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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Monica, CA

The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Santa Monica, CA

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Elizabeth B.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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I get along well with children of all ages. I have a reliable car (2014) and a clean driving record. I am an artist and writer, play piano and guitar. Aside from an art degree, I've taken pre-med courses and have spent several yrs. self-employed as a massage therapist. I am fine with pets and would be happy to help with...
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Brianne B.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

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I am a loving and energetic 26-year-old who has extensive experience in infant, toddler, and elementary care. I also am very knowledgeable of special needs care. My mother was a ESE specialist for 32 years and I have been involved in programs such as KEEN LA and best buddies for years. My experience includes daytime care at St....
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Wyatt W.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

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I am comfortable doing anything that needs to be done; cooking, cleaning, overnights, errands, pickups/drop offs, waking up, putting to bed, changing diapers, homework, activities, etc. I also have experience working with special needs individuals. I am a college graduate bachelors in Biomedical Sciences and I also have my MBA....
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Julia S.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter And Part-time Nanny Available

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I have been caring for children for the past 10 years. I spent 3 years as a part-time nanny where I was in charge of getting children to and from extra curricular activities, preparing dinner, cleaning the house, bath, and bed time. I have experience with twins and special needs children. I absolutely love children and as an...
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Karley C.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time/Part-time Caregiver.

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Hello! I am an outgoing, kind and creative individual with 20 years of experience as a caregiver. My past experiences range from babysitting to full-time nanny for a wide range of ages (newborn to 15 years). This includes caring for a child with special needs. I am CPR & first aid certified and have also worked as a tutor in...
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Taylor B.


Santa Monica, CA

$50/hr6 yrs exp

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Hello! I am a special education teacher in the Houston area and am passionate about learning, helping and educating kids with special needs. I know there is a big need for babysitting and tutoring for our kiddos with special needs and I want to do my part in filling that need. Would love to get in touch! Thanks for taking the...
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Cassidy P.


Santa Monica, CA

$17-35/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Cassidy, and I would love to assist you or your family member. I have been primarily in the childcare world working as a teacher, nanny, and working with kids with special needs! I have done volunteer work with seniors and am looking for a more steady position locally!
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Abigail C.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Responsible

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Hello! My name is Abby, and I am a recent USC graduate in the Los Angeles area. Currently, I am a student at SMC majoring in Jazz Studies. Growing up, I babysat regularly for aunts, uncles, neighbors, etc., and children of friends of friends! Later in college, I became a babysitter for my professors and friends. I also...
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Sophia V.


Santa Monica, CA

$20-37/hr5 yrs exp

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Hi!! My name is Sophia . I am 19 years old, turning 20 in March. I am born and have been raised in Santa Monica, California, and am very familiar with the area. I attended Santa Monica highschool where I graduated with a 4. 4 GPA. I am now a sophomore at Loyola Marymount University studying psychology and economics planning on...
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Emily A.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Active, Creative, Dedicated Sitter!

5.0

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I have always loved spending time with children: it inspires me, keeps me present, and teaches me how to be a better individual. Ever since I turned 16, I have dedicated much of my free time to child care, and I continue to do that! I have two special-needs brothers and therefore have a vast understanding of each child's...
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"We hired Emily today to watch our 5 month old. She was SO GREAT! Very attentive, kind, and genuine. Followed our schedule with no problem and was very attuned to our little one. We felt really comfortable with...

Reviewed by Richard B.

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Tamara S.


Inglewood, CA

$15-50/hr11 yrs exp

Behavior Specialist

5.0

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I started caring for people with special needs over 10 years ago as a behavioral therapist. I have worked with a large range of individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability, ages ranging from 2 years old to end of life.
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"Tamara was an absolutely wonderful sitter! She communicated well to us during her visit, was kind, patient, friendly and very helpful babysitting C. who is 6 years old and on the spectrum. We felt very...

Reviewed by Felonise T.

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Kelsey K.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Nanny With 17 Years Childcare Experience

5.0

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I've been lucky enough to work in childcare for 17 years and am incredibly passionate about working with kids! I've cared for all genders and ages, from premies to teenagers. I have some experience working with special needs and disabilities. I've cared for twins multiple times as well. My past involvement has ranged from part...
5.0
"Kelsey was a great dogsitter for our huskies! She was sweet, thoughtful, and able to get along with two energetic dogs. She was kind enough to give them extra time and attention beyond the requirements of the...

Reviewed by Lindsay S.

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Ashley L.


Inglewood, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Fun Part Time Nanny

5.0

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Hello, my name is Ashley, I am 25 years old & I am very interested in being your nanny/sitter. I have 7 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny, during which I worked with families with children ranging from 4-month-old babies to age 22. The older kids either just needed supervision or had special needs. I do light meal prep...
5.0
"Ashley has babysat our daughter (from age 1-4) multiple times since 2019. Ashley is so loving and reliable. She and our daughter really bonded! We highly recommend Ashley for any family looking to hire a sweet...

