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Tiffany G.

Lawndale, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have worked with children in many different settings over the last 12 years. I've worked in schools, volunteered in an outdoor setting and recently worked in the homes of special needs children as a registered behavioral technician (RBT). I have worked with special needs children and teenagers ranging from 2-17 years old. The...

Jane B. says "We highly recommend Tiffany! She is honest and kind and truly goes above and beyond. She provided care for our special needs son on two different days. She...

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Maritza V.

Looking for Full Time or Part Time Jobs

Lawndale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience as a nanny. I love children and enjoy working with them and I am taking my responsibility very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity. I am bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish languages. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I'm a foster mom too I work well with all personality...

Kelly B. says "The basics about Maritza are that she is reliable, trustworthy, kind and smart. The great things about Maritza are innumerable! I would hire her back in a...

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Tiffany G.

Lawndale, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been getting paid in the field of working with kids with special needs for the past two years but I have six years of experience from volunteering with nonprofits like Friendship Foundation. My brother is seven years younger than me and was diagnosed with ASD when he was five. Being involved in my brother's therapies made...
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Lakshmamma D.

Lawndale, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. With 22 years of experience, I'm passionate about helping adults maintain their independence and well-being. I'm patient, compassionate, and detail-oriented. I provide respite care, transportation, personal care, and more. I adapt to changing routines and incorporate...
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Lizeth B.

Lawndale, CA

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$27/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with children and adults with autism. I enjoy supporting their goals helping them feel empowered to do their personal best. I specialize in helping with academics or job skills but provide enrichment programs in music and the arts. I also help manage household needs for families like transportation etc.
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Maria B.

Lawndale, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I work for Redondo School District as special needs teacher assistant. I used to work as Spanish interpreter in American Sign Language for many years. I also worked as ESL teacher in preschool. I enjoy teaching and taking care of kids as I did with my 3 kids who now are adults. I can take care of your kids but, I also can help...
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Brenda C.

Lawndale, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for children's growth. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing with children and helping them learn and grow. I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages but I am also a mom of 4 kids so I have very mush experience. I have a college degree and currently...
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Rosa S.

Lawndale, CA

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$21/hr
I have experience working with students with special needs. I've worked in both preschool and elementary schools.
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Maria B.

Maria B.

Lawndale, CA

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Errands
live-in home care
mobility assistance
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind and responsable I like caring for seniors because it reminds me taking care of my mother when I had her and because as working for the school district I need I need a second job. I'm looking for a job that can become permanent so I dedicate the rest of my time to it. I started...
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Crystiani S.

Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Dear Families I caring for children has always been my passion. With certification in Early Childhood Education and began my career working as a teacher with children 0 to 5 years including with special needs. I continue to study and specialize in child development and special needs education to deepen my knowledge and provide...

Care Member says "I had the absolute pleasure of having Crys care for my 9-month-old daughter on several occasions. She is a top-tier professional with exceptional...

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Dawn S.

Child Development

Lomita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...

Maryam H. says "Best thing happened to my family during pandemic was to get to know Dawn . My kids connected with her instantly and she is caring, loving and knows how to...

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Elizabeth R.

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

El Segundo, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Elizabeth (Lily) I have always loved working with and building relationships with children. Over the last eight years, I have gained experience with infants, children with special needs, and kids of all ages from newborn to 13 yrs old. My priority as a nanny is to openly communicate with parents and work with them to implement...

Kayla T. says "Lily has my highest recommendation! She watched our girls ages 1.5 and 3.5 for two weeks before our girls started at their new preschools, and within...

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Marlen L.

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My decade of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers, has solidified my commitment to fostering their growth and development. Previous babysitting roles further ignited this desire to positively impact young lives. I'm...

Care Member says "I have worked with Marlén In childcare for 3 years now and she is a very loving and caring employee. She is always ionntop of it when it comes to making...

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Andrea W.

Caring, Patient Provider That Loves What I Do

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With a gentle hand and a caring heart, I love what I do. God has guided me as well as annointed my hands to care for people who need my services. For over 31 plus years I have been honored to have worked with various types of clients, Special Needs, Dementia/Alzhimers, Post Surgery, Tramatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Parkinson,...

Sheila R. says "Andrea is very engaging with my mom and treats her like she's family. Most of all, she's very patient."

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Tammy H.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Tammy. I speak English and Spanish read and write in Spanish as well . My child care and teaching method is Reggio Emilia based as well as outdoor play. I am currently studying at Long Beach City College and majoring in early childhood development at Long Beach I have over 18 units in early childhood development....

Joey S. says "Tammy was very kind , patient and compassionate with my daughters . I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking nanny services for there family ."

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Tiara B.

Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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Daniella E.

Full Time Nanny Available

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Daniella. I was born and raised in Southern California. I have been a babysitter/nanny for about 6+ years. I started babysitting in high school, and found a great passion working with infants and children of all ages. I worked as a teacher's aide for Manhattan Beach Unified School District assisting special...

Lisa F. says "Daniella works very well with children and is always warm and friendly."

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Yvette J.

Loving for All Special Ones

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been caring for a special young lady. I have respect for her life as is. I help with bathing, dressing, talking, laughing and some discipline.

Jeff G. says "Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I...

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Ariel R.

Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as...

Anthony R. says "My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped...

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Shervande D.

Professional Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Shervande. I currently have 7 years of experience as a twins Nanny , and had my own local babysitting buisness in the Florida Area. I am a punctual and organized individual, but also a energetic and outgoing babysitter who loves to work with all different types of children, including those with special needs. I...

Jennifer O. says "Shy has been our nanny for the past two years and has become like part of our family! She started nannying full time for our twins when they were 7...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.67/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Lawndale, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Tiffany G.

We highly recommend Tiffany! She is honest and kind and truly goes above and beyond. She provided care for our special needs son on two...

- Jane B.

Maritza V.

The basics about Maritza are that she is reliable, trustworthy, kind and smart. The great things about Maritza are innumerable! I would hire...

- Kelly B.

Crystiani S.

I had the absolute pleasure of having Crys care for my 9-month-old daughter on several occasions. She is a top-tier professional with...

- Care member

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