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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mountain View, CA

The average posted rate is $28/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Mountain View, CA

I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition

Review for Raquel G. by Alexandra V.

Josie cared for our two girls several times when we had social and work obligations, including an entire week in which she arrived early in

Review for Josie A. by Care member

Teri helped us for few days. she was very punctual, she took care of my 1 year old. she did a good job with feeding my daughter and

Review for Teresa B. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Mountain View, CA

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Evangeline M.


Sunnyvale, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a kind, patient and a nurturing person, organized and energetic too. I have raised three sons. I have a passion for providing care for children because when we have a positive impact in the child's life it is most rewarding. I have worked with preschool children for 10 years and as well as with 5 and 6-year-old at a before...
Evangeline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Raquel G.


Palo Alto, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I am a nanny in the San Carlos area looking for a kid to add to my Nanny share! I currently have a one and a half year-old boy and he's absolutely amazing! We go on daily adventures to museums, libraries, story times, and our favorite park hopping! If you are looking for childcare and not sure what avenue you...
5.0
"I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to go from his regular classroom to a new setting. But Raquel really did such an amazing job at helping him transition...

Alexandra V.

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Josie A.


Stanford, CA

$17-28/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic And Passionate Sitter

Hello! My name is Josie , and I am from San Diego, California. I have 6 years of experience with babysitting kids ranged from 5 months-13 years, and kids with special needs as well! I am passionate about being an involved sitter, and really enjoy getting to know the kids and help them learn new skills.
Josie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Josie is the best!!! I really can’t say enough good things about her. She’s super sweet and gentle, a total natural with little ones. I’ve known her and her family for a long time, and I can confidently say she is someone you can rely on and trust to genuinely care...

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Teresa B.


Fremont, CA

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

FUN AND RESPONSIBLE NANNY .

4.4

(5)

Childcare-Director I have 15+ years experience with special needs children, ages 3 weeks to 10 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with infants and toddlers. Potty training, numbers, colors and all other age appropriate lessons. Huge fan of reading and outdoor activities-walks , park and library . If help is...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Teri was with us for 3 caring for our family on a daily basis. Teri is responsible, professional, and a great support agent for kids and household activities. We moved out of state and as a result had to find a new caregiver at that time. She is great with infant...

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Donna L.


Sunnyvale, CA

$15-35/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Skilled With Special Needs Children

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! Finding quality care is taunting and I hope to alleviate some stress in this journey. I currently work with the Sunnyvale School District working with special needs students. I have three children of my own: elementary, middle and high school. In 2021, I worked as a nanny for a couple's first child at 5 weeks until...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Donna was so great with a last minute booking helping with my 2 under 2! She was fun and energetic with the babies, and jumped straight in, helping me however I needed without me even having to ask. I would recommend her and hire her again. Thanks Donna!"

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Valerie L.


San Jose, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We were in quick need to find a nanny who could help with after school coverage for the remainder of the school year after horrible experiences with our school's after care program. Initially our biggest concerns were finding a nanny who could interact positively...

Yvonne L.

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Elvira L.


Santa Clara, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Job As Nanny

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello, Families! Hola, My name is Elvira L, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as your potential new professional nanny. With over 15 years of dedicated childcare experience, I have had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from precious newborns to energetic preschoolers, and even those with special needs. Safety is...
Elvira can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We've used Tatty as a dog sitter for our dog Tim on three occasions. She is reliable, communicative, and very good with pets. Tim is completely scared of strangers but when Tatty comes over he always comes out to say hello. My husband and I have been able to enjoy...

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Fernanda R.


Santa Clara, CA

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I understand that, as a parent, you want the best for your child. With my background in school psychology and experience in working with students of all abilities, I can offer specialized support to help your child thrive. My expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) means I have a deep understanding of how to support...
Fernanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We couldn’t be happier with Fernanda as our babysitter. She is incredibly caring, responsible, and attentive to our baby’s needs. Fernanda has a natural ability to connect with our child, making playtime both fun and educational. She always arrives on time and is...

Liang M.

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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs/Preschool Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am not a nanny! I have experience working with children with special needs from children. With typical children, I have most experience mostly with age 1 to 10+. I work with children on their developmental milestones, focus on building their fine motor skills through arts & crafts, emotional regulation, social skills and...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We're lucky to have met Jennifer. She's outgoing and makes lessons lively and interesting. The textbooks she uses are excellent. Thus, under her guidance, my son's English proficiency has improved rapidly. She not only teaches but also instructs my son on good...

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Maila G.


