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Natalie B.

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I am looking to babysit children in the area. I have had experience working with children for over 10 years ranging from infants to 21-year-olds. also have a lot of experience working with kids with a variety of special needs.. I love volunteering at school events and love working with all kids! I currently work as an RBT so...

Former Member A. says "Natalie was great with my kids :)"

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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi families! I have over 17 years of childcare experience and a lifelong passion for working with children. I began nannying at 14 years old and have since worked with children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, school-age kids, and children with special needs. I spent time as an infant teacher at Bright Horizons, and...

Katie S. says "Sammy was our part time sitter for the past 9 months before she sadly moved out of the bay area. She quickly became part of our family- and my 4 and 6 year...

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Certified Nursing Assistant/ Caregiver

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have now developed many years of experience with special needs patients and the care involved. It all started when I was 16 and my brother was diagnosed with autism. I saw the struggle my family endured and my mom really relied on us older kids to help out. From then on I have held job after job with kids all over different...

Sandra R. says "We have had Amanda working with our special needs daughter for this past year and we couldn't be happier. She has really earned our trust. She is always...

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San Diego, CA

5.0(0)
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$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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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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Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny Available

San Diego, CA

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Part Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
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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San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/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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Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Catherine, I am 32, and I have a chemistry degree, with 14+ years of nanny experience. I am reliable and have reliable transportation! 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...

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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Experienced Provider for Special Needs

La Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have two grown sons with autism. Besides raising special needs children, I have cared for other children and adults with various special needs. I also work with elderly people with visual impairments, stroke, diabetes and other challenges.
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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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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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Have Worked In Early Childcare For 10+ Years, Preschool Teacher

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hello, I have several years experience working with children of all ages, with a focus on infant to 5-year-olds, as well as children with special needs. I have a bachelors degree in Early Child Development, and work as a Preschool Administrator and Teacher. I hope to be able to find a family that needs some extra help weekday...
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Babysitter Available

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am from a family with four other siblings and grew up babysitting family friends' children since I was 13. I have experienced watching twin new borns, and have continued to babysit them when I am not at school for the past five years. I also worked for a family with two daughters, 9 and 12, and mostly took them to the pool or...
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Full/Part-time Nanny For June/July

San Diego, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Leiah and I have been working in childcare for the past 12 years. I currently work as a bilingual pediatric medical Speech-Language Pathologist at a children's hospital in San Diego. My current specialty areas are early childhood education, autism, and infant feeding & swallowing. I received my Master's...
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Lemon Grove, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Isabel and I have been working with children for more than 10 years, I currently have my AA in Early Child Development and have experienced working in both the classroom and home based settings. I am CPR and AED certified as well as mandated reporting training certification. I have experienced working with...
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A Little About Me!

Spring Valley, CA

from
$25/hr
11 years experience
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi mamas, dads, and parents, I'd love to be your family nanny. Throughout the years I've gained experience in the school setting working in the classroom with all grade levels, have years of experience working and caring for children with special needs/disabilities, and as a first time momma this year I've gained personal...
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Babysitter/Nanny

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
I have experience working at an after school care program caring for TK-5th graders. I facilitated indoor and outdoor activities, coordinated snack time, monitored and assisted with homework and ensured safe, organized pick ups/drop offs. I also worked with teens that had special needs as a teacher's assistant while in school....
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Fun Memory Creator!

Poway, CA

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Shayla I am a very outgoing, patient, and understanding person with 5 years of caring for babies to teens. I've gained this experience by babysitting, nannying, and working at summer camps. With me your child or children's safety and happiness is my highest priority. I have no problem helping out with any...
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Special Education Technician

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
9 years experience
I've been working side by side with Children with Special Needs for 9 years now with a School District. I help with learning, behavior intervention, toileting, feeding, and classroom set up. My current students are aged from 3-5 and are severely Autistic. I feel extremely rewarded to be able to work with such a wonderful group...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Santee, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Natalie B.

Natalie was great with my kids :)

- Former Member A.

Samantha D.

Sammy was our part time sitter for the past 9 months before she sadly moved out of the bay area. She quickly became part of our family- and...

- Katie S.

Amanda M.

We have had Amanda working with our special needs daughter for this past year and we couldn't be happier. She has really earned our trust....

- Sandra R.

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