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Hello! As stated in my profile, I have a degree from UW-Madison in elementary/middle general and special education. I have worked with a non-profit called the Friendship Foundation for 8 years managing and creating a fun, inclusive, safe space for kids, teens, and adults with disabilities. I've also worked for 3 years as a...
Noah S.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
$15-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello! I'm a recent graduate from CSULB with child development credits and summer camp experience on my resume. I'm a reliable and trustworthy babysitter who caters to the specific needs and boundaries of every child I work with. I love having fun and telling epic stories. I graduated with a BA in theatre so playing pretend...
5.0
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Hello, I am a recent college graduate, I studied on child and adolescent development and am now pursuing my masters. I have 5 years experience working with children from early as infant to middle school age as a babysitter, mentor, and health care provider for children with special needs. Can provide my resume upon request....
5.0
"Gaby is an exceptional babysitter! She is always on time, responds to any special concerns we have, and is usually available. Gaby babysits our 1.5-year-old son, and he LOVES her. He feels calm and safe around...
Reviewed by Cordella G.
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Hello my name is Alexis H,
I am a loving mother to my 2-year-old son. Very passionate about anything that I do.
Currently studies in child development with some units completed. Along with years of experience with child care.
Managed a motor sensory gym for children of all abilities. Autism Spectrum and Special Needs...
5.0
"Alexis is very sweet and personable. My kids loved her, and my toddler is pretty particular. She was early everyday and she actively played with my preschooler so he had a lot of fun with her. She is wonderful!"
Reviewed by Aarika S.
Dawn S.
Lomita, CA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Development Teacher With Psychology Degree Available For Online Or In Person Tutor Or Nanny!
5.0
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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 30 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and Child Development aide...
5.0
"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 keep kids engaged and interested."
Reviewed by Maryam H.
5.0
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Hello, My name is Kevrene. I'm very passionate about working with children ever since my aunt opened up her daycare when I was 12. I started working there at the age of 16 and knew since then I wanted my career to be involving children and their development. I've worked with kids from the age of newborn to about 15 years of age....
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"As first-time parents, trusting someone we just met to take care of our newborn daughter at night was a bit nerve-wracking. Kevrene instantly made us feel safe handing over our new daughter. Kevrene was very...
Reviewed by Nolwen C.
Jessica A.
Hermosa Beach, CA
$62/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny Jes Providing Care With Respect And Structured Fun!
5.0
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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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I have worked with kids with special needs for 4 years. I most recently worked for a family with a little girl who has a feeding tube and developmental delays. The job was so rewarding and fun. One family I nannied for has a child with Down Syndrome whom I adore. He is so fun and funny and the best kid to play hide and seek...
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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...
5.0
"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 heartbeat, but our schedule needs aren't compatible....
Reviewed by Kelly B.
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I am a clinical Social Worker by profession and am looking to work with children and Family. For the past 23+ years I have dedicated my professional career to working with children and families primarily through individual, family, group therapy including the foster care and transition aged youth population. The management of a...
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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...
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"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 compassionate and comprehensive hands on care. Martine is a...
Reviewed by Paul B.
5.0
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I have experience with children and young adults with Down syndrome. I have patience and compassion. I have experience teaching basic living skills and speech. Also, I have experience volunteering with special needs children and young adults.
5.0
"Friendly and always there to help!"
Reviewed by Sonja B.
5.0
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i'm yasmin and I have more than 15 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 was a nanny for 3 families in LA!! the first family was two children (1 special needs) and the second family was 3...
5.0
"She is an excellent nanny, she took care of my babie very well"
Reviewed by Care member
Latriss C.
Hawthorne, CA
$34/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.4
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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
5.0
"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 need.
Very professional and a good communicator. "
Reviewed by Care member
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Before being an Early Intervention Teacher at Pediatric Therapy Network, my mother worked with children and adults with special needs for over 20 years. Working with children has shown me the significance and beauty in helping people become independent and active members in society.
5.0
"Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She constantly interacts with him the whole time she spends time with him. My...
Reviewed by Elinor R.
Heidi H.
San Pedro, CA
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi there!
Thank you for your interest in me. I have been a caregiver for about 10 years now and I absolutely love it. I started taking care of my grandparents when I was younger and ever since than I have gained experience working in facilities and private homes caring for the elderly or patients with special needs. I have...
5.0
"Heidi cared for both of my elderly parents and is very warm and compassionate. She is a quick learner and is very willing to take on responsibility. She is very dependable and punctual. I would hire her without...
Reviewed by Julie D.
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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...
5.0
"Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)"
Reviewed by Trish S.
5.0
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Passionate and experienced special needs caregiver with 2 years (paid) experience working with children and adults who have a variety of special needs, including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I am currently a career nanny who would like to provide care to children with special needs.
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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
"Savannah was delightful to work with. She worked as a full-time nanny for our family of one child for one week on a replacement assignment. We look forward to working with her again soon as a recurring...
Reviewed by Yves-Marc C.
Heidi H.
San Pedro, CA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi there!
Thank you for your interest in me. I have been a caregiver for about 10 years now and I absolutely love it. I started taking care of my grandparents when I was younger and ever since than I have gained experience working in facilities and private homes caring for the elderly or patients with special needs. I have...
5.0
"She is reliable. I highly recommend."
Reviewed by Tierza D.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Gabriella A.
5.0
Gaby is an exceptional babysitter! She is always on time, responds to any special concerns we have, and is usually available. Gaby babysits our 1.5-year-old son, and he LOVES her. He feels calm and safe around her since she has a warm and relaxed personality. He's always in a great mood when we...
- Cordella G.
Alexis H.
5.0
Alexis is very sweet and personable. My kids loved her, and my toddler is pretty particular. She was early everyday and she actively played with my preschooler so he had a lot of fun with her. She is wonderful!
- Aarika S.
Dawn S.
5.0
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 keep kids engaged and interested.
- Maryam H.
Kevrene I.
5.0
As first-time parents, trusting someone we just met to take care of our newborn daughter at night was a bit nerve-wracking. Kevrene instantly made us feel safe handing over our new daughter. Kevrene was very professional but also had such a tenderness to our baby. We knew our baby was in good hands...
- Nolwen C.
Maritza V.
5.0
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 heartbeat, but our schedule needs aren't compatible. She was a wonderful communicator, with adults and my kids, a toddler and a kindergartner at...
- Kelly B.
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