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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Marina del Rey, CA

The average rate is $26/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Marina del Rey, CA

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Maria C.


Inglewood, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet And Fun Nanny

5.0

(6)

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Hello! I am a mother of three girls their ages are 18, 15 and 13, I have been working as a nanny for the past 10 years. I love to work with newborn and toddlers. I take care of them as if they were my own. Also, I have experience working with babies with special needs. I have references and currently, I am looking for a family...
5.0
"Maria (Connie) was an amazing nanny for our son during the summer before he started daycare. Our son seemed to take to her right away and she is so sweet and caring and clearly loves kids. She was incredibly...

Reviewed by Kelsey G.

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Karen G.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Provider for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

5.0

(1)

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I have been working with deaf and hard of hearing children for over 15 years. I have knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). I have a Master's degree in Deaf Education. I was an elementary teacher for the deaf in public schools. I have also worked with deaf and hard of hearing preschoolers. For me to be passionate in what I...
5.0
"Karen has worked for me for about three years. I have a deaf and autistic daughter 28 years old who lives with me. I am a single father,. My wife died of breast cancer in 2010. Karen was one of two people who...

Reviewed by John B.

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Mia I.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified Childcare Professional

5.0

(2)

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I love children and incorporating Spanish as part of the playing activities together with over 26 years in theater musicals, stage dance performance for students and international folklore educational performances and workshops organized by The International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts (CIOFF),...
5.0
"I interviewed Mia for our babysitting job. she was really warm, friendly and open... my daughter loved her and didn't want her to go (even kept talking about her the day after). I'm looking forward working with...

Reviewed by Iris G.

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Crystiani S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

5.0

(3)

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Hi Family, I'm Crystiani, from Brazil, 36 yo. I did an childhood course, since then I've worked with children from 0 to 4 years old as a teacher before moving. My experience in U. S. is since 2013. I was a live in from 2013 to 2015 during this time I was responsible for 13 yo twins, one of them with special needs (one of my...
5.0
"Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Elizabeth R.


El Segundo, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

5.0

(5)

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Elizabeth (Lily) I have always loved working with and building relationships with children. Over the last seven+ 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...
5.0
"A+! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Lily. She has been an absolute gift to my family this past year. Lily came to nanny with us when my son was ~three months old at the start of the pandemic and has...

Reviewed by Elizabeth P.

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Bao T.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Cool And Positive Sitter And Pet Lover

5.0

(4)

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Hello! I always liked taking care of children I want to give you the best caregiver experience I can. I understand that it could be scary leaving your child with someone else but I want to provide a comfortable, loving, and fun environment for you. I had experience with tutoring kids and adults, working with special needs. pet...
5.0
"Amazing she is. Before we moved Bao was our tutor and nanny. She did everything we asked and more. Couldn't ask for a better person to take care of our child. 5/5"

Reviewed by Sherrie H.

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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

ABOVE The Average

5.0

(3)

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Taking care of your loved one, is my passion. Over 28 plus years in the medical field licensed and many years of hands on experience, treating your loved one with the love, dignity and respect helping krep them as independent as possible. Every day's a different journey and I'm hear to assist every step of the way. I come with...
5.0
"Andrea W. is a kind, caring, responsible, outgoing, and exceptional caregiver. She is willing to go over and above and out of her way for all those she looks after. It was a pleasure to have her help me as my...

Reviewed by Lyza W.

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Kristin V.


Los Angeles, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

I Can Provide Your Child With A Positive, Safe, And Fun Environment!

5.0

(3)

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Hi, I'm Kristin and have over 10 years of experience working with children. I enjoy working with kids. I'm an experienced, reliable, kind, and responsible nanny. I've worked with all Age Groups, Multiples, and Special Needs Children. I look forward to meeting your kids and help make your life easier!
5.0
"Kristin is a fabulous care giver and great person. She is kind, warm and gentle. Also creative and intelligent. I think of her more as a family member than a nanny. I highly recommend her. "

Reviewed by Donna R.

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Christina C.


Santa Monica, CA

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have always been around friends and family members with disabilities and feel very natural with lending a helping hand. In high school and college I was a part of best buddies and was a part time caretaker in college for a girl with cerebral palsy.
5.0
"Christina was a nanny for my 15 year old daughter with cerebral palsy. They are still close friends and I appreciate everything she did while working for us!"

