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Kelly B.

Poway, CA

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$20/hr
Hi! I am willing to help! Very kind and responsible. Will be on time and provide a positive experience for the individual
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El Cajon, CA

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$45/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm CPR, AED, and pediatric first aid certified. I'm a new mom looking for a way to earn an income while still being able to spend time with my daughter. I'm willing to do pickup and drop off or run errands for the family. I am also interested in babysitting out of my home in poway. I have doubles of a lot of essentials such as...
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RN Of 18 Years At Your Service

Poway, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Hello, My name is Jayson, and I'm a registered nurse here in San Diego, CA. I have over 20 years of experience as an RN and many years of experience as a caregiver prior to that. I've served as a nurse and I'm fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. I'm able-bodied, comfortable with lifting/turning, and I'm very...
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Angela

El Cajon, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I would love to get to know your kiddos/ special needs and help them grow as individuals ! I am able to help wherever needed and am so excited to encourage yall!
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El Cajon, CA

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$20/hr
I working with special children, with food allergies, Special needs, I can Carrie and lift them, take to therapies, special training, I can comunique with basic sign language. I following the doctor and parents intrusion. I am very flexible, I love working full time position and for years with the right family.
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El Cajon, CA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. Senior Care With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker,...
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Registered Behavioral Technician

Santee, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I enjoy working with children to provided learners a positive environment creating opportunities for them to develop skills in a social environment, communication, coping strategies. Working with children gives me the ability to be a critical thinker, and expand exciting ways to learn new educational values.
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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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Child Care Provider

San Diego, CA

3.7(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My true passion is fostering a child's growth and development, With 10 years of experience, I offer patient, calm, and creative care for up to four children. My background includes First Aid Training and CPR Training, and I am comfortable supporting children with special needs. Because I am a skilled swimmer, I enjoy providing...

Evelyn C. says "Love her. She's a great fit for our family. Timely, helpful, and great with the kiddos."

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Patient, Grounded, Trustworthy Montessori-trained Nanny & Educator

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Patient, grounded, and trustworthy Montessori-trained Consultant, Neurodiversity Educator, & Nanny with over 23 years of experience guiding infants and children to be healthy independent individuals who trust life and understand their unique connection to community and environment. Expert household and administrative assistant,...
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Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny Available

San Diego, CA

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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Hope Giver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 11 years of experience providing care for seniors, individuals with dementia and special needs. Caring for others truly comes from my heart, and I treat my clients with the same kindness, patience I would give to my own family. Families describe me as warm, trustworthy, organized,...

Anna J. says "Very punctual , always dependable and very kind . Does everything with passion and care ."

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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
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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Responsible, Fun Sitter!

San Diego, CA

4.0(1)
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$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 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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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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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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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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Hi! I'm Manu

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
I am a physical therapist, a graduate of the Universidad Iberoamericana in Bogotá, Colombia. My training has been a great advantage in childcare, especially in supporting child development, motor skills, and working with children with special needs. I have over six years of experience in childcare. I began my career in Colombia...

Care Member says "Manuela did a great job with our daughter. She even brought arts and crafts with her"

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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 F.'s Photo

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Lakeside, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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

Brianne M.

Love her. She's a great fit for our family. Timely, helpful, and great with the kiddos.

- Evelyn C.

Lois K.

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...

- Care member

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