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Diana M.

Nanny Extraordinaire!

Placentia, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Diana and I am your future nanny. I raised two beautiful children, who are now adults, and have worked for a multitude of wonderful families around Orange County. I worked with children with moderate to severe special needs. I am a lover of curiosity, arts and crafts, the outdoors, and DIY projects. I hope...

Care Member says "Diana was one of the first people we interviewed after our nanny of one year had to move away. She was calm, warm, and confident. She had been with her...

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Danae R.

Placentia, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I have a bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development, a minor in Spanish, and a Masters Degree in Counseling. For over four years, I worked behavioral play therapy (ABA) with children with autism. I am CPR certified and have been working with children of all ages for about 15 years. I also worked as a tutor for about 7...

Jason E. says "Danae is a superstar with children with special needs. Her experience, knowledge and compassion are truly remarkable. Our children looked forward to each...

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Kylie B.

Babysitter/Nanny

Placentia, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi I'm Kylie! I'm 23 years old and have a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology and minored in American Sign Language and Deaf culture. I am currently getting my master's degree in speech-language pathology and will be graduating in May 2025. Majoring in speech pathology has given me the opportunity to take multiple...

Tammy M. says "Kylie is a wonderful caregiver to our baby. She is super friendly and warm. She even taught our baby sign language. Our daughter lights up when Kylie comes...

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Danae R.

Placentia, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I worked as an ABA (behavioral) therapist for three years with children with autism. I worked with clients ages 2-22 and have been exposed to/worked with pretty much everything that comes with autism. I love these kids and I really believe in them with all my heart. I also have B. S. in Child and Adolescent Development and I am...
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Maryjean F.

Companion

Placentia, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I work with developmentally disabled adults with all different ages from young to seniors. I enjoy helping people. My favorite part is helping them discover new ideas and ways they can help themselves. I like seeing them laugh and smile.
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Angelica V.

Placentia, CA

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$17/hr
Hi! My name is Angelica. I'm 27 years old and have recently graduated college. I'm currently awaiting my Occupational Therapist Assistant licensure and looking for a temporary or permanent caregiving position depending on opportunity. I have experience caring for children ages 0-16 with varying diagnosis and conditions. I am...
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Shianne W.

Part-time Babysitter

Placentia, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello my name is Shianne. I just recently moved to SoCal a few months ago from the east coast. That being said I at the moment do not have my own vehicle, but am able to be driven where I am needed. I am 26 years old. I am a Medical Assistant as well as CPR certified. I have experience working with children all ages and I have...
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Rosaura S.

Placentia, CA

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$17/hr
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have 3 boys of my own. Ages 24, 18 and 12. My oldest had ADHD growing up and is doing great on his own. He is now a Manager . My 18-year-old just graduated and studying Biology. My 12 yr old will be starting middle school this year. I have been a Medical Assistant for the past 15 years in Pediatrics/Family Practice. I have...
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Megan R.

Ms Megan

Placentia, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Megan I have wanted to work with children since I was a child. I babysat and tutored many children in the area where we lived. I moved out to CA from KY and was put as a teacher's assistant in my high school. I fell in love with children with special needs and decided that I was going to be a special education...
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Breanda V.

Placentia, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
My name is Breanda am 19 years old college student and I love helping people. I love the feeling I get when I make a child happy. I have been working with kids for about 4 years. I have volunteered at my churches nursery and have also babysat for people around my neighborhood. I am also experienced with kids with special needs.
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Taryn E.

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have worked with kids of many different ages as a babysitter, coach , including a 5-month-old and kids with special needs. I love kids and helping out. I love doing art activities or just singing to Disney movies. I am also certified in CPR and first aid and have a special education degree. Please consider me to help you and...

Jordan P. says "Taryn was perfect! Very responsive, was great with our son, proactively communicated, and was so nice. We would definitely work with her again!"

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Mailena S.

