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Part-time Nanny/babysitter

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Recent college graduate. Have taken courses in early childhood development and student taught a Pre k class. I have had experience babysitting and nannying children as young newborns to as old as 15-year-old. Also have experience working with special needs kids. I am looking for a job nannying/babysitting part-time.
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Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi families! I have 8 years of professional nannying experience and have spent the past few years working as both a nanny and house manager. I have experience caring for children from infancy through their teenage years, including children with special needs. I also have 12 units in child development and my bachelor's degree in...
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PT Babysitter/Nanny Available

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Shannon, nice to meet you :) I have tons of experience. I've been a live in Nanny, Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny, Babysitter & I'm a single mom with a teen. I know what kids are like & what they need, I actually listen to them. I love kids & I'll treat your babies like they are my own. I don't mind sick kids or...

Care Member says "Shannon is wonderful! She was our regular, go-to babysitter for our little toddler for nearly a year, until we had to relocate. Our LO loved her and...

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Experienced Nanny W Special Needs Care As Well

Orange, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
... I have extensive Personal and educational Experience with special needs Autism, Aspergers syndrome, ADHD, speech therapy, disabilities
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Super Fun Sitter/nanny

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have worked with kids since highschool and I love watching them grow and learn. I worked for 2 and a half years at a reggio-inspired preschool in Whitefish Bay and before that I nannied and babysat a few families regularly. I have experience working with children ranging in ages from 6mos-elementary school age. CPR and first...
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Experienced Caregiver/Nanny

Westminster, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I have many years of Caring for newborn- preteen, special needs as well. I pride myself on being able to connect with them through fun art projects as well as teaching them to love nature, learning, and being the best person they can be. I am patient and nurturing. And I am flexible when it comes to scheduling. I feel I...
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Nanny Looking For A Family To Love Long Term

Tustin, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have 20+years experience with children of all ages from newborn to young adults including special needs. I love to do activities with children including reading, crafts, walks, and trips to the park. I believe in always treating children with patience and love. I enjoy working with children and have no issues with cooking,...
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Nanny - Full Time Caregiver

Huntington Beach, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello, I am seeking full - or part-time employment in childcare or senior care. I have extensive experience with running a household and am able to drive to and from appointments, school, or activities. I also love cooking and can help with meal prep. My experience with senior care began when I cared for my grandmother. I would...
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Caring & Experienced Mom, Nanny And Educator

Huntington Beach, CA

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$24/hr
19 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a mom of two, with one child in high school and one in college, and caring for children has always been a big part of my life. I started babysitting at 12 and have since worked as a long-term nanny, cared for children of family and friends and through my church, and spent many years working professionally in education. I...
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Bilingual Teacher/Nanny

Irvine, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
About Me Hi! I'm Ms. Yan. I've been working with children for many years and I led a toddler Montessori classroom for 5 years and have been AMI Montessori certified since 2020 in both the 0-3 and 3-6 levels. I now run a small home-based Montessori program where I hope children feel safe, loved, curious, and free to learn at...
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Experienced Nanny & Newborn Care Specialist | 10+ Years Of Loving Care

Santa Ana, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hello families! My name is Evelyn, and I am a loving, reliable, and experienced childcare professional with over 10 years of experience caring for newborns, premature infants, twins, toddlers, and children of all ages, including those with special needs. I specialize in newborn care, overnight infant care, feeding routines,...
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Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Newport Beach, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
I have worked with all different ages and needs, from newborns to teens. I have experience with preschool age, elementary and middle school and with before or after school care. I have worked as a nanny for complete care as well as babysitting, or after school activities. I never smoked, and hold a good driving record with...
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Caring And Responsible Nanny

Orange, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Holli. I am a proud single mother of one young adult daughter. I am highly compassionate, protective, nurturing and young at heart! I love children and have worked with them all my life in various settings. I have taken care of children in a school setting for over 22 years and in home care for over 25 years. I...
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Experienced Nanny | Education Degree | 5 Years Of Experience | Montessori Experience

Irvine, CA

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$27/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of nanny experience and have worked with 5 families, each with two children, including infants as young as 7 months old. I have recommendation letters and can provide contact information for my previous employers. I have a degree in education, experience with Montessori methods, and experience working with...
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Patient & Reliable Nanny With Special Needs Experience

Newport Beach, CA

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Celeste. I'm reliable, patient, and easy to get along with, and I genuinely enjoy being around kids. I've been babysitting since I was younger for family, friends, and people in my neighborhood, and I also grew up helping take care of my cousins, so I'm comfortable handling multiple kids at once and different...
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Outgoing, Fun, Reliable, Dependable Sitter/nanny

Laguna Niguel, CA

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I absolutely LOVE children/kids and animals! About me: I am kind, loving, patient, empathetic, great disposition, fun, energetic and outgoing! I love the beach, walking, hiking, music, reading, boating, traveling and amusements parks! I live in Laguna Niguel. I am married, have three sons and three beautiful grandsons! I have a...

Care Member says "I recently adopted a rescue dog, William, and had to travel out of town for a weekend. It had only been 6 weeks since the adoption and I was not...

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Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
I worked as a care provider for a 14-year-old boy with autism. I've been on the job since birth until diagnosed as a special needs child. I follow up ABA at home, bring him to speech therapy, follow up his IBT from school to home. I liked what I do because I love children. For me, they are angels, so innocent and so pure at...

Kavita L. says "I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a very...

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Nanny/Family Assistant

Dana Point, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have over 24 years experience as a professional nanny that includes childcare duties, light housekeeping, running errands, driving children to afterschool activities, helping with homework and pet sitting. An experienced nanny with ages 3 months to 15 years old including children with special needs. My education background is...

Betsy B. says "Joni helped us with our 2 kids during distance learning. She had excellent references and joined our family and home seamlessly. She was organized, kind,...

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Special Education Caregiver/Nanny

Orange, CA

5.0(0)
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$14/hr
10 years experience
I worked for Santa Ana USD for over 10 years in the special education department. Started with the elementary level promoted to middle and high school. Later with students who graduated from high school and became Regional Center clients. One of my responsibilities was to assist in their transition to become independent and deal...
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Full Time Caregiver/Nanny

Orange, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Visiting physician
personal care
hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
I worked at SAUSD with clients with special needs. Some with physical and/or mental challenges, I also work with several care giving agencies for over nine years, I am experienced working with clients with Alzheimer's , dementia, cancer, post surgery, also memory loss and/or mental disabilities, some of my responsibilities have...

Lorena P. says "Sara commits to her job, she goes beyond the patients needs. She is also very knowledgeable, and trustworthy."

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  • 38 special needs nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of November 2026

Recent special needs nanny reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA

Special Needs Nannies in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 38 listed special needs nannies

Shannon O.

Shannon is wonderful! She was our regular, go-to babysitter for our little toddler for nearly a year, until we had to relocate. Our LO loved...

- Care member

Carri C.

I recently adopted a rescue dog, William, and had to travel out of town for a weekend. It had only been 6 weeks since the adoption and I was...

- Care member

Yolanda P.

I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a...

- Kavita L.

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