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Angela W.

Special Needs-Sitter

San Jose, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
I have worked in childcare for 15 years. I nannied for a family for 4 years with a child on the spectrum.
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Maria V.

The Care You Need With A Bright Smile

San Jose, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I consider myself as an energetic, positive and hard working gal with 4 years of paid experience as a caregiver for people between the ages 3-65. Fortunately, I worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District as a Special Education Substitute with children between the ages 3-17. I currently work as a Registered...
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Jenifer M.

I AM A BABY AND INFANT SLEEP CARE SPECIALIST

San Jose, CA

5.0(0)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I care deeply about the health and well-being of infants and toddlers. Having dedicated over 20 years of my career to working with families in childcare has made me aware of the importance sleep has in the development of healthy children. Working with dozens of parents, I have found that one of the most difficult problems...
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Jessica N.

Paraprofessional/Individualized Learning Specialist

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children with special needs from grades K- 12 for the last 12 years. During the last three summers I was a literacy and math instructor for the Extended School Year Program (ESY) focused on social/emotional skills, literacy, math, science and history. I have a wide variety of experience with students with...

Michele J. says "Jessica was an outstanding hire. Her years of experience and positive attitude were so helpful to our entire family. She always went above and beyond to...

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Daniela M.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Daniela, and I bring over 7 years of experience working with children, including those with special needs. I've been a 1:1 caregiver for the elderly, and during college, I was often referred to families needing reliable and compassionate care. Growing up watching over my younger cousins taught me so much but...

Yajaira M. says "I called Daniela last minute to watch my kids on a Friday night & she was available. She was great with the kids, they loved her. Very dependable &...

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Marivic M.

Direct Support Professional

San Jose, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
I have more than 20 years of caregiver experience, providing compassionate and professional care to Adults and Children who are developmentally disabled with medical condition and behavior (Level 4 E facility). I have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively, function independently, and interact...
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Julia M.

Caregiver Available

San Jose, CA

4.0(1)
from
$32/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I care for two siblings with autism, along with a third child who too has autism. They have taught me more than I could have ever anticipated. They have hearts of gold and are beautiful young human beings. I came into this not knowing much about autism, but I have learned so much and find it fastening to see them overcome their...

Molly L. says "Julia only worked with us briefly, but I would recommend her to work with your children. We have a son who is on the spectrum and can be very difficult;...

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Nevaeh V.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Nevaeh, I am studying early childhood development since I have always loved working with kids. I have experience with special needs teens, and experience caring for newborns and toddlers. I love to garden, read and do arts and crafts. I have over six years of experience working with children and childcare and I...

Sreya B. says "Nevaeh is highly professional with great work ethic, caring and a very loving nanny. - She was punctual and reliable. If she was running late or taking...

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Brittney L.

Loving Child Care/Nanny

San Jose, CA

4.0(0)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am currently a Child Development Studies Major at West Valley College, with one semester away from my Merit Certificate in Child Studies. I have been an on going babysitter/nanny for the past five years, with a range of children from newborns, to 12 years old. For over a year and a half, I was a full time nanny for a...
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Kaitlyn T.

Date Night, Weekend, Short Term Babysitter

San Jose, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am 31 years old. Working with children is my passion. I started caring for children from a very young age for family and family friends. I now have 7 years of professional experience. I have worked as a babysitter, a live-in nanny, and in both a daycare and school setting. I currently work at a school for kids with autism and...

Erika H. says "Kaitlyn is very responsible and dependable. She is also very creative and fun with my three kids of different ages. We love Kaitlyn!"

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Marleen C.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
30 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I'm a nanny with 25+ yrs of experience and a mom of 3 grown sons! I've worked through nanny agencies with nanny training, as well as getting many of my jobs through referrals. I'm a happy person and great communicator. I love working with children and being a part of their development. It brings me so much joy. I'm willing to do...

Alex T. says "Unfortunately, I didn't end up hiring Marleen due to changes in my situation, but she was my candidate of choice had I hired a nanny. She had a natural,...

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Anna Lisa R.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Anna. While most of my experience is caring for special needs children, I have cared for children in both home and school settings. Because of my experience, I believe I would be a great addition to any family due to being well rounded and being able to care for children in any setting. I have worked with...

Patrick K. says "Anna was a pleasure to work with. She was knowledgable about how to interact with kids and facilitate play between our little ones. She has been...

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Vanessa L.

Fun Sitter

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Vanessa I am seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. My background caring for infants, toddlers, and youth started when I worked as special needs caregiver. In college, I...

Care Member says "We hired Vanessa for a potential full time role and decided not to move ahead due to a change in plans. She watched my 11 mo old for two months and did...

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Tiffany T.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name's Tiffany and I've been passionate about being around kids for all my life, so making a step towards childcare was not a hard one! I live in San Jose and have been working as a nanny for 7 years. I also have experience working as a Registered Behavior Technician, a Special Needs Teacher's Aide at a school in Gilroy,...

Muna F. says "Tiffany is great!!! If we were not moving out of the area I would still be working with her. She is on time and reliable - she interacts with kids and keeps...

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Daniela M.

Part-time Caregiver / Student UH Manoa

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello everyone! My name is Daniela and I have over 6 years of experience working with children of all ages- including those with special needs. I've also been a 1:1 caregiver for the elderly, and during college, I was referred to many families looking for babysitters. As I transition out of my full-time corporate role, I truly...

Care Member says "Dani is awesome! We hired her for part time help while our regular nanny was out on leave and she has been super great with our 3 kids (6, 4, & 2). She...

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Jessica N.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
As a childcare provider with 16 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children of all ages. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children, ranging from infants to preteens. With my CPR and...

Michael M. says "Jessica takes the time to ensure her students are learning the material being taught in an encouraging and sincere manner."

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Valerie L.

Professional Nanny

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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...

Josh C. says "Valerie is very dependable, and her ability to take care of things that come up allowed us to be stress free. She knows what to do without a lot of...

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Selena O.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! I have experience as a lead teacher in a child care facility where I cared for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months. I am currently attending Mission College to receive my associates in Child Development. I have met the CDC preschool requirement, including infant and toddler safety. I also have professional experience with...

Victoria M. says "Selena is my master teacher. She is someone who is very down to earth and very helpful in every situation. She has an unconditional love for children...

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Catherine M.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm a patient and friendly caregiver with 19 years of childcare experience. I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow, and I believe that every child deserves a chance to be successful. With my ECE coursework and experience with special needs children, I have the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care for...

Jennifer C. says "Catie watched our 20 mo old for a couple hours and my daughter warmed right up to her. Catie was very responsive, prompt and just so sweet to our little...

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Banqui D.

Love Carrying For My Patients

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Banqui . I'm a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA) with seven years of experience providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals of all ages, especially the elderly and those with special needs. I'm committed to ensuring the well-being and comfort of my clients by...

Care Member says "Very caring and knowledgeable. Would entrust her to care for our elderly family member full time without hesitation! Highly recommended!"

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  • 158 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.07/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

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

Special Needs Caregivers in San Jose, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews of the 158 listed special needs caregivers

Jessica N.

Jessica was an outstanding hire. Her years of experience and positive attitude were so helpful to our entire family. She always went above...

- Michele J.

Daniela M.

I called Daniela last minute to watch my kids on a Friday night & she was available. She was great with the kids, they loved her. Very...

- Yajaira M.

Julia M.

Julia only worked with us briefly, but I would recommend her to work with your children. We have a son who is on the spectrum and can be...

- Molly L.

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