Reviewed by Jane A.

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Jessica A.


Hermosa Beach, CA

$62/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Jes Providing Care With Respect And Structured Fun!

5.0

(1)

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I have 11+ years of professional child care experience: on-call, short-term, long-term, travel, overnight, live-in. I am CPR/First Aide+AED certified for all ages (infant-adults). I am trained as a Newborn Care Specialist, my D Tap vaccine is up to date. I am Life Scan and Trust line certified in CA. Travel ready with a current...
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Emily M.


Culver City, CA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

5.0

(1)

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I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. For two years I was a nanny for girl with special needs. I have also been babysitting children since I was 13. I love doing crafts and baking, as well as out doors sports. I am very creative and active when watching children.
5.0
"Emily was a pleasant surprise. She is a hard and dedicated worker. Her meal preps were healthy and tailored to our liking. Emily not only kept N. in good care, but she engaged with him as a caring friend...

Reviewed by Emma Ruth M.

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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....
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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Makayla D.


Los Angeles, CA

$10-15/hr

New To This, But A Fast Learner.

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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 amazing during a very challenging time when he was very...

Reviewed by Jane B.

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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...
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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Amanda D.


Los Angeles, CA

$34/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...
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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Ally W.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available!

3.0

(1)

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I have almost 4 years experience working with kids with special needs, from working with one family for 2 years, short term side jobs with multiple families, volunteering with the Son Rise Program, and working in my old high school special education classroom! I'm current a UCSB student studying data science and mathematics...
3.0
"Ally is a friendly and energetic young adult who provided short-term care for my child. Unfortunately, she did not fulfill her obligations with us and stopped showing up for her shift."

Reviewed by Mechiel T.

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Jacquelyn G.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-100/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Full Time Nanny

5.0

(3)

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Hello! I prioritize in providing guidance and safety for all children. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have done several years of volunteer work and have been babysitting for the past 11 years now. I have worked with children from the ages of 10mos-15 yo everyday as a Nanny and as a Counselor for the Boys and Girls Club of...
5.0
"Jackie was AMAZING!!! She was so wonderful with my kids, especially with my 4-year old daughter. Jackie was responsive to text, arrived on time, and sent an update while my husband and I were out to dinner....

Reviewed by Care member

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Tamara S.


Inglewood, CA

$15-50/hr11 yrs exp

Behavior Specialist

5.0

(1)

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I started caring for people with special needs over 10 years ago as a behavioral therapist. I have worked with a large range of individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability, ages ranging from 2 years old to end of life.
5.0
"Tamara was an absolutely wonderful sitter! She communicated well to us during her visit, was kind, patient, friendly and very helpful babysitting C. who is 6 years old and on the spectrum. We felt very...

Reviewed by Felonise T.

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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...
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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Savannah L.


Manhattan Beach, CA

$18-21/hr6 yrs exp

Care Provider

5.0

(12)

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As a babysitter I understand that every child is raised differently and parents expect certain behaviors in their homes; my personality/ responsibilities vary with who I'm caring for, I can be dramatic and playful when I need to be or very serious and guiding. I'm a really creative and outdoorsy young adult and it tends to...
5.0
"Savanah is great , I found her here on this site and have been using her services for about 4 years now, best person a single parent could ever ask for she helps me when there is nobody else that can help!"

Reviewed by Amir S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Marina del Rey, CA

Maria C.

5.0

Maria (Connie) was an amazing nanny for our son during the summer before he started daycare. Our son seemed to take to her right away and she is so sweet and caring and clearly loves kids. She was incredibly attentive, always kept me informed, and took lots of cute pictures! She took care of him...

- Kelsey G.

Karen G.

5.0

Karen has worked for me for about three years. I have a deaf and autistic daughter 28 years old who lives with me. I am a single father,. My wife died of breast cancer in 2010. Karen was one of two people who provided care but more important training in life skills for my daughter. My daughter liked...

- John B.

Mia I.

5.0

Mia is a great fit for our family, my daughter is very happy.

- Lorraine T.

Crystiani S.

5.0

Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!

- Care member

Elizabeth R.

5.0

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 minutes of meeting her they were instantly attached to her. They would literally stand outside on our front step waiting for her to arrive every...

- Kayla T.

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