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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Valley Center, CA

The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Valley Center, CA

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Kelley E.


Escondido, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Very Special Needs Nanny

5.0

(6)

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I had an in-home family daycare for four years and my step-sister also had an in-home family daycare at her home. We worked together and I would bring my daycare children (with the parents permission) to her home every week. The children had a great time together. We had a special needs little boy who worked well with the other...
5.0
"Highly recommend. Will definitely hire again,"

Reviewed by Sid P.

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Ismat A.


Escondido, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello there, My name is Ismat but most would call me, Amy. I live in Poway and I have 29 years worth of experience as a nanny. I have worked with children of all ages from newborns and twins, to teenagers and children with disabilities. Plus, I do sleep training for babies to put them in comfortable schedules for their parents....
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Ronda U.


Vista, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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I've been a companion and caregiver for the last 10 years off and on. I help seniors stay in their homes. I'm a great help with companionship, cooking, physical assistance, doctor appointments and daily independent living needs. I have one 30yr old son with special needs I raised and now he's in a local group home. I cook,...
5.0
"We hired Ronda to take care of our father who has Parkinson's and she's the best care taker we've ever had. She's truly changed my Dad's life for the better and has become part of our family. She's also an...

Reviewed by Haley M.

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Katy G.


San Marcos, CA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Looking For Full Time

5.0

(3)

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Aloha, My name is Katy and I have been a nanny for 10 plus years. I am CPR and Cda Certified. I have also cared for children with special needs. I truly love caring for children. It is definitely a passion of mine. I grew up surrounded by teachers so helping children learn and grow has been part of me.
5.0
"Katy is very attentive to the needs of the kids and the family. She is a wonderful fun filled spirited individual. My kids absolutely enjoy her, she is such a sweet person. Our family loves her and she rocks....

Reviewed by Cordia W.

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Sophie S.


Vista, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Extra Work!

5.0

(1)

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Hi! My name is Sophie and I am a Special Ed teacher in Poway! I am great with children and have worked with special needs children my whole life. I can do any task you need me to do such as cooking or cleaning. I have a passion for teaching and love to be around children and hopefully make a positive impact in their lives!
5.0
"Sophie is AMAZING!!! She is currently working for me part-time/4 days a week for the summer until she returns to school. I would highly recommend her to anyone/everyone!! She's caring, sweet, trustworthy and...

Reviewed by Priscilla C.

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Wendy S.


Vista, CA

$30-46/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Minder.

5.0

(2)

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Hello, I am enjoying working as a Special Ed Instructional Aide for our local school district. For the first 2 years I was an Instructional Aide, helping a student through his 3rd and 4th grade years. Then I switched to work with our 3, 4 and 5-year-olds in our Special Ed preschool. I would love to have the opportunity to take...
5.0
"My daughter immediately took a liking to Wendy. She was punctual and very communicative about her experience and love for children. I was so relieved to have such a wonderful person watching my baby! Will...

Reviewed by Dane S.

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Diana A.


Oceanside, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Love God , Love People

5.0

(2)

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I'm a people person. I love to help and make people comfortable. Love children. I speak English and Spanish fluently. Memory Care Specialist Have worked with patients who have Cancer, Dementia, Special Needs Diabetes Care, Stroke Survivors, Alzheimer's and companionship. Have experience with Bathing and grooming Feeding and...
5.0
"Diana has been instrumental in so much positive change and development with my mother since she came on to care for her in August. She's made a huge difference in our lives and my mom's quality of life at this...

Reviewed by Barbara M.

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Lizandra M.


Temecula, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Active, Engaged, Nanny With Experience You Can Trust

4.3

(4)

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I am a dedicated, trustworthy, and hard-working nanny seeking part-time or full time employment supporting a caring family near the city of Berkeley. I am committed to delivering the highest standards in family support, through babysitting, personal care, special needs support, domestic housework, and/or being an indispensable...
5.0
"Lizandra has been a godsend for me and my infant twins. She treats them with such love and care. She is a confident and loving caretaker for two babies at once- not an easy task! Not only does she have a magic...

Reviewed by Tamarah B.

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Kayla R.


Ramona, CA

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun-loving And Action Packed Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hello, my name is Kayla! I'm a 20-year-old college student who has the ambition to live life to it's fullest. I love to make others smile and I strive to have a positive outlook on everything that comes my way. I'm a huge fan of kids of all ages, I admire how fun and lively they are, and I enjoy making them laugh. Ever since I...
5.0
"Kids love her and she does a great job relating to them. She is very interactive with my boys and they are always excited to see her. Brent, San Diego"

Reviewed by Brent M.

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Maria F.


Oceanside, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Is A Very Rewarding Job!

4.7

(3)

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Having had six children of my own and had worked with special needs children at a school setting gives me the confidence and patience to work with children from infancy thru older years. I have my CPR/first certification.
5.0
"Maria is part of our family we love her. My son gets exited every time she arrives. She plays with him, keep him clean, and happy. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Thaina F.


Vista, CA

$41/hr7 yrs exp

Child care

5.0

(6)

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Hello !!! My name is Thaina, I'm 28 years old. I have a degree as a kindergarten teacher. I'm a passionate teacher, I love teaching children how to read, play games and sports, create fun activities, and my top favorite teach them about nature, animals and plants. I have over 7 year experience with children from 0 to 14yo, I...
5.0
"Thaina showed up on time and was really great with our 3 kids. All of them connected with her, even our 1-year-old, who gets fussy around people she doesn’t know. She was also honest, professional, and...

