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Elvira A.

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)

from: $10/hr

6 years experience

Hello! I have worked at an elementary school with a teacher who specializes with special needs children. I care for my special needs sister who is now 31 years old.

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Rebecca C.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

Los Angeles, CA

3.5(1)

from: $20/hr

Craft assistance

carpooling

travel

swimming supervision

I have been working with children for a numerous amount of years. I have been working as a nanny since the age of 13 for children of the ages 2-16. I absolutely love caring and teaching children some of the things that I have picked up over the years, especially to those with special needs. In Elementary School, I worked in the...

Dianne R. says "We adore Rebecca! She is so kind, caring, smart, fun and my son loves to be around her! She's a great communicator, always punctual and I wouldn't...

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Angella G.

Full Time Caregiver

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

30 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

My name is Angella I was born and raised in the South Bay I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been taking care and watching special needs children/adults for over 15 years. I also was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I've done habilitation respite care and assistant living care with young...

Nancy B. says "Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual...

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Isabela C.

Hours Are Updated And Accurate

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Eight years of experience caring for children of all ages has solidified my passion for fostering their growth and development. My college degree complements my hands-on experience. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I strive to make a positive impact on each child's life. I support families by offering reliable care. I...

Michael D. says "Izzy was an excellent caregiver to our 2 boys. She started watching them when they were 5 months and 3 years old. She helped potty train our 3 year old...

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Danielle S.

Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

travel

swimming supervision

I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...

Kelly H. says "Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and...

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Yvette V.

I Have Been A Caregiver For 19 Years. I Have Worked With Patient Ages 59 Years Old - 108 Years Old

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)

from: $45/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Home modification

dementia

visiting physician

visiting nurse

respite care

+ 1 more

Yvette V Summary: I am Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with a client. Specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Core Qualifications Certified...

Care Member says "Yvette is the most compassionate nurse/ caregiver I have ever known. I hired her to help me with my father he had pancreatic cancer. I was handling all...

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Cielo V.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

travel

swimming supervision

meal prep

+ 1 more

Hello! Allow me to give you one less thing to think about! I'd describe my personality as patient and caring. It's always been a goal of mine to help others in any way I can. If you need childcare, pet care, or just an extra set of hands to help you get through a busy day let me know! I do great with special needs and can take...

Anita B. says "Cielo is and was absolutely an amazing caregiver for my autistic son. She went over and beyond for my son and for me. She is sweet, caring, responsible and...

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Tyler R.

Experienced

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)

from: $33/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

+ 1 more

My name is Tyler. I am a 37-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 15 years, I have worked for several families as a live-in/live-out manny and house manager. So far my experience has been with school age children 5-22 years old (some with special needs). I am looking for a full time situation or at least 30-40 hours a...

Jermelia H. says "Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old. Tyler was and...

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Amanda D.

Weeknights/Date Night Sitter And School Drop Off Available

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

carpooling

travel

swimming supervision

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, empathetic, and driven. I'm a graduate of the University of Maryland and work at a major tech company here in Culver City. I'm looking for a job that allows me to earn additional income in a flexible manner as I do work a full time job. Available for date...

William M. says "Absolutely wonderful experience with Amanda! From the moment she arrived, it was clear she had a great handle on caring for twins, which, as any parent...

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Shirlene E.

1:1

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

My previous experience is working as a 1:1 Para Educator for the Transition to Independence program at Palos Verdes Peninsula USD and Torrance USD as a Health Clerk.

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Emily A.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

I graduated from the University of Delaware in 2020 with a degree in psychology and minors in disability studies and fine art. I've worked with kids aged 2-9 on the Autism spectrum for the past year as a registered behavior technician. My responsibilities included feeding, toilet training, diaper changes, facilitating engaging...

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Alyssa W.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

8 years experience

Craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I am excitedly searching for a summer job babysitting. I am currently a Kindergarten teacher for a local school district and would love to put my expertise to use. Since I have summers off from my full time job, I am very flexible with hours and am happy to accommodate as needed. If a structured summer...

Care Member says "Alyssa is the sweetest and she became one of the family very quickly. She formed a bond with my kids right away. Alyssa was always on time & willing to...

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Tatiana C.

I'm From Chile, I Been Here In LA For 5 Years, I Love Dance And Some Sports, I'm Very Energetic

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

Hello, I'm Tati, a nanny for 10 years now, I have experience working with newborns and children, including children with special needs. I love outdoor activities, crafts, dancing and sports. What I am most passionate about my job is being able to get to know the different personalities of children and use my tools to help them...

