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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Playa del Rey, CA
The average rate is $47/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
Special needs caregivers in Playa del Rey, CA
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I'm an experienced caregiver who has extensive experience nannying for newborns (including those with special needs), babysitting children of all ages, trained lifeguard and swim instructor, former girl scout camp counselor and program leader. I have loved caring for, playing with and enriching the lives of children for decades....
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"Anne had incredible patience with our newborn and toddler. We were so lucky she could help us out! She's a jack of all trades and thanks to her experience across food, handiwork, etc, our home was in ideal...
Reviewed by Mary R.
Jessica A.
Hermosa Beach, CA
$62/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny Jes Providing Care With Respect And Structured Fun!
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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 been babysitting & nannying children for many years, and I value undivided attention, encouraging creativity and laughter, and setting healthy boundaries. Furthermore, I provide transportation, errand runs, carpooling, light cleaning, and meal preparation in addition to caring for your children.
Throughout the years, I...
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"My girls LOVED Taylor. Now that they're too old for a babysitter, we sure do miss having her around.
Taylor watched my daughters since they were learning how to walk and I knew I could trust her with anything...
Reviewed by Bonnie P.
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*I am currently available as an occasional afternoon/evening and weekend sitter.*
Hello! I have watched and cared for children for essentially my whole life, whether it was my own siblings, neighborhood children or families from church. While in college, I cared for children of many different families in my neighborhood, as...
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"My boys absolutely loved Shannon! My youngest has never been away from mom and dad but she was so great and he didn't even miss us. She's absolutely wonderful."
Reviewed by Neontae W.
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I have been a nanny/nurse for over 25 years taking care of kids all Ages and also some with Special Needs I am French very detail oriented and do everything for the children including taking care of bath time to cooking their meals and washing their clothes Have any questions please call me. I have included my resume and...
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"Martine has cared for our son for close to two years, in that time she has become part of our family. We call her our son's third grandmother and we cannot imagine what we would have done without her,...
Reviewed by Mdaya M.
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Hello, my name is Ashley, I am 25 years old & I am very interested in being your nanny/sitter. I have 7 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny, during which I worked with families with children ranging from 4-month-old babies to age 22. The older kids either just needed supervision or had special needs. I do light meal prep...
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"Ashley was very professional and stayed in touch with me via text to let me know that my daughter was doing well throughout the day. She was so genuine and a true natural with children. Definitely going to hire...
Reviewed by Care member
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I have always loved spending time with children: it inspires me, keeps me present, and teaches me how to be a better individual. Ever since I turned 16, I have dedicated much of my free time to child care, and I continue to do that! I have two special-needs brothers and therefore have a vast understanding of each child's...
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"We hired Emily today to watch our 5 month old. She was SO GREAT! Very attentive, kind, and genuine. Followed our schedule with no problem and was very attuned to our little one. We felt really comfortable with...
Reviewed by Richard B.
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As a Registered Behavioral Technician, I have been exposed to a wide variety of children, schools, and family environments. I have cared for children in a variety of capacities for about 10 years, from being a super auntie to being in charge of big playgroups, to working one-on-one and in groups with kiddos with and without...
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"My husband and I work full time on completely different schedules and needed a nanny that could be more then just a caregiver but a co-parent. When parents work long hours that sense of community and structure...
Reviewed by Marie R.
Lily Beth L.
Redondo Beach, CA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
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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...
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"Beth is a very honest and dependable person. She is very much focused on the baby's development in addition to baby care. She has very good work ethics and helps out in any way she can. Finally, she has a very...
Reviewed by Sambit P.
Amanda D.
Los Angeles, CA
$34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Weeknights/Date Night Sitter And School Drop Off Available
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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...
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"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 of multiples knows, is no small feat. She immediately...
Reviewed by William M.
Elizabeth H.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! I have 10+ years experience including 3 years at a Montessori school with children ages 18mo-4yrs. I also nanny for babies as young as 2mo-13yrs. I consider my duties to include furthering their cognitive development as well as fine and gross motor skills with age appropriate activities. I've nannied multiple babies, a...
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"Elizabeth has been working with our family full-time and we recently cut her hours to put my son in school. She is a remarkable and loving lady who has done wonders for us. Elizabeth has potty trained my...
