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Taryn E.

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have worked with kids of many different ages as a babysitter, coach , including a 5-month-old and kids with special needs. I love kids and helping out. I love doing art activities or just singing to Disney movies. I am also certified in CPR and first aid and have a special education degree. Please consider me to help you and...

Jordan P. says "Taryn was perfect! Very responsive, was great with our son, proactively communicated, and was so nice. We would definitely work with her again!"

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Cristina A.

Fun Sitter And Very Energetic

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Maria O.

Excellently Qualified Babysitter With Cooking Skills

Long Beach, CA

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I'm a devoted infant daycare provider, college-educated, and a mother who understands the importance of providing loving care and fostering early childhood development. With extensive experience caring for twins and children with special needs, I create a nurturing and stimulating environment for little ones. I am...

Christian R. says "I found Maria through care.com and she was clearly very qualified and experienced to be a nanny, we were very excited to meet her. Unfortunately I...

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Anna W.

Experienced Loving Babysitter With Over 18 Years Experience With Children From Infancy To Age 12.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
As a nurturing caregiver with 20 years of experience, I'm passionate about children's growth and development. My patient and calm personality allows me to create a safe and nurturing environment where children thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day through regular updates and follow their preferred communication...

Veronica C. says "I would highly recommend Anna for your child care needs. She has cared for my children and is extremely caring, compassionate and patient. My children...

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Cara D.

Nurturing, Educated, Professional Nanny.

Long Beach, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Karina R.

Special Education Care Provider

Signal Hill, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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 caring for...

Care Member says "Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive...

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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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Dawne F.

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
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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Joyce T.

Professional Child/Senior/Pet Care Provider

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a Licensed Vocational Nurse, an experienced nanny and a babysitter from infant to school age kids. I was a Behavior Technician for children with special needs. I am also a pet owner. I have plenty of experiences with other families as well for 3 years. I am a very caring person, safety is my number one priority, learning...

Tina C. says "Even though I gave up Joyce because I hired a 24×7 full-time nanny, I still have to thank her for her timely reply, caring, and very sweet."

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Espie R.

Compassionate Caring Care Provider

Pico Rivera, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
I have experience caring for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia and patients who have special needs. I have taken care of many patients who are bedridden and do the full scope of the duties such as bed bath, change bed and linen. I cook for the patient and do their daily exercise routine, if needed. Each patient is different...

Elaine L. says "Espíe is the ultimate professional. Always on time, reliable, compassionate, and skilled in dealing with dementia issues. A godsend for our 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 5 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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Virginia H.

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
As a caregiver with 20 years of experience, I've had the privilege of watching children blossom under my care. My passion for fostering their growth and development, coupled with my formal education in early childhood development and experience with special needs children, has equipped me to handle any situation with ease. I...

Tara M. says "We hired her to babysitting our 9 month old and he loved her! She has a kind and warm approach. She was able to keep up with him since he is a very active...

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Alice F.

Caring Assistant And Companion

Garden Grove, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience
Graduated Pacific College LVN program. Friendly, patient, honest, loyal, understanding & care about others. I love animals too!! I can help with: - Transportation Services - Experience > newborns & up - Experience > Alzheimer's & dementia - Experience > autism - Organizing/light cleaning; vacuuming, dusting, decluttering,...

Jean K. says "Alice did an amazing job of caring for me on a very sincere and kind level. She was punctual and reliable and very clear regarding her expectations. She was...

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Kendra D.

Kids Are Kids - They Just Learn Differently.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hiiii! I have over 10 years experience working with kids and adults (2-30) with special needs - primarily autism and Down syndrome and ADHD. I have worked in private therapy centers using ABA as well as in schools and privately in clients homes. I have nannied toddlers with Autism and been a "coach" teaching my older clients how...
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Christian P.

Los Alamitos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carecheck and motor vehicles records verified. I'm Christian and I'm 25 years old. I have almost 2 years experience with children ages 3-17. I have vast experience watching multiple children at a time thanks to my time with BSA. The following list below is where I acquired all my experience. -BSA at IROEC camp(approx 1...

Tamia T. says "Christian was extremely helpful with my 3 year old. He was kind, caring and gentle. Definitely will hire Christian again this summer."

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Shemayla L.

Hi My Name Is Shemayla. I'm Looking Forward To Working With Your Lovely Family.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
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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Kenyetta T.

Caring Child And Senior Care Provider

Bellflower, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I am a caring loving professional who has worked with newborns , seniors and special needs for the last 20 years. I also worked in the school district part-time, and I am CPR and a first aid certified

Felonise T. says "Kenyetta is an absolutely amazing babysitter! We felt very comfortable leaving our child in her care. She's prompt, knowledgeable, and took fantastic...

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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
Craft assistance
travel
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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Virginia B.

Part Time Child Care

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am the mother of 2 children, one with special needs. As an elementary teacher for 30 years, I have experience supervising and interacting with children from TK - grade 5 and most recently I have helped take care of 6-month-old babies. I am professional, punctual, nurturing, honest and fun! Music, games and educational...

Monique D. says "Mrs. Virginia was hired as a tutor mid-year for my 5th grader. She works with her two hours each day and was able to hit the ground running. She is...

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Chea M.

7 Years Autism Experience!

La Palma, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. I am Chay and I have worked with kids that are now teenagers that have autism . Been taking care of special needs for over 14 years . I am very reliable and responsible. I am flexible as well . I have my own car and I am CPR certified. . I am with a amazing family now but they are moving and have to find another job . I...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

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

Taryn E.

Taryn was perfect! Very responsive, was great with our son, proactively communicated, and was so nice. We would definitely work with her...

- Jordan P.

Cristina A.

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.

- Care member

Maria O.

I found Maria through care.com and she was clearly very qualified and experienced to be a nanny, we were very excited to meet her....

- Christian R.

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