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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cypress, CA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Cypress, CA

Amy was wonderfully helpful to us, filling in for a no-show babysitter while we were traveling. She got along great with our daughter and

Review for Amy S. by Care member

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

Review for Virginia B. by Monique D.

Kenyetta is an absolutely amazing babysitter! We felt very comfortable leaving our child in her care. She's prompt, knowledgeable, and

Review for Kenyetta T. by Felonise T.

Special needs caregivers in Cypress, CA

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Amy S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher With Many Years Experience Working With Kids

5.0

(4)

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Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a former teacher with over 10 years experience working with children age 2 months-12 years. I have 2 years teaching experience, 5 years as a special needs aid, and 12 years as a tutor. I've been a nanny over three years since leaving the teaching profession. I have a BA in English (Long Beach State), a Masters in...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amy is amazing with children, friendly, on time, and very reliable. She takes her job seriously and never misses a beat. Five stars for her all around! "

Care member

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Virginia B.


Long Beach, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

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...
Virginia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Virginia was hired to provide part time child care assistance for my son (almost 3 years old). What I like best about Virginia is her calm demeanor and compassion with our child. She also brings various puzzles, games, etc. that help with his learning. He loves...

Whitney S.

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Kenyetta T.


Bellflower, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Child And Senior Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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
Kenyetta can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kenyetta is an absolutely amazing babysitter! We felt very comfortable leaving our child in her care. She's prompt, knowledgeable, and took fantastic care of our 6-year-old child who's on the autism spectrum. She was warm, friendly, professional and easy to talk...

Felonise T.

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Virginia H.


Anaheim, CA

$20-25/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Virginia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Virginia did a great job with our little one! She was very attentive to his needs, gentle with him and helped out around the house picking up when he was napping. Model babysitter!"

Care member

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Stephany R.


Whittier, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a preschool teacher looking for a new journey in my life. I love spending time with children, reading books and creating memorable activities. I'm patient, creative, fun and trustworthy. I'm looking to care for a child or two. I can create a routine and ensure your child has a great time while on my care. I like working...
Stephany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Stephany is very reliable and amazing with kids. Having a teaching background she really knows how to engage children. My daughter loves Stephany!"

Care member

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Flory S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Flory and I have over two decades experience in the ABA field specializing on children with special needs. After helping some friends with their occasional childcare needs, they have convinced me to share my skills with the world. If you are looking for someone to supervise iPad time please stop reading now. I...
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Yvette K.


Huntington Beach, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

My name is Yvette. I am a patient, compassionate and reliable individual. I find caring for others to be very rewarding by offering my experienced care, comfort & companionship. I worked at Hoag Hospital 10+ years in patient care. I have 10 years private home care experience as well in...
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Gloria L.


Huntington Beach, CA

$25-36/hr20 yrs exp

Child Care Provided At Your Service

4.4

(10)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience working with kids, and also with children with special needs ages 1 - 21. I helped my brother and sisters raise their children when they were younger.. I'm CPR trained and certified. I have a lot of energy to work with small children, (toddlers) etc. I play at their level and teach them daily so...
Gloria can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gloria is very attentive to details. She is very kind and sweet lady. She loves taking care of people. She is really good at her job. She goes above and beyond and you strongly recommend her !"

Junnie T.

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Madeline H.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

*I am in San Diego now through the beginning of august only* Hello! My name is Madeline and I am psychology graduate with 5+ years working in the ABA/special needs community. I have experience with all age ranges and all skill levels, as well as all the patience and love in the world to make a lasting impression on your kiddo....
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maddie has been working with us for several months and caring for our 3 year old daughter. She quickly built trust and made a quick bond with our daughter, who is autistic. She is very patient, caring, and attentive to her needs and has also helped with her...

Joe F.

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Joyce T.


Anaheim, CA

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Child/Senior/Pet Care Provider

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...
Joyce can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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."

Tina C.

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Shemayla L.


Long Beach, CA

$22-23/hr7 yrs exp

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

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...
Shemayla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She is loving caring and will get to the duties that are given "

Dior W.

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Silvana D.


Garden Grove, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Special Needs Caregiver/Tutor

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages in several different settings including schools, tutoring, after school care and clinics. I've also taught art classes, yoga and language arts for children. I am a former preschool-k and Spanish teacher and private tutor. I have a passion for working...
Silvana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Silvana took very well care of our two young boys. She arrived at our home on time, ready to engage with our kids, with a smile on."

Chris and Amanda G.

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Elizabeth R.


Lakewood, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Full / Part-Time Jobs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for five years. I really enjoy working with the elderly because I like to make their lives and routines easier and make them feel happy at home. My experiences include bathing, housekeeping, medication reminder, errands, doctor appointments, and companionship. I also attended ICDC College for Medical...
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Taryn E.


Anaheim, CA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Taryn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Taryn was perfect! Very responsive, was great with our son, proactively communicated, and was so nice. We would definitely work with her again!"

Jordan P.

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Yolanda P.


Long Beach, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 reliable, honest and a caring person. She is very punctual and clean. In a short time she has become a very huge part...

Kavita L.

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Mailena S.


Anaheim, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, All my life I have been caring for children. I am the oldest out of 7 children. Naturally I became their caregiver. I absolutely love children. I have experience with all age group. I am a mother of two children ages 4 and 3. I am a teacher for Special Needs children. I work with a wide range of disabilities such as but...
Mailena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mailena has a way to with kids. She is friendly, kind and genuine. This was our first time hiring a babysitter that is not family for my 3 yr old & 8wk old baby. When we first interview Mailena she just knocked it out of the park with My 3 yr old son. When we told...

Michelle C.

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Emily E.


Whittier, CA

$18-28/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Emily and I'm 21 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...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily's took care of my daughter today. She was prompt and on time. She was very attentive to my daughter who has ADHD. I would definitely request her again."

Tammy R.

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Jaquelin V.


Garden Grove, CA

$29/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Productive And Lovable Sitter , Caregiving For Children And Seniors .

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jaquelin I am a mother , I have always loved children therefore I have worked with children in charity events , my daughter's PTA at their elementary. I've also worked in the dental field with children . I've done some caregiving for special needs children that has brought me a lot of experience with autism and...
Jaquelin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Jaquelin is such a caring person and I have a great experience with her taking care of my 7 month old girl. She always tries her best to fit my schedule and super easy to communicate with. I would strongly recommend her to families with childcare needs. "

Care member

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Maria O.


Long Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Excellently Qualified Babysitter With Cooking Skills

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

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...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

3.0
"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 chose to ignore the one other bad review about Maria changing the terms of her arrangement close to the start date,...

Christian R.

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Kenyetta T.


Bellflower, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Is My Specialty

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for all special needs: Down syndrome, children with seizures, G tube, catheters, ADHD, mental illness, Autism. I have 10 years of experience.

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Ratings for Cypress, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Cypress, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.