerebral palsy. I worked as a personal assistant for a business woman. My...
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Torrance, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hello family! I currently work in ABA(apply behavioral analysis) which I have 3 years under my belt. I have over 10 years of experience with children in the classroom setting, daycare and home setting. I have experience working with individuals that are on the autism spectrum, ADHD, ADD and bi polar.
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Special Needs Provider

Torrance, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
My work experiences are as follows: From 2000 to present I work as a behavioral therapist for a private company. I help my client in school setting with social skills and peer to peer interaction. I shadow my student every day at class during school hours. Also I have experience working with children's and adult in home...
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I am a reliable, caring, and loving person. I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs.
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Lomita, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi there, My name is Setsuko . I am interested in being a nanny for your beloved child. I'm a 35 years old female and I'm originally from Japan and I have been in the USA since 2011. I have a 3 years of nanny experience. I have been teaching music (piano, voice, songwriting ) for kid for3 years. I also have had working with...
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Behaviorist

Redondo Beach, CA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children and adults with special needs for over 15 years. I am very patient, kind and can control difficult situations with professionalism and empathy. I am in college to receive my Special Needs Teaching Credentials and Masters in Education. I would love to have a part-time job and/or babysitting job caring...
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Manhattan Beach, CA

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$30/hr
With a strong foundation in patience, nurturing, and adaptability, I bring a compassionate approach to caregiving. As a parent who has successfully raised four adults, I understand the importance of providing individualized support, encouragement, and structure. Though I do not have direct experience in special needs care, I am...
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Hawthorne, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
i've been working and helping with kids since I was about 12 years old. I have 3 nieces and 3 nephews that I have helped care for since they were toddlers and they have grown up to be wonderful and amazing people. I love being able to help kids grow and learn and just making a big influence on their life. I am a very energetic,...
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Fun And Full Of Energy

Gardena, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I've been in child care for 12 years and over the years have worked with hundreds of families and children. Aside from nannying and babysitting, I have also been a Sunday school teacher, worked at a daycare, at a school as a playground/lunch supervisor, and for a couple of summer day camps as well as sleep-away camps. My...
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Special Needs Child Care in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Dawn S.

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together....

- Devon C.

Crystiani S.

Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!

- Care member

Robinna B.

Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She...

- Elinor R.

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