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Brooklyn M.

Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
Hi there! My name is Blu and I am a current student attending UC Berkeley! I am studying computer science and art practice :) I have worked with special needs children and adults for over 7 now through my volunteer organization called TEAM Vacaville. Since the age of 12 I have been exposed to a variety of...
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Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Kaitlyn. A little bit about me is, I have a lot of experience as I have worked in many classrooms, day cares, and nanny positions. I am attentive and fun, I like to keep the kids occupied and moving throughout the day, with various activities. I enjoy imaginative play, singing, dancing, reading, etc. I have spent...

Isabella H. says "Kaitlyn was very attentive and hands on with my son and my daughter. We hired her on as a part time nanny and absolutely fell in love with her! We...

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Highly Experienced And Creative Special Needs Nannying

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I am a highly skilled special needs child caretaker, Paraprofessional and Doula. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I am passionate about supporting people to thrive. I have extensive experience across the life cycle serving toddlers; school aged...

Care Member says "I am grateful to have found Rose. She takes very good care of my child and also cares for us all as a family. For example, as first time parents we were...

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Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.

Oakland, CA

4.5(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Lakeisha S. and I have a Kinesiology degree from Fresno state (Alumni 2006). My intentions were to pursue a career in the sports field (considering I was a track athlete my whole childhood) but when I graduated, plans changed. I have most of my experiences as a mother, to (beautiful 18 yr. old daughter)...

Donald W. says "Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my son engaged...

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Emeryville, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Im Kaylynn, a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and reach their full potential. I have three years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm comfortable looking after up to three children at a time. For the past two and half years I've worked with adolescents...
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Martinez, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
hello, my name is Kaitlyn. I am a warm, positive, bright person. I am a nursing student at Unitek college in concord. I am also a mom of a wonderful energetic 3year old boy. My experience with special needs includes; I am a sister to a broad spectrum of special needs, I have two deaf siblings, along with a sibling who has...
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Oakland, CA

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$24/hr
My junior year of college I worked at a residential home for young adults with varying intellectual disabilities including autism and Down syndrome. I worked with them through enriching activities. I helped foster there abilities and created a safe space for them to flourish
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Hi I Am Kaitlyn

Martinez, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
A little bit about me is, I have a lot of experience as I have worked in many classrooms, day cares, and nanny positions. I have spent a lot of time with children of all aspects. I am a mom to a awesome 2-year-old boy. I am also a sister of 7 and have three younger siblings, two of which have special needs. (Autism, and Down...
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Pleasant Hill, CA

5.0(0)
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$24/hr
4 years experience
I am currently a Respite Caregiver for children with special needs! I have experience working with and caring for children and teens on the Autism spectrum, who have Down Syndrome, ADHD, and more. I've also cared for children who are nonverbal. I work with children who require extra attention and support, and I understand it can...
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San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 30 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I love children and dogs! 20 plus years experience working with children professionally. Educated & trained , college degree in early childhood development /education + special needs. CPR. Worked with children in daycare, preschool-nursery school, kindergarten in Norway for 11 years. I am positive, kind, caring, dependable,...

Care Member says "Annie took care of our daughter (who is now 13 months old) full-time during the workweek from September through February (6 months) this past year. It...

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San Ramon, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Planning curriculum for teaching a 23-year-old woman with Down Syndrome life skills like applying for jobs, maintaining daily routines, and money management. I also have a twin brother with special needs so I can work very well with them.
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San Francisco, CA

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Caring for children with special needs has always been a meaningful part of my life. Growing up with my younger brother, who has Down syndrome, gave me hands-on experience in providing patient and compassionate care. Through him, I've developed strong skills in using American Sign Language (ASL), assisting with feeding, managing...
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San Francisco, CA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
My name is Sarah and I am 19 years old. I live in Newburyport, MA, and graduated high school from St. Mark's School in 2015. After graduating, I decided to take a year off before going to college. For about 4 months I volunteered in Lima, Peru working with children and adults with severe special needs, planning and supervising...
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San Francisco, CA

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$35/hr
4 years experience
Hi everyone! I have a passion for special needs. I have an adopted brother with Down Syndrome and he just got diagnosed with Autism as well. I have experience with interacting with them, playing, feeding, bathing, driving. I am a kind, responsible and patient nanny. Looking forward to hearing back from you! Thank you!
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A Caregiver With Over 28 Years Of Experience.

Corte Madera, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
I provided care for Scott's father, who had ALS for two years. Scott, who is 33 years old and has Down syndrome, subsequently came under my care. Following his father's passing, I began assisting his mother by providing support on Mondays and Wednesdays, which included school drop-offs and transportation to work, allowing her...
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Angelina 18 Years Old

Concord, CA

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Working with special needs is a privilege. If your kid has special needs and struggling to find a sitter who will STAY then look no further because I will. I have a cousin who has down syndrome and have taken care of her many times. I have another cousin who is autistic and has OCD and even though he's a handful he's so fun to...
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Patient And Empathetic Helper Available

San Rafael, CA

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Hello there, As a previous swim instructor, I've had the opportunity to work with children and adults with special needs including Down syndrome, Autism, developmental delays, etc. As a young sitter, I'm extremely patient, caring, and supportive. I also work as a volunteer at an organization called Best Buddies and have had the...
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Experienced Special Needs Nanny

Concord, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I recently relocated to the Santa Rosa area to begin a master's program in mental health counseling at Sonoma State, beginning in August. For the past six years, I worked at a school for children with special needs, most with an autism diagnosis. I have also worked at a summer camp for special needs children for the past...
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Experienced Tutor For Math/Science And Language Arts

Concord, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Jenna, and for most of my career I have been working in Education. I started out as an Instructional Assistant with children with Special Needs such as Autism and Down's Syndrome. When the Pandemic hit, a family hired me full-time to help their two children adapt to online learning. I helped them keep up in...
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  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent Down syndrome care reviews from local parents in Berkeley, CA

Down Syndrome Care in Berkeley, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 25 listed Down syndrome care

Kaitlyn G.

Kaitlyn was very attentive and hands on with my son and my daughter. We hired her on as a part time nanny and absolutely fell in love with...

- Isabella H.

Rose L.

I am grateful to have found Rose. She takes very good care of my child and also cares for us all as a family. For example, as first time...

- Care member

Lakeisha S.

Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my...

- Donald W.

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