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Julia D.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Julia! I'm an experienced nanny who has had the pleasure of working full time for 4 families and many others as part time, I have great references! I have experience working with special needs children, strict food allergies and military families whose schedules aren't always consistent. I am currently a stay at...

Brooke J. says "Julia is a very energetic and fun childcare provider. I will be hiring her again for our date nights/days. I trust her with my children. "

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Pamela F.

Part Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Pamela, I studied Child Development at Universidade Vale do Acarau and Portuguese and English at Universidade Federal do Ceara (in Brazil), I was a teacher for young kids and special needs there. I have +10 years of teaching experience and 16 years of experience taking care of kids, specialized in infants and...

Jessie L. says "Pam worked for our family for about 1.5 years. She is patient, kind, and creative. She taught our son a second language; some of his first words were in...

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Asia G.

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi my names Asia and I would love to babysit for you. I'm 25 years old and currently a special needs teacher. I was also a preschool teacher for 5 years. Thank you and let me know if I can help!
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Ashley M.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With seven years of experience, I've gained the expertise to manage up to three children of various age groups. My strengths lie in my patience, creativity, and friendly nature, which allow me to create a positive...

Jocelyn B. says "Ashley was amazing! I needed last minute childcare and she responded promptly to my request. She picked my son up from preschool on time. My son enjoyed...

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Kathleen B.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Kathleen! I've babysat kids from 2 to 16 years old, including those with special needs. I'm a Navy Corpsman with an Allied Health degree and BLS certified, so safety and medical awareness are always a priority. I'm energetic and love keeping kids active with games, outdoor time, and creative activities. I'm reliable,...

Care Member says "Kathleen was our regular babysitter in 2021 to 2022 until she moved away. She was great with our 5 year old boy, who can be quite energetic and needs...

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Leanora S.

Experienced Nanny And Yoga Teacher Available For Childcare

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, San Diego parents! I am a 57-year-old Harvard-educated Nanny and yoga teacher with extensive childcare experience with children of all ages including 5-month-old twins, 18-month-old twins, toddlers, all the way up to 8 to 10 years old and teenagers. Overall, I am committed to helping each child grow and achieve while...

Andrea M. says "Lea sits for us on frequent date nights and the girls love her! My daughters are 5 and 4 and behave very well when "Miss Lea" is around. She enjoys...

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Ely E.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a mom of 2 boys who are grown ups now and presently working with 3 to 5-year-old kids with special needs at School District. I'm good dealing with kids because I know they are angels. I can give you my references in case you need it to prove how I'm good with them.

Kara S. says "I can not say enough about Ely! She has been with us for close to 5 years, and has become a wonderful addition to our family! She is always on time with a...

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Ellie J.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Ellie and I'm 41years old. I have been caring for children since the age of 12. I began sitting for families in the neighborhood while growing up. I treasured the interaction and relationships that I made with the children and parents; I wanted to take childcare to another level. I worked at a school in IL with...

Tim A. says "Oh my gosh. Ellie is the best. She was our first nanny and made what was for a me a very difficult transition so easy. We were comfortable with her...

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Cailey G.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have worked with kids for the past four years. I have babysat for families with up to four kids, with ages ranging from 3-10 years old. Duties regarding these jobs including cooking dinner for the kids, entertaining them for a couple of hours, and make sure that they were put to bed on time. I have also nannied for a family...

Joy B. says "Our daughters love Cailey! I know I can trust her to take good care of them. She has watched our girls periodically over the past 5+ years. This past summer...

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Sophia G.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Long Term Morning Position And/or Weekend/Weeknight Position.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a native of San Diego. I received my BA from UCSD and completed my MBA in 2013 and believe that education should be a priority in a child's life. I am a nanny and house assistant for two families for eight years and five years respectively, but they are both part time. I am available all day Tuesday and Thursday,...

Lillie L. says "I hired Sophia last minute to watch my 4 and a half month old son and my neighbors 18 month old and 5 year old. She did a GREAT job and made me feel very...

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Alina M.

Fun Nanny!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am 26 years old. I have 7 younger nieces and nephews that I have cared for since they were born. I am very good with kids. I have been a nanny to multiple kiddos and for multiple families! I would love to be a potential nanny to your kid(s). I do also have experience working with children with special needs. I truly enjoy...

