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Mary Rose B.

Summertime Babysitter/House-sitter Available!

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Mary Rose and I'm 26 years old. I just graduated from UC San Diego for my MFA in acting. I absolutely LOVE my job as a nanny, take it very seriously, and specialize in infant care! I am CPR certified for infants and children. A tiny bit about me: I'm from San Francisco, I am a spin instructor and...

Denisse D. says "What a nice girl! She was amazing with our baby boy. I recommend her without hesitation. She was 7 hours with our baby while we were gone, when we came...

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Paula P.

Babysitter

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am looking for a full time Nanny/Assistant position, Monday through Friday. I have over 18 years of experience in childcare working with infants through age 15 years old. . I also have experience as a Behavioral Therapist for special needs kids for 5 years working with diagnoses such as Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD and I also...
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Angelia T.

Caregiver And Tutor Seeking Part Time Job

Winnetka, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Angelia and I am a 21 years old and a student at Pierce College for architecture . I have a passion caring for children and pets. My goal is to make your life easier! I am available for part time work currently. I have two years experience in caring for children aged toddler to high school students. I also have...

Rhonda N. says "Hired Angelia after thorough care.com check on her background and great references. Angelia is a computer savvy, reliable, trustworthy, punctual,...

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Lucinda H.

Special Needs Women

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been taking care of senior citizens for the past 15 years. Experience in distributing medications, bathing, dressing, feeding, tube feeding, cooking, cleaning, mobility issues and some physical therapy. I am outgoing, have a great sense of humor and easy to get along with. I am very patient, and have a good beside manner,...

Care Member says "Lucinda took care of my sister for over 2 years. She was extremely reliable and always ready to help. She not only bathed and dressed the patient but...

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Maria S.

Special Needs Care Giver

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
I have worked as child care provider for over 20 years. I have seven children and seven grandchildren, two of whom I raised until they were 10 years old. I have worked with children ages newborn through 15. I have worked with both young and older patients that suffer from Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis. I...

Christina S. says "Maria is 100% supportive and knowledgeable about caring for her patients. She welcomed my family into her heart with open arms and made my mom feel so...

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Caitlin G.

Caitlin From Northridge, CA

Northridge, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Caitlin and I would love to work for you! I am a flexible nanny open to working part time or full time. I have worked as a nanny, date night sitter, babysitter, mothers helper, and just occasional help from time to time. I have been working with children for 6+ years and have experience with babies all the way to...

Victoria B. says "Caitlin was great with our 17 month old son! She was a joy to have around the house. I recommend her. :)"

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Delaney D.

A Very Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Working With Children Of All Ages.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Delaney and I am an experienced nanny of 9 years with a background in child development. Through my years of extensive experience in childcare, I have cared for children ages newborn to 11 years old. I have also worked with special needs children, in daycares, and as a preschool teacher. I am an enthusiastic...

Michael S. says "Delaney watched our two girls full-time for a year until they were ready for preschool. She was a such a reliable and caring nanny and our two girls...

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Caeli V.

Babysitter/RBT Certified

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting 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'm pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education & will graduate at the end of the Spring 2025 semester. I was a preschool teacher for 2 years before I started working as a...

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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Martha A.

Granada Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
52-year-old 23 yrs of experience both with special needs Adults /Infants/ Twins & up to 3 CPR/ First Aid certified English/ Spanish Outstanding reference letters

Care Member says "Martha was excellent with my 10 week old daughter! She obviously has a lot of experience and was able to keep the baby calm and happy while I worked...

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Adela M.

I'm A Fun, creative And Compassionate Person.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Adela M, I'm 49 years old, with 30 years of child care experience. I'm fully vaccinated, I have a clean driving record, bilingual, very responsible and flexible since I'm not married and no kids. I have experience from new born to pre-teens. also I have experience with children with special needs. have great...

Care Member says "Adela is caring and professional. She has many decades experience of being a nanny and it shows with how she interacts with my son. Plus she’s on time...

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Alma L.

Panorama City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 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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Taylor M.

Beverly Hills, CA

5.0(0)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
Allow me to introduce myself. I hail from the scenic town of Pebble Beach, CA, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Pepperdine University in Malibu in 2018. Following my academic pursuits, I embarked on a professional journey obtaining my Series 7 license and delving into the realm of private wealth management,...
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Martine P.

Nanny/Nurse With Special Education Experience

Los Angeles, CA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 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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Karen M.

Smile Maker

Northridge, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/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 5 months-12. 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 them, played...

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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Isabella M.

Experienced Babysitter Available!

West Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Since elementary school, I have been passionate about working with children, starting with my involvement Big Buddy program for children with special needs and continuing throughout college. My love for childcare grew as I began looking after my sister's children at the age of 12. I have been blessed with my 10-year-old nephew,...

Care Member says "Bella was absolutely wonderful with our girls. Funny and engaging and absolutely so sweet. Very punctual which I appreciate very much!"

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Colette M.

Care Giver

Sunland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Cared for elderly 80+ in age and adults assisting with meals, feeding, housework and preparation for bed. I am a certified caregiver with the state of California abs have had a full background check

Machelle G. says "Colette is very kind and helpful. We really appreciate all her help"

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Alexia Victoria M.

Hey, How Are You? My Name Is Alexia

Beverly Hills, CA

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Live-out Position Hello! My name is Alexia, and I'm from Brazil. I'm 24 years old. I have 20, 000 hours of childcare experience. I have cared for children of various ages, including those with autism, which has given me a lot of patience and a deep understanding of different needs. Experienced in working with children with...

Care Member says "Alexia is great! Our 16 month old a few times, and we like her so much we just hired her for the week while our Nanny is out. "

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Danielle C.

Burbank, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Dani! I have experience with children of all ages, multiple kiddos, and special needs. I have childcare experience going back 10+ years, starting with my younger siblings, then as a mothers helper when I was 13, I was hired as a pre-school teacher, I've worked at two different churches in childcare, and now I'm taking on...

Care Member says "Dani clearly loves kids. She’s great with mine and was always sending over photos of the two of them having a blast. We will continue to use her as much...

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Lynn F.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 15 plus years experience with caring for children ranging from newborns to teens. I have six years experience with multiples and four years experience with special needs children. I am a very structured and detail oriented individual. Family, togetherness, and children are my everything. Fun fact about me. I am in the...

Ivory C. says "Lynn has been a great and helpful asset to our family. We highly recommend her. She is very communicative and reliable."

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Megan H.

Loving And Responsible Nanny

Encino, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced childcare worker available Resume and reference available upon request; I consider it a great responsibility to be entrusted with someone else's children, as I'll have a direct influence over their growth. The most important thing for me as a caregiver is to hold space and patience for little ones to express...

Elizabeth W. says "Megan has been a life saver while I work at home and the kids attend Zoom school. She follows the kids' schedule, and helps them get school work done....

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.25/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Van Nuys, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Van Nuys, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Mary Rose B.

What a nice girl! She was amazing with our baby boy. I recommend her without hesitation. She was 7 hours with our baby while we were gone,...

- Denisse D.

Angelia T.

Hired Angelia after thorough care.com check on her background and great references. Angelia is a computer savvy, reliable, trustworthy,...

- Rhonda N.

Lucinda H.

Lucinda took care of my sister for over 2 years. She was extremely reliable and always ready to help. She not only bathed and dressed the...

- Care member

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