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Hello my name is Teresa and I am a caring, sweet, patient and reliable nanny. I enjoy reading, signing, cooking healthy meals and dancing. I have been working with kids for 20+ years. I have experience from newborns to 11-year-olds, both girls and boys. I have also cared for children with special needs and have experience...
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"Teresa was a great nanny for us for several years with our two kids. She is excellent with babies and toddlers, very loving, caring, nurturing and patient. She is extremely reliable and dependable, and was...
Reviewed by Michael H.
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Elizabeth (Lily)
I have always loved working with and building relationships with children. Over the last seven+ years, I have gained experience with infants, children with special needs, and kids of all ages from newborn to 13 yrs old. My priority as a nanny is to openly communicate with parents and work with them to implement...
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"Lily is incredibly organized and thoughtful. Her patience with kids is unbelievable. I see her outsmart upset or poorly behaved children and their behavior shifts immediately. She's creative and fun and knows...
Reviewed by Rebecca C.
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Hi there :). I have many years of babysitting experience (10+ years) both professionally and personally. I especially love working with infants and toddlers. Bonding with them is especially important to me as I aim to get to know them as a whole person so that I may attend to their needs. Through this approach it allows me gain...
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"Amazing!! Best babysitter we’ve ever had"
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I have well over 10 years of experience working with children and adult with mental and physically disabilities. I'm always willing to learn new things.
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"Esther is amazing! She really bonded with my family. Her strong family values really come out In her work. My husband & I are so happy that we can trust her in our home. "
Reviewed by Ada A.
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I have 10 years of experience as a nanny. I love children and enjoy working with them and I am taking my responsibility very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity.
I am bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish languages.
I am certified in CPR and First Aid.
I'm a foster mom too
I work well with all personality...
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"The basics about Maritza are that she is reliable, trustworthy, kind and smart. The great things about Maritza are innumerable! I would hire her back in a heartbeat, but our schedule needs aren't compatible....
Reviewed by Kelly B.
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My previous experience is working as a 1:1 Para Educator for the Transition to Independence program at Palos Verdes Peninsula USD and Torrance USD as a Health Clerk.
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I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
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Hello! I prioritize in providing guidance and safety for all children. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have done several years of volunteer work and have been babysitting for the past 11 years now. I have worked with children from the ages of 10mos-15 yo everyday as a Nanny and as a Counselor for the Boys and Girls Club of...
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"Jacquelyn is professional, good with kids, punctual, friendly and flexible. It's very nice to be able to go out for the evening knowing that my daughter is in good hands."
Reviewed by Adam B.
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I am an experienced and dedicated nanny with a passion for nurturing young minds and creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment. With a background in assisting special needs students and a natural affinity for fostering strong bonds, I am committed to promoting emotional, intellectual, and physical growth in children....
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"Kim was warm and engaging to both our baby and toddler. Our kids ended up sleeping through most of her time, and Kim went above and beyond and swept our floors and folded laundry. I really appreciate her!"
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Jessica A.
Hermosa Beach, CA
$62/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny Jes Providing Care With Respect And Structured Fun!
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I have 11+ years of professional child care experience: on-call, short-term, long-term, travel, overnight, live-in. I am CPR/First Aide+AED certified for all ages (infant-adults). I am trained as a Newborn Care Specialist, my D Tap vaccine is up to date. I am Life Scan and Trust line certified in CA. Travel ready with a current...
Elizabeth H.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! I have 10+ years experience including 3 years at a Montessori school with children ages 18mo-4yrs. I also nanny for babies as young as 2mo-13yrs. I consider my duties to include furthering their cognitive development as well as fine and gross motor skills with age appropriate activities. I've nannied multiple babies, a...
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"Elizabeth was a dream nanny for our 7 month old son until he was nearly a year and a half old. We would still be using her if COVID didn't happen, (my husband is now at home watching our son). She was very...
Reviewed by Bianca E.
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Experienced babysitter available for weeknight and weekend babysitting jobs.
