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Consuelo G.

Career Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Excellent references, many years of experience with newborns and older children. Love my children..
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Nanny

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Bringing a decade of experience to your family, I offer nurturing and dependable childcare. My goal is to support families by providing a safe and stimulating environment for their little ones. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing board games and educational puzzles with children. I communicate with parents...

Alaina U. says "Trish was a great addition to our family. She really loved our baby and we knew she was safe in her care. Trish always thought of creative and fun ways to...

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Daytime Nanny

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Maria. I'm 44 years old, I'm divorced and I have 2 kids a girl of 18 and a boy of 20 we live in Santa Clara ca. The first family I worked with, nearly 20 years ago, had both twins and triplets! After that I worked with a family in Mountain View from the time their children were newborns until they were 12 years old....

Care Member says "Maria Elena has been a great pleasure to work with during the last two years. She is kind, dedicated, patient and very reliable. She makes time when we...

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Proactive Nanny!

Redwood City, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
My name is Telma - I have been a nanny for over 15 years. Experience-wise, I have cared for infants through school age children as well as children with special needs, specifically Autism. I am bilingual, in both Spanish and English, nonsmoker person or any alcohol/drugs issues, I'm a USA citizen, current CPR, clean DMV record...
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Full Time Nanny

Sunnyvale, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
A little background about myself, I am the oldest of 4 and as a big sister I was always there to assist my mother with caring for my brothers. While at UCSC I worked for the onsite family day care. Once graduated I started working at a private school for children with autism. I learned so much and became even more patient. Then...
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FUN AND RESPONSIBLE NANNY .

Fremont, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Childcare-Director I have 15+ years experience with special needs children, ages 3 weeks to 10 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with infants and toddlers including twins. Potty training, numbers, colors and all other age appropriate lessons. Huge fan of reading and outdoor activities-walks , park and library...
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Caregiver And Nanny

Belmont, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Mia! Here's a little bit about me. I'm 25 years old with a bachelor's degree in marketing. I'm originally from Utah but recently relocated to the Bay Area for my husband's job. I'm an energetic, outgoing, and family-oriented caregiver who genuinely loves spending time with children. As the proud aunt of 8 nieces and...
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Danny The Nanny

Redwood City, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience
I am passionate about helping children achieve their milestones. I am a flexible, caring, and warm person with over 10 years of experience working with children in various settings, such as daycares, preschools, and babysitting. My experience includes working with children with learning disabilities.
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Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
As a fun, energetic, and compassionate babysitter, I bring a mix of professional training and hands-on experience to every childcare opportunity. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and am currently working on my Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling, specializing in children. In addition to my studies, I have worked...
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Part Time Nanny

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
Hi I work for a school district Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I have many years working with kids and also have experience working with kids with special needs. I am also bilingual. I can start at 3:30 p.m. Currently fully Covid19 vaccinated. Thanks for looking into my profile.

Srilekha P. says "Veronica has been helping us after school hours. She takes our kids for their after school activities. She is punctual, reliable and safe. The kids love...

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Professional Nanny

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 18 years experience caring for children of all ages (newborn-19.) I am experienced with special needs children including ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Asperger's, FAS, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, and severe food allergies. I am CPR and 1st Aid Certified, Registered with Trustline and LiveScan, Clean background...

Care Member says "Valerie fit right into our home and took care of all of our toddlers needs from day one. She is punctual, organized and my toddler has the best time...

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Nurturing and Friendly Nanny

Half Moon Bay, CA

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have considerable experience working with special needs children including those with Asperger's, ADD, ADHD Bipolar and Kabuki Syndrome and signed NDA'S. Employing special exercises and a specialized diet, social behaviors and skills dramatically improved with those children. The children began enjoying life more...
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Special Needs Nanny

San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
My most recent position was caring for a 6-year-old boy with Down's syndrome, autistic & non verbal. I absolutely loved my job and my preference going forward is to care for special needs children
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Experienced Nanny

Campbell, CA

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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi there! I'm Melissa, a full-time nanny with 25+ years of experience working with kids from tiny newborns to busy teens. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, and I truly love what I do - helping kids learn, grow, and feel safe and loved every day. I've worked in a variety of settings, including daycare centers, private homes, and...
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Billingual Nanny

Hayward, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I'm a dedicated and caring nanny with over 7 years of babysitting experience and 3 years working with children with special needs. I'm fluent in both English and Spanish, which allows me to connect with a wide range of families and support bilingual development. I'm passionate about creating a safe,...
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Long-term Experienced Sitter/nanny

San Jose, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, everyone. I'm Enas and have over 20+ years of experience with kids, including with special needs and I have AA degree in child development . I'm located in West San Jose and can sit from my house, or I can come to you. Thanks
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Experienced Nanny And Mother

San Leandro, CA

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I was a nanny for a family for 3 years, 3 children ranging in ages from 2-11. I have experience working with children with special needs. I am also a Mother of a 10-year-old, so my experience has grown and deepened greatly!
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San Fransisco Full Time Nanny

Hayward, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I have around 10 years of experience with children as a babysitter, nanny, tutor and a special day class teacher :) I have experience with children from the ages of 12months-16 years old. I now work as a case manager for youth with disabilities and I miss working in a direct support role so I figured I'd get back on here...
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Nanny Looking For Part Time Job

San Jose, CA

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$33/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! I'm Maria, a trustworthy and creative nanny based in San Jose, CA, with over 6 years of experience caring for children from 3 months to 13 years old. I'm certified in Early Childhood Education and currently studying Interior Design - a background that inspires me to create fun, safe, and engaging environments for kids. I...
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Nanny And Special Needs Nanny

Burlingame, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist, Certified Mindful Schools Instructor, and SEL (social and emotional learning) educator. I love kids of all ages, being creative, being outdoors! I have experience working with children and teens with special needs including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and...
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  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of May 2026

Recent special needs nanny reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA

Special Needs Nannies in Palo Alto, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 35 listed special needs nannies

Patricia Y.

Trish was a great addition to our family. She really loved our baby and we knew she was safe in her care. Trish always thought of creative...

- Alaina U.

Maria M.

Maria Elena has been a great pleasure to work with during the last two years. She is kind, dedicated, patient and very reliable. She makes...

- Care member

Veronica L.

Veronica has been helping us after school hours. She takes our kids for their after school activities. She is punctual, reliable and safe....

- Srilekha P.

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