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Natalie M.

Career Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Compassionate, experienced, and culturally aware nanny with over 7 years of dedicated childcare experience across Los Angeles, Puerto Rico, and Australia. Specializing in infant to pre-teen care, tutoring, and family assistance. Background includes travel nannying, working with high-profile families, and caring for children with...

John K. says "Natalie was wonderful in every aspect and I highly recommend her. Natalie is punctual, professional, easy going, and seemingly always happy! Oh, and my...

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Cloe M.

Reseda, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
I have a younger brother who has down syndrome. We are 2. 5 years apart, and growing up (4 out of 5 kids) him & I were the closest. I did any and everything for him! From walks, to feeding, playing, showering, taking care of everything you can think of. He has cancer for 4 years at 5 years old, and our entire lives changed. He...
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Christophe L.

Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Christophe. I m from Paris France and I ve been a fulltime nanny for the past 20 years in Los Angeles. (I speak French to the little ones so that they re fluent by the time they starts school. it's very gratifying.) Here's my qualifications. . Over 19 years of Nanny Experience (Including Children With Special...

Care Member says "Christophe is so sweet and funny, and loves our baby Élie! We've been working with him for a few months as we transitioned into daycare, starting when...

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Sierra P.

Behavioral Therapist

Valley Village, CA

5.0(1)
from
$47/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as relaxed , silly , generous. I like working with kids because it's the only opportunity we have to make a great impact on them and the world they are going to build . It's our responsibility! I started working with kids when I was in college in North Carolina in 2012. I have my CPR child and baby...

Eric H. says "Sierra was good at communicating, quickly adapted to the kiddos (2 & 6) and they took to her quickly. She was perceptive and felt comfortable with her in...

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Taylor M.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
14 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Taylor, and I'd love to care for your children. I have over 12 years of childcare experience, starting at age 15, with families ranging from simple day-to-day needs to children with special needs. I'm personable, charismatic, intellectual, and fun, which helps me connect quickly with kids while keeping parents...

Claire L. says "Taylor is so wonderful with S. We look at Taylor as family. Every Christmas and Summer when Taylor was home for her breaks from Pepperdine, we practically...

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Alma L.

Panorama City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and went to Pasadena City College where I did my General Education and Child Development and then became employed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Where I have worked as a Pre-School Teacher and Camp Counselor for 27 years and 10 years as a personal...

Siddhartha D. says "Ms. Alma is truly a part of our family. She is trustworthy, caring and active with our two kids. She played with them, did arts and crafts, read to...

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Maira P.

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Maira, I'm a mommy of 2 kids ages 14 and 19, so I have all the experience in taking care of the little ones. When it comes to children I like to pride my self in safety , I'm very cautious and safety is my number one priority, kids depend on us Adults to protect them. And showing them good morality and respect...

Ruth C. says "Maira did a wonderful job taking care of my child. Now my little ask for her because she had tons of fun"

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Pamela J.

Glendale, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 8 years working with children and elderly with special needs . I have worked side sided side with adults and children to endure each individual gets their needs met.
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Leslie Y.

Part Time

North Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 4 years of experience working with children. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn! I attend California State University, Northridge (CSUN), my major is Psychology and my minor is Child Development. I am flexible with my weekend availability!

Patricia M. says "Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and...

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Angel V.

Special Needs Care Provider

Reseda, CA

4.0(0)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
I have had the distinguished privilege in volunteering for an organization near my home. This organization focuses in promoting and providing a safe, warm environment and care for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Working with the organization for three years enabled me to provide quality service...
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Sarah H.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Sarah and I am excited to sit for you! I have over 10 years of childcare experience via youth soccer coaching and nannying for family/friends. I have two younger siblings that are 12 and 14 years younger than me, who I love and miss very dearly now that my family lives farther away. Having an autistic sibling...

Corinna M. says "Sarah is amazing with kids. She is very patient and kind. She is professional and always has a smile on her face. My daughter loves her!"

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Karen M.

Smile Maker

Northridge, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
For over 8 years I have worked with children and infants. I am very good with them. I've taught at day cares ages 3 months-12 years old. I had one toddler who was quite challenging and one day he came to me and said "I Love You" oh how that melted my heart. I taught sign language, reading, science, math, history, I sang with...

