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Dawn S.

Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Lomita, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
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Child Development

Lomita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
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 RBUSD for 34 years . I have worked with children age 3years -8 th grade. In addition I have taught private school grades 1st-3rd and art lessons in the past through the...

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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Looking To Work With Special Needs Children

Lomita, CA

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$22/hr
Hello, I am looking to start full time or part time work with special needs children. I have several years of experience with both nannying and babysitting. Although I cannot say that many of the children I worked with had specific disability's many had behavioral issues. Overall I have worked with hyper active children and in a...
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Lomita, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience
. I started as a babysitter and eventually became a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), where I currently work one-on-one with children to support their developmental and behavioral goals. I'm passionate about creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for every child in my care. I'm knowledgeable in positive...
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Lomita, CA

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$30/hr
20 years experience
I'm a warm and experienced caregiver with two decades of childcare experience, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children, and my creativity brings a sense of fun and imagination to playtime. I excel at communicating with parents...
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Child Care

Lomita, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! I've been working with children since I was 18, starting as a preschool volunteer and later diving into the world of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Over the years, I've gained experience through school settings, babysitting, and supporting children with special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and...
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Lomita, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
For the past 15, I have worked with seniors of all levels of care, specifically with Alzheimer and Dementia care. Working with them has taught me a lot and given me a lot of patience and love for people. I am passionate about what I do and I always look out for the well being of others. I am well experienced in bathing,...
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Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sam, thank you for visiting my profile! I've been caring for children for the majority of my life, I absolutely love their energy and the wonderful things they teach us. I come from a big family, I have quite a bit of personal experience with children in the age range of 8 weeks - 12 years and I have handled up...

Shannon F. says "Sam is absolutely wonderful! She cared for my adult special needs son for a few hours each week or so for the past year until she moved. I am...

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Torrance, CA

4.5(1)
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$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Part Time Caregiver

San Pedro, CA

4.5(1)
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$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Brittany, from San Pedro Ca. I have experience with infants to toddlers, to school age, preteens, teenagers all the above. I've worked for many daycare's, public schools, and much more! I have worked for Los Angeles Unified School District as a regular aid and an aid for children with special needs. , and I am...

Sonya O. says "Brittany seems like a very nice lady. "

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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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Full Time Professional Babysitter

San Pedro, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Experienced babysitter available for weeknight and weekend babysitting jobs. Career Nanny of 16 years looking for full time opportunity Occasional Sitter with Over 16 Years Experience Special needs and I enjoy one on one reading writing crafts activities sports baking cooking Babysitter. Duties and Responsibilities * Control...

Veronica G. says "Merlinda is reliable responsible outgoing attention to detail."

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Special Needs Caregiver

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Motivating others to accomplish their goals while providing an applicable learning environment has always been a passion of mine. I have desire to serve clients with varying disabilities as I believe it is important to not only promote inclusion, but focus on the "able" in disability. I have had 3 years of experience serving as...
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Full Time Nanny Available

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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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Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked as a care provider for a 14-year-old boy with autism. I've been on the job since birth until diagnosed as a special needs child. I follow up ABA at home, bring him to speech therapy, follow up his IBT from school to home. I liked what I do because I love children. For me, they are angels, so innocent and so pure at...

Kavita L. says "I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a very...

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Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 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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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
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
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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I Love Painting, Long Walks, And Animals.

San Pedro, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience
I am a passionate and experienced educator and special needs caregiver with a strong background supporting children with diverse learning and developmental needs. I hold a Master's degree in Education and a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential, and I have served as a lead elementary school teacher for two years, following three...

Amanda D. says "I seriously cannot say enough great things about Samantha! She has been a huge part of our family for the past year helping care for our 1 year old baby...

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Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.57/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 Lomita, CA

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

Dawn S.

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...

- Maryam H.

Sam L.

Sam is absolutely wonderful! She cared for my adult special needs son for a few hours each week or so for the past year until she moved. I...

- Shannon F.

Amanda O.

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...

- Monika W.

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