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Robyn Q.

Outstanding Educated Infants/Caregiver/Nanny/Home School - Teacher/Tutor/Special NeedsTeacher

Huntington Beach, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Robyn, and I have you and your family covered! I have LOVED working with all different aged children in a multitude of environments for the past 20 years, I wish to continue doing the work I enjoy so much! I have had many different roles in my career. A Child Advocate. A Caregiver for Infants and School-aged Children....
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House Manager/Nanny

Westminster, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Selene I am 37 yrs old . I love working w/children they just brighten up any situation ! What better way than to make a living providing excellent care for them . I have over 10 yrs of experience . I have also been a part of helping special needs children from seizures to non verbal on the autism spectrum . 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
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Experienced Nanny/caregiver

Huntington Beach, CA

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$27/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
dementia
Hi, I'm an experienced nanny with care giving experience. I was previously a teacher for a couple years before transitioning to child care/care giving. I have 5 years experience working with special needs children and many years as an academic tutor. I have a BA in English from Long Beach State, MFA in Creative Writing, and...
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Top Notch Nanny And Newborn Care Specialist

Irvine, CA

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$26/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I find joy in supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. With 20 years of experience, I'm well-equipped to care for your little one. My calm and creative personality allows me to effortlessly engage children in a variety of activities, from educational games...
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Kindly Nanny And Patiently

Huntington Beach, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 7 years of experience in the age ranges from 4 months-8 years old. Have experience taking care of up to 3 children and special need. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I can help cooking for your kids. I'm so nice and patiently with children. I'm listening to people and respect to their thinking. I'm a very...
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Fun VERY EXPERIENCED Helpful And Nurturing Nanny/Music Teacher

Irvine, CA

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$46/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have taught children voice, dance & music lessons for 20 years. I've directed several music studios for kids. I have raised 2 children. I have also worked with children with special needs. I'm a Christian with high morales and character.
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Experienced & Caring Nanny/Babysitter/ Assistant

Huntington Beach, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
(Fully Vaccinated) I absolutely love being a caregiver. I have a broad skill set and have worked with infants to young teens (including twins, special needs). I'm the youngest of 9 children, with an extended family of 21 nieces and nephews. In 2007, I graduated with a B. A. from Cal State Northridge. I have taken Child...
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Gentle & Fun Nanny With Experience

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Logan (or Loge, like Logan without the "an"), and I'm a compassionate, experienced nanny based in Orange County with over 5 years of dedicated care for children of all abilities, including those with special needs. My approach is rooted in empathy, structure, and creativity-blending therapeutic techniques,...

Justyne W. says "We hired Logan to take care of our toddler and it has been a great decision. Not only is our daughter well cared for when she's with Logan but she also...

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Adventure Nanny

Huntington Beach, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Raised three successful children. Now a nanny for a 22-month-old boy who will be going to school full-time this January 2025. Nannied newborns, older children, twins, special needs and multiple children households through an agency as well. Very energetic, fit and fun with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. Truly...
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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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Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families 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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience as a professionally paid nanny that includes childcare duties, light housekeeping, running errands, pet sitting and teaching art to children. My most recent jobs were with a 6-year-old boy virtual learning online. The youngest child from 3 months old to about 15 years of age including children...

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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Full Time Caregiver/Nanny

Orange, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
home modification
visiting physician
+ 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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Special Needs Caregiver / Nanny

Orange, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello my name is Sara. I am interested in your Babysitting/Nanny job opportunity and want to share some information about myself. I have been a Babysitter/Nanny/Caregiver for over 15 years. I worked for over 10 years with elementary & middle school children most of them with multiple special needs. As a Nanny it is my joy to...

Tahnee S. says "Sara has been a big help to my family in caring for our 2 year old son. She is very hands on, one on my one time, reads books, crafts, puzzles and...

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Babysitter/Nanny

Placentia, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi I'm Kylie! I'm a 24 years old speech-language pathologist. Working in speech pathology has given me the opportunity to work with children from 5 months-16 years old. I also have over 5 years of nanny and tutoring experience. I absolutely love working with kids! I'm able to help your kid(s) with homework, crafts, and...

Tammy M. says "Kylie is a wonderful caregiver to our baby. She is super friendly and warm. She even taught our baby sign language. Our daughter lights up when Kylie comes...

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Nurturing, Educated, Professional Nanny.

Long Beach, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Cara (they/them) and I'm a professional Nanny and aspiring artist. I love working with children and have been doing so for about 18 years. Currently I am looking for a family who is need of a Nanny for 2-4 days a week. At the moment I am transitioning from my last family but will be available Monday through...

Deirdre L. says "We interviewed Cara and found her to be very open and honest, as well extremely knowledgeable in child care. The only reason we chose not to hire her is...

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Nanny Extraordinaire!

Placentia, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Diana and I am your future nanny. I raised two beautiful children, who are now adults, and have worked for a multitude of wonderful families around Orange County. I worked with children with moderate to severe special needs. I am a lover of curiosity, arts and crafts, the outdoors, and DIY projects. I hope...

Care Member says "Diana was one of the first people we interviewed after our nanny of one year had to move away. She was calm, warm, and confident. She had been with her...

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NANNY OR BABYSITTER

Cypress, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am a babysitter with 20 years of experience and specialize in newborns to 4-year-olds, twins and children with special needs. I have helped families with newborn children create a sleep schedule, meal preparation at each stage of growth, potty training, supporting children in all their different stages of development. I am...

Care Member says "Luz P. worked for us as a nanny for almost a year, and she was great with our two kids. We had a newborn and a toddler at the time, and she has lots of...

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Energetic, Caring, Reliable, Creative, Positive, Diverse, Experienced Nanny, Babysitter, Caregiver

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Dear Family, Look no further! I have 42 yrs exp as an energetic, positive, loving caregiver including: mother of 3 daughters, infant & child care, early childhood dev, preschool & special ed, health & nutrition, behavioral guidance, respite care for families w/ special needs or senior care, teaching with LBUSD, owner of a...

Heidi W. says "Dawne has been our date night babysitter for approximately four years. When we first hired Dawne, our kids' ages ranged from toddler to teenager. Our...

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  • 60 special needs nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.25/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs nannies is 4.5

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

Special Needs Nannies in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs nannies

Logan J.

We hired Logan to take care of our toddler and it has been a great decision. Not only is our daughter well cared for when she's with Logan...

- Justyne W.

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.

Joni C.

Joni helped us with our 2 kids during distance learning. She had excellent references and joined our family and home seamlessly. She was...

- Betsy B.

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