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Kailee P.

Committed To Your Child's Growth And Happiness

Escondido, CA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Kailee, and I have about 10 years of experience with ages infant-teens, including special needs children. I have worked in school (SPED paraeducator) and home (long-term/occasional) settings. In addition to caring for your child/children, I am willing to help out with light meal prep, housekeeping, errands,...

Care Member says "Kailee was an excellent babysitter! She arrived early, asked lots of questions regarding our expectations for the evening and most importantly she was...

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Experienced Aunty Of 37 Nieces & Nephews

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Raised my great nephew from 3 weeks to 8 yrs old. Experienced in all facets of care giving. Newborns, toddlers, children, elderly, special needs & developmentally disabled. Have lived in Oceanside 46 yrs Own my home, reliable transportation. Live scanned-Background checked & fingerprints on file. Negative T. B Covid...

Michael S. says "Sheila has been a wonderful addition to our family over the last year. She has shown up on time each day, never called off and has been so flexible! We...

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Encinitas, CA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been a nanny for over 12 years specializing in infant and toddler care, but have worked with children of all ages. I was employed by the same family for 5 years, until their children started school. I am currently working for 2 doctors caring for a 17-month-old, I have been with this family since the baby was 8 weeks. I...

Care Member says "Robyn was great with our 3 kids! We needed someone quick and she stepped up. Thanks again Robyn!"

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Home Healthcare Professional

San Marcos, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a young professional who moved to North County San Diego on October 24th 2019. I was born and raised in Twin Cities Minnesota I have worked in home healthcare since I was a senior in High school. I deeply enjoy my work and at the end of the day the pay off for me is more then money. When working with children and young...
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Experienced Babysitter Available Upon Request

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello my name is Ashley! I'm a 27-year-old nanny and house manager with 14 years of experience in taking care of children of all ages. I've worked for so many wonderful families over the years, as well as taking care of date nights, last minute bookings, and special needs care. I also have my CPR and First Aid certifications. I...

Christina M. says "If I could give 5 million stars I would. Ashley has not only been amazing to our 1 year old son, she has become part of my family. Punctual,...

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Respectful, Responsible & Fun Caregiver

Oceanside, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a compassionate and dedicated childcare professional with 10+ years of experience providing nurturing care to children of all ages. This includes children with special needs, babies, toddlers, primary aged and teens. Currently I work full-time for Oceanside school district as a special education paraprofessional. I work...
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San Marcos, CA

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$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Monique and I'm 24 years old. I grew up here in San Diego county and graduated from SDSU in 2023 with a degree in Kinesiology, minoring in Spanish and I'm currently attending Grossmont College as a Respiratory Therapy student. I have been working with ARCC Center since 2020 as a Respite Worker caring for kids...
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Loving, Responsible, Fun Caregiver Available!

Oceanside, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have always been invested in children and their needs. They are drawn to me and I'm responsible, fun, and caring with them. I also am an awesome tutor. I've tutored at the college level - but she had major test anxiety. I was able to gently guide her through her work and she always did well in her classes! I have joyful...
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Oceanside, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 2 years of on the job experience working with kids as a STEM camp counselor, as well as personal babysitting jobs over the last 10 years. I'm willing to do light housework and carpooling. Some of my favorite kid activities are arts and crafts, as well as science experiments that are fun and engaging. I am not officially...
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Fun, Friendly Babysitter/Nanny

Escondido, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Calli. Im married to my high school sweetheart. I have always loved children. I grew up with a daycare in my parents' home. I have babysat for many people from newborn to 12 years old. My recent jobs include watching 2 Brothers for the past 3 years (now 4 + 5 years old.) Ive currently watching another little boy...
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Loraine P.'s Photo

Escondido, CA

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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing children comes naturally to me. My 30 years of experience caring for children, combined with my graduate degree and Early Childhood Education coursework, have equipped me with a deep understanding of child development. I am a certified teacher with First Aid Training and CPR Training. I am comfortable caring for one...
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San Marcos, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Good Afternoon I have worked with Special needs children of all ages for over 15 years. I have been an RBT in and out of the classroom as well as center and home based and personal. I absolutely love caring for children on the spectrum and other disabilities as well. I am CPR Certified. I am compassionate and caring and enjoy...
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Eager To Provide Attentive, Quality, Compassionate Care For Loved Ones

Oceanside, CA

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$40/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm grateful to get to know you and see if I can best serve your care needs. I'm from Oklahoma, yet have enjoyed getting to experience life and serve across the country and world, including Texas, Indiana, Peru, Baltimore.. and now gratefully making my home in the botanical garden that Oceanside is. I am a people person and...
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San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
Nurturing children and supporting families through reliable, compassionate care is my true passion. As a grandmother who has raised two boys, including one with special needs, I bring eight years of dedicated experience to your home. I am patient, calm, and thrive on engaging children through outdoor sports, educational games,...
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Professional Nanny Specializing In Newborn & Special Needs Care

Carlsbad, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Remi. I'm a dedicated and adaptable nanny with experience caring for children from newborns through toddlers, including children with special needs. I bring a calm, attentive, and professional presence into every home and understand the importance of structure, consistency, and a nurturing environment. I'm confident...
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San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I am a passionate, trustworthy, and responsible individual seeking new opportunities to work with children. I have previous experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. This experience has given me valuable skills in child care and development. My love for creating safe and nurturing...
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Professional Nanny With Over 25 Years Of Experience

Carlsbad, CA

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$27/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Being the eldest of 8 children (yes, same parents) I've grown up caring for infants and on up. I've been a career nanny for the past 2. 5 decades as well, travelled internationally and domestically with families, worked with special needs, twins (babies), teens, all ages and needs! I'm also a mother (child is now grown) so...
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Carlsbad, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is McKenna and I'm a 25-year-old currently pursuing my Master's in Nursing. I've been babysitting/nannying for 7 years and have experience with kids of all ages (infants- 12+ years). I have a bachelor's degree in public health, and have I've been working at Cincinnati Children's Hospital as a Behavioral Health...
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Oceanside, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi All! My name is Emily I am a certified teacher and work for a local district. I have worked closely with children for many years! I grew up babysitting which eventually led me to working in a school. I have worked with children of different backgrounds. I also have experience with children who have special needs. I'd...
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Part Time Babysitter

Encinitas, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I am a 25-year-old female that is currently in the process of applying for a masters in occupational therapy, therefore babysitting kids with special needs would be the optimal environment for me to obtain knowledge and experience in the field that I am going to pursue. I have two years of experience as a babysitter. I love to...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of June 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Vista, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kailee P.

Kailee was an excellent babysitter! She arrived early, asked lots of questions regarding our expectations for the evening and most...

- Care member

Sheila S.

Sheila has been a wonderful addition to our family over the last year. She has shown up on time each day, never called off and has been so...

- Michael S.

Robyn K.

Robyn was great with our 3 kids! We needed someone quick and she stepped up. Thanks again Robyn!

- Care member

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