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60 special needs child care are listed in Lafayette, CA

The average rate is $30/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 1 years

Special needs child care in Lafayette, CA

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Josiane P.


Lafayette, CA

$20-30/hr

Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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Hi, my name is Josiane and I am a caring, patient loving person and have recommendations inside and outside the country!
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Cassandra W.


Lafayette, CA

$40-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Helper :)

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My older sister has developmental disabilities and I've always felt good about offering support to those with special needs. I have experience especially with young adults and children with special needs and have worked one on one and in special needs classrooms as a volunteer and assistant and at social and sporting events. I'm...
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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care/Nanny/Special Needs Care/Tutoring

4.5

(4)

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I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...

Recent reviews:

4.0
Professional, reliable, knowledgeable about autism and behaviors.

Reviewed by Karen D.

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Rose L.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Creative Special Needs Nannying

5.0

(7)

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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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We hired Rose for a two-week, temporary assignment to assist my wife, who is a wheelchair user. Rose was fantastic. She was dependable, always on time (or early), and was friendly and kind. Within a day, the...

Reviewed by Care member

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Pheng B.


Pleasant Hill, CA

$26-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hi family. I am a special needs caregiver and nanny. I am here to assist you in meeting your kiddos needs. My goal is to contribute in fostering your child's intellectual and physical progress. I currently work at an elementary school as a SSA. I also worked at client's home one on one after school for four years and a family...

Recent review:

5.0
i got to know Pheng and one of her clients' kids with special needs when encountering them on dog walks. The kid is amazing, but in the wrong, untrained, hands, he'd be more than a handful. Pheng was always...

Reviewed by Jon R.

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Deisi C.


Berkeley, CA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Need Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hello my name is Deisi, 33 years old, mother of two girls. I have worked with young children as both a professional caregiver and teacher for many years. I am truly passionate about helping children grow, especially those that require additional support to reach their full potential both academically and in their home...

Recent review:

5.0
We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Deisi caring for our baby boy. She was not just E's nanny; she's become a cherished member of our family. Her dedication, warmth, and professionalism have made a...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lakeisha S.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.

4.5

(2)

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Hello my name is Lakeisha S. and I have a degree in Kinesiology from Fresno state (Alumni 2006). My intentions were to pursue a career in the sports field (considering I was a track athlete from childhood-18 yrs.) but when I graduated, there was a change of heart. I have most of my experiences as a mother first, to my beautiful...

Recent reviews:

4.0
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 him and quickly form trusted and supporting bond. She is...

Reviewed by Donald W.

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Alma J.


Danville, CA

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

I Have Experience in California In Care for Babies and Kids and Adult

5.0

(1)

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Hi my name is Alma. I have 7 years of experience in care, babies and kids. I have one girl 6 years, I love babies and kids, I have good references. I have experience in adult 65+ .

Recent review:

5.0
Alma worked with us caring for our three children. She was caring and sensitive as well as willing to learn about our autistic sons needs. We have twin boys and a daughter and she was TERRIFIC! The kids love...

Reviewed by Bridgette B.

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Denice B.


Martinez, CA

$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have experience working with my child (31 now) with special needs, including ADHD, memory deficits, borderline IQ, Pervasive Development Disorder, PTSD and Autism. I have researched and read much over the years, worked with many professional and parental groups. I also taught in a pharmacy tech school while working at the VA...
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Madison M.


Concord, CA

$20-32/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator

5.0

(1)

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I am a Special Education Paraprofessional with the summer off. I have two years of experience working with kids that have a very wide range of disabilities, from ADHD to nonverbal. I specialize in Autism and behavior management, but I love working with all kids. I also have five years of experience being a caregiver with the...

Recent review:

5.0
Madison has experience working with kids with special needs, she cared for my 9 year old who has Down syndrome. Madison also aided her academically.

Reviewed by Natalie A.

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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

4.0

(1)

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I am a former special education teacher. I have a BA in Elementary Education/Special Education. I am a creative, fun, animal friendly, youthful, former teacher, It is my joy to help your family thrive in a positive atmosphere. My hobbies and loves are creating art, healthy cooking, exploring nature, festivals, and of course...
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Kyo R.