Reviewed by Care member

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Caitlin R.


Carlsbad, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Compassionate, Artistic, Positive Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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Hello, I am certified in first aid/CPR/AED with infant, children, and Adults. I have 17 years of childcare experience in all areas including Special Needs. I enjoy working with children and watching them develop and grow. I am very engaging and I love to interact with children on their level. Imaginative play, Creativity, Art,...
5.0
"Caitlin was great with our two boys (2 and 6 months). We would definitely hire her again!"

Reviewed by Marc P.

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Riley S.


San Marcos, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny In North County

5.0

(4)

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Hi! My name is Riley. I graduated high school in 2022 and live in San Marcos. I have been babysitting on and off for about 5 years now. I've been taking care of kids more consistently since graduation - including the last year with a family that has a 2 and a 3-year-old. the 3-year-old has mild autism and apraxia. Some of my...
5.0
"My boys call Riley the GOAT of all sitters and I have to agree, she really is the greatest of all time. Reliable, punctual, personable and so kind and engaging with the kids. I feel so comfortable knowing Riley...

Reviewed by Hannah Jane N.

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Katelynn P.


Vista, CA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I am Katelynn, I am in occupational therapy, and love every second of it. I have an associates degree in social and behavioral science and a degree in occupational therapy. I have tons of experience with children and seniors and will be working with special needs for my career. I enjoy the atmosphere and fun that each child...
5.0
"Katelynn is great with kids and you can truly tell she loves what she does. She always showed up with a great attitude and creativity. Very punctual and dependable. Thanks for becoming part of the fam! "

Reviewed by Lauri S.

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William B.


Temecula, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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I have 5 years of experience caring for children with disabilities ranging from autism, various learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, etc. Two of those years, I spent working one-on-one with a child on the Autism spectrum at an elementary school. I myself also have high-functioning cerebral palsy, which gives me more insight...
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William B.


Temecula, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Companion

5.0

(3)

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Five year experience as a teacher assistant with special needs children. Light household chores and meal preparation.
5.0
"William was excellent with my autistic son, he was so patient and kind. My son really connected with him far more than anyone else. When I need someone to watch after my Son, Will be the first on my list."

Reviewed by Lisa T.

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Jacqueline M.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny\ Short Term House\pet Sitter Available

4.0

(3)

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My lifelong goal has always been to be wife and a mother. One of my favorite parts is the personal connection I get to create with a family and the children. My dream is to find a "forever family" to grow with and stay with for the long term! I have cared for many multiple kid families, infant, and children with special needs!...
5.0
"Nanny Jacqueline has taken wonderful care of our baby from the time he was six weeks old to the present. On occasion, she has watched all three of our boys (who are a handful!) and has done so with patience,...

Reviewed by Danielle B.

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Paige D.


San Diego, CA

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time/ Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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HI! I love working with children and nurturing their growth academically, athletically, and creatively! My hours of availability are very flexible and I have my own car for transportation. I have extensive experience working with children of many different ages and in different capacities; * Camp counselor (over seeing 15...
5.0
"Paige is a responsible, fun, empathetic caregiver with years of experience watching kiddos. Highly recommend her for all your babysitting needs!"

Reviewed by Carly A.

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Rachelle B.


San Marcos, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

5.0

(2)

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I have been working and caring for children for about 20 years. At age 13, I started babysitting for a family with two girls. My duties for the family included picking the girls up from school, driving them to their activities, cooking well-balanced meals, helping with light housekeeping, assisting with laundry, reading, and...
5.0
"We absolutely love Rachelle! She does a wonderful job with our children, and we feel blessed to have her watching them!"

Reviewed by Lance G.

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Ewa K.


Carlsbad, CA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior care taker!

5.0

(1)

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13 year's experience with Alzheimer's Dementia , patient , HHA license, CPR special training program for DSP ( Special Needs patient ) CNA school . TB test , criminal background, Amazing reference from Patient and family members Dog friendly
5.0
"Ewa and Gosia took care of my mother in the last 2 weeks of her life. I had been caring for her on my own and was stressed and exhausted. They came and everything changed. I had a life back and knew that mom...

Reviewed by Sara Z.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Valley Center, CA

Kelley E.

5.0

Highly recommend. Will definitely hire again,

- Sid P.

Ronda U.

5.0

We hired Ronda to take care of our father who has Parkinson's and she's the best care taker we've ever had. She's truly changed my Dad's life for the better and has become part of our family. She's also an amazing chef and we've enjoyed her cooking! I'd recommend her for senior care and also as a...

- Haley M.

Katy G.

5.0

I have known Katy's family since 1991. Katy is gentle, honest, dependable. I have seen her interact with her own and others children. She is gentle, patient, and is constantly teaching. I highly recommend Katy for any job.

- Karen P.

Sophie S.

5.0

Sophie is AMAZING!!! She is currently working for me part-time/4 days a week for the summer until she returns to school. I would highly recommend her to anyone/everyone!! She's caring, sweet, trustworthy and dependable my son is so happy to hang out with her. No worries with her, she's great!!

- Priscilla C.

Wendy S.

5.0

My daughter immediately took a liking to Wendy. She was punctual and very communicative about her experience and love for children. I was so relieved to have such a wonderful person watching my baby! Will definitely teach out again.

- Dane S.

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