Anaheim, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, All my life I have been caring for children. I am the oldest out of 7 children. Naturally I became their caregiver. I absolutely love children. I have experience with all age group. I am a mother of two children ages 4 and 3. I am a teacher for Special Needs children. I work with a wide range of disabilities such as but...

Michelle C. says "Mailena has a way to with kids. She is friendly, kind and genuine. This was our first time hiring a babysitter that is not family for my 3 yr old & 8wk...

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Stephany R.

Whittier, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a preschool teacher looking for a new journey in my life. I love spending time with children, reading books and creating memorable activities. I'm patient, creative, fun and trustworthy. I'm looking to care for a child or two. I can create a routine and ensure your child has a great time while on my care. I like working...

Care Member says "Stephany is very reliable and amazing with kids. Having a teaching background she really knows how to engage children. My daughter loves Stephany!"

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Abigail N.

Seeking A Long Term Babysitting Job

Anaheim, CA

4.3(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Abi! I have over about 10 years of experience in Child Care. I also have my Bachelors Degree of Science in Child and Adolescent Development and am working on my M. S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Online. I love kids of all ages. I have worked with special needs children before. I have been a toddler and...

Care Member says "Abi was with our family for a little over a year. We brought her on to help us transition from one to two children and to help me postpartum. She was...

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Sara Z.

Special Education Caregiver/Nanny

Orange, CA

5.0(0)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience
I worked for Santa Ana USD for over 10 years in the special education department. Started with the elementary level promoted to middle and high school. Later with students who graduated from high school and became Regional Center clients. One of my responsibilities was to assist in their transition to become independent and deal...
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Stephanie G.

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

Buena Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...

Sabrina L. says "We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very...

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Jaquelin V.

Fun Productive And Lovable Sitter , Caregiving For Children And Seniors .

Garden Grove, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi my name is Jaquelin I am a mother , I have always loved children therefore I have worked with children in charity events , my daughter's PTA at their elementary. I've also worked in the dental field with children . I've done some caregiving for special needs children that has brought me a lot of experience with autism and...

Care Member says "Jacqueline is very caring and sweet. She took a great care for our baby. She was understanding to the unique needs of our baby and cared for her the way...

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Michaela C.

La Mirada, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a current college student who is majoring in Elementary Education. I have experience working at an elementary and middle school and have also been a full time nanny. I am dependable, patient, hardworking and creative. I am fully capable to help your child with schoolwork or to help with their developmental needs and...

Jasmine C. says "I was able to meet Michaela over zoom ahead of time. She was extremely gracious as I was extremely late to our zoom meeting, but she was super sweet and...

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Xenith K.

Dedicated, Experienced, And Passionate Childcare Professional

Walnut, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Compassionate, understanding, experienced and passionate childcare professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in both professional and private settings. Devoted to providing a safe, motivating and a cultivating environment for children to learn and grow. Actively seeking a challenging and rewarding career in making a...

Roger L. says "I am writing this review after our interview and based on communications thus far. She seems intelligent, articulate, professional and friendly. She is...

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Sara Z.

Special Needs Caregiver / Nanny

Orange, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello my name is Sara. I am interested in your Babysitting/Nanny job opportunity and want to share some information about myself. I have been a Babysitter/Nanny/Caregiver for over 15 years. I worked for over 10 years with elementary & middle school children most of them with multiple special needs. As a Nanny it is my joy to...

Tahnee S. says "Sara has been a big help to my family in caring for our 2 year old son. She is very hands on, one on my one time, reads books, crafts, puzzles and...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.10/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Placentia, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Placentia, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Diana M.

Diana was one of the first people we interviewed after our nanny of one year had to move away. She was calm, warm, and confident. She had...

- Care member

Danae R.

Danae is a superstar with children with special needs. Her experience, knowledge and compassion are truly remarkable. Our children looked...

- Jason E.

Kylie B.

Kylie is a wonderful caregiver to our baby. She is super friendly and warm. She even taught our baby sign language. Our daughter lights up...

- Tammy M.

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