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Breanna M.
Foothill Ranch, CA
$15-20/hr
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I have been watching kids since I was 14, including special needs. I have helped care for both my grandparents as well as the grandparents of the kids I have cared for. I love helping people, and I especially love being around seniors; they have amazing stories and are so fun to talk to! I am first aid and CPR certified and have...
5.0
(1)
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Hi my name is Grace! I've worked with children ages 4-10 as a behavior technician, I am CPR certified and have work with children with special needs as well. I have a little one at home as well. I am organized and positive, I would love to get to know your little ones!
5.0
"Grace is very responsible to our newborn baby. She is self-driven and very familiar with infant duties. Also she is actively doing light housekeeping. We definitely will hire Grace again."
Reviewed by Yun S.
3.0
(2)
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Hello parents and caregivers! I'm Jumai. I'm 27 years old, and have a passion for caring for little ones! I have multiple years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and working with kids with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care.
5.0
"Jumai is our "Mary Poppins" and loves our two kids like they were her own. She's very engaging and brings activities to keep the kids entertained. She's great about following our schedules and making sure the...
Reviewed by Ann O.
Rachael W.
Irvine, CA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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I am 31 years old and have 18 years of childcare experience as a nanny and sitter. I have worked with children newborn to 18 years from multiple families. My experience includes special needs care. I am friendly, responsible, and reliable. I love pets, but am allergic to cats. I am happy to help with date nights and occasional...
5.0
"My Kids LOVE Rachael, and so do I! She is so kind, gentle, and loving with each of them, and they all have so much fun playing and adventuring with her. She always asking them good questions and helping them...
Reviewed by Lauren C.
Diane G.
Irvine, CA
$20-25/hr
5.0
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I am an experienced and bilingual caregiver. I've been a child caregiver for the past 8 years, children under my care have ranged from newborn to 12 years of age. I am CPR certified and a student with a child development background, currently majoring in American Sign Language.
I am half way through in completing my ASL...
Diana M.
Tustin, CA
$27-30/hr
5.0
(1)
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I have been in the ABA field for over 2 years now. I have worked with infants, toddlers, young adults. I am currently in my graduate program for MSW to become a medical social worker. I ensure all the individuals feel cared for, heard and understood. I work with compassion and great care.
Faith G.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$24/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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Hi there! My name is Faith and I am a compassionate, caring, and responsible woman with a love for spending time with children of all ages! I am a current college student with 5 years of child care experience, including children with special needs. I'm very enthusiastic and love spending time outdoors. My availability is...
5.0
"Faith is very patient and kind. She takes her job very seriously but knows how to have fun while making sure everyone is taken care of. Her attitude is never shy of excited and the kids absolutely adore her!"
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Monique C.
Irvine, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
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Hello there
My name's Monique. I am a very patient, compassionate individual who loves helping others in life. I have a strong background of experience in the nursing field from working with quadrepelegics, special needs, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, to private in home nursing as well as excellent references as...
5.0
"She was lovely, could not always work Saturday's however her mother could cover. Very personable, had met someone else who was a good fit, would of hired Monique. Never met only talked on the phone"
Reviewed by Gayle F.
5.0
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I just love to help and see people happy .....
I am: Teacher, Mom, wife, Friend... I work with kids.... I believe that go around , come around.... I do the best I can to help, maybe I will be the person need help in the future.... and I will appreciated it!!!
Chennel V.
Tustin, CA
$16-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi there ! My name is Chennel.
Born & raised in Orange County. CPR Certified Caregiver (HCA).
I am patient, caring & outgoing!
My child care experience expands across all age groups from infants to teens, including special needs. I find so much joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. My experience includes, assisting...
5.0
"Chennel is incredibly professional - she was always on time and so amazing with our 2yo daughter! Our daughter was comfortable with Chennel from day one due to her kind and genuine personality. We would...
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5.0
(6)
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I love kids. I have a certificate in Child Development and CPR. I have over 7 years of experience in the Irvine Unified School District as an instructor assistant. In addition to helping students with their homework (k-5) after school, I have also been a babysitter for all ages for many years. I have also five (5) years of...
5.0
"Mana is an incredible person, whom we all adore. She took care of our 3 and 5 year olds and was very warm and loving, from the very beginning. We have since moved to another state 6 months ago, and she has...
Reviewed by Michole D.
Jorgie C.
Lake Forest, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
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Some of my experience comes from nannying and babysitting for many families in the Los Angeles area. 2018 to 2024 I nannied for five different families. My rolls entailed pick up's and drop off's from school, transportation to karate lessons, therapy, dr. appointments, gymnastics, tutoring, the zoo, museums, the beach, play...
