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Keri M.

Santee, CA

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Hi my name is Keri. I have a degree in Child Development 10+ years working with children & families. I have 6 years of experience worked with children who have special needs. I live in San Diego, am CPR certified & have reliable transportation.

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Katerina M.

Santee, CA

from: $22/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Grocery shopping

craft assistance

swimming supervision

light cleaning

carpooling

+ 1 more

Hello, my name is Katerina I am a mother of two toddlers with previous experience as a nanny. I am all about gentle parenting & understanding how a child's brain works and how each stage of development requires special needs & understanding. As of current I have open availability and would love to learn more about your unique...

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Thomas O.

Santee, CA

from: $18/hr

4 years experience

Meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

craft assistance

I am a paraeducator for the Cajon valley school district. I work with all kids no matter any disabilities or differences. I am an active person and love to go to the park and play any sports. I ran an afterschool program in Monterey while my wife finished up her bachelors degree, now we are back in SD for good. I am trained to...

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Kathleen B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

3 years experience

Grocery shopping

craft assistance

swimming supervision

light cleaning

carpooling

+ 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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Christina V.

Chula Vista, CA

4.8(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

craft assistance

I am very outgoing and love to meet new people. I served in the Navy. I have worked with lots of children before. I was once a bus monitor for Regular Ed and Special Needs, so I worked with well over 100 kids a day. I love to read to children and take on activities they would love to do. I have babysat children ranging from a...

Nicole F. says "Christina watched my 2 sons, ages 3 and 8 months. She was easy going and approachable. It was our first time leaving the boys with someone who wasn't...

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Josie A.

Energetic And Passionate Sitter

Ramona, CA

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

7 years experience

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

travel

meal prep

craft assistance

+ 1 more

Hello! My name is Josie , and I am from San Diego, California. I have 6 years of experience with babysitting kids ranged from 5 months-13 years, and kids with special needs as well! I am passionate about being an involved sitter, and really enjoy getting to know the kids and help them learn new skills.

Care Member says "Josie cared for our two girls several times when we had social and work obligations, including an entire week in which she arrived early in the morning,...

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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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Brooklyn K.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Escondido, CA

5.0(1)

from: $21/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

light cleaning

I just finished my second year of college, working towards a degree in special education. I would love to be selected to care for your children. I have had regular babysitting jobs (several days a week for 4+ hours a day) for the past 6 years, watching anywhere from 1-5 children at a time. I love to interact and play with the...

Lina B. says "Brooklyn is a godsend! She is the first nanny I have ever hired so can imagine I was nervous. Right away I knew she was someone special. She has been...

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Dolores G.

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Spring Valley, CA

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

craft assistance

I am a qualified Preschool Facility Director stepping down from a leadership role. After 5 years in a leadership position in child care, I am taking some time to re-center and spend time in a classroom as a part-time substitute teacher. I have a degree in Early Childhood education and experience working with children with...

Jennifer H. says "Dolores has been taking care of our son pretty regularly for the past 14 months. She is amazing with him, and one of the only people our son will greet...

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Catherine T.

Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

travel

meal prep

carpooling

+ 1 more

Hello, my name is Catherine, I am 32, and I have a chemistry degree, with 14+ years of nanny experience. I am reliable and have reliable transportation! I love kids and pets! I have spent most of my adult life working as a caretaker, tutor, and nanny. Interested in babysitting, nanny, tutoring, light cleaning, cooking/meal...

Bethany B. says "Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and interacted with our...

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Lois K.

Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny Available

San Diego, CA

4.6(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Light cleaning

craft assistance

travel

meal prep

carpooling

+ 1 more

Looking for a loving family. Experience with special needs children, newborns, infants, and toddlers - including twins and triplets. I am CPR/First Aid Certified with a great driving record. I am reliable, flexible, a pro at potty training, willing to do overnights, and can travel if needed, as well as open to family errands. I...

Care Member says "Lois was a wonderful babysitter for my son, starting when he was around 15 months old. Over the three months she was with us, she taught him so many fun...

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Julia D.

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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Araceli G.

Super Fun And Energetic

Spring Valley, CA

5.0(0)

from: $35/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Hi! My name is Araceli , I am currently working for Kaiser as a Behavior Interventionist working with children with autism, I have been in the field for 8 . I have lots of experience with children of all ages. I also help my family on my free time to take care of my brothers new born and 2-year-old, which I love both to bits. I...

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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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Samantha D.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Light cleaning

craft assistance

swimming supervision

carpooling

Hi families! I have over 17 years of childcare experience and a lifelong passion for working with children. I began nannying at 14 years old and have since worked with children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, school-age kids, and children with special needs. I spent time as an infant teacher and later worked 40 hours a...

Katie S. says "Sammy was our part time sitter for the past 9 months before she sadly moved out of the bay area. She quickly became part of our family- and my 4 and 6 year...

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Lois S.

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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Pamela F.

Part Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Light cleaning

craft assistance

travel

meal prep

carpooling

+ 1 more

Hi, my name is Pamela, I studied Child Development at Universidade Vale do Acarau and Portuguese and English at Universidade Federal do Ceara (in Brazil), I was a teacher for young kids and special needs there. I have +10 years of teaching experience and 16 years of experience taking care of kids, specialized in infants and...

Jessie L. says "Pam worked for our family for about 1.5 years. She is patient, kind, and creative. She taught our son a second language; some of his first words were in...

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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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Anna A.

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

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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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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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

Christina V.

Christina watched my 2 sons, ages 3 and 8 months. She was easy going and approachable. It was our first time leaving the boys with someone...

- Nicole F.

Josie A.

Josie cared for our two girls several times when we had social and work obligations, including an entire week in which she arrived early in...

- Care member

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Lakeside, CA

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Available Now in Lakeside!

Keri M.

Katerina M.

Thomas O.

Kathleen B.

Christina V.

Josie A.

Energetic And Passionate Sitter

Samantha L.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Brooklyn K.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Dolores G.

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Catherine T.

Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!

Lois K.

Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny Available

Julia D.

Araceli G.

Super Fun And Energetic

Ely E.

Samantha D.

Lois S.

Pamela F.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Nancy S.

Experienced Provider for Special Needs

Anna A.

Annie S.

Compassionate And Responsible Caregiver

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lakeside, CA

Kathleen B.

Christina V.

Josie A.

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