Walnut Creek, CA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving Special Needs Nanny

3.0

(2)

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Hi, I am a very loving, caring, fun and silly mom. I have three wonderful children in college that I am very proud of. I am 51 years old and I have always loved kids, I'm just a natural. I am very reliable and very responsible. I am very silly but firm with a lot of love. I have been watching kids for over 35 years and special...

Recent review:

5.0
Kyo has been with my child for the past 2 yrs. She's like our family and my son bonds with her. That's what we really need and they both explore a lot.

Reviewed by Suchitra S.

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Kristine L.


Berkeley, CA

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I worked for 14 years at the Disabled Students Program at UC Berkeley doing electric and manual wheelchair repair as well as fabricating adaptive aids. Something I discovered about myself: I'm handy and creative but more than anything, I love working with people. I have also worked with mentally disabled adults on Cape Cod and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Kristine worked under my supervision in a group residence, providing supportive care to adults with intellectual disabilities. She is honest, dependable, and trustworthy, qualities which are vital to me as a...

Reviewed by Gail B.

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Jocelyn C.


Oakland, CA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs

3.0

(1)

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Parents, if you are looking for a teacher/childcare provider to provide quality care & education for your kids, you landed in the right place. I am here to partner with you to raise your children! I have associate degrees in child development & childhood education, and certifications in infant & toddler specialist, and...
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Alexander Z.


Concord, CA

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Care

5.0

(1)

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How are you? My name is Alexander. I am a male caregiver. I have been a caregiver for 19 years. I worked with Quadriplegic, paraplegic , hemiplegic, dementia, deaf, D. D, M. S, ALS, Autism, a guy with no arms and to name few. I have done bowel program, catheter, transfer, personal care, wound skin care, medication reminder,...
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Aline L.


El Cerrito, CA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Teacher In Different Subjects

5.0

(1)

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I am a experienced teacher and I have worked with students with different skills. In my years of teaching I have had students with different disorders so I have the knowledge about it and I have implemented strategies that help students to achieve their educational progress.

Recent review:

5.0
Aline was a terrific in classroom aide for our son. Punctual, professional, a great communicator, observant, diplomatic and her teaching skills really shined. She assisted our son in managing his classroom...

Reviewed by Claire M.

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Sierra L.


Pleasant Hill, CA

$24-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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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Richard D.


Berkeley, CA

$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

Richard P.

5.0

(3)

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I'm Richard, a multifaceted individual with expertise in marketing, dance, and caregiving. With a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and extensive training in Contemporary Dance from Mexico, I've worked as an Inclusive Dance Instructor, creating safe spaces for self-expression through movement for individuals of all abilities, and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I would like to give Richard my strongest recommendation possible. Just recently I signed up for care.com because I had to leave town rather urgently, and I needed a caregiver fast for my disabled partner (or...

Reviewed by Juan M.

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Roya S.


Pleasant Hill, CA

$22-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Was A Pediatrician In My Home Country,

5.0

(1)

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I have more than 20 years experience with kids and worked with special needs, I have written some books about child development and speech problems that help me in dealing with these kinds of children.

Recent review:

5.0
Roya is very professional and knowledgeable. She's very kind and caring person .

Reviewed by Fara F.

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Sarah M M.


El Cerrito, CA

$26-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare Professional With Special Needs Experience

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As a dedicated child care provider with a special focus on special needs children, I bring a wealth of experience, compassion, and understanding to my work. I am passionate about supporting children with diverse abilities and creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where all children can thrive. I have extensive...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Lafayette, CA

Rae C.

5.0

She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient.

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Rose L.

5.0

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 very nervous about allowing someone to take care of our child and she was very sensitive to that. My wife continues to nurse and Rose has had no...

- Care member

Pheng B.

5.0

i got to know Pheng and one of her clients' kids with special needs when encountering them on dog walks. The kid is amazing, but in the wrong, untrained, hands, he'd be more than a handful. Pheng was always kind and considerate, but firm when necessary, and the kid went on all kinds of adventures. I...

- Jon R.

Deisi C.

5.0

We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Deisi caring for our baby boy. She was not just E's nanny; she's become a cherished member of our family. Her dedication, warmth, and professionalism have made a significant impact on our daily lives. Deisi is incredibly reliable and always punctual....

- Care member

Lakeisha S.

4.0

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 him and quickly form trusted and supporting bond. She is trustworthy and she became part of the fabric of our home life and outside activities for...

- Donald W.

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