Career Nanny of 16 years looking for full time opportunity
Occasional Sitter with Over 16 Years Experience
Special needs and I enjoy one on one reading writing crafts
activities sports baking cooking
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"Merlinda is reliable responsible outgoing attention to detail."
Reviewed by Veronica G.
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Hello, my name is Halie!
I have been professionally working with kids ages 6 months - 12 years old for the past 7 years. However, I also have personal experience with babysitting my little cousins and siblings since I was 14 years old.
I also have experience with special needs children as I use to work for Los Angeles Unified...
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"My two babies (2 1/2 and 1) had never had a babysitter before and I was nervous about how it would go. But when Halie arrived, I was instantly put at ease. She is very calm and kind and my toddler immediately...
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Munique F.
Torrance, CA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello, I'm Munique, a 39-year-old mother of three wonderful boys, so I understand the joys and challenges of parenthood. With 5 years of experience as a nanny, I am passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. I am dedicated to fostering their development through play, learning...
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"Munique has been a wonderful find! She is a very genuine, reliable and experienced nanny, and it's been great to feel peace of mind when I leave my children with her. She also helps with other house chores and...
Reviewed by Vanessa B.
Danielle S.
Redondo Beach, CA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out
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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,...
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"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 she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel...
Reviewed by Kelly H.
Julia F.
Bellflower, CA
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hello, my name is Julia I'm 22. My previous occupation was working with kids who have autism and I would love to help. My older brother led me to help others due to growing up with him having autism. I have experience and I can relate to some of your experiences. Helping kids and people in general brings me joy. I can offer...
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I have taught children with special needs in Los Angeles for 20 years. I have a bachelor's degree in human development, and a master's degree in special education. I am a mom of two amazing sons, and an avid marathoner. I am very passionate about working with children, and I pride myself on being patient and kind to those I have...
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"I absolutely adore Nicole. She is so personable and relatable. I have twins and one of them suffers from severe ADHD. Nicole is always very patient with my son during his difficult moments. She thinks outside...
Reviewed by Care member
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I have 5 years working with kids that have special needs. I also have experience working alongside occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and physical therapists. I am currently working as a behavior therapist with kids from the age of 2 to 18 and also intern as a marriage and family therapist while I'm completing my...
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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...
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"Auria is such a charismatic person with a passion for details and patience for taking care of any situation."
Reviewed by Jorge E.
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enthusiastic personality
patient & communicative
loves to learn & teach
engaging & energetic
creative & empathetic
- experience with toddlers, baby & special needs
- recent master's graduate from Parsons
- undergrad from South Dakota State University
- studied abroad three times
- CPR certified
- valid driver's...
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"We hired Georgialee last February while we worked from home, so we saw her throughout the day teaching and caring for our children. Georgialee is safety-conscious and complied with all COVID safety protocols....
Reviewed by Christine S.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gardena, CA
Teresa B.
5.0
Teresa was hired by our family 3 years ago and has far exceeded our expectations!
She started watching our 6 month old baby during covid. She was extremely careful and cautious and helped keep our baby and family as healthy as possible. Then she began watching our twins that came along shortly after...
- Care member
Elizabeth R.
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Lily has my highest recommendation! She watched our girls ages 1.5 and 3.5 for two weeks before our girls started at their new preschools, and within minutes of meeting her they were instantly attached to her. They would literally stand outside on our front step waiting for her to arrive every...
- Kayla T.
Lajayah M.
4.0
Amazing!! Best babysitter we’ve ever had
- Care member
Esther O.
5.0
Esther is amazing! She really bonded with my family. Her strong family values really come out In her work. My husband & I are so happy that we can trust her in our home.
- Ada A.
Maritza V.
5.0
The basics about Maritza are that she is reliable, trustworthy, kind and smart. The great things about Maritza are innumerable! I would hire her back in a heartbeat, but our schedule needs aren't compatible. She was a wonderful communicator, with adults and my kids, a toddler and a kindergartner at...
- Kelly B.
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