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Ronda U.

Babysitter Extraordinaire

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
Mother of one son with special needs, he's now 28. I have years of experience caring for my son and others. I care for adults and children of all ages. I provide loving care and fun activities, crafts, reading, meals, homework and whatever you desire for your precious children! I enjoy pets and have a Labrador. I personally...

Care Member says "Rhonda was a wonderful caregiver for my father with Parkinson’s. She was caring, attentive, warm and my dad felt very comfortable with her! Would...

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Robyn K.

Encinitas, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been a nanny for over 12 years specializing in infant and toddler care, but have worked with children of all ages. I was employed by the same family for 5 years, until their children started school. I am currently working for 2 doctors caring for a 17-month-old, I have been with this family since the baby was 8 weeks. I...

Care Member says "Robyn was great with our 3 kids! We needed someone quick and she stepped up. Thanks again Robyn!"

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Utopia K.

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Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Responsibilities for ages ( 6months - 15 years old ) Washing the children's clothes, towels Preparing the children's meals and snacks Doing dishes after the children's meals and snacks are done Reading together. Helping the children with their homework. Playing outdoor games. Outdoor games include hide-and-seek, etc....

Stacie G. says "Utopia was amazing! She started laundry and did dishes without us asking her to do them. She was spectacular with our son!"

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Diamante V.

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
have a genuine passion for helping others-whether it's assisting with daily needs, providing skilled nursing care, or offering companionship. I became a CNA at 16 and a LVN at 18, and I'm currently studying to become an RN. I've worked in hospitals, skilled facilities, and private homes, caring for clients with dementia,...

Lisa T. says "Diamante worked with my 85 year old mother who has Alzheimer's. Diamante was so incredibly helpful, doing chores around the house, picking up...

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Sophie B.

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
My name is Sophie and I'm currently working a full-time remote role in marketing and live in Carlsbad. I'm looking to fill my free-time around my current job. I have been babysitting and caring for children since I was about 15. I also have experience with my own sister, who is special needs, and caring for her since I was...

Analicia O. says "Sophie did an excellent job helping us out with out with our little guy, who was just a little over 18 months old. She was dependable and very...

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Laurie M.

Professional Nanny, 20+ Years Experience, Senior Care

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I received a Bachelors degree in elementary education from California State University of San Marcos in the year 2000. Now, I am a mother of three awesome boys (they are all currently in college) I have been a scout leader, art substitute teacher. I was a nanny for 25+ years. My life has always been centered around children. I...

Care Member says "May 1, 2024 To Whom it May Concern, It is my pleasure to enthusiastically recommend Laurie for a child care position. Laurie took care of my two boys...

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Alexandria K.

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Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Alexandria... but I prefer Alex! A little about myself is that I have a 15-year-old brother who I am very close to. My mother has been an educator for 20+ years and my aunt(her sister) has a daycare. My entire life I have grown up helping take care of children and I fell in love with it! FUN FACT: My first job was...

Alexandra S. says "Alexandria is a very caring and compassionate young lady whom I have known for a couple of years now and in this short amount of time she has become...

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Ana H.

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
I have about 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, and I also have experience working with children with special needs. I truly love working with young kids, and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach.

Care Member says "Ana was very responsive reliable and great with my kids! ☺️ "

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Patsy D.

Loving Experienced Caregiver

San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there, I'm Patsy, and I have been caring for children for 20+ years as a babysitter, nanny and as a mother of five children. I believe in creating a fun environment, I am passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow and learn. I'm also very organized and I strive to create a clean,...

Care Member says "Patsy is very caring and loving towards those she cares for. If the child is a newborn she will soothe fussy babies and is patient and knowledgeable on...

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Jean S.

Caregiver Or Nanny

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have many years of experience with children of all ages. I can help you on nights and weekends. I would prefer day shift. I also have experience working with the special needs and the elderly. I am very honest and reliable. I have the vaccine and up to date on my other ones too

Nicole M. says "Jean is a wonderful caregiver. She is great with my Special Needs son! Also, Jean is very well organized as far as scheduling goes. She's been flexible...

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Kasey D.

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have babysat for children as young as 3 months and as old as 11. I don't have any specialized training to care for children with special needs, but do have experience caring for children on the Autism spectrum. From all of my experience, I know a lot of fun games, songs and crafts for...