Reviewed by Care member

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Aspen K.


Beverly Hills, CA

$25-42/hr6 yrs exp

Happy Sitter

5.0

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Aspen (22) | Beverly Hills (will travel) - Bachelors in early childhood education - Elementary school teacher - 6 years experience in childcare - CPR CERTIFIED - Strong references - Safe and insured vehicle -Twins/multiples experience -Special needs/ medical needs experience -overnights experience -significant amount of...
5.0
"Aspen is just the best. Our daughter absolutely loves her. She always arrives right on time or a couple min ahead of time. She's kind and respectful and we always appreciate her flexibility. Our daughter is 9...

Reviewed by Brandon And Calvin T.

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Jessica R.


Inglewood, CA

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With A Wide Range Of Experience!

5.0

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My name is Jessie, and I have a lot of child care experience. I have worked with all ages of children, from infant to school age in multiple different environments such as private homes, daycares and summer camps. I also have experience with children with special needs.
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"Jessie has been an wonderful addition to our family these past 3 years. She has taken care of our twin girl and boy from the age of 3 months till the age of 3 as well as our oldest who is now 8. Sadly our...

Reviewed by Jason P.

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Jenny L.


Topanga, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care, Senior W/ Dementia Care, ASD/ADHD Care

5.0

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British-American One-to-One Aide for Seniors, Seniors with Dementia, ADHD/ASD Individuals and those needing help with Social/Work/School/Life Skills. Able to work with Telepathically with non verbals and support FC communicators. Originally enjoyed success as a Commercial Producer & Documentary Producer/Director. Also have...
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Erin B.


Beverly Hills, CA

$35-47/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Nanny With 20+ Years Experience

5.0

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Hello, I'm a loving and dedicated Nanny with many years experience caring for children of all ages in a live-in and live-out capacity. Now that I've raised my own 3 children including twins, I'm available once again to provide nurturing and care for your children as well! Some of my favorite things to do are spending time...
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"We loved Erin immediately. She is such a wonderful presence which was important because our chronically sick kid needed a calm, soft, caring person around while she was hopped up on steroids. Erin is so kind,...

Reviewed by Lauren G.

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Lillian B.


Los Angeles, CA

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Passionate Care-giver!

5.0

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My experience as a dance teacher has given me a unique perspective on caring for children. I understands the importance of creating a fun and safe environment for children to learn and grow. I am patient and attentive, and know how to engage children in age-appropriate activities that promote physical and cognitive...
5.0
"Lillian is a lovely young woman who is kind-hearted, reliable, trustworthy and has impeccable integrity. She’ll be an asset for any family that requires her services. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Jenny L.


Topanga, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

One-to-one Aide For Teens

5.0

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British-American One-to-One Aide for teens needing help with Social/Work/Life Skills. Originally enjoyed success as a Commercial Producer & Documentary Producer/Director. Also have career as an Integrated Interior Designer & work notably with Special Needs families around energy healing in the home through design. Extensive...
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" Jenny is an experienced child-care professional who's affable, kid-friendly, trustworthy, and discreet. She's a self-starter who can solve any problem that arises. She knows how to help set boundaries for kids...

Reviewed by Jan V.

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Paula P.


Los Angeles, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

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I am looking to find a family to babysit 5-10 hours during the week between 9am-2 p.m. and occasionally on the weekends. I have 18 years of experience in childcare working with infants through age 15 years old. I obtained a B. A. in Communication Studies from California State University of Northridge in 2010 and in 2022 I...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Monica, CA

Emily A.

5.0

We hired Emily today to watch our 5 month old. She was SO GREAT! Very attentive, kind, and genuine. Followed our schedule with no problem and was very attuned to our little one. We felt really comfortable with her in our place and felt confident our baby was in good hands. Will definitely be calling...

- Richard B.

Tamara S.

5.0

Tamara was an absolutely wonderful sitter! She communicated well to us during her visit, was kind, patient, friendly and very helpful babysitting C. who is 6 years old and on the spectrum. We felt very comfortable and knew he was in good hands. She has a lot of experience being a sitter and also...

- Felonise T.

Kelsey K.

5.0

Kelsey was a great dogsitter for our huskies! She was sweet, thoughtful, and able to get along with two energetic dogs. She was kind enough to give them extra time and attention beyond the requirements of the job (e.g., taking them for longer walks). Would have her back any time.

- Lindsay S.

Ashley L.

5.0

Ashley has babysat our daughter (from age 1-4) multiple times since 2019. Ashley is so loving and reliable. She and our daughter really bonded! We highly recommend Ashley for any family looking to hire a sweet and thoughtful sitter!

- Care member

Aspen K.

5.0

Aspen is such a gem! She was recommended to me by Care.com and exceeded our hopes and expectations for a nanny. I have 4 children under 8 and she formed a unique bond with each one of my kids. They looked forward to seeing her daily. She took my son to baseball and grocery shopped with my other 3. I...

- Kerry S.

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Ratings for Santa Monica, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Monica, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.