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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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Rose L.

Highly Experienced And Creative Special Needs Nannying

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Gena B.

Oakland: Special Needs Care Provider

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Gena. I'm currently obtaining a Masters in Social Work. As a caregiver, it is important to listen attentively to every child and to identify their individual strengths in order for them to see the greatness they have within themselves. I currently provide play therapy services at a bilingual elementary school,...

Tracy J. says "Gena has great compassion, patience, and integrity. She accompanies and mentors our disabled son in the community and at home working on daily living...

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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
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Barbara S.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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Naji J.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Deisi C.

Special Need Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Deisi, 33 years old, mother of two girls. I have worked with young children as both a professional caregiver and teacher for many years. I am truly passionate about helping children grow, especially those that require additional support to reach their full potential both academically and in their home...

Care Member says "We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Deisi caring for our baby boy. She was not just E's nanny; she's become a cherished member of our...

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Bella B.

San Leandro, CA

3.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Friendly, fun-loving and trustworthy 22-year-old female currently attending college. Past & current babysitting experiences have included immediate friends, and family. I prepare meals, help with homework, craft projects, mentoring, getting them ready for bed/bath time, laundry/housekeeping and organizing activities. I have...

Tom E. says "Bella is super sweet and kind with the children. She takes direction well and had a really positive attitude. I appreciated her responding to our feed back...

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Richard D.

Richard P.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm Richard, a multifaceted individual with expertise in marketing, dance, and caregiving. With a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and extensive training in Contemporary Dance from Mexico, I've worked as an Inclusive Dance Instructor, creating safe spaces for self-expression through movement for individuals of all abilities, and...

Darwin M. says "Richard was very insightful when it came to the care of my son."

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Deborah W.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Providing child care has always given me great joy. Fun adventures in nature, playing, exploring & learning are among my favorite outings with children. Arts and crafts as well as other enriching activities are important to me. I have a 15-year-old son that is a source of constant joy for me. I volunteer at his school as an...

Sarah W. says "Deb took care of our 17 month old little girl for a couple of weeks while her usual caretaker was out of town, and she was wonderful! My daughter got to...

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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
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Clara B.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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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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Chanel M.

Oakland, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Chanel, and I bring over 5 years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to school-aged kids. I've worked as a nanny, caregiver, and a special education paraeducator, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can thrive. Throughout my...

Jen E. says "Stopped responding a day before the scheduled visit so unfortunately we did not get a chance to work with her. "

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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...

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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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Diana D.

Lovely Sitter

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! I am a very reliable, open minded, patient and creative person with more than 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I've been living in the U. S for over 3 years after finishing my Au Pair program. I am also a graduated Psychologist with plenty of experience working with special needs kids. With me your kids...

Care Member says "Diana is such a sweet and caring person! Our 4 month old daughter LOVES seeing her every time she comes. She is such a professional at making sure our...

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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...
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Ronisha F.

Oakland, CA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I have experience with In Home Support services for 2 years. My experience includes personal and professional care. I am registered with IHSS in Alameda County. I also have 10+ years of experience in child care and special needs. I enjoy helping others and caring for ones needs.
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Isabella P.

Oakland, CA

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
Hi there! I am an Oakland native and recent college graduate from UCLA. In terms of my babysitting background, I have experience working with children from 10 months old to 12 years old. In high school, I was a counselor in training at Camp Krem a camp for special needs children and adults. I have my own car so am able to do...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.36/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Alameda, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Alameda, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cindy M.

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...

- Care member

Rose L.

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...

- Care member

Gena B.

Gena has great compassion, patience, and integrity. She accompanies and mentors our disabled son in the community and at home working on...

- Tracy J.

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