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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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Alyssa W.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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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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Rebecca C.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

Los Angeles, CA

3.5(1)
from
$20/hr
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Esperanza H.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I am a 25-year-old San Francisco State University graduate with a bachelor's in Child and Adolescent Development, hoping to become a child or marriage and family therapist. I have experience with children with special needs doing Behavioral Therapy receiving a certification as an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician. I also...

Roxanne R. says "Esperanza is AWESOME! Communicated well, punctual, very attentive to needs, and engaged extremely well with my son upon our first meeting. I needed help...

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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
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
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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Elizabeth R.

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

El Segundo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Michaela H.

Special Needs Caregiver

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Bridget B.

Lomita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
For the past eight years, 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,...

Keith E. says "Bridget was ideal to work with. Honest and caring. Very courteous. Will definitely be hiring her again."

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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
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 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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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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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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Damaris B.

Part Time Child Care Available

Gardena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Sabrina A.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I am a reliable, bubbly, and patient person who has always loved working with kids. I've worked at summer camps, daycares, and programs for kids of all ages, even those with special needs. This past June I am now a certified English Teacher and I'm currently in the process of obtaining a full time teaching job. However, as...

Rafael C. says "Sabrina helped us a great deal with our son. I highly recommend her. Thanks Sabrina"

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Martha C.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have experience caring for those with special needs. I've worked with patients in wheelchairs and also an amputee, who needed special types of equipment to assist with transfers. I also have experience working with G-Tubes, and having to change the bag every day, and clean the site flush tube when clogged. I also have...

Christina C. says "She was great! Patient & kind. We really enjoyed her help! Would highly recommend her."

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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
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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G'ani-shanice P.

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! -- My name is G'ani. I am graduate of Howard University with a Master's in Accounting. I currently have a CDA (Child Development Associates) in Infant and Toddlers and have been employed as a Special Education Teacher. I have 8 years of childcare experience. I've been working with children since I was 17 and it means a lot...

Kelley S. says "G'ani is great! We were very happy with the care she provided to our two young kids. She was reliable, punctual, easy to work with, and took direction...

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Tyler R.

Experienced

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Tyler. I am a 36-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 13 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 5-21 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 O.

Torrance, CA

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.00/hr as of October 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Manhattan Beach, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Manhattan Beach, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Makayla D.

We highly recommend Makayla. She provided care on two different days with our special needs son. She is honest, helpful, kind, and...

- Jane B.

Alyssa W.

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 &...

- Care member

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.

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