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Risa M.


Chula Vista, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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I enjoy working with children! I have experience working with special needs. I am a nursing assistant and a caregiver for elderly. I work very well with kids. I have a fun positive attitude. I am first aid and CPR certified. I enjoy playing games and spending time with children. I am very trustworthy and a hard worker!
5.0
"Risa did an outstanding job with my very energetic and sensitive 4 year old son for an entire day of care during the workweek. I came home to a tidy home and a very happy and content little one. She did a great...

Reviewed by Jessica H.

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Stephanie B.


La Mesa, CA

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Shams J.


La Mesa, CA

$15-25/hr5 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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Mariah H.


Santee, CA

$18-26/hr4 yrs exp

Your Kids New Favorite Babysitter!!

5.0

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Hi, my name's Mariah! I'm currently a registered behavioral technician, I'm 19 years old I live in Santee and I'm currently attending College to get my associate's degree in science, to apply for their pediatric nursing program. I have 4 years of experience in childcare, I have experience with infants, toddlers, kids, and even...
5.0
"Mariah arrived on time, was warm and approachable and responded to all communication promptly. Our boys liked her and had a great time in her care as she was engaged and attentive."

Reviewed by Angelica E.

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Ericka B.


Chula Vista, CA

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter And Special Needs Care

5.0

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Hello, my name is Ericka - I am currently taking online classes to get my Psychology Bachelor's degree. - I have extensive experience and knowledge with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, bipolar, etc. -I have nannied for many families with children between the ages of 18months-9...
5.0
"Ericka is committed. When she confirms she is going to help you on the days you agreed, she will be there on time. She is also very patient with our child and reliable. Will continue to hire Ericka for the days...

Reviewed by Jenny N.

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Emily H.


Santee, CA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

About Me, Emily!

5.0

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Hi San Diego! My name is Emily. I am a recent college graduate in search of local loving families to join. As a former behavior technician and local nanny, I have years of diverse child and infant care experience. I have been working with children for nearly 6 years as a part-time nanny, tutor, lifeguard, and behavioral...
5.0
"Emily was on time and super nice and communicative. Will definitely hire her again to babysit!"

Reviewed by Megan Z.

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Rosa H.


Chula Vista, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny or Babysitter

4.6

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I have cared for children for many years. I enjoy helping them learn and be creative; including teaching them to be bilingual. My child care experience has included raising my own children, owning and working in a daycare with 25 children, and now single family oriented style care, which has included working with special needs...
5.0
"Rosa (Rochy) has cared for my daughter for the last year and a half, from 8 months old to 2 years old. I have always felt confident that my daughter was well cared for. Rochy has been great with her, and...

Reviewed by Laurel A.

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Grace P.


Santee, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

4.7

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I'm 26 years old. I became a mom in February of this year to a baby boy (I typically don't bring him with me to work). I received my Bachelors Degree in Child Development from Cal State Dominguez Hills in May. I'm fluent in Spanish and I have two college semesters of Sign Language. I have 13 years of paid child care experience....
5.0
"Grace nannied for us full time from February through March 2020 for 10 hours a day, watching our 2 kids, ages 14 months and almost 4 years old. She was always on time and was super helpful with light...

Reviewed by Erika S.

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Mary Ann D.


Chula Vista, CA

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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I worked in New York for 30 years and I started as a general housekeeper, driving my employers children to and from school , I do food shopping, groceries and cooking for the family. Then for 10 years I started working as a caregiver for elderly patients one on one. I came here in San Diego two years ago to live with my sons...
5.0
"Mary Ann was my sons Nanny for two years and was incredible! I felt safe and trusted her with my son she’s very experienced with children and infants, etc. The best part is she’s very flexible and if I need her...

Reviewed by Care member

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Kayla R.


Ramona, CA

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun-loving And Action Packed Caregiver

5.0

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Hello, my name is Kayla! I'm a 20-year-old college student who has the ambition to live life to it's fullest. I love to make others smile and I strive to have a positive outlook on everything that comes my way. I'm a huge fan of kids of all ages, I admire how fun and lively they are, and I enjoy making them laugh. Ever since I...
5.0
"Kids love her and she does a great job relating to them. She is very interactive with my boys and they are always excited to see her. Brent, San Diego"

Reviewed by Brent M.

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Stephen L.


El Cajon, CA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Araceli G.


Spring Valley, CA

$40/hr5 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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5.0

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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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Friendly and conpassionate nursing student with clinical experience in acute and mental health care.
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Desiree S.


La Mesa, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

4.8

(4)

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Hello lovely families! My name is Desiree, I am a college attendant at San Francisco State University, currently working towards my BA in Creative Writing. I have worked worked with children since 2018, and have held various positions deriving from child care. I've worked as a Preschool teacher at an international immersion...
5.0
"She's an amazing person all the way around helped cleaned made sure everything was done and stayed on schedule with the things I had planned for her . She never complained even if she had to stay longer than...

Reviewed by Tanetta B.

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Daylin N.


Chula Vista, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hello I'm Daylin and I'm 24 years old. I'm Certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. I've been attending Southwestern college for 3 1/2 years now and I was studying to be a pastry chef but found out that taking care of kids is my passion and now I'm studying to be a kindergartner teacher. I have several years of...
5.0
"Daylin is such a great nanny/babysitter for our 1 year old and 3 year old. She took such great care of them. The kids love her! She taught my 1 year old so much. She loves reading books to them. Now my 1 year...

Reviewed by Candice C.

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Melissa R.


Lakeside, CA

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I've owned my own school for 32 years and before and after school program loved by a career also worked with handicapped children and handicapped adults Also elderly assistant many references I love working with others very patient Also I Can Provide Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa took care of my 2 children full time for nearly 3 years and was great with them. She was a great teacher and took them to various activities around our area on a daily basis, which the kids loved. I...

Reviewed by Care member

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Amanda D.


Spring Valley, CA

$25/hr10 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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Giselle S.


Chula Vista, CA

$22/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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I have 1 year of experience. I can help with remote learning, grocery shopping, swimming provision. I have experience working with special needs. I am very friendly
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Michelle L.


El Cajon, CA

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi, my name's Michelle and I've been working with special needs children for the past 5 years. Few children have been too cranky or difficult for me, I love to make things fun and I have enduring calmness and patience for those challenging moments.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alpine, CA

Risa M.

5.0

Risa did an outstanding job with my very energetic and sensitive 4 year old son for an entire day of care during the workweek. I came home to a tidy home and a very happy and content little one. She did a great job following his schedule and being active with him. I will hire again!!

- Jessica H.

Mariah H.

5.0

Mariah arrived on time, was warm and approachable and responded to all communication promptly. Our boys liked her and had a great time in her care as she was engaged and attentive.

- Angelica E.

Ericka B.

5.0

Ericka is committed. When she confirms she is going to help you on the days you agreed, she will be there on time. She is also very patient with our child and reliable. Will continue to hire Ericka for the days that we need help. Among the baby sitters that helped us so far, she is the best....

- Jenny N.

Emily H.

5.0

Emily was on time and super nice and communicative. Will definitely hire her again to babysit!

- Megan Z.

Rosa H.

5.0

Rochy was the primary nanny for our 2.5 year old daughter since she was 4 months. She came to really be part of our family and we all loved her so much! She would work with us to arrange time for breast feeding. Once our daughter was older she fed her meals and snacks, and overall she always ate...

- Amanda O.

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