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Kaylee G.

Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Kaylee and I am currently a full time pre-nursing student and certified nurse assistant. I am hoping to become a pediatric oncology nurse once I graduate! In my free time I like to bake, do yoga & spend time with my friends and family. I would say I am a big people person and have always had a desire to...
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Arody S.

Berkeley, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Arody. I've been working with children since the age of 14. I have worked as a Sunday school teacher for a class of 25. I have also worked with impoverished children in Panama, helping build homes and churches. I love staying active and helping children explore and understand the world around them. I have 7...
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Aeryn D.

An Enthusiastic And Engaging Pal!

Berkeley, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I have worked in a daycare environment with low-income and at-risk kiddos aged 0-6 (including children with special needs, dietary restrictions and medical conditions, as well as providing early education and learning activities). I have also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, working one-on-one with children who need...
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Ellen B.

Child care

Berkeley, CA

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$33/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Ellen, a full-time nanny for 19years, experienced with infants to middle schoolers and special needs children. I have excellent references from many former families. Right now I work with a 9-month-old, and we're looking for another family to share with one day a week. We are open to host in Elmwood, Berkeley. I also...
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Joysce R.

Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Visiting physician
live-in home care
meal prep
personal care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am the perfect candidate for this job because I grew up with special needs in my family, in addition to 10 plus years of experience. I am very passionate, caring, loving and patient, which I consider very important characteristics and attributes in this field. In addition, I have worked in hospitals, elder care, public...
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Deborah C.

Nanny

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I am a mother of three amazing young women living in Alameda. I have a very long history of caring for and nurturing children. I have worked with six families as a nanny in the East Bay area. I also have experience as a mentor and job coach for special needs young adults. Yes, I am very patient. At this time I am hoping...

Amanda D. says "Debbie has cared for our twin girls for the past 15 months, from the time they were ~5 months old, to now 20 month old toddlers. Debbie is great with...

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Michaela V.

Professional Nanny, Loving Caregiver

Pinole, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
For ever a decade I've dedicated myself to nurturing children and supporting families. I have the desire to positively impact young lives and offer parents dependable care. I'm patient and friendly ensuring a comfortable environment for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I am happy to assist with errands, crafts,...

Rebecca B. says "Michaela is wonderful! kind, responsible, willing to do anything we ask of her, and most importantly, my kiddo LOVES her! we are so fortunate to have...

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Jackie L.

Nanny

Pinole, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi Families my name is Jackie have been working as a nanny for the past 10 years, love caring and educating Children'. I like to read, do art projects, homework, craft , walking , outdoor actives , story time, going to the zoo, going to the library, going to the park, I also love to know the needs of each parent's. I'm a...

Care Member says "Jackie has been a caring, thoughtful, and proactive caretaker for our boys. She is a true childcare professional and it shows in how she treats and...

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Marianne H.

Child Care

Richmond, CA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am a nanny/teacher who is very trustworthy, highly reliable and very experienced with little ones from newborns, twins, infants to toddler age/kindergarten, and school aged children. Do you need help in the care/mentoring/tutoring or babysitting with your child(ren) at home/school or daycare, overnight stay or occasional...

Amy P. says "We enthusiastically recommend Marianne as a nanny and caretaker for children of any age including infants. Marianne began caring for our daughter when she...

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Rae C.

Child Care/Nanny/Special Needs Care/Tutoring

Oakland, CA

4.7(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...

Care Member says "She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially....

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Shurston H.

Richmond, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am 27 years old and I have lots of experience with children, I like to be creative and come up with fun activities to keep the kids active and occupied . I have worked with Richmond PAL, Precious Angels Daycare , and Monterey Pines Community Center all located in Richmond Ca. My responsibilities were to be a group leader and...

Jessie B. says "Shurston is a very sweat girl , I have known her since she was a little girl . She attends the same church as me and has helped me numerous times with...

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Cristal D.

Richmond, CA

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am passionate about helping others, I sense there is a need for us to spread love to anyone we encounter with. Working with those of special needs opens up my eyes and brings in meaning to my life and purpose here. I am here to learn and give my best to those in need of support. We all need an extra helping hand and its always...
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Brianna D.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am the third oldest of eight kids and have loved working with kids all my life. Once I was old enough to work, I worked at a summer camp each summer where I was a camp counselor. I became an Elementary Education major and gained 3years of experience teaching kids at 6 different internships. I then went on to work full time as...

Care Member says "Bri helped us out at the last minute for multiple days in a row - we wish we could have her for longer! She was on time and sang different songs all day...

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Candy R.

Registered Behavior Technician

El Sobrante, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I'm Candy R., a passionate and reliable childcare professional with 15+ years of experience supporting neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals from infancy through adulthood. I am a RBT certified since 2015 and currently work as a Program Supervisor while collecting hours to become a BCaCA. I graduated in May 2024...

Care Member says "Candy was able to connect with my child easily. She is able to see when a behavior is about to begin and provided helpful advice after I saw her calm...

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Tetiana V.

Highly Experienced, Professional, With Medical Education, Full And Part-time .

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Comprehensive development of a child from infancy to preschool. Experienced with babysitting 2-3 kids simultaneously, as well as children with special needs (autists, deaf, children with cerebral palsy). Available starting Feb-15-2024 as shared nanny; looking to add a playmate for an adorable & friendly 18months old boy.

Care Member says "We would definitely recommend Tanya as a caregiver. She watched our daughter and loved her like her own child. She always made sure that she was taken...

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Kaitlyn G.

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Kaitlyn. A little bit about me is, I have a lot of experience as I have worked in many classrooms, day cares, and nanny positions. I am attentive and fun, I like to keep the kids occupied and moving throughout the day, with various activities. I enjoy imaginative play, singing, dancing, reading, etc. I have spent...

Isabella H. says "Kaitlyn was very attentive and hands on with my son and my daughter. We hired her on as a part time nanny and absolutely fell in love with her! We...

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Jordyn B.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. In this role I collect data, ensure client care, follow behavior reduction protocols, report to families/caregivers, and maintain client confidentiality.

Miriam P. says "Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child....

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Rose L.

Creative And Highly Specialized Child Caretaker

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Meal prep
I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Special Needs Caretaker and Nanny. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...

Care Member says "Rose was wonderful—communicative, reliable, flexible, and did a great job with three kids at once! Thank you Rose!"

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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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Deborah W.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.36/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Deborah C.

Debbie has cared for our twin girls for the past 15 months, from the time they were ~5 months old, to now 20 month old toddlers. Debbie is...

- Amanda D.

Michaela V.

Michaela is wonderful! kind, responsible, willing to do anything we ask of her, and most importantly, my kiddo LOVES her! we are so...

- Rebecca B.

Jackie L.

Jackie has been a caring, thoughtful, and proactive caretaker for our boys. She is a true childcare professional and it shows in how she...

- Care member

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