Charlene W. says "My kids had a great time with Alina. They played games and she did a great job getting them to bed."

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Natalie R.

Experienced Pediatric LVN Seeking Caregiver Job

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Natalie and I've been a local to Mission Beach for the last 11 years. I am an LVN but have recently decided to take a break from my nursing career after suffering from an injury in 2020. I've been a pediatric nurse since 2009 and have plenty of experience as a caregiver. I am familiar with special needs...

Jennifer M. says "Natalie is amazing! She was able to come out last minute to babysit my children. She took great care of my 3 kids especially my 6.5 month old. She's...

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Stephanie S.

Caregiver/Elderly Care Provider/Home Health Aid

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Stephanie, and I'm a passionate, experienced, and dependable caregiver with over 10 years of hands-on experience providing exceptional care to individuals across all stages of life. From elderly clients needing assistance with daily living to children and adults with special needs, I bring a high level of...

Michele R. says "She is very helpful and trustworthy! She has a lot of experience. "

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Ely E.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been working with seniors for 20 years now. I'm punctual, caring, hard working and am ready to work with your loved one. I've worked with children with special needs, and the senior community. I have excellent references and experiences that can contribute to me working with your loved one. My experience includes the...

Cathy J. says "Ely is AMAZING!!!!!!!! She has been helping with my 82 year old dad for a couple of months! She is a very hard worker- goes above and beyond expectations!...

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Ellie L.

Caring , Loving Personal Care Attendant Seeking For Part Time Work.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
visiting nurse
Hello , my name is Ellie , and I'm looking for a babysitting position in the Rancho Bernardo / Poway area. I am a mom of two adult-educated sons. I have been subbing at Poway United School working with children with special needs. I have experience with children of all ages and can provide a safe, caring, and fun environment for...

Molly G. says "She is very kind and dependable and reliable ."

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Yamell E.

Nanny, Caregiver , Care Companion Available FT 20 Years Experience Bilingual English And Spanish

San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
Nanny caregiver bilingual English Spanish full time available 10 years of experience in senior care and more than 20 in childcare . 2 years experience in special needs, kind , compassionate, responsible and I love to help people to feel better CPR FIRST AID CLEAN BACK GROUND
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Fatimah A.

Home Care Provider

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Fatima, I am a dedicated and compassionate Senior Care Provider with over 10 years of experience delivering exceptional in-home and facility-based care to clients. Adept at addressing personal, medical, and emotional needs of individuals while ensuring their dignity and comfort. Certified Home Care Aide (HHA) in...

Care Member says "She was great at taking care of me. She was with me for over a year. She went above and beyond in fulfilling her duties with me. I am very confident...

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Lorna L.

Licensed Vocational Nurse /CNA/Medical Assistant/Special Needs

San Diego, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I am currently employed with a Unified School District Nursing and Wellness Program as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. I first became employed in 1987. I have over 23 years of experience with children and young adults ages 0 to 25 years. I am a licensed Vocational Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, and I am a graduate of The...
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Amy S.

Caregiver/Buddy For Those With Special Needs

San Diego, CA

from
$20/hr
My experience with special needs began with my cousin who has cerebral palsy and is on the autism spectrum. Our family is very close and I grew up spending time with him and later caring for him when his parents were away. I also was an assistant in high school for the Adapted PE class where I helped students to access the...
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Holly M.

Nursing Student With Hospital And Special Needs Experience!

San Diego, CA

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Throughout my years of working in the hospital as well as in homecare/assisted living, I have cared for many individuals with special needs. This is an area that I not only enjoy, but one where I feel very comfortable as well!
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  • 308 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.78/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in San Diego, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 125 reviews of the 308 listed special needs caregivers

Julia D.

Julia is a very energetic and fun childcare provider. I will be hiring her again for our date nights/days. I trust her with my children.

- Brooke J.

Pamela F.

Pam worked for our family for about 1.5 years. She is patient, kind, and creative. She taught our son a second language; some of his first...

- Jessie L.

Ashley M.

Ashley was amazing! I needed last minute childcare and she responded promptly to my request. She picked my son up from preschool on time. My...

- Jocelyn B.

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