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Suzanne S.

Experienced Loving Professional Special Needs Care

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 2 profiles. 1 for CHILDCARE and 1 for SPECIAL NEEDS. Please see my RECOMMENDATIONS and 5 Star Rating from my 3 PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS on Care. com on my childcare page. Ty! My son is now 27 years old and was diagnosed with Autism when he was 3 years old. He is an Aspie. He attended special day classes full time for five...

Care Member says "Suzanne is an amazing extension of our family. She has taken care of my two small children (newborn and 1.5 year old to present) and is so great at...

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Full Time/Part Time

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi..... I have been a child care provider for 22 years as well as a senior care provider for 8 years. I have worked with children with Asperger's as well as mild autism, OCD and anxiety and I have wonderful references. Special needs to me just means extra special care and being there to help with those extra tough days.

Greg O. says "Jenny worked for our family for over three years. While we continue to remain close with Jenny our kids have grown to the age where they are more...

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Kind, Patient Out Going Caretaker

Laguna Niguel, CA

4.6(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! My name is Carri & I love caring for children, the elderly & animals. I was a job developer for special needs high school students. I worked with a client who has a traumatic brain injury. I was a one on one aide for a client with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). I currently work for a family who's daughter has Down Syndrome....

Kristen R. says "Carrie is honest, dependable, trustworthy and full of positive energy! I hired Carrie to care for my 2 cats, take care of my house, mail, plants etc...

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Outgoing, Fun, Reliable, Dependable Sitter/nanny

Laguna Niguel, CA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I absolutely LOVE children/kids and animals! About me: I am kind, loving, patient, empathetic, great disposition, fun, energetic and outgoing! I love the beach, walking, hiking, music, reading, boating, traveling and amusements parks! I live in Laguna Niguel. I am married, have three sons and three beautiful grandsons! I have a...

Care Member says "I recently adopted a rescue dog, William, and had to travel out of town for a weekend. It had only been 6 weeks since the adoption and I was not...

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Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
PLEASE PUSH (SEE ALL) FOR REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON BOTH PROFILES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. Hi! My name is Suzanne. The kiddo's all call me Miss Sue! Think of Miss Rachel, Mary Poppins and a touch of Alice from the Brady Bunch! Please see my other 2 recommendations posted on my Special Needs nanny Profile as well! I...

Vernise G. says "Suzanne cared for my 11-month-old son while I was vacationing in California. Upon arrival, her upbeat and friendly personality put me at ease. Her...

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Experienced Special Needs And Senior Caregiver

Laguna Niguel, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Shawn! I am an Orange County native, who has over 10 years experience working as a caregiver for older adults with memory disorders, individuals with developmental disabilities, stroke survivors, and people living with severe and persistent mental illness. In the past I have held positions at independent living...
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My Story

Laguna Niguel, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I started working with the special needs community back in 2020, when I joined adult day program in California, a community based program focused on providing individualized support, training, and vocational opportunities to help each member become an active member in their community. I instantly fell in love with the joy and...
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Laguna Niguel, CA

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$21/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I've been working as a paraeducator at an elementary school for the past two years, supporting students in and out of the classroom. I'm also currently in graduate school studying to become a school psychologist, which has given me a deeper understanding of child development and learning. I truly enjoy working with kids and...
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Laguna Niguel, CA

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$21/hr
My name is Flor. I have 30 years of experience. I am loyal, trustworthy, and hard working. I am capable and qualified enough to handle many tasks. I would provide my resume and employment history upon request. I have 20+ years as a personal assistant, aiding in planning and schedule maintenance as well as home remodeling and...
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Learning Specialist

Laguna Niguel, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I have 10 years of tutoring and classroom experience. I have internship as well as work experience at various K-12 schools. I currently work part time for a local educational therapy company as a tutor and learning specialist. My focus is students who have learning differences. I currently work with students who have ADHD,...
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Laguna Niguel, CA

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$28/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Mia, I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Throughout the years, I've cared for toddlers, children, and teens -- including those with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, ADD/ADHD, as well as experience managing diabetes and asthma. I'm a laid-back, calm, and...
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Laguna Niguel, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I have nearly two years of experience working for an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) company, where I supported individuals across various age groups on the autism spectrum. Through this work, I gained hands-on experience in behavior support, communication development, and daily living skills. I am CPR certified and CPI trained...
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Direct Support Specialist For Adult Residential Facility

Laguna Niguel, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I've worked a 48-hour shift, Friday night to Sunday night, and I have years' experience at a level 4i home with 4 clients. I have a copy of my background check for the DOJ as well as my CPR and AED certificate. I run and own an Adult Residential Facility for young adult males 18-59 years old who are high functioning and...
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Laguna Niguel, CA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! I have 3 adopted kiddos and was a nanny for almost 15 years. I have worked with multiple kids on the Autism spectrum as a behavioral therapist for 3 years and worked as a para educator in the Capistrano school district. I'm incredibly passionate about children's development and the relationship with parents; including...
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Laguna Niguel, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I have been caring for families needs for over 10yrs. I am comfortable caring for newborns to adult. I have cared for many children with medical needs and disabilities. I understand that families are looking for someone to take on job details in a family setting. I know how important family needs are. Privacy, respect,...
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Laguna Niguel, CA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Soudabeh , I speak Farci and English and very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 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. Personally, I'm an...
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Laguna Niguel, CA

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$30/hr
I have some experience with autism, I'm very responsible, detailing and kind person, helping people make me happy and proud.
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Empty Nest Mom Who Will Love Your Kids Like Her Own!

Laguna Niguel, CA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an energetic, reliable mother of 4 and have 40+ years of experience of caring for infants through adults. Throughout HS and College, I worked as a water safety instructor at camps for special needs youth and adults as well as volunteering as a counselor for MDA summer camps. I enjoy children of all ages, and love doing age...
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Laguna Niguel, CA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Scotlynn. I have been professionally babysitting/nannying for 5 years. But my experience doesn't stop there. I am oldest of 9 cousins. Therefore I have been the built-in babysitter since a very young age. That made me very maternal and creative. I am CPR certified and First-Aid trained. I have experience with...
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I Love Working With Kids And Can Never Get Enough!

Laguna Niguel, CA

from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
With extensive experience as a dedicated nanny, I have worked closely with families, providing care to each child's needs. My services include light housekeeping, laundry and tidying up, assistance with daily hygiene (bathing, changing), maintaining routines, meal prep., and transportation to/from activities/school. Also, I...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.90/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Laguna Niguel, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Laguna Niguel, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 68 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Suzanne S.

Suzanne is an amazing extension of our family. She has taken care of my two small children (newborn and 1.5 year old to present) and is so...

- Care member

Jenny W.

Jenny worked for our family for over three years. While we continue to remain close with Jenny our kids have grown to the age where they...

- Greg O.

Carri C.

Carrie is honest, dependable, trustworthy and full of positive energy! I hired Carrie to care for my 2 cats, take care of my house, mail,...

- Kristen R.

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