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Nancy S.

Experienced Provider for Special Needs

La Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have two grown sons with autism. Besides raising special needs children, I have cared for other children and adults with various special needs. I also work with elderly people with visual impairments, stroke, diabetes and other challenges.
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La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage with children and provide a fun and safe environment for them to thrive. I believe in open and honest communication with parents,...

Matthew S. says "After meeting Anna at the park, I hired her to babysit my daughter the following week. Just from the brief meeting, my daughter was so excited to see her...

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Special Needs Provider- Full-time

La Mesa, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I currently work the Auburn School District as a special-needs paraeducator and I am working towards my BA in special needs education at WGU.
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La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I am an occupational therapy practitioner. I have five years experience as a therapist working in the school setting with ages preschool-middle school. Experience working with various disabilities. I have obtained my handwriting specialist certification and provide handwriting tutor support. I can also support fine motor...
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La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I have ABA, respite, and professional caregiving experience with kids, teens and adults. Worked 2 years as a service coordinator as well.
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Looking For Part Time Or One Time Jobs

La Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Hi there I have 7 years as a caregiver and wanting to have a open mind becoming provider for special needs and gain some experience while helping out! I have experience as a CNA/caregiver.
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La Mesa, CA

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$23/hr
3 years experience
I have hands-on experience working with children and teens with special needs, including transferring, feeding tubes, diapering, bladder support, and daily care. I'm passionate about supporting emotional regulation, using de-escalation strategies, visual supports, and breaking tasks into manageable steps. I strive to make...
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HAPPY CAREGIVER

La Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have many years experience taken care of children of all ages in a daycare center followed by being a full time nanny for a few years and also do elderly care. I have experience with special needs children and also very helpful with activities, learning skills. Crafts, etc I am CPR certified as well as first Aid certified and...
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La Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as kind, adventurous and patient. I like working with kids because they're fun and cute. I'm looking for a job that is in a home environment. I am the second oldest in a family of 8. I have helped care for my younger siblings, including my special needs sister. I have also done some babysitting...
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Babysitter

La Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing a child's growth and witnessing their development is what drives my passion for childcare. With five years of experience caring for children aged four and up, I focus on creating a supportive environment where kids feel heard and valued. I am creative and imaginative, often engaging children through outdoor sports,...
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La Mesa, CA

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
Nurturing young minds and caregiving is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. I find immense satisfaction in fostering their growth and providing families with dependable childcare. For the past five years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged 0-11, including newborns, toddlers and preschoolers. I have babysat...
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La Mesa, CA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Marleynna, a dependable, compassionate caregiver dedicated to helping families feel supported. I have experience caring for children of all ages, including children with autism. I have training experience supporting seniors living with dementia, as well as adults with disabilities. My goal is always to provide patient,...
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27 Y/o With 10+ Years Experience.

La Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I absolutely love children and I've always had a passion to take care and to teach them, the 10 years experience ranges from preschool teacher, special needs, children volunteer, and a full-time nanny to twins.
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La Mesa, CA

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Marleynna, a dependable, compassionate caregiver dedicated to helping families feel supported. I have experience caring for children of all ages, including children with autism. I have training experience supporting seniors living with dementia, as well as adults with disabilities. My goal is always to provide patient,...
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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Responsible, Fun Sitter!

San Diego, CA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
For over 15 years, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development. My passion stems from a genuine desire to positively impact young lives. With a graduate degree in Social Work and coursework in Early Child Development, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my care. I'm known for being patient, creative, and...

Ray D. says "Hired to babysit my daughter and have her babysit once a month or so. Also she cared for our cat on vacation and sent lots of updates. Responsible girl....

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Morning Time Nanny

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am looking for part time work that will hopeful be flexible with my school schedule. I am willing to give as much of my time as possible, when I am not in school. I am a mom to a beautiful 2-year-old boy so I do have experience with little ones. However I also have experience with all ages up to and not excluding adults. I...

Kimberly C. says "Amanda has cared for my children for nearly 10 years. From a couple hours to several days at a time for a family emergency she has been there;...

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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/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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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Julia! I'm an experienced nanny who has had the pleasure of working full time for 4 families and many others as part time, I have great references! I have experience working with special needs children, strict food allergies and military families whose schedules aren't always consistent. I am currently a stay at...

Brooke J. says "Julia is a very energetic and fun childcare provider. I will be hiring her again for our date nights/days. I trust her with my children. "

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FLEXIBLE SITTER FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 38 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello families! My name is Gabrielle and here's some information on why I should be your sitter. I started caregiving because of my mother who is a career nanny and has taught me a lot. I have learned a lot myself in my 9 years of experience as both a sitter and a nanny caring for infants to pre-teens and even special needs...

Care Member says "Gabrielle was an amazing sitter for our 10 month old. We felt so comfortable as soon as we met her. I’d love to have her watch him again anytime! "

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of July 2026

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

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

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

Anna F.

After meeting Anna at the park, I hired her to babysit my daughter the following week. Just from the brief meeting, my daughter was so...

- Matthew S.

Kathleen B.

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...

- Care member

Ray T.

Hired to babysit my daughter and have her babysit once a month or so. Also she cared for our cat on vacation and sent lots of updates....

- Ray D.

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