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Esther M.

Child Care Experience Through Working In A Daycare

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Esther. I am 24 years old, and I am looking for a nanny/babysitting position for the weekends (Friday-Monday). I specialize in working with children with special needs. I have two years of experience managing a daycare, around 2 years of experience nannying (mostly for a child with special needs), and about a year of...

Bob B. says "Esther is very thoughtful and caring, also punctual and very flexible with her availability. My grandson adores her, and I can't say enough good things about...

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Sarah K.

Fun Nanny!

El Cajon, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Sarah. I have experience working with special needs about 5 years. Anything to ADHD, autism, nanny for a little girl with dwarfism. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with.
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Sydney V.

Loving Experienced Babysitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a super patient, energetic, and reliable sitter with 7+ years of experience caring for kids of all ages-from sleepy newborns to independent teens (yes, even the too-cool 18-year-olds!). I've nannied for five amazing families and regularly babysit for others, including kiddos with special needs. I'm quick with diaper changes,...

Care Member says "Sydney is so sweet & she connected with my daughter instantly. She’s really good at responding quickly to messages and is always on time. She’s is our...

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Ely E.

Certified Nursing Assistant Of 18 Years Looking For Part Time Or Full Time Work.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been working with seniors for 18 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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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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Alexa R.

Hello! My Name Is Alexa Messaged Me With Specific Inquiries :)

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Alexa and I started working with kids about 6 years ago when I volunteered at my elementary school. That's where I started my journey working with children. Since then I've been working as a respite for kids with special needs for three years and am now studying psychology with a focus in child development. I like to...

Michelle M. says "She was great! On time, comfortable, kids loved her, and kept us updated on how the night was going! We will definitely ask her to help us in the future...

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Melissa G.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience
I have experience caring for those with special needs. I love helping others and watching them achieve their goals. In addition to this in have also had multiple family members who have these needs as well.

Angie L. says "Melissa is a sweet, dependable young woman who helps me with personal care (lifting, transferring, hygiene care, dressing, medicine administration,...

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Amanda D.

Spring Valley, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love kids and have 5 of my own, from 14-year-old twins to 26-year-olds. I have volunteered as a sitter with Radys ER psych unit, and also volunteered and worked part time at Bancroft Elementary in Spring Valley. I have been in Healthcare for 20 years. I have worked Companion Care to Hospice, and have 16 years of quad...
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Catherine T.

Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Catherine and I am a 31-year-old Chemistry student with 12+ years of nanny experience. Located in 92115. I love kids and pets! I have spent most of my adult life working as a caretaker, tutor, and nanny. Interested in babysitting, nanny, tutoring, light cleaning, cooking/meal prep/grocery shopping,...

Bethany B. says "Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and interacted with our...

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Samantha L.

Full-time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I grew up with one of my family members being diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder. Growing up with my family member I witnessed some of the struggles he dealt with daily. It is inspired me to work with individuals who have ASD. I began volunteering with children with special needs in high school and continued to volunteer...

Kirsten S. says "She has been amazing with our son J. In just her first few visits we saw breakthroughs with our son with ASD. She has great ideas and tips for families...

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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
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 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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Hannah S.

Babysitter

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have plenty of childcare experience and feel more than confident in my abilities as a caregiver. and have worked for 15+ families! Whether I work for a family for years in a row or just a couple weeks, I have learned from each job! Some highlights in my experience include working as a caregiver/nanny for a families with: -4...

Megan B. says "Hannah has been a long time, regular babysitter for my family. We are going to miss her so much! She started babysitting my daughter at around 1.5 years...

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Lois K.

Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny Available

San Diego, CA

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Looking for a loving family. Experience with special needs children, newborns, infants, and toddlers - including twins and triplets. I am CPR/First Aid Certified with a great driving record. I am reliable, flexible, a pro at potty training, willing to do overnights, and can travel if needed, as well as open to family errands. I...

Care Member says "Lois was a wonderful babysitter for my son, starting when he was around 15 months old. Over the three months she was with us, she taught him so many fun...

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Stephen L.

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello. I am glad to meet you. I am currently employed with the San Diego Unified School District in the physical handicapped department, and have been for the past 20 years. I also have over 20 years experience in working with senior citizens. In my years of experience, I have been trained on numerous disabilities ranging from...

William B. says "Fantastic care of my 15y/o son with CP daily at school for almost 4 years. Doesn't just help, but proactively brings forward ideas/solutions for issues...

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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
travel
meal prep
+ 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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Annie S.

Compassionate And Responsible Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Hello I love working with special needs children and adults. I have a BA in Education from the University of San Diego. In college I gained experience by working in as a Teacher's Aide and thru several practicums. I have great compassion and enjoy working with others. I am a responsible person and make sure I follow thru with...

Derek H. says "Annie is very professional and punctual."

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Jessica G.

Experienced Nanny, Teacher, And Special Needs Care Provider

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I can't add information on my experience since it gets flagged for me including my contact info (even though I don't include any contact info or related verbiage). If my profile seems to suit your family's needs I can provide more about myself!

Care Member says "I have known Jess for long time and she is awesome. My son loves hanging out with her. She is responsible and reliable and very kind. She knows how to...

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Anna A.

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage with children and provide a fun and safe environment for them to thrive. I believe in open and honest communication with parents,...

Matthew S. says "After meeting Anna at the park, I hired her to babysit my daughter the following week. Just from the brief meeting, my daughter was so excited to see her...

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Dolores G.

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Spring Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
I am a qualified Preschool Facility Director stepping down from a leadership role. After 5 years in a leadership position in child care, I am taking some time to re-center and spend time in a classroom as a part-time substitute teacher. I have a degree in Early Childhood education and experience working with children with...

Jennifer H. says "Dolores has been taking care of our son pretty regularly for the past 14 months. She is amazing with him, and one of the only people our son will greet...

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Lois S.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For approximately I worked within the school district for elementary, middle, and high school district. Over 70% of my duties entailed working with special ed children.

Mohammed J. says "I would like to give a high rank to Lois for her exceptional assistance in taking me to the hospital for a clinical procedure and staying with me...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.23/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Santee, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Santee, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Esther M.

Esther is very thoughtful and caring, also punctual and very flexible with her availability. My grandson adores her, and I can't say enough...

- Bob B.

Sydney V.

Sydney is so sweet & she connected with my daughter instantly. She’s really good at responding quickly to messages and is always on time....

- Care member

Ely E.

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...

- Cathy J.

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