Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in San Francisco, CA

We have 146 special needs caregivers in San Francisco, CA! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available Now in San Francisco!

Naji J.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Liliana E.'s Photo

Liliana E.

San Fransisco Full Time Nanny

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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...
See profile
Frampton A.'s Photo

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...
See profile
Juliana M.'s Photo

Juliana M.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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.
See profile
Allison L.'s Photo

Allison L.

Experienced Educator Available

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$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...
See profile
Annie W.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Kelly S.'s Photo

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."

See profile
Barbara S.'s Photo

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),...
See profile
Christin K.'s Photo

Christin K.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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...

See profile
Alexis L.'s Photo

Alexis L.

Professional Family Assistant, Household Manager, Nanny

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a professional nanny, household manager, FA, estate manager, and chef w/over 20 years experience serving families in the Bay Area. Many of my placements have been facilitated by professional agencies, so I am already "trustlined" and have excellent references. In the role of FA and HM, I pride myself by providing a variety...

Care Member says "Alexis provided caregiving services for my children and provided some house management services. She was fantastic at designing art projects, taking...

See profile
Alina R.'s Photo

Alina R.

Nanny, House Keeping, Family Assistant

San Francisco, CA

4.5(1)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Dear family, I hope this message finds you and your family healthy. My name is Alina, with 3+ years childcare experience, starting with my nephews as toddlers, following with 2 boys (age 4 and 7), a family with 2 twins (age 9) and ultimately with 3 kids with special needs (age 6, 9 and 11). My responsibilities include but are...

Liviu K. says "Alina has done a great job in taking care of my twin 10 year old daughters. She was able to help them with the home schooling during the COVID epidemic....

See profile
Naji J.'s Photo

Naji J.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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,...

See profile
Cindy M.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Sirirat K.'s Photo

Sirirat K.

Kind And Like To Create Activities

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello Family, With over a decade in the field of childcare and teaching, I am well versed in cognitive and motor function training techniques, and have the ability to create nutritious meals that meet a variety of different dietary restrictions. With my bright and kind personality, I am able to connect quickly with children,...

Care Member says "We hired Sirriat to watch our one-year old daughter for a weekend date night. She was punctual, friendly, responsible, easy to work with and took great...

See profile
Jessica B.'s Photo

Jessica B.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Hi, I'm Jessica, a 30-year-old fluent in Portuguese and English, with over 10 years of paid experience in childcare. I currently work full-time for a family with 24-month-old twins in San Francisco, but my contract ends soon so I'm looking for a new family. Most of my experience has been with newborns, infants, toddlers, and...

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

See profile
Erica M.'s Photo

Erica M.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
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...
See profile
Madison W.'s Photo

Madison W.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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....

See profile
Frampton A.'s Photo

Frampton A.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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."

See profile
Shelby M.'s Photo

Shelby M.

Baby And Pet Sitter

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I have been providing childcare in various forms for six years. I have experience nannying for families with multiple children and ones with special needs. I have worked as an assistant teacher with the K. I. T. S program and have attended their behavior management training, which focuses on the positive reinforcement model. I...

Misti R. says "Shelby is awesome! She cared for my 3 of my children and they love her. She is trustworthy, dependable, and fun. I felt 100% confident leaving my children...

See profile
Allison L.'s Photo

Allison L.

Babysitter Available For Summer Hire!

San Francisco, CA

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Hello there parents of Care. com I am an experienced school counselor, teacher and tutor, with a specialty in working with children with special needs. I have been working with children of all ages in a professional capacity since 2006. I started babysitting at the age of 14 and have never really stopped working with children, I...

Amber D. says "Allison was great! We just moved to the area and she was extremely dependable we have a 10 month old daughter .and she seemed to have loved Allison. We...

See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 146

  • 146 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.68/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

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

Special Needs Caregivers in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 110 reviews of the 146 listed special needs caregivers

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.

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.

Kelly S.

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

- Care member

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Holiday tipping guide: Who should you tip and how much?

Holiday tipping guide: Who should you tip and how much?

November 25, 2025 - While any time is a good time to show your appreciation for someone who regularly makes your life easier and more enjoyable, the holidays traditionally are t...

Do you give your nanny a holiday bonus?

Do you give your nanny a holiday bonus?

November 25, 2025 - Your nanny cares for your kids and keeps your life running smoothly all year long. Come the end of the year, it’s important to say thank you for those ...

2025 holiday bonus guide for your caregivers

2025 holiday bonus guide for your caregivers

November 25, 2025 - When it comes to the wonderful people who care for your kids, aging parents or relatives, pets or home all year long, the holiday season is the perfect time ...

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

  • Special Needs in Brisbane, CA
  • Special Needs in Sausalito, CA
  • Special Needs in Daly City, CA
  • Special Needs in Alameda, CA
  • Special Needs in Emeryville, CA
  • Special Needs in Belvedere Tiburon, CA
  • Special Needs in Berkeley, CA
  • Special Needs in Albany, CA
  • Special Needs in Mill Valley, CA
  • Special Needs in Oakland, CA
  • Special Needs in Corte Madera, CA