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Jacklyn R.

Energetic, Fun, Nurturing!

Encino, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jacklyn. I have 10+ years of childcare experience. I've worked with children ages three months up to age 13. Single, twins, and sibling experience. I've had and are comfortable in roles ranging from full-time nanny, babysitter, mothers helper, infant&toddler care, as well as special-needs. Some of my previous...

Care Member says "Jacklyn was very attentive to our 8 year old son. She made sure he was entertained and also helped with schoolwork and housework. She was very flexible...

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Wuchun D.

Encino, CA

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$18/hr
I have experience as a respite care provider for children on the spectrum. I also live with two siblings with mental developmental issues.
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Donatella A.

Encino, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 2 years of professional experience working with mentally challenged/disabled people. I have a college degree and years of experience in all aspects of childcare and would love the opportunity to work with you.
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Evelyn P.

Encino, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Home Health Registered/background check available. I am very passionate & have a lot of patience about caring. Have worked in an administration care facility in London, moved in the U. S. in 2008 & continued my love & passion to work in this field. Have years of experience working with Alzheimer/Dementia, Parkinson, Cerebral...
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Andrew R.

Encino, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Hi, I'm Andrew. I work with children for 10 hours a day 5 days a week. I start my day as a Bii for LAUSD, providing one on one support to children with special needs. I then end my day as an after school program director, managing a group of 30+ children and leading enrichment programs. I am CPR and First aid certified.
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Alana P.

Encino, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as kind, loyal, and funny. I like working with kids because I'm very nurturing by nature and love the gained perspective that is often lost upon adulthood. I'm looking for a job that is consistent for a kind family with great communication. I started working with kids when I was 14, starting off...
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Jordan L.

Encino, CA

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello all! I've been assisting/taking care of children for forever! I'm originally from Sacramento, California and often I was a nanny for many different children with many different needs. When I moved to Los Angeles I became a Behavioral Therapist, Swim instructor, and most recently a fitnesses instructor for special needs...
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Ali N.

Nanny

Encino, CA

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$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked in a day care and also worked with kids with special needs Am a mother of two so I know how hard it gets for parents so I would be of great help and offer my assistance to give parents relief
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Maya S.

Encino, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a reliable and enthusiastic child care professional with 5+ years of experience! I love to motivate kids to enjoy fun, outdoor recreational activities, participate in educational opportunities and offer great companionship and supervision. My priority is always the child's safety and well being. And most importantly having...
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Hillary H.

Los Angeles, CA

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
My name is Hillary and I would love to take care of your child! Originally from Michigan, I've been babysitting and nannying for most of my life, primarily ages 4-9. I earned my bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and enjoy sharing my love of learning through learning activities and homework help. I spent three...

Amanda R. says "Hillary has a very warm and engaging personality and my two boys (ages 2 and 5) always have a great time with her. We have hired her as a babysitter...

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Marianna F.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi I'm Marianna! I have been working as a fulltime nanny for a family of 2 children in Venice. Have been with the family for 5 years and the kids have grown and they don't need as much consistent help anymore so I sadly am having to look for a new family but excited to meet the right one! I have been working as a nanny...

Care Member says "Marianna is a reliable great nanny. For the past two years she has done pick up /drop off, playtime, dinner, and bath for my now 7 and 5 year old. She...

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Jenny L.

Senior Care, Senior W/ Dementia Care, ASD/ADHD Care

Topanga, CA

5.0(0)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
British-American One-to-One Aide for Seniors, Seniors with Dementia, ADHD/ASD Individuals and those needing help with Social/Work/School/Life Skills. Able to work with Telepathically with non verbals and support FC communicators. Originally enjoyed success as a Commercial Producer & Documentary Producer/Director. Also have...
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Maira P.

Part Time Caregiver

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi there, when it comes to special needs, I know first hand how its so very important to take care of a little one with special needs from a high functional to a low functional child, every child is different. I grew up taking care of my brother who had severe cerebral palsy at a early age, and my daughter is also a high...
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Joan G.

Special Needs

Valley Village, CA

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 6 years' experience as a Behavioral Therapist for kids with autism and shadowed a little boy school throughout his education which I enjoyed very much and found very rewarding. I still keep in touch with the family. I pride myself on being very patient, trustworthy, dependable, loving, fun, creative, down to earth and...
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Angel V.

Special Needs Care Provider

Reseda, CA

4.0(0)
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$10/hr
3 years experience
I have had the distinguished privilege in volunteering for an organization near my home. This organization focuses in promoting and providing a safe, warm environment and care for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Working with the organization for three years enabled me to provide quality service...
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Martine P.

Nanny/Nurse With Special Education Experience

Los Angeles, CA

4.4(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been a nanny/nurse for over 25 years taking care of kids all Ages and also some with Special Needs I am French very detail oriented and do everything for the children including taking care of bath time to cooking their meals and washing their clothes Have any questions please call me. I have included my resume and...

Care Member says "Christine has been our nanny for just about 1 year and has been the biggest blessing in our life as we transitioned to having 3 little girls and me...

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Maira P.

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Maira, I'm a mommy of 2 kids ages 14 and 19, so I have all the experience in taking care of the little ones. When it comes to children I like to pride my self in safety , I'm very cautious and safety is my number one priority, kids depend on us Adults to protect them. And showing them good morality and respect...

Ruth C. says "Maira did a wonderful job taking care of my child. Now my little ask for her because she had tons of fun"

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Shawn H.

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

Northridge, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
I have 26+ years of experience raising my 3 children as a SAHM, family manager and homemaker. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years, before they attended conventional schools. They all graduated with honors. Two of my children have high-functioning autism and other neuro-atypicalities. I'm well-versed in all things...

Lori W. says "Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and...

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Martha A.

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
52-year-old 23 yrs of experience both with special needs Adults /Infants/ Twins & up to 3 CPR/ First Aid certified English/ Spanish Outstanding reference letters

Care Member says "Martha was excellent with my 10 week old daughter! She obviously has a lot of experience and was able to keep the baby calm and happy while I worked...

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Sierra P.

Behavioral Therapist

Valley Village, CA

5.0(1)
from
$47/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as relaxed , silly , generous. I like working with kids because it's the only opportunity we have to make a great impact on them and the world they are going to build . It's our responsibility! I started working with kids when I was in college in North Carolina in 2012. I have my CPR child and baby...

Eric H. says "Sierra was good at communicating, quickly adapted to the kiddos (2 & 6) and they took to her quickly. She was perceptive and felt comfortable with her in...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of September 2026

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

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

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

Jacklyn R.

Jacklyn was very attentive to our 8 year old son. She made sure he was entertained and also helped with schoolwork and housework. She was...

- Care member

Hillary H.

Hillary has a very warm and engaging personality and my two boys (ages 2 and 5) always have a great time with her. We have hired her as a...

- Amanda R.

Marianna F.

Marianna is a reliable great nanny. For the past two years she has done pick up /drop off, playtime, dinner, and bath for my now 7 and 5...

- Care member

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