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Lilian M.

Child Care

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been working as a family assistant for over 17 years also working as a night nurse with newborn. With my experience I have learned how fun working with all kind smart, curious, funny, challenging and special need kids. They have their own personality. I believe kids need patience fun, love and discipline. I believe a...

Todd P. says "Lilian, or Nini as well call her, has been with our family for almost 3 years and joined us when our first daughter was 4 months old. We have been extremely...

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Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am passionate about what I do because through my extensive training with a physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist that I can greatly enhance the facilitation of development of the child and help with the family.

Bart S. says "Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting...

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Enjoyable, Patient, And Caring

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a loving mother of 2, my 17-year-old daughter and my 4-year-old special needs son. I am fully experienced with newborns, infants, toddlers, and older. My patience runs high and I've always loved kids. I take full precautions and am a safety first type of person... Especially at this time. Hours are set but I am flexible...

Huber A. says "Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!"

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FUN AND RESPONSIBLE NANNY .

Fremont, CA

4.4(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "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 played with her....

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Daytime Nanny

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Maria. I'm 44 years old, I'm divorced and I have 2 kids a girl of 18 and a boy of 20 we live in Santa Clara ca. The first family I worked with, nearly 20 years ago, had both twins and triplets! After that I worked with a family in Mountain View from the time their children were newborns until they were 12 years old....

Care Member says "Maria Elena has been a great pleasure to work with during the last two years. She is kind, dedicated, patient and very reliable. She makes time when we...

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Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
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Direct Support Professional, Caregiver

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I used to work at Norcal Carehomes in San Mateo 2010-2012. I work with people with developmental disabilities like Autism, Hearing Impaired, Mobility challenges, Cognitive disabilities for young and adults clients. I used to dropped them off at Day Program, take them to outings and events, shopping, walking, recreational parks...

Danny J. says "I have been quadriplegic for 27 plus years and have had many caregivers to help with personal care and Meigs is the best caregiver I've ever had! She is...

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Private Nanny

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Doha! I am a reliable, patient, and creative nanny. I have nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have five years experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I coached gymnastics to elementary aged children. I volunteered with the local Special Olympics and have extensive experience with...

John D. says "Doha helped us for a week take care of our 9 month old son, who was dealing with a pretty tough cold at the time. Doha was very caring and put in the extra...

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Part-time Caregiver

Fremont, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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.

Ayisha B. says "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...

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Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job

Mountain View, CA

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name Is Claudia I have lived in Mountain View for most of my life. I studied in foothill college where I took child development. I have also taken courses for children with special needs. I have personal experience with children on the spectrum. I have cared for children new born 4 months to 8-year-olds. I have nannied...

Care Member says "Claudia was our full-time nanny for both kids in their baby/toddler phases. The kids loved her because she was kind, patient, creative (drawing, clay,...

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Sunnyvale, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
My life experiences have shaped my techniques and allowed me to use a variety of tools, thanks in large part to raising three sons with strong values of honesty and loyalty. I always remind them to follow what they love and live life with purpose. Throughout the years, I've remained true to what I love--whether working in the...
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Responsible, Caring Sitter

Newark, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages as well as special needs children. I love providing learning experiences as well as having fun (and mixing the two!). I have 15 ECE units and wonderful references that would be happy to speak with you.
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San Carlos, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
For over 10 years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children and supporting families. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my desire to positively impact young lives, and I'm eager to offer you a reliable childcare option. I am patient, creative, and friendly, which helps me connect with children of all ages, from...
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Proactive Nanny!

Redwood City, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
My name is Telma - I have been a nanny for over 15 years. Experience-wise, I have cared for infants through school age children as well as children with special needs, specifically Autism. I am bilingual, in both Spanish and English, nonsmoker person or any alcohol/drugs issues, I'm a USA citizen, current CPR, clean DMV record...
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Belmont, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Compassionate license vocational nurse, who is seeking a part-time position to strengthen my patient centered care rapport.
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Mountain View, CA

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$28/hr
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Caroline. Even though I don't have paid experience in senior care, I have 6 years of experience in child care. Through out this year I've worked as a nanny/family assistant, as well worked with children with special needs. Some of the responsibilities I've had to take care for include, driving children, light...
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Fremont, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have been working with neonatos, premature , infants Twins and triplet-babies experienced with infants , toddlers , and child kinder and elementary school, Special needs kids I am responsible caregiver who is passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children. I am looking for a full time and long...
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Warm, Supportive, And Caring Aide

Sunnyvale, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm a newly graduated RN. I have also attended certified nursing assistant school and I am BLS certified. I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities. Most of my experience and training was with Best Buddies Club, where I helped run a chapter for...
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One Of A Kind

Mountain View, CA

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$45/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My experience includes being an educator for 20+ years in Early Childhood Education as well as with school age children. I have an experience working with infants also.. I have an experience working with...
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Stanford, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Lorelei! I'm a Stanford student with years of hands-on experience working with kids, seniors, and individuals with special needs--and I truly love what I do. I study pediatric health and development, and I've worked in hospitals, research labs, summer camps, and community programs focused on caregiving and support. I've...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.19/hr as of November 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Palo Alto, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Lilian M.

Lilian, or Nini as well call her, has been with our family for almost 3 years and joined us when our first daughter was 4 months old. We...

- Todd P.

Jill R.

Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7...

- Bart S.

Cindy M.

Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!

- Huber A.

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