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Damaris B.

Part Time Child Care Available

Gardena, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Light cleaning

swimming supervision

I have a genuine love for working with children and bring a calm, caring, and dependable presence to every family I support. I have hands-on experience with children of all ages-from newborns (including preemies) to school aged. What started as college babysitting turned into a full-time calling when I left my office job to...

Kristen E. says "Damaris was wonderful to work with. Attentive, punctual and great at communicating. We would definitely hire her again!"

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Sharon H.

Direct Support Professional

Gardena, CA

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

I provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning, medication administration, recreation, and personal care. I am passionate about working with special needs people because I see them as tender-hearted and loving, yet vulnerable individuals who need assistance with their daily activities. I believe...

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Elizabeth G.

Fun And Full Of Energy

Gardena, CA

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hello, I've been in child care for 12 years and over the years have worked with hundreds of families and children. Aside from nannying and babysitting, I have also been a Sunday school teacher, worked at a daycare, at a school as a playground/lunch supervisor, and for a couple of summer day camps as well as sleep-away camps. My...

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Nwabugo U.

Gardena, CA

from: $30/hr

4 years experience

I am very disciplined when it comes to carrying out my activities with special needs clients. Adapt easily with new clients. I follow the job outline and rules accordingly.

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Olubunmi Hannah A.

Ms Hannah

Gardena, CA

from: $20/hr

3 years experience

I am a caregiver at heart, naturally with the intention of making people live happily, irrespective of their conditions.

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Easter Grace R.

Gardena, CA

from: $25/hr

1 year experience

I am a professional educator with a strong background in elementary teaching and advanced studies in Special Education. With several years of experience working with young children in both classroom and home settings, I bring patience, structure, and creativity to every caregiving role. My training allows me to support...

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Olga R.

Gardena, CA

from: $19/hr

5 years experience

Hello, I have flexible work hours. I have worked will children in the past with adhd and I once a clinical assistant so & have worked with infants

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Angela M.

I'm A Very Responsible And Puntual Person. I Love Doing Crafts And Physical Activities With Children

Gardena, CA

from: $17/hr

5 years experience

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have experience with special needs kids due to my own son having autism. I can help around the house and I love to cook as well.

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Oyuki Z.

Nany / Respite Work

Gardena, CA

from: $18/hr

4 years experience

Meal prep

craft assistance

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

light cleaning

+ 1 more

I currently work with a company where I do respite work and I do work with children, as well as my own experience with family and family as well special needs and no special

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Tyler R.

Experienced

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)

from: $33/hr

10 years experience

Light cleaning

carpooling

meal prep

craft assistance

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

My name is Tyler. I am a 37-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 15 years, I have worked for several families as a live-in/live-out manny and house manager. So far my experience has been with school age children 5-22 years old (some with special needs). I am looking for a full time situation or at least 30-40 hours a...

Jermelia H. says "Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old. Tyler was and...

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Shervande D.

Professional Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $26/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 8 families in your area

Light cleaning

carpooling

meal prep

craft assistance

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

Hello! My name is Shervande. I currently have 7 years of experience as a twins Nanny , and had my own local babysitting buisness in the Florida Area. I am a punctual and organized individual, but also a energetic and outgoing babysitter who loves to work with all different types of children, including those with special needs. I...

Jennifer O. says "Shy has been our nanny for the past two years and has become like part of our family! She started nannying full time for our twins when they were 7...

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Ariel R.

Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

3 years experience

I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as...

Anthony R. says "My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped...

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Tatiana C.

I'm From Chile, I Been Here In LA For 5 Years, I Love Dance And Some Sports, I'm Very Energetic

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Meal prep

carpooling

swimming supervision

craft assistance

light cleaning

Hello, I'm Tati, a nanny for 10 years now, I have experience working with newborns and children, including children with special needs. I love outdoor activities, crafts, dancing and sports. What I am most passionate about my job is being able to get to know the different personalities of children and use my tools to help them...