5.0
"In the nine months we have spent with Jorgie, she has truly become a part of our family. I don’t think I could ever possibly say enough wonderful things about her, but here is my best attempt….
As a first time...
Reviewed by Care member
4.3
(4)
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Hi!
My name is Jennifer and I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet. :) I love helping people. I am a Christian and I love God! I have 2 grown children that are doing exceptionally well and I am very proud of. I am a non smoker and do not drink. Certified in adult, children, infant CPR current with First Aid too!
I...
5.0
"Very caring person. Felt like we knew her for years. We were lucky to have found this beautiful woman. "
Reviewed by Jennifer L.
5.0
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- Preschool teacher
- Substitute Pre- K Teacher
- Infant Teacher
- Toddler Teacher
- Live in nanny
- regular nanny
- full time and part time babysitting
- worked with over 4 different sets of twins
- identical twin experience
- Reliable Transportation & Clean Driving Record
- Clear Background live scan
- 3x vaccinated against...
5.0
"Star was very nice. She babysat our kids for a few hours and did a great job."
Reviewed by Jesse C.
5.0
(1)
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I worked as an IA in school with students with special needs for more than five years. some times I was one o one with students and some times I help a small group of kids to do their jobs and take them outside of school to teach them how to pay and buy in society
5.0
"Mana is very loving to my son. I feel comfortable with Mana being with my son when I'm out of the house. I know my son is well taken care of. Mana is trustworthy. She is dependable. My husband, myself, and...
Reviewed by Sheila B.
Farhana A.
Irvine, CA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi I am Farhana,
I am very patient, a good listener, fluent in several languages, well organized, physical strength, love to be active especially outside in nature, great social skills, lots of experience socializing with people all ages. I have experience with taking care of people different ages suffering from MS (Multiple...
5.0
"I hired Farhana to babysit my 3 years old daughter and she did a great job. She was very punctual and also she is very easy to communicate with. She played with my daughter and kept her busy and entertained all...
Reviewed by Shireen Q.
5.0
(4)
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For the past six years, I was a full-time nanny for a family in Cleveland, Ohio caring for all three of their children since birth.
My fiancé and I recently moved to Irvine California for a job transfer and I am now looking for a new family to call me their Mary Poppins.
I have more than 10-years of full-time experience with...
5.0
"Laura did a great job keeping our kids safe and providing great age appropriate activities and education."
Reviewed by Andrew K.
5.0
(1)
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Hi,
Thank you for visiting my profile!
I have a BA in education and further coursework in early childhood, psychology and a variety of subjects that I found I was interested in. I was a mentor teacher at Good Shepherd Preschool in Irvine for several years until I left to raise my own children. More importantly I have spent the...
5.0
"Miranda gave me such a sense of capability and trustworthiness, I think she'll be able to handle anything I throw her way. I'm so glad we found her!"
Reviewed by Jessica M.
5.0
(1)
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Hi,
I'm a 3x CPR certified student with 2x infant CPR certified. Looking to find the perfect family to care for their child. I'm currently in nursing school finishing my last two years. I have worked 2 years in caring for special needs children at elementary schools. I have a fast respond time and also open to answering your...
5.0
(2)
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I have held 3 long-term nanny jobs, most recently was a live-in of almost 5 years, with 2 children.
Before the most recent family, I was with a family of 4 children for 4. 5 years.
I still have a fantastic relationship with all families I have worked for, whom I always refer you to for references.
I have a BS in Child...
5.0
"I conversed with Ciara about a job for my son - I had sought her out specifically because she fit the profile I was looking for when looking for a nanny. She wasn't a match for us due to our timings not lining...
Reviewed by Alyssa L.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Foothill Ranch, CA
Grace A.
5.0
Grace is very responsible to our newborn baby. She is self-driven and very familiar with infant duties. Also she is actively doing light housekeeping. We definitely will hire Grace again.
- Yun S.
Jumai B.
5.0
Last summer, Jumai, who goes by the name Mai, took care of our 2-year-old son. We couldn't have been happier with her services. Our son adored her. Every day, Mai would bring toys and play with him before dinner, creating a joyful atmosphere. She would also feed him his meals and put him to bed,...
- Andrew E.
Rachael W.
5.0
Rachel is so wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone. She absolutely goes up and beyond your expectations and left my house sparking clean after taking wonderful care of my child!
- Sierra T.
Faith G.
5.0
Faith has watched my four kids since they were babies. She has a true passion for kids and babies. My kids love her and look forward to when she comes over to watch them. I never worry about the safety of my children when they are with Faith. She is dependable, always on time, and follows all of the...
- Care member
Monique C.
5.0
She was lovely, could not always work Saturday's however her mother could cover. Very personable, had met someone else who was a good fit, would of hired Monique. Never met only talked on the phone
- Gayle F.
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