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Yajahira P.

South San Francisco, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with elementary school age children with mental and physical disabilities I've been doing so for 3 years now. I am trained to safely lift kiddos , feed them either by hand if needed or via g-tube feeds I am trained on both manual and machine feeding. I've worked around kiddos with different disabilities all with...
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Full-Time Nanny Is Available

Burlingame, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I worked with kids who needed special needs like who could not eat herself, ate with tube, who was with wheelchair, who was autism and so forth. I have about a year of experience caring for kids with special needs.
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Child Care/Nanny/Special Needs Care/Tutoring

Oakland, CA

4.7(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "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....

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Experienced Educator Available

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I started babysitting when I was 15 years old and you can say I never really stopped. I have been teaching and tutoring for the past 7 years working with ages ranging from 5 months all the way through 18 years. I have experience working with special needs as well as gifted and talented children. I am also CPR and first aid...
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Willing To Adjust To Your Needs

Oakland, CA

4.0(0)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with people with special needs in almost every job I have had - I have no problem adjusting my style towards your needs - or learning new skills that would help you out!
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Caregiver And Assistant

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with clients of all ages who have ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Behavior challenges, Developmentally challenges, Injured, Disabilities, Visual and Physical impaired. With over 5 year of direct concierge, customer service experience in an office, home office and private home setting. Additionally, I'm honest, self...

Kelly B. says "Naji was such a pleasure to work with! She was always ready to help with extra tasks, had a great attitude, and was extremely communicative. I hope to work...

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Looking For Nanny/Tutor/Family Assistant Position

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! I have a Master of Science degree in Education. I have a lot of experience with evidence-based practices and interventions in academic, behavior, and social-emotional domains. Likewise, I have experience working with students with disabilities. I believe in hands-on, engaging learning; kids learn by doing and...

Care Member says "She’s professional, reliable, conscientious, and has been very helpful in providing my daughter with stability, kindness, and understanding."

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Health Coach With Experience In Special Needs

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a fun and experienced Academic Tutor who has been successfully teaching, tutoring, coaching and mentoring students K-12 since 2003. I teach core subjects like Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts as well essential study skills, executive functioning skills and work habits that are prerequisites for success in...

Kristen M. says "Atusa is amazing. She has been working with my 5th grader for the past 6 months. He struggles with executive function & organizational skills as well as...

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Part Time Caregiver Available

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
1 year experience
Back in Brazil I was a Biology teacher and had my first contacts with special needs kids which helped me to get prepared to work as a real caregiver here in the US. I was an Aupair in New York of a 13 years old boy diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome. I helped him throughout the day with change of diapers, meal prep (keto diet),...
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I'll Take Care!

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Graduation - Social Communication Master Degrees: Digital Marketing Strategic Sales MASTER DEGREE IN ABA - ( in course). Certified Expertise - Professional Care Giver. - ABA - Applied Behavior Analyst - Psycho-pedagogy of Autism. - Instructions and Tips about Autism to parents and Educators. - Psyco-Nursery. - Disability...
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San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with children who have special needs like autism, ADHD, and speech problems. I am very interested in the health field and I love working with children.
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San Fransisco Full Time Nanny

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I part time nanny who used to be an elementary school teacher :) I have experience with children from the ages of 12months-16 years old. I believe in creating a nurturing environment where kids are respected loved and valued. I think it is so important to model kindness and empathy, kids definitely pick up on the way...
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Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am passionate about what I do because through my extensive training with a physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist that I can greatly enhance the facilitation of development of the child and help with the family.

Bart S. says "Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting...

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Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. In this role I collect data, ensure client care, follow behavior reduction protocols, report to families/caregivers, and maintain client confidentiality.

Miriam P. says "Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child....

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Special Needs Provider

Oakland, CA

4.0(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Part-time Caregiver

Hayward, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am experienced with providing care for both physically and cognitively disabled children and young adults. Duties would include bathing, grooming, feeding, meal preparation, assistance administering medications and treatment therapies. Much of my experience comes from taking care of my younger sister who has Ataxia and...

Elizabeth B. says "Rubie cared for my severely disabled 20 year old daughter. She bathed, toileted, fed, administered medication, g-tube, pulmonary hygiene as well as...

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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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San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, im Annie. I have worked with children with special needs for 25 years. I love children. I am 45-year-old , Very respectful, , trustworthy, honest, kind, , dependable, energetic , down to earth & outgoing. I love to make ppl laugh and feel special. I live in Pac Heights and only work in tje city.

Andrew H. says "I am a Single dad ,with a 4 year old special needs daughter.she loves when Annie comes over for date nights/ weekend help. So happy we connected so well...

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  • 60 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.50/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs child care is 5.0

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in San Mateo, CA

Special Needs Child Care in San Mateo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Rae C.

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

- Care member

Naji J.

Naji was such a pleasure to work with! She was always ready to help with extra tasks, had a great attitude, and was extremely communicative....

- Kelly B.

Kelly S.

She’s professional, reliable, conscientious, and has been very helpful in providing my daughter with stability, kindness, and understanding.

- Care member

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