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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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Alina M.

Fun Nanny!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am 26 years old. I have 7 younger nieces and nephews that I have cared for since they were born. I am very good with kids. I have been a nanny to multiple kiddos and for multiple families! I would love to be a potential nanny to your kid(s). I do also have experience working with children with special needs. I truly enjoy...

Charlene W. says "My kids had a great time with Alina. They played games and she did a great job getting them to bed."

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Ashley M.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Natalie R.

LVN

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Natalie and I've been a local to Mission Beach for the last eight years. I am an LVN but have recently decided to take a break from my nursing career after suffering from an injury in 2020. I've been a pediatric nurse since 2009 and have plenty of experience as a caregiver. I am familiar with special needs...

Chad H. says "I am a quadriplegic that travels alone. Natalie assisted with some of my personal care, along with helping me shower. She is professional, caring and...

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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
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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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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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Jordan E.

Elementary/Special Education Teacher

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
Graduated in May 2018 from Arizona State University with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. Moving to California in late June/early July. In between work until the following school year.
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Paige D.

Full-Time/ Part-time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
HI! I love working with children and nurturing their growth academically, athletically, and creatively! My hours of availability are very flexible and I have my own car for transportation. I have extensive experience working with children of many different ages and in different capacities; * Camp counselor (over seeing 15...

Care Member says "Punctual even though it was an early start time, helpful, and very easy going. Really good with my son and helped out with my new puppy, too....

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Megan C.

Fun, Caring And Attentive Babysitter!

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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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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Kathleen B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Kathleen! I've babysat kids from 2 to 16 years old, including those with special needs. I'm a Navy Corpsman with an Allied Health degree and BLS certified, so safety and medical awareness are always a priority. I'm energetic and love keeping kids active with games, outdoor time, and creative activities. I'm reliable,...

Care Member says "Kathleen was our regular babysitter in 2021 to 2022 until she moved away. She was great with our 5 year old boy, who can be quite energetic and needs...

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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
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Asia G.

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi my names Asia and I would love to babysit for you. I'm 25 years old and currently a special needs teacher. I was also a preschool teacher for 5 years. Thank you and let me know if I can help!
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Natalie R.

Experienced Pediatric LVN Seeking Caregiver Job

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Natalie and I've been a local to Mission Beach for the last 11 years. I am an LVN but have recently decided to take a break from my nursing career after suffering from an injury in 2020. I've been a pediatric nurse since 2009 and have plenty of experience as a caregiver. I am familiar with special needs...

Jennifer M. says "Natalie is amazing! She was able to come out last minute to babysit my children. She took great care of my 3 kids especially my 6.5 month old. She's...

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Gabrielle M.

Experienced, Caring And Creative Sitter; Looking For Part Time Nannying, Occasional, And Date Night!

Solana Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My Name is Gabrielle and I am 23 years old. I have been sitting since I was around 12 years old and I have babysat children of all ages, including infants and children with special needs. I have had multiple nanny positions in addition to occasional babysitting on weeknights and weekends for about 7 years now. I am a certified...

Leah S. says "Just wonderful! We visited Charleston from out of town and she babysat for us on two separate nights in our hotel room while my husband and I went out to...

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Ely E.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been working with seniors for 20 years now. I'm punctual, caring, hard working and am ready to work with your loved one. I've worked with children with special needs, and the senior community. I have excellent references and experiences that can contribute to me working with your loved one. My experience includes the...

Cathy J. says "Ely is AMAZING!!!!!!!! She has been helping with my 82 year old dad for a couple of months! She is a very hard worker- goes above and beyond expectations!...

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Ely E.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Cassidy T.

Part-Time Babysitter- Fun, Energetic, Experienced!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Cass and I am a 23-year-old living in PB! I currently own an online clothing boutique which is my full time job, but I am looking for something to bring in extra income while I am growing my store! I have nannied off care. com with kids ages 7 months, 3 years old, and in college was a full time nanny for an 8...

Amber N. says "Cassidy babysat for our 7 mo old while we were traveling in San Diego. She was punctual, flexible and communicative. "

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Tatiane C.

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San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Hey there! I'm a psychologist who loves kids' development and because of that, I'm always trying to do my best. I work with atypical kids since 2015 but since I was 15y old (2010) I used to volunteer in special needs children's orphanages. I already worked in school and clinics, with the ages 3-25y. I love how the kids teach us...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.53/hr as of November 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

Annie S.

Annie is very professional and punctual.

- Derek H.

Alina M.

My kids had a great time with Alina. They played games and she did a great job getting them to bed.

- Charlene W.

Ashley M.

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...

- Jocelyn B.

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