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Sophia G.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Long Term Morning Position And/or Weekend/Weeknight Position.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a native of San Diego. I received my BA from UCSD and completed my MBA in 2013 and believe that education should be a priority in a child's life. I am a nanny and house assistant for two families for eight years and five years respectively, but they are both part time. I am available all day Tuesday and Thursday,...

Lillie L. says "I hired Sophia last minute to watch my 4 and a half month old son and my neighbors 18 month old and 5 year old. She did a GREAT job and made me feel very...

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Nicolette B.

Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Nicolette and I'd love the opportunity to meet you and your family! I absolutely love working with children and have been for the past 9 years. I have worked with disabled, special needs children, preschoolers, and infants which I adore the most. I was a devoted Preschool teacher at Kinder Care and Incarnation...

Care Member says "I worked with Nicolette for approximately four months (1x a week). I found her to be very good with my son, even when he was struggling (because he’d...

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Cailey G.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have worked with kids for the past four years. I have babysat for families with up to four kids, with ages ranging from 3-10 years old. Duties regarding these jobs including cooking dinner for the kids, entertaining them for a couple of hours, and make sure that they were put to bed on time. I have also nannied for a family...

Joy B. says "Our daughters love Cailey! I know I can trust her to take good care of them. She has watched our girls periodically over the past 5+ years. This past summer...

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Ashley M.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With seven years of experience, I've gained the expertise to manage up to three children of various age groups. My strengths lie in my patience, creativity, and friendly nature, which allow me to create a positive...

Jocelyn B. says "Ashley was amazing! I needed last minute childcare and she responded promptly to my request. She picked my son up from preschool on time. My son enjoyed...

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Shirley D.

Being A Care Giver Is Not Just An Experience But A Loving Heart To Care For The Elderly

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
live-in home care
I really love taking care for a senior., child care and special needs.. is not a just a job but a passion and dedication to take care of the person who needs more care love and compassion. Im very caring and loving person.
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Ariel R.

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

San Diego, 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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Abby S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 7 years of experience with nannying kids of all ages and years of working with children with special needs. I can help with laundry, meal prep, light housework, nighttime and morning routines, and I have my own transportation and am comfortable driving passengers. I am currently in my final year of college at USD!...

Lacey T. says "She was wonderful! A great communicator and on time. My two littles (3 and 1) enjoyed playing with her, even though she did not watch them for a long time,...

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Lois S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For approximately I worked within the school district for elementary, middle, and high school district. Over 70% of my duties entailed working with special ed children.

Mohammed J. says "I would like to give a high rank to Lois for her exceptional assistance in taking me to the hospital for a clinical procedure and staying with me...

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Allie M.

C.N.A With BLS And CPR Certification 3+ Years Experienced Caregiver And 10 Year Experienced Nanny

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
CNA CHHA RNA NANNY CPR and BLS certified I am a Nursing student and aspiring Anesthesiologist with tons of experience in health care. I began my journey as a caregiver for one family as a live in / travel full time provider. Later I started working as a caregiver in facilities, hospitals, and clients' homes. I provided...

Abigail S. says "Allie was very comfortable and sweet to my little one. I would definitely hire her again for a date night!"

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Samantha L.

Full-time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I grew up with one of my family members being diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder. Growing up with my family member I witnessed some of the struggles he dealt with daily. It is inspired me to work with individuals who have ASD. I began volunteering with children with special needs in high school and continued to volunteer...

Kirsten S. says "She has been amazing with our son J. In just her first few visits we saw breakthroughs with our son with ASD. She has great ideas and tips for families...

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Leanora S.

Experienced Nanny And Yoga Teacher Available For Childcare

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, San Diego parents! I am a 57-year-old Harvard-educated Nanny and yoga teacher with extensive childcare experience with children of all ages including 5-month-old twins, 18-month-old twins, toddlers, all the way up to 8 to 10 years old and teenagers. Overall, I am committed to helping each child grow and achieve while...

Andrea M. says "Lea sits for us on frequent date nights and the girls love her! My daughters are 5 and 4 and behave very well when "Miss Lea" is around. She enjoys...

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Annie S.

Compassionate And Responsible Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Hello I love working with special needs children and adults. I have a BA in Education from the University of San Diego. In college I gained experience by working in as a Teacher's Aide and thru several practicums. I have great compassion and enjoy working with others. I am a responsible person and make sure I follow thru with...

Derek H. says "Annie is very professional and punctual."

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Savannah H.

About Me

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Savannah and I'm currently a junior at Point Loma Nazarene University. I'm majoring in Psychology and my current goal is to become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist! I first started to babysit when my little sister was born a couple years ago and I knew it was something I enjoyed and wanted to do for other...

Care Member says "We hired Savannah for the first time this weekend and will definitely be hiring her again! She is a breath of fresh air, and was great with our two...

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Kelli D.

San Diego, CA

from
$20/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I have many years working with and caring for children of all ages and special needs children in my classroom. Have helper with adults in my family over the years. I am available to help around the house, run errands, provide company, care for pets etc.
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Karla C.

San Diego, CA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Karla and I have 5+ years experience in childcare and special needs care. I've cared for infants and kids up to age 12 and I'm happy to help with errands as well.
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Mary Kate M.

Experienced And Fun Babysitter - Extremely Flexible With Scheduling!

San Diego, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am 29 years old and have 15 years of childcare experience. I am extremely flexible with scheduling and am available last minute and on weekends and weekdays. I used to work in camp counseling and even have experience with special needs children.
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Frances F.

College Student Looking To Help With Part Time Care!

San Diego, CA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Frances and I am a sophomore at USD! I have 5 years of nannying experience as well as experience with special needs (by brother is autistic). I am looking for some mornings (school drop off or help getting out the door) as well as occasional weekends and a night or two after school. I am attentive,...
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Sage H.

Occasional Sitter Have Babysat My Younger Siblings Many Times

San Diego, CA

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I just moved to San Diego from Oahu, HI. I love being outdoors, either at the beach or hiking in the mountains. I am very health oriented. I have worked in schools as a registered behavioral technician with special needs kids for 2 years. I've coached soccer for elementary kids. I can cook meals. I grew up with younger siblings....
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Sarah D.

San Diego, CA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a Registered Nurse, with about 10 years of experience at the bedside, working in both adult and pediatric care settings. After working through the pandemic, I am looking to take a break from the bedside, but still interested in caring for others. I currently work at a Children's Hospital caring for special needs and...
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Ella G.

San Diego, CA

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm passionate about children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My nurturing and creative personality allows me to engage children in fun and educational activities, be it outdoor sports, board games, or learning games. I prioritize open communication...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.60/hr as of July 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

Sophia G.

I hired Sophia last minute to watch my 4 and a half month old son and my neighbors 18 month old and 5 year old. She did a GREAT job and made...

- Lillie L.

Nicolette B.

I worked with Nicolette for approximately four months (1x a week). I found her to be very good with my son, even when he was struggling...

- Care member

Cailey G.

Our daughters love Cailey! I know I can trust her to take good care of them. She has watched our girls periodically over the past 5+ years....

- Joy B.

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