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Hello! I have worked at an elementary school with a teacher who specializes with special needs children. I care for my special needs sister who is now 31 years old.
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- $30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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Elizabeth (Lily)
I have always loved working with and building relationships with children. Over the last eight 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...
Kayla T. says "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...
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Hi my name is Daniella & I am urgently looking to work with a new family( I financially support myself & the kiddos I work with just went to school so I need something ft) Here's A little about me ive been nannying for about 7 years now, I am currently in school to become a pediatric nurse, and looking to pick up more hours. I...
Care Member says "Hired Daniella to nanny for my 7 month old & 2 year old she’s very organized very friendly she picked up the routine fast. She helps bathe, feed, takes...
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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
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My name is Alexia and I'm from Brazil, I'm 24 years old and have over 20, 000 hours of childcare experience
I have cared for children of all ages, including infants and children with autism, which has helped me develop strong patience, intuition, and a deep understanding of different needs
Currently caring for a 6-month-old baby...
Care Member says "Alexia is great! Our 16 month old a few times, and we like her so much we just hired her for the week while our Nanny is out. "
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3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Before being an Early Intervention Teacher at Pediatric Therapy Network, my mother worked with children and adults with special needs for over 20 years. Working with children has shown me the significance and beauty in helping people become independent and active members in society.
Elinor R. says "Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She constantly...
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My name is Angella.
I was born and raised in the South Bay. I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been a caregiver for the past 25+ years.
I've worked 15+ years with special needs children/adults
I also have worked 25+ years in child care and 5 years with elderly care.
I've created safe and...
Christina Y. says "Angella is amazing with my 3yo daughter and 5yo son. She's flexible with last minute changes and very accommodating. She's an amazing babysitter!"
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Hello, my name is Daniella. I was born and raised in Southern California. I have been a babysitter/nanny for about 6+ years. I started babysitting in high school, and found a great passion working with infants and children of all ages. I worked as a teacher's aide for Manhattan Beach Unified School District assisting special...
Lisa F. says "Daniella works very well with children and is always warm and friendly."
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As a nurturing and experienced childcare professional with seven years of experience, I am passionate about creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children. I work part time as a Behavioral Interventionist in schools so I maintain a clean record and professional attitude! I am a huge animal lover as well and...
Kait F. says "Selina is awesome! Very sweet girl who my kids loved. Thank you again Selina!"
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I love all kids of all types, my main goal after college is to start my own foster home. I'm very good with kids but I have not had to much experience with special needs. In middle school and some of high school, I helped with some of the special need kids after school and that's when I knew I wanted to work with them more. I...
Jane B. says "We highly recommend Makayla. She provided care on two different days with our special needs son. She is honest, helpful, kind, and trustworthy. She was...
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Hi, my name is Martha.
I have a background in child education, with 5-6 years of experience working in educational and daycare settings with children ages 0-10, including those with special needs. In addition, I am available for babysitting and enjoy creating a safe, caring environment for children.
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Hi, I'm Ally and I'm very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 5 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested and compensated for. Personally, I've also worked with...
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Hi! I'm a student at Cerritos College studying Elementary Teacher Education. I have 8 years experience working with children in various settings. Most of my experience is with elementary aged children. I have worked as a classroom aide, after school teacher and babysitter and also have experience working with children with...
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Hi there, my name is Sarah ! I am a trilingual nanny who is passionate about both psychology and kids and love to bring creativity and joy to my everyday work environment. I thrive at providing structured routines while making it fun and bringing love, warmth and genuine nurturing care to kids.
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I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and kind.
In my spare time, I like to go on hikes, play guitar, play pickleball, study languages, and travel.
One thing you should know about me is that I have experience with special needs - autism, Down syndrome, deaf, blind, adhd, etc
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I have over 10 years with experience with special needs kids, ADHD, autism, i've been a foster resort parent for nine years, so I have came across and took care of a lot of different kind of kids. I'm very patient and loving and understanding.. I'm here to help in anyway I can any more information. Please reach out.
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I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring and empath
I like caring for seniors and people with special needs because I enjoy caring for others
I started caring for seniors when I was 20 yrs old and started caring for my grandma (she had dementia) I also have worked with people with special needs for a little over 3...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
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Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check out my page! Working with children has been my calling. I've worked with children in many different areas including preschool, daycare, after school programs, high school, babysitting, special needs assistance, overnight summer camp and tutoring. You can expect me to be punctual,...
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20+ years caring for young children in a preschool setting. A also have experience with school age children with special needs. I have my A. A. S. is Early Childhood Education. I have a son who is 21years old. I enjoy the early years and believe that those years are the most important in the child's development. I also believe...
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Hi there! My name is Destinee, and I'm a sophomore at UCLA with a passion for creating supportive environments for kids.
Over the past two years, I've had the opportunity to work with two families, caring for up to four children at a time. Growing up, I watched my nephew's ABA therapist guide him through various activities, and...
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Nurturing young minds is my passion, and I've dedicated the last 4 years to creating enriching experiences for children. My cert in applied behavioral services, coupled with early child development, has provided me with a strong foundation. I currently work with school-aged kiddos with special needs in the LBUSD & clinic...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $22.67/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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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
Elizabeth R.
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,...
- Kayla T.
Daniella C.
Hired Daniella to nanny for my 7 month old & 2 year old she’s very organized very friendly she picked up the routine fast. She helps bathe,...
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Alexia Victoria M.
Alexia is great! Our 16 month old a few times, and we like her so much we just hired her for the week while our Nanny is out.
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