Care Member says "Tati is fun, kind, patient, and is great with our daughter. She always found creative activities to enrich our daughter’s days, and most importantly,...

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June P.

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $125/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hi! I just completed my certification in Intermediated Crisis Management Strategies from the Marcus Autism Center. I also have my certificate in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress from Yale. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education & learning. I want to...

Care Member says "June is simply the BEST. June worked with my autistic son full time for 7 years throughout his entire elementary school, including summers. She was his...

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Amanda O.

Torrance, CA

4.5(1)

from: $30/hr

15 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

meal prep

As someone with 15 years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about fostering children's development. My calm, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children easily. I'm dedicated to open communication with parents and enforce household rules with ease. From outdoor games to educational...

Monika W. says "It is with great satisfaction that I recommend Amanda O. as a babysitter. She has been working for us since August 2014. She watches my two children (ages...

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Damaris B.

Part Time Child Care Available

Gardena, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Swimming supervision

light cleaning

I have a genuine love for working with children and bring a calm, caring, and dependable presence to every family I support. I have hands-on experience with children of all ages-from newborns (including preemies) to school aged. What started as college babysitting turned into a full-time calling when I left my office job to...

Kristen E. says "Damaris was wonderful to work with. Attentive, punctual and great at communicating. We would definitely hire her again!"

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Lisa S.

Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Grocery shopping

carpooling

travel

swimming supervision

meal prep

+ 1 more

I was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years raising my 3 children, one of which had special needs, extensive medical needs and global delays. I taught at a local preschool for 7 years. Upon leaving that school I worked as a nanny for a family of 4 children with 5-year-old twins, a 3-year-old and a 10 day old as well as and 2...

Trish S. says "Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)"

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Makayla D.

New To This, But A Fast Learner.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

I love all kids of all types, my main goal after college is to start my own foster home. I'm very good with kids but I have not had to much experience with special needs. In middle school and some of high school, I helped with some of the special need kids after school and that's when I knew I wanted to work with them more. I...

Jane B. says "We highly recommend Makayla. She provided care on two different days with our special needs son. She is honest, helpful, kind, and trustworthy. She was...

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Angella G.

Senior Caregiver

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Errands

dementia

transportation

respite care

meal prep

+ 1 more

I've taken care of adults with dementia and alzheimers. I've worked with adult with special needs. I am very patient and caring and understandv that each individual has certain needs. I'm willing too make sure your loved one is taken care of and I'm trusted in caring for them.

Steve E. says "Angella was a tremendous Help to our Mother On a Daily Basis from helping her get up every Morning to her shower and also with going to the Bathroom as...

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Angella G.

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)

from: $23/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

travel

meal prep

light cleaning

My name is Angella. I was born and raised in the South Bay. I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been a caregiver for the past 25+ years. I've worked 15+ years with special needs children/adults I also have worked 25+ years in child care and 5 years with elderly care. I've created safe and...

Christina Y. says "Angella is amazing with my 3yo daughter and 5yo son. She's flexible with last minute changes and very accommodating. She's an amazing babysitter!"

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $24.38/hr as of March 2026
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

Rebecca C.

We adore Rebecca! She is so kind, caring, smart, fun and my son loves to be around her! She's a great communicator, always punctual and I...

- Dianne R.

Angella G.

Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and...

- Nancy B.

Isabela C.

Izzy was an excellent caregiver to our 2 boys. She started watching them when they were 5 months and 3 years old. She helped potty train our...

- Michael D.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Lawndale, CA

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Available Now in Lawndale!

Elvira A.

Rebecca C.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

Angella G.

Full Time Caregiver

Isabela C.

Hours Are Updated And Accurate

Danielle S.

Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

Yvette V.

I Have Been A Caregiver For 19 Years. I Have Worked With Patient Ages 59 Years Old - 108 Years Old

Cielo V.

Tyler R.

Experienced

Amanda D.

Weeknights/Date Night Sitter And School Drop Off Available

Shirlene E.

1:1

Emily A.

Alyssa W.

Tatiana C.

I'm From Chile, I Been Here In LA For 5 Years, I Love Dance And Some Sports, I'm Very Energetic

June P.

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Amanda O.

Damaris B.

Part Time Child Care Available

Lisa S.

Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Makayla D.

New To This, But A Fast Learner.

Angella G.

Senior Caregiver

Angella G.

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

Rebecca C.

Angella G.

Isabela C.

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