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60 special needs caregivers are listed in National City, CA

The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in National City, CA

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Stephanie B.


La Mesa, CA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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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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Lucero R.


San Ysidro, CA

$26/hr9 yrs exp

Lucero R.

5.0

(1)

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I love working with children any age , I enjoy teaching , helping and guiding them to succeed their developmental milestones. I have almost 9 years of experience working with infant, todlers and up to 12 years old. I also have experience with children with special needs such as Autism and ADHD. In 2017 did my internship in a...
5.0
"My family hired Lucero to work as a nanny for our daughter when she was 10 to 19 months. Lucero is kind, patient, trustworthy, and communicative. My husband and I both work from home and Lucero adapted...

Reviewed by Care member

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Risa M.


Chula Vista, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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!
5.0
"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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Sydney V.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I'm a very outgoing person who loves being surrounded by children. I'm very responsible, I don't smoke or drink. I recently graduated from SJSU with a B. S. in Human Resources and a Minor degree in Legal Studies. I'm easy to get along with and I have a lot of patience when it comes to kids and babies. I've nannied for 3...
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Amanda D.


Spring Valley, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I love kids and have 5 of my own, from 14-year-old twins to 26-year-olds. I have volunteered as a sitter with Radys ER psych unit, and also volunteered and worked part time at Bancroft Elementary in Spring Valley. I have been in Healthcare for 20 years. I have worked Companion Care to Hospice, and have 16 years of quad...

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

(1)

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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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5.0

(1)

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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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Lais H.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi This Is A Little About Me.

5.0

(1)

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I'm a happy person that enjoys working with kids. My experience ranges from multi child daycare years 1-5, 1-11, and special needs children on a one to one basis. Autistic children like me and I understand their need for schedules, patience and varied communication methods. I'd describe my personality as attentive, joyful...
5.0
"Lais was great from the initial conversation, the kids loved her, and she was so easy to work with!"

Reviewed by Joshua W.

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Amber B.


San Diego, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Artistic And Caring Full/Part Time Nanny

5.0

(5)

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Hello families! It's that time again to search for another sweet family. Open to most ages but really enjoy growing with families from the beginning to build a strong connection and support system. I've nannied for 10+ years ( mostly full time) as well as worked in classrooms and specialized/ trained previously in behavioral...
5.0
"One of the best parenting decisions we have made is hiring Amber as our nanny! Amber started nannying for us when our daughter was 6 months old. She has been an integral part of our family from January 2019...

Reviewed by Care member

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Leanora S.


San Diego, CA

$24-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Yoga Teacher Available For Childcare

5.0

(4)

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Hello, San Diego parents! I am a 56-year-old Harvard-educated Nanny and yoga teacher with extensive childcare experience with children of all ages including 5-month-old twins, 18-month-old twins, toddlers, all the way up to 8 to 10 years old and teenagers. Overall, I am committed to helping each child grow and achieve while...
5.0
"Lea is really great with children and is very professional! My children never stayed home with someone they had just met and they both were very happy and even asked for her the next day. Highly recommended! We...

Reviewed by Nicole P.

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Makenna G.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Therapist

5.0

(1)

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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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Jenifer A.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Extremely Experienced And Widely Available Nanny/Child Sitter

5.0

(4)

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I've been babysitting/nannying for over 10 years. My experience ranges from children ages newborn -15 years; as well as twins, up to four children at once and special needs. I have a multitude of experiences handling emergency situations (which can be discussed in person) and work well in high-stress situations. I am comfortable...
5.0
"We were excited when Jeni applied as she brings so much experience and maturity to the table. Her application and resume were well-organized, and she came with great references who spoke of her dedication as a...

Reviewed by Alexander T.

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Desiree S.


La Mesa, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

4.8

(4)

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Hello lovely families! My name is Desiree, I am a college attendant at San Francisco State University, currently working towards my BA in Creative Writing. I have worked worked with children since 2018, and have held various positions deriving from child care. I've worked as a Preschool teacher at an international immersion...
5.0
"She's an amazing person all the way around helped cleaned made sure everything was done and stayed on schedule with the things I had planned for her . She never complained even if she had to stay longer than...

Reviewed by Tanetta B.

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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

(1)

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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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Ericka B.


Chula Vista, CA

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter And Special Needs Care

5.0

(2)

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Hello, my name is Ericka - I am currently taking online classes to get my Psychology Bachelor's degree. - I have extensive experience and knowledge with individuals who have intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, bipolar, etc. -I have nannied for many families with children between the ages of 18months-9...
5.0
"Ericka is committed. When she confirms she is going to help you on the days you agreed, she will be there on time. She is also very patient with our child and reliable. Will continue to hire Ericka for the days...

Reviewed by Jenny N.

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Sarah L.


San Diego, CA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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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Jessica G.


San Diego, CA

$30-31/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Teacher, And Special Needs Care Provider

5.0

(4)

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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
"I have known Jess for long time and she is awesome. My son loves hanging out with her. She is responsible and reliable and very kind. She knows how to work with little ones and does a great job engaging with...

Reviewed by Care member

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Michelle T.


San Diego, CA

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

My Special Needs

5.0

(2)

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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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Shams J.


La Mesa, CA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(1)

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I have been working with special needs since 2015, and also worked as a teacher aid in a special Ed class. currently, I am working as a registered behavior technician. I took many classes in college for child development and child behavior psychology.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in National City, CA

Stephanie B.

5.0

Stephanie is great, she watched by two boys, one is special needs 2 times now. The boys had a great time with her, she is kind, responsive and dependable.

- Jeffrey M.

Lucero R.

5.0

My family hired Lucero to work as a nanny for our daughter when she was 10 to 19 months. Lucero is kind, patient, trustworthy, and communicative. My husband and I both work from home and Lucero adapted seamlessly to our home/work environment and schedule. Lucero has helped our daughter with...

- Care member

Risa M.

5.0

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 job following his schedule and being active with him. I will hire again!!

- Jessica H.

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.

Lais H.

5.0

Lais was great from the initial conversation, the kids loved her, and she was so easy to work with!

- Joshua W.

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Ratings for National City, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in National City, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.