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Alexa R.


San Diego, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Alexa Messaged Me With Specific Inquiries :)

5.0

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My name is Alexa and I started working with kids about 6 years ago when I volunteered at my elementary school. That's where I started my journey working with children. Since then I've been working as a respite for kids with special needs for three years and am now studying psychology with a focus in child development. I like to...
5.0
"She was great! On time, comfortable, kids loved her, and kept us updated on how the night was going! We will definitely ask her to help us in the future with more date nights! We highly recommend her!"

Reviewed by Michelle M.

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Sarah L.


San Diego, CA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hey there! (: My name is Sarah, I have been a nanny for over 5 years now and have great home management skills. I am a very active and outgoing person. I love creating new connections with different families and children. I have experience with special needs kids, toddlers, and pre teens. I am very flexible when it comes to...
5.0
"I hired Sarah to watch my 5 year old and she absolutely loves her! My daughter always wants to know when she is coming to watch her. Would definitely recommend her to anyone with kids."

Reviewed by Care member

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Noelle S.


National City, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Home Assistant

5.0

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Hello! My name is Noelle! I have 10+ years of of experience in the childcare field, including but not limited to professional nannying and a position as a Teacher's Aide. I also have extensive experience with special needs as I was a caretaker for adults with autism for over 3 years. My passion is caring for others but I...
5.0
"Noelle is very trustworthy, dependable, and a good soul. I know I can lean on her when I need child care, and that she will be on time and with a warm demeanor. She is a natural with my baby, and I’ve learned...

Reviewed by Care member

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Osiris G.


Chula Vista, CA

$15-25/hr13 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! My name is Osiris I'm 36 years old, mother of two kids, my daughter is 4 years old and my son with autism is 10 years old. I speak fluent Spanish and a little bit of English. For several years I have worked taking care of children and I am currently registered with ARCC Center Respite agency and Navy Respite (caring...
5.0
"Anyone interested... She's absolutely amazing! Most loving and caring person ever. You'd be lucky to have her take care of your children. There is no doubt she would take care of your children as if they were...

Reviewed by Jessica C.

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Friendly and conpassionate nursing student with clinical experience in acute and mental health care.
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Michelle T.


San Diego, CA

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

My Special Needs

5.0

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I am very passionate about special needs children. Their complexities are intriguing and challenging to me. I am eager to learn and participate as much as I can. My care is comprised of infants and toddlers with Aspergers, delayed development, medically fragile, premature, sensory integration disorder, and speech delayed. I...
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Allison T.


San Diego, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Let's Go Outside, Do Crafts, Play And Learn!

5.0

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Hello, I'm Allison and I have what it takes to be your child's best nanny! Experience includes: many years of babysitting, work with special needs children in a group home setting, and after school nannying with transportation duties, meal prep and homework help. I also worked as a part-time naturalist for two years with the...
5.0
"We hired Allison while on vacation in Joshua Tree to look after our and our friends' 2 year old daughters. Allison was punctual, connected with the kids and texted us with an update while we were out. We would...

Reviewed by Yann M.

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Grace P.


Santee, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

4.7

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I'm 26 years old. I became a mom in February of this year to a baby boy (I typically don't bring him with me to work). I received my Bachelors Degree in Child Development from Cal State Dominguez Hills in May. I'm fluent in Spanish and I have two college semesters of Sign Language. I have 13 years of paid child care experience....
5.0
"Grace is super sweet! Reliable, dependable, mature, and totally capable of caring for any child. She has watched my 3 year old a few times, and I hope it doesn't stop!"

Reviewed by Ashlee H.

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Stephanie B.


La Mesa, CA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello parents ! I am a babysitter/Nanny of all types, from newborns to teens I have done it all. For over 14 years now, I started my care in San Diego, moved to Arizona while my spouse went to school and am back living in San Diego. Whether it's childcare, senior care, pet care or caring for your special needs I have experience...
5.0
"We love Stephanie she has become family to us. She was my student in high school and then became our family babysitter. She was wonderful with our baby and worked with us regularly till our daughter became a...

Reviewed by Jaime W.

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Marlene M.


San Diego, CA

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate, With Patience

5.0

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I'm patient and have great respect for seniors. I've cared for several seniors while residing in Minnesota. One couple in particular required transportation, bookkeeping, house cleaning, meal prep, bathing, transferring to and from beds, shopping and errands. This job lasted 1. 5 years until this wonderful couple passed away, 1...
5.0
"Marlene has been a companion and care giver for my handicapped husband for about 3 months. She is very caring, helpful, hardworking and pleasant person to be with. I recommend Marlene highly."

Reviewed by Care member

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Tatiana G.


San Diego, CA

$20-42/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

5.0

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Hello, my name is Tatiana. Originally, I am from Russia and have live in the USA for 12 years. I enjoy working with kids and looking for a part-time nanny job to take some weight off your shoulders. I love kids and always can get along with them. I like doing studying activities, like reading, coloring, playing memory games...
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"Tatiana worked as a full time nanny for my autistic son for several years. She was punctual, loving, careful, and became an integral part of our family. She worked for us at the time my son received his...

