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Nicole L.

Orange, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello, I bring over a decade of experience as a dedicated nanny, mothers helper and home manager. My background includes caring for children of all ages including special needs (ABA trained) and fostering environments where they can thrive. My approach is characterized by patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for child...

Care Member says "She was on time and everything worked out great. "

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Kelsey M.

Hacienda Heights, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Kelsey and as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a mom! While I am currently single and not yet a mother, I find so much joy in taking care of other people's kiddos while they work! I worked as a preschool teacher for 4 years while attending school. I have 12 ECE units and one year of experience...

Tara B. says "Kelsey has watched my 2 young boys many many times over the years. She is incredible with babies and kids of all ages. My kids have always loved having...

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Michaela C.

La Mirada, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a current college student who is majoring in Elementary Education. I have experience working at an elementary and middle school and have also been a full time nanny. I am dependable, patient, hardworking and creative. I am fully capable to help your child with schoolwork or to help with their developmental needs and...

Jasmine C. says "I was able to meet Michaela over zoom ahead of time. She was extremely gracious as I was extremely late to our zoom meeting, but she was super sweet and...

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Jaquelin V.

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

Garden Grove, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
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...

Care Member says "Jacqueline is very caring and sweet. She took a great care for our baby. She was understanding to the unique needs of our baby and cared for her the way...

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Danae R.

Placentia, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have a bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development, a minor in Spanish, and a Masters Degree in Counseling. For over four years, I worked behavioral play therapy (ABA) with children with autism. I am CPR certified and have been working with children of all ages for about 15 years. I also worked as a tutor for about 7...

Jason E. says "Danae is a superstar with children with special needs. Her experience, knowledge and compassion are truly remarkable. Our children looked forward to each...

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Stephany R.

Whittier, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

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

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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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Nadia H.

Paraprofessional

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
9 years experience
I have 10+ years of experience and am currently still working in the field of special education and love it. I am very comfortable and capable when it comes to working with special needs personnel. I love taking care seniors:)

Care Member says "Nadia is very caring and does her duties very professionally. "

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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
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Taryn E.

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Silvana D.

Creative Special Needs Caregiver/Tutor

Garden Grove, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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 and am looking for a great...

Care Member says "We have Silvana for our two sons' regular schooling and also Spanish tutoring ( grade 3 and 4). Silvana is punctual, flexible and patient with kids. Her...

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Sara Z.

Special Education Caregiver/Nanny

Orange, CA

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience
I worked for Santa Ana USD for over 10 years in the special education department. Started with the elementary level promoted to middle and high school. Later with students who graduated from high school and became Regional Center clients. One of my responsibilities was to assist in their transition to become independent and deal...
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Holli B.

Caring And Responsible Nanny

Orange, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Holli. I am a proud single mother of one young adult daughter. I am highly compassionate, protective, nurturing and young at heart! I love children and have worked with them all my life in various settings. I have taken care of children in a school setting for over 22 years and in home care for over 25 years. I...

Alina C. says "I was beyond blessed to have found Holli! This review will probably be too small to say how amazing she was. I have twins who are preemies and they did...

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Serafina M.

Caring, Reliable, Trustworthy Caregiver

Anaheim, CA

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
respite care
home modification
personal care
My name is Serafina, I am a Highly-dependable professional caregiver with good values, compassionate heart and over 10 years extensive for both adults and children with special needs. I have had experience with ages from 3 months to elderly with Down syndrome, Autism, Adhd, cancer, Alzheimer and more. I am well knowledgeable...

Lisa R. says "Serafina has been our occasional caregiver for our mother for sometime now. She is very caring, patient and loves to help around the house. We have been...

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Jumai B.

Qualified Travel/ Career Nanny

Orange, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
As a caretaker and nanny, I have a passion for helping families provide the best care for their loved ones. I have extensive experience in providing compassionate care and support to children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. My approach is patient, kind, and respectful, and I always strive to create a safe and...

Care Member says "This weekend, I had a business trip scheduled and needed to find a reliable nanny for my 15 month old son. A close friend recommended care.com, and I...

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Leanne H.

Jill Of Many Trades

Yorba Linda, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
I have a background in private education, after-school programs and non-profit fundraising. I left my job of 20+ years to take care of my 90-year-old mother that suffers from dementia until she needed full-time care. I owe a small business, work hard and have a number of resources and skills to help make your life easier. I...
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Diana M.

Nanny Extraordinaire!

Placentia, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Diana and I am your future nanny. I raised two beautiful children, who are now adults, and have worked for a multitude of wonderful families around Orange County. I worked with children with moderate to severe special needs. I am a lover of curiosity, arts and crafts, the outdoors, and DIY projects. I hope...

Care Member says "Diana was one of the first people we interviewed after our nanny of one year had to move away. She was calm, warm, and confident. She had been with her...

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Christine S.

Excellent With Children With Special Needs.

Cypress, CA

4.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Having been a clinical bodywork therapist, I have seen many children on the spectrum as well as developmental delay children. I have been able to utilize my experience and special techniques to help children with special needs.
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Abigail N.

Seeking A Long Term Babysitting Job

Anaheim, CA

4.3(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Abi! I have over about 10 years of experience in Child Care. I also have my Bachelors Degree of Science in Child and Adolescent Development and am working on my M. S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online. I love kids of all ages. I have worked with special needs children before. I have been a toddler and...

Care Member says "Abi was with our family for a little over a year. We brought her on to help us transition from one to two children and to help me postpartum. She was...

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Sara Z.

Full Time Caregiver/Nanny

Orange, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
visiting physician
live-in home care
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
I worked at SAUSD with clients with special needs. Some with physical and/or mental challenges, I also work with several care giving agencies for over nine years, I am experienced working with clients with Alzheimer's , dementia, cancer, post surgery, also memory loss and/or mental disabilities, some of my responsibilities have...

Lorena P. says "Sara commits to her job, she goes beyond the patients needs. She is also very knowledgeable, and trustworthy."

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.12/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Nicole L.

She was on time and everything worked out great.

- Care member

Kelsey M.

Kelsey has watched my 2 young boys many many times over the years. She is incredible with babies and kids of all ages. My kids have always...

- Tara B.

Michaela C.

I was able to meet Michaela over zoom ahead of time. She was extremely gracious as I was extremely late to our zoom meeting, but she was...

- Jasmine C.

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