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Vanessa T.

Reliable Child Care With Special Needs Experience

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi! I'm nurturing, responsible, and creative. I've helped care for my younger brother, who has Down syndrome, since he was a baby, so I'm very familiar with patience, adapting to unique needs, and building trust with children. I love working with kids because their energy is contagious, and I enjoy helping them learn, feel safe,...
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Paris D.

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have extensive experience working with children, primarily toddlers and school-aged kids, and I've babysat multiple children at once. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have experience caring for special needs children. Over the years, I've helped with homework, prepared meals, organized fun activities, taken kids to school,...
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Shaela H.

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
I would describe my personality as outgoing, energetic and diplomatic! I first started working with kids when I was in middle school, I was a volunteer for many different summer camps and organizations. I have had the privilege of working with special needs children of all ages, in both the classroom and the playground! One...
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Yasmin A.

Hi, I'm Yasmin And I Can't Wait To Be Your New Nanny

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I'm Yasmin and I have more than 25 thousand hours worked with children. In Brazil I was a judo teacher for children aged 3-16 and I was also a babysitter for 3 children (1 special needs) Here in the USA I worked for 4 families in LA and now I'm currently working for 2 families one family with special needs and other family...

Care Member says "She is an excellent nanny, she took care of my babie very well"

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Bridget B.

Lomita, CA

5.0(1)
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$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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Teresa B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hawthorne, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Teresa and I am a caring, sweet, patient and reliable nanny. I enjoy reading, signing, dancing and cooking healthy meals for children. I have been working with kids for 20+ years. I have experience from newborns to 11-year-olds, both girls and boys. I have also cared for children with special needs and have...

Care Member says "Teresa was hired by our family 3 years ago and has far exceeded our expectations! She started watching our 6 month old baby during covid. She was...

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Amanda O.

Toddler Teacher Looking For Extra Work On The Weekends, Bilingual In Spanish

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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Tiffany G.

Lawndale, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have worked with children in many different settings over the last 12 years. I've worked in schools, volunteered in an outdoor setting and recently worked in the homes of special needs children as a registered behavioral technician (RBT). I have worked with special needs children and teenagers ranging from 2-17 years old. The...

Jane B. says "We highly recommend Tiffany! She is honest and kind and truly goes above and beyond. She provided care for our special needs son on two different days. She...

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Elizabeth R.

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

El Segundo, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
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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Danielle S.

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)
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$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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Jessica A.

Nanny Jes Providing Care With Respect And Structured Fun!

Hermosa Beach, CA

5.0(0)
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$62/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Latriss C.

Hawthorne, CA

4.5(1)
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$34/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there I'm a certified nurse assistant for 2yrs I also worked for junior blind with special needs kids I also work for lausd school district and Sharon care center which a Convalescent home as you can see I love helping people

Care Member says "She’s hands on and passionate on what she does. You basically give her instructions and she would exceed expectations by giving extra care that you...

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Lisa S.

Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 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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Brittany D.

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
light cleaning
travel
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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Martine M.

Child care

San Pedro, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a mother of 4 children and one of my daughter had an handicap at 2 years old and I learned how to take care of her and succeeded. I'm now a grand-mother of 4 and my grand-daughter of 3 years old loves to say: grandma is strong because I can take care of her, feed her, teach her, play with her and exercise with her. I can...

Paul B. says "We have been blessed to have Martine as a caregiver for my father, and it is without hesitation that I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking...

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Dawn S.

Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Lomita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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...

Devon C. says "I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is...

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Anna T.

Nanny, Babysitter, Errand Runner, Etc.

Lomita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have several babysitting and nanny references and have worked in a highly structured church child care for 2+ years. I have experience with multiples, special needs, CPR and high pressure situations. I do all of the grocery shopping, planning and cooking of meals for my family and also have house cleaning experience. I am a...

Katie H. says "Anna is a GREAT household or personal assistant. She has a good attitude, takes directions easily and works independently. She is also punctual and a good...

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Yesenia M.

Super Nanny

Hawthorne, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
My name is Yesi I love working with children. I play an instrumental role in my Church and in the Children's Ministry, I teach them about morals, values, maintain good habits, respect and how to be kind! I have experience working with the Disabled community, emphasis work with Special needs children, rescue babies & children in...

Stanley X. says "Yessi helps us with date nights, overnights, and occasional weekend coverage. She has a great personality and is very caring. Our son loves playing with...

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Lily Beth L.

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Early childhood experience is very important and the right nanny caring for your child plays a critical role in your child's brain development. I provide continuous meticulous care, attention, and stimulation for your child. I'm a B. S. Nursing graduate. I've worked at Lincoln Elementary School taking care of special needs...

Care Member says "Beth is wonderful. She has helped us over the last year as needed. She is very thoughtful and great at arts and crafts. She is super knowledgable in...

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Crystiani S.

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

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dear Families I caring for children has always been my passion. With certification in Early Childhood Education and began my career working as a teacher with children 0 to 5 years including with special needs. I continue to study and specialize in child development and special needs education to deepen my knowledge and provide...

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

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  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of June 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Yasmin A.

She is an excellent nanny, she took care of my babie very well

- Care member

Bridget B.

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

- Keith E.

Teresa B.

Teresa was hired by our family 3 years ago and has far exceeded our expectations! She started watching our 6 month old baby during covid....

- Care member

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