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Andrea L.

Behavior Technician

Cerritos, CA

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My youngest brother inspires me to thrive within the Autism field. His journey and development sheds hope to pay it forward for children on the spectrum. I have one year of ABA therapy experience as a Behavior Technician, where I've implemented therapy through social, communication, self-help, and play skills for positive...
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Denise T.

Bilingual Babysitter

Cerritos, CA

from
$19/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Denise. I'm a registered behavioral technician. I've been working with special needs kids for 3 years now. I typically work at a school, home, or even clinic. I've worked with kids as young as 2 years old and kids as old as in high school. I am CPR certified as well!
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Dawne F.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
35 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Dear Family, Look no further! I have 45 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 home...

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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Veta O.

Bellflower, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for over 6 years +, I have my HCA , CPR, Hiss and others certificate if needed. in addition, I have been caring for my grandparent for over 14years , I am available for any position if possible long hours shift , , I am dependable, receptive, persuadable, lovely , patient , kind and companionship , very...

Melinda T. says "Veta is surely a gem to our senior resident. She developed a professional and caring rapport with her. She was respectfully attentive to her needs, and...

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Emily E.

Whittier, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Hi my name is Emily and I'm 24 years old. I am a certified EMT so I have all my First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. I recently had a baby girl named Skyla so now I have a bunch of new experiences that benefit my nanny jobs. I used to be a lifeguard at Great Wolf Lodge so I can recognize potential hazards for your child(ren) in and...

Carrie D. says "Emily was a huge part of our family for the last few months and we miss her and would definitely hire her again. We are foster parents and Emily was our...

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Victoria B.

Flexible/ Full Time Nanny Available

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 5+ years working with children ranging from toddlers to high schoolers. I have worked with special needs students the past 3 years at a local school district. I am up to date on my first aid and CPR certifications. Can't wait to meet you and your family and provide you the best care possible.

Tania A. says "Victoria has been a godsend for us! She is great with our kids and very easy to work with. She is sweet, personable, and reliable. If given the chance,...

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Catherine R.

Part-Time Nanny

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm Cat and i've worked in childcare for 4-5 years now. I've had various Nanny positions for up to 3 kids, with ages across the board. My abilities include transportation to and from various activities, Light house work, Overnight stays, Meal prep, Bedtime routines and even care for your furry friends! Ive worked...

Linda M. says "Catherine worked with our family for 5 months before she sadly left state. She took care of our 3 and 2 year old daughters while my husband and I worked...

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Shemayla L.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a childcare provider with seven years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow, and I believe that every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to thrive. My experience in babysitting roles has shown me that I have a knack for connecting with children and...

Dior W. says "She is loving caring and will get to the duties that are given "

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Stephanie G.

Special Needs Tutor, ILS, Adaptive Skills, Social Skills, Respite, Companion, Coach

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I have worked as an independent living skills (ILS) instructor, adaptive skills coach, social skills coach, job coach, respite caregiver, and academic tutor for individuals with developmental disabilities and learning disabilities (I specialize in working with teens and young adults). I have classroom teaching experience,...

Care Member says "Stephanie is a great tutor. She helped our son who is in second grade to catch up with his math, as he was falling behind. She is always on time, polite...

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Brenda M.

Downey, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I'm from Downey went to school for psychology I've been nannying for 7 I work with kids with special needs Its such a rewarding job and it's became a huge part of who I am I've build strong relationships are only with the kids, but with the families I'm trust worthy responsible, reliable, I baby sit sometimes on the weekends for...

Care Member says "The time for us is coming from reading Brenda's great reviews to leaving one. She has been with us for nearly two years and has been an absolute...

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Daniela C.

Educated Reliable Caregiver

Buena Park, CA

4.0(1)
from
$21/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Educated and reliable caregiver looking for a family to help with their young children. Adept in providing optimal care to children as young as 8 weeks old and children with special needs. Willing to take on household duties and work with families to better meet their individual needs. In December I will graduated with a 2nd...

Maleika T. says "Very punctual, dependable and trustworthy,, she communicates well and I felt at ease while my children were in Daniela's care."

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Susannah T.

Part Or Full Time Caregiver Available

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I have provided care for children of all ages; however, I am most experienced with children under the age of 6. I also have over a year of experience in in-home care with a special need child, and additional experience with children on the autism spectrum. I have early childhood development education through my bachelor of...

Care Member says "Susannah was great! She took care of my 8 month old who is isn't really used to strangers yet. She was patient with him and understanding. We will...

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Cristina A.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
For two decades, I've had the joy of nurturing children's development and offering families dependable care. I am patient, creative, and approachable, and I'm passionate about making a positive impact on young lives. I communicate with parents using their preferred method, providing regular updates on their child's day. I follow...

Care Member says "She connected with my child from day one. She’s very sweet and a kid at heart so it makes it easy for a child to feel comfortable. "

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Tammy H.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Tammy. I speak English and Spanish read and write in Spanish as well . My child care and teaching method is Reggio Emilia based as well as outdoor play. I am currently studying at Long Beach City College and majoring in early childhood development at Long Beach I have over 18 units in early childhood development....

Joey S. says "Tammy was very kind , patient and compassionate with my daughters . I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking nanny services for there family ."

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Stephanie G.

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

Buena Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...

Sabrina L. says "We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very...

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Tiara B.

Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Auria A.

Weekend Babysitter/Nanny Available

Downey, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have over 8 years of experience with newborns/infants (0-6 months); toddlers(1-5) and children (10-12). I've worked with different families in the LA area. I am very responsible and committed to my job and responsibility when caring for children. I also work part-time as a Physician Assistant finishing my Master's degree in a...

Jorge E. says "Auria is such a charismatic person with a passion for details and patience for taking care of any situation."

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Karina R.

Fun Sitter Love Teach Children Utilizing Creativity Learning

Signal Hill, CA

3.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Karina R Karina R Hometown: Signal Hill, CA Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential. Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience...

Care Member says "Es una persona muy calida con mi perro y se preocupa que el esta bien"

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Brittney R.

Full-Time Nanny Available

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
10 years of child care experience, 5 years of experience working with children with special needs. I am a very patient, warm, and knowledgeable nanny who enjoys being part of children's development and growth.

Luisa O. says "Brittney is wonderful with children. She has a calm and caring quality about her that children naturally gravitate toward. She can manage a classroom yet...

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Yolanda P.

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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of December 2025

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Cerritos, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Dawne F.

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

- Heidi W.

Veta O.

Veta is surely a gem to our senior resident. She developed a professional and caring rapport with her. She was respectfully attentive to her...

- Melinda T.

Emily E.

Emily was a huge part of our family for the last few months and we miss her and would definitely hire her again. We are foster parents and...

- Carrie D.

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