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Liliana B.

Mature And Experienced, With A BA In Special Education

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have experience working as a nanny and as a caregiver for adults. I have also cared for children, Pre-K to 12th grade, and students with disabilities. I have completed my coursework towards my masters in Special Education.
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Frampton A.

I'll Take Care!

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Kelly S.

Looking For Nanny/Tutor/Family Assistant Position

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Annie W.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Naji J.

Caregiver And Assistant

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Barbara S.

Part Time Caregiver Available

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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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Erica M.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. For six years, I've supported families by providing enriching childcare experiences. I hold a graduate degree and am certified in First Aid Training and CPR Training. My experience includes caring for children with special needs. I'm friendly, proactive, and...
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Clara B.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Clara, I am 24 years old with an Interdisciplinary degree in Biology, Psychology, and Spanish. I am passionate about caring for children and have been nannying and volunteering in schools/churches since the age of 12 with experience in all ages. I have a BLS certificate in first aid training and CPR. I am...

Britta B. says "After our first meeting with Clara B we immediately offered her reoccurring work for our 5 year old and 2 year old. She's hands on, models such beautiful...

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Jessica B.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi families! I'm Jessica, a 30-year-old fluent in Portuguese and English, with over 10 years of paid experience in childcare looking for a new nanny family. Most of my experience has been with newborns, infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I've worked with twins and as a live-in nanny. I studied psychology for...

Care Member says "Jessica was great at babysitting our 3 year old daughter! "

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Christin K.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Dear Parents, My name is Christin and I am the second oldest of four children. I've worked as a nanny for over 10 years. I've also worked with babysitting and nanny companies. I enjoy engaging children in enriching activities like outdoor exploring and activities. I graduated from University as Valedictorian, Class of '21....

Ashley U. says "Christin is amazing. She is self motivated, punctual, and dependable. She immediately bonded with my son and he always had so much fun with her. I would...

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Frampton A.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
As a behavior technician and special needs caregiver, I believe every emotion is a universe to be understood. My mission is to decode emotions, turning frustrations into growth and fostering new skills. Grounded in solid technique and guided by empathy and optimism, I intuitively perceive subtle emotional nuances, offering...

Greg B. says "Frampton has been wonderful to work with. He is smart, creative and cares deeply about helping our autistic son learn, enjoy and grow."

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Cindy M.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I'm a childcare provider with 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for them to learn and play. My patience and calm demeanor allow me to handle even the most challenging...

Care Member says "We hired Cindy close to a year ago to take care of our 6 month old baby boy. Our kid had severe eczema and allergies, Cindy took on the responsibility...

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Terriani B.

San Francisco, CA

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Bringing joy to children's lives is my passion! My five years of childcare experience have shown me the importance of creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. I find great satisfaction in supporting families and offering reliable care. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I love engaging kids with outdoor games and...

Skylar W. says "Great communication and pleasure to work with."

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Barbara S.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Barbara I'm 29 years old and I'm originally from Brazil. I've been living in SF for the past 3 years where initially I came to pursue my studies in Biotechnology and later work in the area (before that I was an AuPair in NY). In the meantime I've been always working with kids as both a regular nanny and...

Care Member says "Barbara has been watching our daughter (2 years) for date nights and Saturday mornings for the last 6 months. She’s incredibly caring and clearly loves...

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Annie W.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 30 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I love children and animals! 25 years of 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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Madison W.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Former preschool teacher and have 2 years exp. as a Behavioral Therapist for Special Needs Children 8 yrs exp. as Nanny College Degree in Psychology I have experience with children of all ages from infants to teens and I believe I am an amazing caregiver! I will love your kids like I love my own family I have training as a...

Julie D. says "Madison is a very kind caregiver and was wonderful with our 4 month old son. She figured out ways to read his temperament and soothe him when he was upset....

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Naji J.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
With my employers, I have worked with infants, toddlers, school age children and adolescents for the past 10 years. Additionally, I have been a Nanny and Babysitter for several years. I love children and enjoy working with them and take my responsibilities very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity. I can handle...

Wolfram A. says "Naji was wonderful. I had compiled a list of tasks for her, things like loading the dishwasher, cleaning cutting boards, wiping down counter tops,...

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Jessica B.

Special Needs Nanny

San Francisco, CA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
My name is Jessica, I'm 28 years old and I'm fluent in Portuguese and advanced english. In 2017 I started studying psychology and 2 months later I started working at an kindergarten/preschool where I worked for 3 years and for 1 whole year during these 3 I worked with children with special needs. In 2020 I came to the US to work...
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Addy B.

Part-time Special Needs Provider With Behavioral Therapy Experience

San Francisco, CA

from
$30/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Addy and I'm a senior at UCSB, studying history and music. Upon my graduation in June 2022 I'll be seeking a part-time position with a fun, creative family or individual! I have one year of experience as a behavioral technician, working in a middle school classroom with an autistic youth; in this role I've...
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Shehara M.

Part Time, Date Night, Special Needs Care & Elderly Care

San Francisco, CA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I have more than 20 years of experience for caring infants to pre teenagers. I am also working as a Special need educator (Paraprofessional) in a High school in San Francisco Unified School district. I have work with kids with Autism from preschool to middle school. Also with many other disabilities. I absolutely love caring...
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  • 129 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.15/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in San Francisco, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 82 reviews of the 129 listed special needs caregivers

Kelly S.

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

- Care member

Annie W.

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...

- Andrew H.

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.

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