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433 special needs caregivers are listed in Los Angeles, CA

The average rate is $23/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Los Angeles, CA

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Anna A.


Los Angeles, CA

$23-30/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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Hello there! Hi I'm Anna and I enjoy working with kiddos. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science, an AA in Social Science and over 30 units in Child Development. I have experience in a classroom environment and worked as a teacher's assistant at East Los Angeles College Child Development Center where I learned a lot...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Anna helped care for our 1 year old for almost 1 year. She was extremely flexible and quick to respond. She was fantastic with our son and provided the best care!

Reviewed by Care member

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Madison S.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Early Child Educator/Caretaker

5.0

(2)

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Hi! I am currently a third grade teacher at Kipp SoCal Schools. I live in downtown Los Angeles. I am certified to teach K-6, and I have an extra endorsement in reading. I can provide tutoring, pick up from after school, meals, and care. I am extremely qualified in the care and well being of children. I have CPR training, and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Madison watched my home and watered my plants while I was away visiting a friend for a almost 2 weeks. She did an excellent job and I would absolutely use her again. She was professional, kind, and trustworthy....

Reviewed by Care member

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Nadia H.


Los Angeles, CA

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Nanny !

5.0

(3)

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Hello there! I am a 33-year-old young woman with lots of household experience! I have nannied for 3-6-month-old babies, 3 and 5 siblings, a set of wonderful 5-year-old twins, teens, etc etc :) I especially love young children and toddlers who are about 3 and above because I love to do crafts and have fun outdoor adventures! I...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Nadia joined my household daily to care for my four-five year old twins. Imperturbable, smart, creative and off beat in the best way, Nadia brought joy AND order to my home.

Reviewed by Care member

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Amanda D.


Los Angeles, CA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Weeknights/Date Night Sitter And School Drop Off Available

5.0

(1)

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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...

Recent review:

5.0
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 of multiples knows, is no small feat. She immediately...

Reviewed by William M.

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Sevasti D.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Affinity For The Young And Old Alike

5.0

(1)

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I am CPR and First Aid certified from infants to geriatrics and trust line certified/registered. I enjoy children of all ages; I also have an affinity for the elderly. My previous employment includes being a Nanny, House Manager, Personal Assistant and Respite Caregiver. I also have experience working with special needs...

Recent review:

5.0
She is very dependable and smart!

Reviewed by Bill W.

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Guadalupe A.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Exceptional Nanny With 6 Years Of Experience

5.0

(6)

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Hi Families! I am a Nanny/Family assistant. I'm Looking for a Full-time position or date night babysitting. I have been a Nanny/babysitter for the past 7 years. I have experience with all age ranges from infants to teens. Also, I have experience working with Special needs children. My availability is opening up and I can start...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I hired Lupe at the last minute so we could go to a wedding. I was obviously extremely nervous, but her experience and wonderful nature put our family at ease immediately. As a result, she is now our first...

Reviewed by Care member

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Kaylie P.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-70/hr3 yrs exp

My Name Is Kaylie!

5.0

(5)

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I'd describe my personality as caring, energetic, friendly, and outgoing I like working with kids because I have assisted in caring for my 3 siblings as they grew up and I love the experience it gives for the future! I would love to eventually be an elementary school teacher so childcare is a great learning experience for me....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Kaylie is very responsible, caring and nurturing. She is reliable and always goes above and beyond for the families she’s apart of. Kaylie is never just a babysitter, she becomes family with anyone she works...

Reviewed by Care member

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Yadira L.


Los Angeles, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

5.0

(8)

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Hello families. My origins are from Honduras, CA and I'm bilingual, Spanish and English. I've been working as a Live-out Nanny/Sitter/Personal assistant with awesome families for over 10 years including Live-in with a High profile family and been able to travel extensively domestic and international for which I have Clear,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Yadira is clearly very good with children, my 3 month old son liked her right away. She is a very elegant and well-spoken person and we are very comfortable having her in our home.

Reviewed by Swati K.

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Anne H.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-46/hr10 yrs exp

Everyone's Favorite Camp Counselor!

5.0

(1)

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I'm an experienced caregiver who has extensive experience nannying for newborns (including those with special needs), babysitting children of all ages, trained lifeguard and swim instructor, former girl scout camp counselor and program leader. I have loved caring for, playing with and enriching the lives of children for decades....

Recent review:

5.0
Anne had incredible patience with our newborn and toddler. We were so lucky she could help us out! She's a jack of all trades and thanks to her experience across food, handiwork, etc, our home was in ideal...

Reviewed by Mary R.

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Jacqueline C.


Los Angeles, CA

$26-40/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time House/pet Sitter

5.0

(2)

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My experience includes babysitting young children, light housework, house managing, errand running, and house/pet sitting for a few families collectively for the past 5 years as well as working in a high school as a special needs aide for 7 years. I have recently taken a leap of faith and have moved down to LA from the Bay Area....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Don't miss the opportunity to hire Jacque. She is the perfect fit for the busy family. We interviewed and immediately hired her. She has been a dream. Always cheerful, willing to help and ready to work....

Reviewed by Care member

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Elizabeth H.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-34/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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Hello! I have 10+ years experience including 3 years at a Montessori school with children ages 18mo-4yrs. I also nanny for babies as young as 2mo-13yrs. I consider my duties to include furthering their cognitive development as well as fine and gross motor skills with age appropriate activities. I've nannied multiple babies, a...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We have a 9 year old son, and Elizabeth has been our main source of childcare since he was a little less than a year old, so we've gotten to know her pretty well. She's taken him lots of places over the years....

Reviewed by Sarah F.

