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Hannah E.

Experienced And Equipped!

La Jolla, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old! I have experience with special needs children and children who need extra attention and care. I also have 5+ years of tutoring experience and am very passionate about teaching! I am the oldest of eight siblings! I love hiking, writing poetry, reading, and going to the beach!...

Care Member says "Hannah is excellent with my kids, who are 6 years old and 3 years old. She engages them effectively through games and activities. Hannah is punctual and...

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Special Needs Mom

La Jolla, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I'm a single mom of two kids with ADHD. I have years of experience as a social worker supporting children and young adults with special needs and their families. Have experience with children and young adults of all ages and stages.
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Part-time Caregiver

La Jolla, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Gala and I recently graduated from SDSU with a B. S. in Kinesiology. I would love to help! I have worked with a quadriplegic girl who I assisted getting in and out of her wheelchair as well as fine motor games and exercises/stretches to help her muscles. I recently was a live in caregiver for a beautiful...
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La Jolla, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have four years of experience volunteering to help children with special needs such as autism learn art and music. I also have experience babysitting a child with ADHD for about a year.
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Part-time Caregiver

La Jolla, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I have worked one on one with moderate to severe special needs children and adolescents. I have experience working with autistic, down syndrome, blind, deaf children.
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La Jolla, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Bonjour! I love kids of all ages & stages. I have tons of experience with kids 0 to 18 & young adults with special needs & not yet diagnosed. I have experience with multiples including twins & siblings. I have raised 2 kids of my own. I am well versed in tantrums & meltdowns of all ages. Patience & support are key. I enjoy...
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Patient, Reliable Caregiver With ABA Training Supporting With Compassion, Flexibility, And Care

La Jolla, CA

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$35/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I'm a patient, reliable, and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience supporting children of all abilities, including those with special needs. As an ABA-trained professional, I bring empathy, structure, and flexibility to every role. I'm passionate about helping children grow in confidence and independence while...
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Babysitter

La Jolla, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I've watched children from 3-10, and have a one year experience! I also volunteered to help children with special needs for one year!
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Grace K From La Jolla, Ca

La Jolla, CA

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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Grace, and I am eager to share my childcare services with any family in need of help! I grew up in the Bird Rock community and have been providing nanny services since the 7th grade. I have an unconditional love for children and I have worked with kids of all ages, from 1-month-old babies to teenagers. I also have...
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La Jolla, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi!! I love working with kids of all ages. I worked as a nanny as well as in a daycare for 4 years, and currently as a camp counselor/ director in the summer. I am in my second year at UCSD and am looking for new families to babysit / nanny for. I have experience with all ages, as well as kids with medical and special needs. I'm...
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La Jolla, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! I am a recent graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, TN. I studied music therapy, and recently completed my full time 6 month internship at the Music Therapy Center of California in San Diego. I babysat occasionally for several of my professors in Nashville, but I am looking for something with more regular hours...
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Lively, Bi-lingual, Multi-talented Sitter

La Jolla, CA

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$35/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hello! I am an extremely responsible, attentive, reliable, and professional individual with vast real-world experiences working with children. For the last 7 years, I have served as a K-12 guest teacher in 7 unified school districts. I have worked with diverse groups of students from all ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic...
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UCSD Student With Years Of Babysitting Experience

La Jolla, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hey! I am a student at UCSD studying Cognitive Science and looking to earn some money in the side :) I grew up with a younger sister who has special needs and 4 step-siblings who I took care of whenever my parents needed and extra hand, so my experience started before I began officially taking babysitting jobs in my neighborhood...
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Immediate Nanny Or Babysitter

La Jolla, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Carrie, I recently moved to San Diego. I grew up with 3 sisters and my parents have 4 foster children so caring for kids has always been apart of my life. I have worked with special needs children at a theripudic riding center for 4 years so I am comfortable caring for children with special needs. I enjoy...
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La Jolla, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Home management and care planning. ... Medical advocacy. ... Prescription medication management. ... Help with personal hygiene and care. ... Assisting with meals and nutrition. ... Help with mobility. ... Home maintenance and basic housekeeping. ... Transportation. Administered medication to patients according to their...
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Home Care Provider

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
companionship
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Fatima, I am a dedicated and compassionate Senior Care Provider with over 10 years of experience delivering exceptional in-home and facility-based care to clients. Adept at addressing personal, medical, and emotional needs of individuals while ensuring their dignity and comfort. Certified Home Care Aide (HHA) in...

Care Member says "She was great at taking care of me. She was with me for over a year. She went above and beyond in fulfilling her duties with me. I am very confident...

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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a mom of 2 boys who are grown ups now and presently working with 3 to 5-year-old kids with special needs at School District. I'm good dealing with kids because I know they are angels. I can give you my references in case you need it to prove how I'm good with them.

Kara S. says "I can not say enough about Ely! She has been with us for close to 5 years, and has become a wonderful addition to our family! She is always on time with a...

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Fun, Caring And Attentive Babysitter!

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Megan. I am 31 years old and I live in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. I have a Bachelor's degree in Spanish and Psychology and am currently in a Master's of Social Work program at SDSU and I am interning at an elementary school. I have worked with children for many years in a variety of jobs. I worked as an...
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Childcare Provider With 20+ Years Of Experience With Babies And Children Of All Ages!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a childcare provider with over 20 years of experience working with infants and children of all ages. I am also blessed to be a mother of a 9-year-old daughter, and a 6-year-old son that are the lights of my life! My childcare experience includes babysitting, nannying, working in daycare settings, running my own...

Alexandra C. says "Caroline is our current nanny and has additional availability, so we're happy to share, since I want your child/ren to be cared for as well as mine...

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Fun,Loving, Responsible And Experienced

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with children to adult special needs for over 2 years now. I have worked in home and outside of the home for activities. I have helped take care of all sorts of diagnoses from autism to Prader Willi. Tasks that I have assisted with include teeth brushing, bathing, chores around the house and driving them to needed...

Jill F. says "Jina is very reliable and easy to get along with. She is following up with tasks and suggested extra help I need."

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.93/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in La Jolla, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in La Jolla, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Hannah E.

Hannah is excellent with my kids, who are 6 years old and 3 years old. She engages them effectively through games and activities. Hannah is...

- Care member

Fatimah A.

She was great at taking care of me. She was with me for over a year. She went above and beyond in fulfilling her duties with me. I am very...

- Care member

Ely E.

I can not say enough about Ely! She has been with us for close to 5 years, and has become a wonderful addition to our family! She is always...

- Kara S.

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