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Savannah H.

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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Hi! My name is Savannah and I'm currently a senior at Point Loma Nazarene University. I'm majoring in Psychology and my current goal is to become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist! I first started to babysit when my little sister was born a couple years ago and I knew it was something I enjoyed and wanted to do for other...
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San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
my name is Brittany and I have been working with children since I was 16 years old. I have worked with special needs kids for 3 1/2 years in respite. I have worked with up to 5 children at a time in private residence and and have worked in preschools and after school programs at elementary schools with up to 30 children per...
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The Safe And Fun Sitter

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 47 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sariya and I am 24 years old. I currently work with children with autism, providing resources and support for families. I am fully independent with my own transportation. Safe and clean driving record. I have a strong love and passion for children as I plan on making it my career. I have experience in ABA therapy...
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San Diego, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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Hi! My name is Olivia, and I have over five years of experience working with children! I currently am in school to become a school counselor, I have spent a year working with infants/toddlers (9-24 months) and three plus years with elementary-aged kids, my most recent experience I have is in special needs mild-severe. I enjoy...
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Experienced Sitter/Nanny That Makes Learning Fun!

San Diego, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 10 years of experience working with kiddos of all ages across many different settings. I've been a behavioral therapist, early childhood educator, a nanny, and a substitute teacher. I'm comfortable working with kids of all ages including those with special needs. I specialize in encouraging children's development and...
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San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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Welcome! I am a trained & experienced teacher for middle school through high schoolers. I have a passion for working with children of all ages, but students with special needs have a dear place in my heart. I specialize in any style of reading/writing assignments, but mostly love historical or creative writing. Having...
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Experienced And Caring Babysitter

San Diego, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hi there! I'm Grace, I am a current college student studying Real Estate and Business Management at University of San Diego. Originally from a small farming town in Northern California. I am a dedicated and experienced babysitter and truly have a passion working with children of all ages as well as students with special needs....
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San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name is Reasey, I am 38 female. Professional caretaker of all ages, and experience with diverse medical conditions. Most importantly I am passionate about being of service to others, and have been a Respite care worker for the both Navy and Air Force families for the last 11 years and a natural born caretaker. I provide...
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San Diego, CA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Olivia! I am 20 years old and I am looking for a babysitting position. I previously worked with kids and adults who have special needs with a range of disabilities at a Special Recreation Association. I have experience in this field for three years now but I have been doing babysitting for neighbors and others since I...
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San Diego, CA

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$27/hr
8 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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Hi, I'm Janel a nurturing, responsible, and energetic caregiver with a deep passion for helping children thrive! With over 10 years of hands on experience caring for infants, toddlers, and up. I also have experience with special needs children even non verbal. I bring patience, creativity, and a whole lot of heart to every home...
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Dependable And Professional Care

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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I have years of experience in childcare. From watching it, children in my family, and nanny work. I am capable of handling children with special needs as I have several children in my family who have them. I am CPR certified, I also have my Nursing Assistant certification.
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San Diego, CA

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I'm passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive. I've always loved caring for children, and I have two years of experience as a childcare provider. I've also worked with children with special needs. I believe that patience, creativity, and a positive attitude are essential for providing excellent childcare. I'm...
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San Diego, CA

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$21/hr
2 years experience
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
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Hello everyone! I'm 22 years old. I have collectively two year's worth of childcare experience through gymnastics coaching, full time nannying and babysitting children ages infant to preteen. I'm great with all types of children, especially those who are energetic as I come from an athletic background. I also grew up with a...
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San Diego, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
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carpooling
grocery shopping
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swimming supervision
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Nurturing children and witnessing their growth has always been a passion of mine. For the past five years, I've had the pleasure of providing care and support to families, and I'm eager to continue making a positive impact. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I am comfortable caring for three children at a time. I communicate...
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San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
11 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! My name is Suzy and I have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I have babysat for many families, been a full time nanny for a couple of them, and have experience in a preschool setting. I first gained experience with kids as a gymnastics coach for many years. Once I started babysitting, I was able to gain so much...
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San Diego, CA

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi my name is Alyssa and I am currently looking to be a part-time nanny for the summer and potentially into the school year. I am 20 years old and I love to make meaningful memories with children! This fall, I will be transferring to SDSU as a junior studying Public Health on a pre- Occupational Therapy tract. I worked as a...
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San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
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I have 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). During my time caring for newborns, preemies and babies with special needs, I also fell in love with supporting new moms. I believe the postpartum period is a time that every mom should have the extra support they need. From difficult...
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San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi families! I was most recently a full-time nanny for an adorable baby girl from June 2024-August 2025. From just 6 weeks old, it was amazing to watch her grow and learn! Prior to that, I spent 5 years working in an elementary classroom setting at a local charter school, plus working one on one with children who have special...
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San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! I am a recent grandmother and have 3 grown boys ages 28 and two 24-year-olds. My bachelors is in Early Childhood Education and I taught preschool for 6 years before going into the IT field. I love making crafts and science projects with children of all ages. I get along well with preteens and children with special needs. I...
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San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am responsible, creative, and confident. I have two adult daughters and am familiar with all stages of development. So I feel comfortable caring for everyone from babies to adults with special needs. I have been living in San Diego for three years and have already helped several families. I have two professions in Brazil,...
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  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

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