Jeanann G. says "Karen is incredible!! She watched our 10 month old for 2 weeks recently and was just SO amazing and helpful. She was incredibly patient and smart...

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Michela C.

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am an engaging, responsible, and very experienced caregiver looking for a part-time or full-time Postpartum Doula or nanny position. I have extensive training in developmental psychology, behavioral management as well as gentle parenting, and incorporate all three while working with children. In my 18 years of babysitting and...

Mary S. says "Michela was our Douala for the birth of our son. Her support and wisdom-in-action was essential to our experience. Since our son's birth, she became our...

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Martine P.

Nanny/Nurse With Special Education Experience

Los Angeles, CA

4.4(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been a nanny/nurse for over 25 years taking care of kids all Ages and also some with Special Needs I am French very detail oriented and do everything for the children including taking care of bath time to cooking their meals and washing their clothes Have any questions please call me. I have included my resume and...

Care Member says "Christine has been our nanny for just about 1 year and has been the biggest blessing in our life as we transitioned to having 3 little girls and me...

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Maira P.

Part Time Caregiver

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi there, when it comes to special needs, I know first hand how its so very important to take care of a little one with special needs from a high functional to a low functional child, every child is different. I grew up taking care of my brother who had severe cerebral palsy at a early age, and my daughter is also a high...
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Jacklyn R.

Energetic, Fun, Nurturing!

Encino, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jacklyn. I have 10+ years of childcare experience. I've worked with children ages three months up to age 13. Single, twins, and sibling experience. I've had and are comfortable in roles ranging from full-time nanny, babysitter, mothers helper, infant&toddler care, as well as special-needs. Some of my previous...

Care Member says "Jacklyn was very attentive to our 8 year old son. She made sure he was entertained and also helped with schoolwork and housework. She was very flexible...

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Caeli V.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting/nannying/caregiving since I was 11 years old. I've cared for individuals of all ages - ranging from newborns to teens to adults with special needs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education & an Associate's degree in Social Sciences. I was a preschool teacher for 2 years before I got my...

Marcy P. says "I hired Caeli to care for my 11 year old special needs son. She has been passionate, patient, understanding and VERY dependable! She is sweet, kind, and...

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Andrew H.

Energetic And Caring Board Certified Autism Technician

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
My name is Andrew I am currently a Nursing student. Before pursuing my nursing career I worked as a behavioral technician. I specialize in care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions. I can also aide young children with tutoring or organization needs. I have been working in this field for over 3 years...

MIREYA M. says "Always on time , easy to communicate with about the wants and needs of my child . Dependable and trustworthy, amazing team player . Andrew will be an...

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Shawn H.

Part-time Caregiver/babysitter

Northridge, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
I have 26+ years of experience raising my 3 children as a SAHM, family manager and homemaker. I home-schooled my kids for 10+ years, before they attended conventional schools. They all graduated with honors. Two of my children have high-functioning autism and other neuro-atypicalities. I'm well-versed in all things...

Lori W. says "Shawn is extremely thorough, thoughtful and conscientious. She is responsible, knowledgeable about working with children with special needs, practical and...

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Miriam T.

Full Time Caregiver

North Hills, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am Miriam a 49years old now, I am happily married with one 17-year-old girl. I have been a personal caregiver for over 15 years and I thoroughly enjoy and love the elderly. I see my job as a ministry to give back to those who have given so much in their lifetime. In addition to providing companionship, I can help monitor...
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  • The average post rate is $25.14/hr as of May 2026

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Special Needs Caregivers in Van Nuys, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Natalie M.

Natalie was wonderful in every aspect and I highly recommend her. Natalie is punctual, professional, easy going, and seemingly always...

- John K.

Christophe L.

Christophe is so sweet and funny, and loves our baby Élie! We've been working with him for a few months as we transitioned into daycare,...

- Care member

Sierra P.

Sierra was good at communicating, quickly adapted to the kiddos (2 & 6) and they took to her quickly. She was perceptive and felt...

- Eric H.

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