Care Member says "Tati is fun, kind, patient, and is great with our daughter. She always found creative activities to enrich our daughter’s days, and most importantly,...

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Halie S.

Experienced, Patient, & Great With Kids!

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)

from: $0/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Meal prep

carpooling

grocery shopping

light cleaning

Nurturing children has always been a true passion of mine. For the past 10 years, I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care, fostering each child's unique growth and development. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and I strive to make a positive impact on the lives of the children I care for. I have some college...

Care Member says "Halie has been our full-time nanny for over a year. She has been wonderful with our 4 year old daughter with special needs. She’s very gentle and...

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Lisa S.

Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Meal prep

carpooling

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

light cleaning

+ 1 more

I was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years raising my 3 children, one of which had special needs, extensive medical needs and global delays. I taught at a local preschool for 7 years. Upon leaving that school I worked as a nanny for a family of 4 children with 5-year-old twins, a 3-year-old and a 10 day old as well as and 2...

Trish S. says "Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)"

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Danielle S.

Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Travel

carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...

Kelly H. says "Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and...

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Rebecca C.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

Los Angeles, CA

3.5(1)

from: $20/hr

Travel

carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

I have been working with children for a numerous amount of years. I have been working as a nanny since the age of 13 for children of the ages 2-16. I absolutely love caring and teaching children some of the things that I have picked up over the years, especially to those with special needs. In Elementary School, I worked in the...

Dianne R. says "We adore Rebecca! She is so kind, caring, smart, fun and my son loves to be around her! She's a great communicator, always punctual and I wouldn't...

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Veta O.

Bellflower, CA

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Hospice services

companionship

light cleaning

dementia

errands

+ 1 more

I have been a caregiver for over 6 years +, I have my HCA , CPR, Hiss and others certificate if needed. in addition, I have been caring for my grandparent for over 14years , I am available for any position if possible long hours shift , , I am dependable, receptive, persuadable, lovely , patient , kind and companionship , very...

Melinda T. says "Veta is surely a gem to our senior resident. She developed a professional and caring rapport with her. She was respectfully attentive to her needs, and...

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Yolanda P.

Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

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...

Kavita L. says "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...

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Auria A.

Weekend Babysitter/Nanny Available

Downey, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

8 years experience

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

travel

light cleaning

meal prep

I have over 8 years of experience with newborns/infants (0-6 months); toddlers(1-5) and children (10-12). I've worked with different families in the LA area. I am very responsible and committed to my job and responsibility when caring for children. I also work part-time as a Physician Assistant finishing my Master's degree in a...

Jorge E. says "Auria is such a charismatic person with a passion for details and patience for taking care of any situation."

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.67/hr as of February 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

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

Damaris B.

Damaris was wonderful to work with. Attentive, punctual and great at communicating. We would definitely hire her again!

- Kristen E.

Tyler R.

Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old....

- Jermelia H.

Shervande D.

Shy has been our nanny for the past two years and has become like part of our family! She started nannying full time for our twins when...

- Jennifer O.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Gardena, CA

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Available Now in Gardena!

Damaris B.

Part Time Child Care Available

Sharon H.

Direct Support Professional

Elizabeth G.

Fun And Full Of Energy

Nwabugo U.

Olubunmi Hannah A.

Ms Hannah

Easter Grace R.

Olga R.

Angela M.

I'm A Very Responsible And Puntual Person. I Love Doing Crafts And Physical Activities With Children

Oyuki Z.

Nany / Respite Work

Tyler R.

Experienced

Shervande D.

Professional Nanny

Ariel R.

Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

Tatiana C.

I'm From Chile, I Been Here In LA For 5 Years, I Love Dance And Some Sports, I'm Very Energetic

Halie S.

Experienced, Patient, & Great With Kids!

Lisa S.

Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Danielle S.

Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

Rebecca C.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

Veta O.

Yolanda P.

Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Auria A.

Weekend Babysitter/Nanny Available

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

Damaris B.

Tyler R.

Shervande D.

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