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Madison M.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-40/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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I have been nannying for over 10 years and am fully CPR/First Aid certified. I live in Los Angeles and currently hold a B. A from University of Arizona. I have nannied for over 12 high profile families over the years. I have experience working with children from ages preemie/newborn to 12 years of age. My most recent families...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Madison is a truly remarkable nanny who approached our 6 month twins with love, proficiency, and ease. She maintained a good schedule and singlehandedly was able to feed, change, teach, and play with the kids...

Reviewed by Zach S.

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Adela M.


Los Angeles, CA

$40/hr20 yrs exp

I'm A Fun, creative And Compassionate Person.

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Adela M, I'm 49 years old, with 30 years of child care experience. I'm fully vaccinated, I have a clean driving record, bilingual, very responsible and flexible since I'm not married and no kids. I have experience from new born to pre-teens. also I have experience with children with special needs. have great...

Recent review:

5.0
Adela is caring and professional. She has many decades experience of being a nanny and it shows with how she interacts with my son. Plus she’s on time and communicative!

Reviewed by Care member

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Carly G.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available

5.0

(1)

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Hi There! My name is Carly. I'm 26-years-old and I moved to Los Angeles last summer. I currently live in West Hollywood and work in television. I'm currently on a hiatus with lots of availability and after that have most late afternoons, nights and weekends free. I have been a part-time nanny on and off for years. Most recently...

Recent review:

5.0
We would definitely recommend Carly! She cared for our 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son. We noticed right away how much Carly loves working with children. She formed a connection with our kids from the...

Reviewed by Daniel M.

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Elvia T.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

I Love Working With Children So Rewarding

5.0

(1)

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I'm 29 years old with 7 years of experience working with special needs children diagnosed with autism . I worked for a day care in Hollywood 2 years with infants 3months to 3 years of age . I worked as a behavioral therapist for Burbank School District. I love working with children to me it's very rewarding that's the only thing...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We hired Elviah as an aide to help our neurodivergent son participate in summer camp. She did a great job helping him navigate the classroom and managing tantrums. He could not have gotten through the program...

Reviewed by Care member

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Madelyn B.


Los Angeles, CA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Responsible Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Maddie. I've lived bicoastal (NY/CA) for the last 7 years and have decided to settle down in California. I'm grateful to have cared for such wonderful, loving families. I have professionally cared for children ages 8 months to 14 years, and I've cared for my little sister who has chronic illness and special needs....

Recent review:

5.0
I interviewed Maddie for a nannying position to care for my 2-year-old daughter. Throughout the process, she was extremely responsive, flexible, and reliable, and my daughter absolutely adored her! She has...

Reviewed by Aliya R.

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Valerie R.


Los Angeles, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

A Caregiver Who Is Good With Infants And Toddlers

5.0

(5)

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I have worked with children primarily as a social worker for 14 years, in schools, in a hospital, in an academic summer program & camp I have also provided consultation to a child development center for children 2-5. From June to December 2014, I assisted in providing care for an infant in foster care. He was 9 months old when...

Recent review:

5.0
My Husband and I have have inconsistent schedules as we both work in the service industry and Valerie is always eager and ready to watch our baby whenever she can. We instantly loved her as she showed tender...

Reviewed by Meghan S.

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Shayla M.


Los Angeles, CA

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello Parents! I'm Shayla, a recent graduate from USC, with a genuine passion for caring for children. My babysitting/ nannying journey spans various age groups, from newborns to teenagers. I love pets, and am happy to help out with home tasks and transportation! As a former youth volleyball and basketball coach, I have a...

Recent review:

5.0
We hired Shayla to care for our 6 and 10 year old girls for on a weekend trip. She was quick to respond, attentive to the kids’ needs regarding allergies and to my rules on limited screen time. Her games have...

Reviewed by Care member

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Mary Rose B.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summertime Babysitter/House-sitter Available!

5.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Mary Rose and I'm 26 years old. I just graduated from UC San Diego for my MFA in acting. I absolutely LOVE my job as a nanny, take it very seriously, and specialize in infant care! I am CPR certified for infants and children. A tiny bit about me: I'm from San Francisco, I am a spin instructor and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
What a nice girl! She was amazing with our baby boy. I recommend her without hesitation. She was 7 hours with our baby while we were gone, when we came back both were smiling and chill as the first hour and I...

Reviewed by Denisse D.

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Shantelle N.


Los Angeles, CA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor

5.0

(3)

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Hello, my name is Shantelle and I have been babysitting for what seems like my whole life beyond the age of 5. As a child I always felt responsible to protect & nurture my little brother, which is an instinct of mine that has grown stronger throughout the years. As a caretaker of someone else's child it only feels right to put...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Shantelle’s presence as my child's baby sitter was an absolute blessing. Her genuine love for working with children created an immediate bond, making my little one feel safe and secure. Shantelle's flexibility,...

Reviewed by Care member

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Los Angeles, CA

Anna A.

5.0

Anna helped care for our 1 year old for almost 1 year. She was extremely flexible and quick to respond. She was fantastic with our son and provided the best care!

- Care member

Madison S.

5.0

Madison watched my home and watered my plants while I was away visiting a friend for a almost 2 weeks. She did an excellent job and I would absolutely use her again. She was professional, kind, and trustworthy.

- Care member

Nadia H.

5.0

Nadia joined my household daily to care for my four-five year old twins. Imperturbable, smart, creative and off beat in the best way, Nadia brought joy AND order to my home.

- Care member

Amanda D.

5.0

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 of multiples knows, is no small feat. She immediately connected with our children, showing a perfect mix of warmth and professionalism. Not only did...

- William M.

Sevasti D.

5.0

She is very dependable and smart!

- Bill W.

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Ratings for Los Angeles, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Los Angeles, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 217 reviews of the 433 listed special needs caregivers.