Reviewed by Carolyn K.
Erin B.
Beverly Hills, CA
$35-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Loving Nanny With 20+ Years Experience
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Hello,
I'm a loving and dedicated Nanny with many years experience caring for children of all ages in a live-in and live-out capacity.
Now that I've raised my own 3 children including twins, I'm available once again to provide nurturing and care for your children as well!
Some of my favorite things to do are spending time...
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"We loved Erin immediately. She is such a wonderful presence which was important because our chronically sick kid needed a calm, soft, caring person around while she was hopped up on steroids. Erin is so kind,...
Reviewed by Lauren G.
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I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. For two years I was a nanny for girl with special needs. I have also been babysitting children since I was 13. I love doing crafts and baking, as well as out doors sports. I am very creative and active when watching children.
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"Emily was a pleasant surprise. She is a hard and dedicated worker. Her meal preps were healthy and tailored to our liking. Emily not only kept N. in good care, but she engaged with him as a caring friend...
Reviewed by Emma Ruth M.
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I am looking to find a family to babysit 5-10 hours during the week between 9am-2 p.m. and occasionally on the weekends. I have 18 years of experience in childcare working with infants through age 15 years old. I obtained a B. A. in Communication Studies from California State University of Northridge in 2010 and in 2022 I...
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I have almost 4 years experience working with kids with special needs, from working with one family for 2 years, short term side jobs with multiple families, volunteering with the Son Rise Program, and working in my old high school special education classroom! I'm current a UCSB student studying data science and mathematics...
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"Ally is a friendly and energetic young adult who provided short-term care for my child. Unfortunately, she did not fulfill her obligations with us and stopped showing up for her shift."
Reviewed by Mechiel T.
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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,...
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"Athena is a pretty good sitter. I hired her to look after my two 4 month old twins. She provides updates and follows instructions effectively. I liked the service that she provided and decided to use her for a...
Reviewed by Care member
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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...
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"Savannah took care of our 17 month old son. She is punctual and dependable. Savannah set a checklist prior to caring for our son, so all questions we're answered and she was aware of our son's schedule. She is...
Reviewed by Marie B.
Evangelina F.
Santa Monica, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a loving, caring, and experienced mother with over 19 years of childcare experience with children of all age ranges, from infants to teenagers. This knowledge comes from my time both as a daycare worker as well as raising my two daughters. I have experience and coursework in early childhood development and children with...
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"Evangelina is very knowledgeable in the field of child development and is very patient with kids."
Reviewed by Ariana P.
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I love all kids of all types, my main goal after college is to start my own foster home. I'm very good with kids but I have not had to much experience with special needs. In middle school and some of high school, I helped with some of the special need kids after school and that's when I knew I wanted to work with them more. I...
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"We highly recommend Makayla. She provided care on two different days with our special needs son. She is honest, helpful, kind, and trustworthy. She was amazing during a very challenging time when he was very...
Reviewed by Jane B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Playa del Rey, CA
Anne H.
5.0
Anne had incredible patience with our newborn and toddler. We were so lucky she could help us out! She's a jack of all trades and thanks to her experience across food, handiwork, etc, our home was in ideal conditions with her around. Not to mention, our kids love her. We cannot recommend her highly...
- Mary R.
Taylor G.
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Taylor is your dream caregiver. We love having her around for the summers! She drives our three kids to and from swim practice and handles grocery runs whenever we are out of the necessities. She is a very good, safe driver and always handles everything with an impressive level of responsibility....
- Rebecca M.
Shannon L.
5.0
Shannon is incredible with our four year old. He had a blast with her and always asks when she is coming back to play. She was perfectly on time, dependable, and very kind. We would definitely have her back.
- Allyson W.
Martine P.
5.0
Martine has been our nanny for 1.5 years since our daughter was 5 months old. She has been amazing - on time and dedicated! She prepares all of our girl’s meals, washes her clothes, and shows her so much love. Our daughter needs oxygen at night and without hesitation Christine rose to the occasion...
- Care member
Ashley L.
5.0
Ashley has babysat our daughter (from age 1-4) multiple times since 2019. Ashley is so loving and reliable. She and our daughter really bonded! We highly recommend Ashley for any family looking to hire a sweet and thoughtful sitter!
- Care member
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