Reviewed by Betsy G.

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Melissa G.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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I have experience caring for those with special needs. I love helping others and watching them achieve their goals. In addition to this in have also had multiple family members who have these needs as well.
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"Melissa is a sweet, dependable young woman who helps me with personal care (lifting, transferring, hygiene care, dressing, medicine administration, household care, etc.), because I have a physical disability....

Reviewed by Angie L.

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Risa M.


Chula Vista, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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I enjoy working with children! I have experience working with special needs. I am a nursing assistant and a caregiver for elderly. I work very well with kids. I have a fun positive attitude. I am first aid and CPR certified. I enjoy playing games and spending time with children. I am very trustworthy and a hard worker!
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"Risa did an outstanding job with my very energetic and sensitive 4 year old son for an entire day of care during the workweek. I came home to a tidy home and a very happy and content little one. She did a great...

Reviewed by Jessica H.

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5.0

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I have experience 19 years with development delays, kabuki syndrome. I myself have a daughter with special needs that is development delays.
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Mary Ann D.


Chula Vista, CA

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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I worked in New York for 30 years and I started as a general housekeeper, driving my employers children to and from school , I do food shopping, groceries and cooking for the family. Then for 10 years I started working as a caregiver for elderly patients one on one. I came here in San Diego two years ago to live with my sons...
5.0
"Mary Ann was my sons Nanny for two years and was incredible! I felt safe and trusted her with my son she’s very experienced with children and infants, etc. The best part is she’s very flexible and if I need her...

Reviewed by Care member

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Laura M.


San Diego, CA

$26-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Family Care Provider

5.0

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Hello families! My name is Laura, 36 years of age and an experienced, responsible childcare provider. I have several years of experience taking care of children from 3 months to 12 years old in home, daycare and school settings. I am here to offer your children a safe and comfortable environment. My goal is to ensure that your...
5.0
"We hired Laura for our 1.5yo when our previous nanny was moving away. Laura aced the interview and we fell in love with her professionalism, Demeanor & attitude. That was over an year ago & I don't think we...

Reviewed by Geethika U.

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Hello! I have 5 years of experience with nannying and years of working with children with special needs. I can help with laundry, meal prep, light housework, and I am comfortable driving. I love doing crafts and painting and pretending and playing outdoors.
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"She did an outstanding job with our family! We hired her for a one time babysitting job, and she handled our rambunctious kids beautifully. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed by Corinne H.

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Sammantha B.


San Diego, CA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Nursing Student Looking To Gain More Experience Of Care Taking

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Hi my name is Sam! I'm a navy veteran who is now attending Point Loma Nazarene university for nursing. I am recently married and my husband and I live in north park. Growing up my mother was a special needs teacher and care giver and I was right beside her caring and learning for the children. Personally, I'm an organizer,...
5.0
"I have known Sam for about 4 years and she's AMAZING. I would recommend her to anyone. She is amazing with children and so sweet! She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. She will not let you down!"

Reviewed by Raven D.

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Makenna G.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Therapist

5.0

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I am a passionate and dedicated special education care provider with experience working with individuals with developmental, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities. As a Registered Behavioral Therapist, I am trained to provide evidence-based interventions to promote positive behavior change. My commitment to safety and...
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Jessica G.


San Diego, CA

$30-31/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Teacher, And Special Needs Care Provider

5.0

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Whatever sort of family structure and flow you have in here to support it! I have been babysitting professionally for over six years, worked as a special needs respite worker (3-55 y/o), camp counselor (3-14 y/o), substitute teacher (infant to school age), and ran an after school program for a year (k-8). Most recently I...
5.0
"Jessica is so patient and kind with kids. She is amazing. She has a lot of experience considering her background experience working at a school with kids. She is trained and well qualified."

Reviewed by Brenda A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lemon Grove, CA

Alexa R.

5.0

She was great! On time, comfortable, kids loved her, and kept us updated on how the night was going! We will definitely ask her to help us in the future with more date nights! We highly recommend her!

- Michelle M.

Sarah L.

5.0

I hired Sarah to watch my 5 year old and she absolutely loves her! My daughter always wants to know when she is coming to watch her. Would definitely recommend her to anyone with kids.

- Care member

Noelle S.

5.0

Noelle was great with our 15 month old son. We will absolutely be using her again!

- Care member

Osiris G.

5.0

Anyone interested... She's absolutely amazing! Most loving and caring person ever. You'd be lucky to have her take care of your children. There is no doubt she would take care of your children as if they were her own.

- Jessica C.

Allison T.

5.0

We hired Allison while on vacation in Joshua Tree to look after our and our friends' 2 year old daughters. Allison was punctual, connected with the kids and texted us with an update while we were out. We would hire Allison again.

- Yann M.

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