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Shemayla L.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
I'm a childcare provider with seven years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow, and I believe that every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to thrive. My experience in babysitting roles has shown me that I have a knack for connecting with children and...

Dior W. says "She is loving caring and will get to the duties that are given "

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Caregiver

Long Beach, CA

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Machenna. I genuinely enjoy caring for and interacting with children. I have been doing childcare professionally since 2017 . I was a children's head soccer coach for a year where I specialized in younger children and children with special needs. I have senior care and adult special needs experience as well. I...

Chris and Amanda G. says "Machenna took very well care of our two young boys. She arrived at our home on time, ready to engage with our kids, with a smile on."

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Fun Sitter Love Teach Children Utilizing Creativity Learning

Signal Hill, CA

3.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Karina R Karina R Hometown: Signal Hill, CA Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential. Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience...

Care Member says "Es una persona muy calida con mi perro y se preocupa que el esta bien"

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Part-Time Nanny

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm Cat and i've worked in childcare for 4-5 years now. I've had various Nanny positions for up to 3 kids, with ages across the board. My abilities include transportation to and from various activities, Light house work, Overnight stays, Meal prep, Bedtime routines and even care for your furry friends! Ive worked...

Linda M. says "Catherine worked with our family for 5 months before she sadly left state. She took care of our 3 and 2 year old daughters while my husband and I worked...

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Trained In Applied Behavioral Analysis, DTT And Much More! Patient, Kind, Loving And Super FUN!

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Comprehensive behavior assessment and functional analysis for those with challenging behaviors (when applicable). Positive future plan that emphasizes community presence and participation, developing and maintaining relationship, personal choice and preferences and finally community respect and personal communication. Systematic...
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Child Development

Lomita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...

Maryam H. says "Best thing happened to my family during pandemic was to get to know Dawn . My kids connected with her instantly and she is caring, loving and knows how to...

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Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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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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Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked as a care provider for a 14-year-old boy with autism. I've been on the job since birth until diagnosed as a special needs child. I follow up ABA at home, bring him to speech therapy, follow up his IBT from school to home. I liked what I do because I love children. For me, they are angels, so innocent and so pure at...

Kavita L. says "I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a very...

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Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Lomita, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
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1:1

Torrance, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
My previous experience is working as a 1:1 Para Educator for the Transition to Independence program at Palos Verdes Peninsula USD and Torrance USD as a Health Clerk.
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Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
I was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years raising my 3 children, one of which had special needs, extensive medical needs and global delays. I taught at a local preschool for 7 years. Upon leaving that school I worked as a nanny for a family of 4 children with 5-year-old twins, a 3-year-old and a 10 day old as well as and 2...

Trish S. says "Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)"

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Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sam, thank you for visiting my profile! I've been caring for children for the majority of my life, I absolutely love their energy and the wonderful things they teach us. I come from a big family, I have quite a bit of personal experience with children in the age range of 8 weeks - 12 years and I have handled up...

Shannon F. says "Sam is absolutely wonderful! She cared for my adult special needs son for a few hours each week or so for the past year until she moved. I am...

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Part Time Child Care

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am the mother of 2 children, one with special needs. As an elementary teacher for 30 years, I have experience supervising and interacting with children from TK - grade 5 and most recently I have helped take care of 6-month-old babies. I am professional, punctual, nurturing, honest and fun! Music, games and educational...

Monique D. says "Mrs. Virginia was hired as a tutor mid-year for my 5th grader. She works with her two hours each day and was able to hit the ground running. She is...

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Kids Are Kids - They Just Learn Differently.

Long Beach, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hiiii! I have over 10 years experience working with kids and adults (2-30) with special needs - primarily autism and Down syndrome and ADHD. I have worked in private therapy centers using ABA as well as in schools and privately in clients homes. I have nannied toddlers with Autism and been a "coach" teaching my older clients how...
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Special Education Care Provider

Signal Hill, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Karina R Hometown: Signal Hill, CA Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential. Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience caring for...

Care Member says "Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive...

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Torrance, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello, I have worked with special needs children for 20 years, and for the last 8 years I have worked for the Department of Children and Family Services.
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Torrance, CA

from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
I'd describe my personality as outgoing and fun I like working with kids because it makes me happy to see the impact I can have on kids in their development I started working with kids when I graduated high school in 2016 as a daycare worker, then started working with special needs kids at an autism center in 2018 and began...
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Long Beach, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello! My name is Jessica and I have been a nanny and remote teacher for 3 years taking care of children from 5months to 13 yrs old. I have recently graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology with an emphasis on child development, so I am well versed in the needs of children. I have also done internships in ABA clinics so I am...
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Long Beach, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
errands
meal prep
Making a positive impact on the lives of seniors is my daily goal. With a college degree and 10 years of experience in adult and senior care, I've developed a deep understanding of their unique needs. My background includes a lifelong history of caring for my siblings' special needs due to Muscular Dystrophy. I am patient,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.11/hr as of March 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in San Pedro, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Shemayla L.

She is loving caring and will get to the duties that are given

- Dior W.

Machenna C.

Machenna took very well care of our two young boys. She arrived at our home on time, ready to engage with our kids, with a smile on.

- Chris and Amanda G.

Karina R.

Es una persona muy calida con mi perro y se preocupa que el esta bien

- Care member

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