Jaimee O. says "Kasey is our current Nanny and we absolutely love her. She has been with us for 6 months now and My daughters adore her. She caring, reliable, dependable...

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Janice H.

Loving Caregiver For All Types Of Needs

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a 57yr old who has retired from working with doctors for 30 years. I began working as a house manager for a large family, handling many daily needs, which include: shopping, meal preparation, driving, organizing, cleaning, pet care, and everything that each day brought. When that job ended, I began my next adventure as a...

Joann G. says "Janice is the best always early, dependable, joy filled, exceptional worker"

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Ronda U.

Caring, Compassionate Caregiver

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been a companion and caregiver for the last 20 years off and on. I help seniors stay in their homes. I'm a great help with companionship, cooking, physical assistance, doctor appointments and daily independent living needs. I have one 30yr old son with special needs I raised and now he's in a local group home. I cook,...

Care Member says "Ronda has been a pleasure to have on our "team" caring & providing companionship for my 95 y/o momma. Ronda has been a solid, dependable & creative...

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Sheila S.

Experienced Aunty Of 37 Nieces & Nephews

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Raised my great nephew from 3 weeks to 8 yrs old. Experienced in all facets of care giving. Newborns, toddlers, children, elderly, special needs & developmentally disabled. Have lived in Oceanside 46 yrs Own my home, reliable transportation. Live scanned-Background checked & fingerprints on file. Negative T. B Covid...

Michael S. says "Sheila has been a wonderful addition to our family over the last year. She has shown up on time each day, never called off and has been so flexible! We...

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Diamante V.

Full Time Caregiver-

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there! I would like to tell you first and foremost that I enjoy working with people who need a helping Hand overall. Whether its assisting with their daily needs or just being a companion. I enjoy it all. Making someone's day is all worth while when I see them smile. I am truly passionate in my line of duty. I became a CNA...

Lisa M. says "Diamante was available to watch my twin boys, age 12, one with special needs and Type 1 Diabetes while my husband and I were out of town for 3 days. She did...

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Jennel V.

Personal Care Attendant

Oceanside, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
I'm a Special Education Teacher and have worked in the field for over 15 years. I have experience with a wide range of needs and ages. It's my passion! I'm also a mother and animal lover! Feel free to send me a message, I'd love to chat further to see if it might be a good fit :) -Jennel
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Heather T.

Oceanside, CA

from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
respite care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a retired teacher with a big heart for helping others. For the past 3 years I've been caring for elderly and special needs clients, and it's truly work I love. I'm dependable, kind, and happy to help out even on short notice. Looking to add a few extra hours each week supporting families who need an extra hand. Heather
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Camille E.

Hello! I'm Camille And I Have Been Working With Kids Since I Was 15. I Absolutely Love What I Do!

Vista, CA

from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Hi there, my name is Camille! I started working with kids when I was 15, but have always been around nieces and nephews. I started as a lifeguard at a kids pool, and then I became a respite worker in college. During this time I worked in home with special needs kids of all ages. After this, I became a staff member for an after...
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Emily C.

Oceanside, CA

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi All! My name is Emily I am a certified teacher and work for a local district. I have worked closely with children for many years! I grew up babysitting which eventually led me to working in a school. I have worked with children of different backgrounds. I also have experience with children who have special needs. I'd...
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Caroline S.

Oceanside, CA

from
$40/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Caroline and I'm from Oklahoma, yet have enjoyed getting to experience life and serve across the country and world, including Texas, Indiana, Peru, Baltimore.. and now am grateful to be making my home in the botanical garden that Oceanside is. I am devoted to a healthy lifestyle and am involved daily in my...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.95/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Carlsbad, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Carlsbad, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Ronda U.

Rhonda was a wonderful caregiver for my father with Parkinson’s. She was caring, attentive, warm and my dad felt very comfortable with her!...

- Care member

Robyn K.

Robyn was great with our 3 kids! We needed someone quick and she stepped up. Thanks again Robyn!

- Care member

Utopia K.

Utopia was amazing! She started laundry and did dishes without us asking her to do them. She was spectacular with our son!

- Stacie G.

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