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Teagan W.

Adaptable Special Needs Nanny…Here To Help :)

Playa del Rey, CA

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$21/hr
7 years experience
Hello. Thank you so much for reading my bio. I have an extensive background working with special needs and being immersed in the disability community as my mom has worked at Regional Center my whole life. I think my passion for special needs comes from knowing that I treat each individual as the unique person they are. I am...
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Lynn F.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 15 plus years experience with caring for children ranging from newborns to teens. I have six years experience with multiples and four years experience with special needs children. I am a very structured and detail oriented individual. Family, togetherness, and children are my everything. Fun fact about me. I am in the...

Ivory C. says "Lynn has been a great and helpful asset to our family. We highly recommend her. She is very communicative and reliable."

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Sabrina A.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I am a reliable, bubbly, and patient person who has always loved working with kids. I've worked at summer camps, daycares, and programs for kids of all ages, even those with special needs. This past June I am now a certified English Teacher and I'm currently in the process of obtaining a full time teaching job. However, as...

Rafael C. says "Sabrina helped us a great deal with our son. I highly recommend her. Thanks Sabrina"

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Amanda D.

Weeknights/Date Night Sitter And School Drop Off Available

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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...

William M. says "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...

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Kristin V.

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

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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!

Elizabeth O. says "Kristin is a wonderful nanny. She is totally punctual, responsible, calm, very experienced, really sweet, and great with the kids. I would hire her...

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Barbara A.

Full-Time - Fun, Responsible, Loving Babysitter

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi. My name is Barbara. I love working with kids. I enjoy everything about them and I am comfortable with all part of spending time with them. I love reading, sports, painting and doing fun activities. I am capable of completing tasks and doing routine chores. I am 32 years old. I speak both English and Spanish and I'm certified...

Care Member says "Barbi has been with our family for three years and has helped take care of our son since he was 3 months old. She is a fantastic nanny that really puts...

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Anna G.

Loving And Caring Nanny At Your Service

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
In 2016 I started nannying a 4-year-old with special needs. I also joyfully raised two children of my own who are now thriving adults. Children have always held a special place in my heart, but working with J also made me realize how important it is to care for all children with absolute patience and kindness. I would consider...

Carolyn A. says "Anna cared for our toddler for about 8 months before we decided to send him to preschool. She was never late a single day, very attentive to our son and...

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Katwims E.

Lawndale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a psychologist specializing in children, graduated in Venezuela. For the situation of my country I came looking for a better future. I'm the third of six sisters. I have years of experience starting with my younger sisters, and ending with my patients who have all been children. In Venezuela I work in a school with children...

Care Member says "Katty was amazing with our kids! She watched our kids overnight when we were in a work trip…the kids just loved her and asked when we can leave and she...

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Alyssa W.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alyssa and I am excitedly searching for a summer job babysitting. I am currently a Kindergarten teacher for a local school district and would love to put my expertise to use. Since I have summers off from my full time job, I am very flexible with hours and am happy to accommodate as needed. If a structured summer...

Care Member says "Alyssa is the sweetest and she became one of the family very quickly. She formed a bond with my kids right away. Alyssa was always on time & willing to...

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Robinna B.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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.

Elinor R. says "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...

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Tatiana C.

I'm From Chile, I Been Here In LA For 5 Years, I Love Dance And Some Sports, I'm Very Energetic

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, I'm Tati, a nanny for 10 years now, I have experience working with newborns and children, including children with special needs. I love outdoor activities, crafts, dancing and sports. What I am most passionate about my job is being able to get to know the different personalities of children and use my tools to help them...

Care Member says "Tati is fun, kind, patient, and is great with our daughter. She always found creative activities to enrich our daughter’s days, and most importantly,...

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Elvira A.

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I have worked at an elementary school with a teacher who specializes with special needs children. I care for my special needs sister who is now 31 years old.
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Taylor M.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Taylor, and I'd love to support your family. I've worked with children with special needs on and off for over 10 years, in addition to experience with childcare, tutoring, personal assistance, and home management. I've supported families in both non-staffed and fully staffed households and can help with daily...
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Sarah H.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Sarah and I am excited to sit for you! I have over 10 years of childcare experience via youth soccer coaching and nannying for family/friends. I have two younger siblings that are 12 and 14 years younger than me, who I love and miss very dearly now that my family lives farther away. Having an autistic sibling...

Corinna M. says "Sarah is amazing with kids. She is very patient and kind. She is professional and always has a smile on her face. My daughter loves her!"

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Ariel R.

Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as...

Anthony R. says "My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped...

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Emily A.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I graduated from the University of Delaware in 2020 with a degree in psychology and minors in disability studies and fine art. I've worked with kids aged 2-9 on the Autism spectrum for the past year as a registered behavior technician. My responsibilities included feeding, toilet training, diaper changes, facilitating engaging...
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Elizabeth R.

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

El Segundo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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G'ani-shanice P.

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! -- My name is G'ani. I am graduate of Howard University with a Master's in Accounting. I currently have a CDA (Child Development Associates) in Infant and Toddlers and have been employed as a Special Education Teacher. I have 8 years of childcare experience. I've been working with children since I was 17 and it means a lot...

Kelley S. says "G'ani is great! We were very happy with the care she provided to our two young kids. She was reliable, punctual, easy to work with, and took direction...

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Athena S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Los Angeles, CA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check out my page! Working with children has been my calling. I've worked with children in many different areas including preschool, daycare, after school programs, high school, babysitting, special needs assistance, overnight summer camp and tutoring. You can expect me to be punctual,...

Adam R. says "Athena has been such a pleasure to have for our little girl. She is very attentive to detail, flexible, and gentle with everyday handling. She does...

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Paula P.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am looking for a full time Nanny/Assistant position, Monday through Friday. I have over 18 years of experience in childcare working with infants through age 15 years old. . I also have experience as a Behavioral Therapist for special needs kids for 5 years working with diagnoses such as Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD and I also...
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  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of November 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Playa del Rey, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Lynn F.

Lynn has been a great and helpful asset to our family. We highly recommend her. She is very communicative and reliable.

- Ivory C.

Sabrina A.

Sabrina helped us a great deal with our son. I highly recommend her. Thanks Sabrina

- Rafael C.

Amanda D.

Absolutely wonderful experience with Amanda! From the moment she arrived, it was clear she had a great handle on caring for twins, which, as...

- William M.

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