Santa Clara, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a regular job at a high school, I work under a teacher supervision educating students with special needs. I'm an experienced sitter/nanny who is looking for a family who needs occasional child care help. I have 10 years of paid experience in child care. If you have any specific questions please feel free to message me ....
Maila can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maila is a great nanny and wonderful with our daughter. She's kind, loving and very experienced."

Robert H.

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Joan M.


Fremont, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Joan.. I have watched a young man with Down syndrome occasionally since he was 5 years old, he is 21 years old now. He is the son of my sister's best friend and a friend to our family. I have watched him on date nights and/or a day out for shopping with the girls.
5.0
"I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible."

Ayisha B.

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Lauren G.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Job

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lauren, a mother of 2 and I've been a professional nanny for 26 years. I have extensive experience with ages newborn- 13 years old & experience with children with allergies, medical needs and developmental/special needs. I have been a nanny for my current family for 10 years and the kids are growing up (as they do!) and...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We’ve had the absolute pleasure of having Lauren care for our child, and we could not be more grateful! From day one, Lauren was reliable, loving, and an attentive caregiver who always went above and beyond to ensure our child felt safe, nurtured, and...

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Melissa P.


Sunnyvale, CA

$33-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a hard working and energetic 32-year-old with tons of experience caring for children. Including children with special needs. I have worked in a pediatric hospital and nannied for families while I was in my child development classes for college. I have worked with 4 families in the last 3 yrs with a mix of ages 3 months to...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa was very helpful, our son absolutely loved her. Very fun and energetic, which is exactly what a 2 year old enjoys. She was able to adapt to our fluctuating schedule well. She brought fun activities and toys for our son to enjoy. Even our small dog loved...

Bryan E.

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Anna Lisa R.


San Jose, CA

$30-40/hr9 yrs exp

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...
Anna Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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 reliable, diligent and responsive in all our interactions as well. Highly recommended!"

Patrick K.

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Hayley C.


Fremont, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a high school honors biology teacher in San Jose. I am also a lifeguard and swim instructor with my first aid and CPR certifications. I coach diving at Stanford on some weekday evenings. I have been lifeguarding since 2013. I coached Special Olympics swimming. Taught multiple private swim lessons from infant-adult as...
Hayley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hayley is an outstanding young woman who loves children and connects well with them. She is gentle and kind, but knows how to balance authority with fun. Great with a wide variety of ages, we will hire her from now on! You won't be disappointed. "

Trace M.

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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$65/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Consultant/Educator/Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy providing parent support to children and young adults with Autism and other developmental delays by helping them become more independent. I will work on simple, yet essential routines- refining their fine motor skills, sensory issues, academic and social skills and more. By providing these services-it give parents a...
5.0
"Jennifer did a great motivating my special needs son play basketball, do yoga and work on art projects. "

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Abigail J.


San Jose, CA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver

I'm a 22-year-old woman whom loves kids currently a college student studying to be an elementary teacher. I want to experience and get more knowledge of how it is to be around kids. I am reliable, friendly and always fun I am as well a certified medical assistant. I am one 3 years experienced and Experienced and taken care of a...
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Thais S.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm Thais I'm from Brazil. I took care of twins for 3 years, they were 8 months old. second experience the boy was 2 years old and the baby girl was 6 months old, for 2 years. third experience two girls they were 7 and 8 years old for 1 year. fourth experience 3 kids, the baby girl was 11 months old and I pick up the boys from...
Thais can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Thais is an all-star. We were fortunate to have her watch over our 1-month old for a day. She was communicative, punctual, and caring. We would have had no problem leaving her on her own for the day with our baby; that's how much skill in caring for babies she...

Dan L.

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Ferihan B.


Santa Clara, CA

$33-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny - Babysitter / California

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families! I'm a dedicated nanny with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Management and over 10 years of childcare experience. I've cared for children aged 2 months to 13 years, working with 40+ families across diverse cultures. My Qualifications: TrustLine Certified (background checks cleared). CPR, First Aid, and AED...
Ferihan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ferihan was absolutely perfect with our 13 month old daughter. She is very natural with kids, and our girl warmed up to her quickly, which is not her usual behavior. They went on walks, she cooked for her, and while our daughter napped, Ferihan helped with stuff...

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Nicole Y.


Fremont, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

The Sitter - Here & Reporting For Duty & Fun

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Experience: I grew up taking care of my triplet siblings, which started when I was 5 y/o, immediately after they were brought home from the hospital, and 2 of them were special needs; 1 was autistic and the other was born with an intestinal malformation defect (had multiple corrective surgeries) . I wasn't ready or prepared for...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole was extremely helpful when we faced a stressful situation with our child. Not only was she great with him also in helping us through pictures and great communication on how he was doing. I would definitely hire Nicole again."

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Ratings for Mountain View, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Mountain View, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.