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Sadie H.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
I do not have professional credentials for special needs care, but I am more than willing to care for kids with special needs. I have experience with two fellow Girl Scouts who have learning disabilities, and as a teenager, I volunteered at California Avenue, a daycare program in Vista California for kids with special needs.
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Owyn E.

Creative, Patient, Fun!

Sacramento, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Looking for a part-time job! I have always loved working with children and enjoyed several years of child care experience! Growing up with 3 younger brothers I got a knack for how to take care of kids and have fun. Over the past 8 years I have worked with several families of typically 1-3 children, ages 1-12. My most recent job...
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Maggie D.

Royal Loyalty Care

Sacramento, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi I'm Maggie. I have been in nursing since 17 years of age. 25 went to school to become an certified nurse assistant. Work in non skilled and skilled nursing. I enjoy what I do... I love knowing I can leave at the end of the day knowing I've made an difference.
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Shani R.

Companion Care

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I was a preschool teacher for 20years but due to the pandemic, I have left that field and now want to pursue a career in Companion care for the elderly, hospice patients, and friends with special needs. I have experience in all areas and can be a sitter, do light housekeeping, prepare meals, be a reader, play games, be a...

Erika B. says "Shani has the kindest soul any parent looking for childcare could ask for. She makes sure all needs are met for my baby. Also had my daughter potty trained...

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Tofamoealo U.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Hi there, I have 9 years of experience assisting families with their loved one care. From bathing, feeding, transportation to whatever the need is for daily living I can help. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and traveled around the world I have become educated in different things that makes me feel I am an asset to...
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Yesi A.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
My family has a history of special needs. My cousin has autism and speech delay. My three adult aunts have varying types of mental disorders that make it so they need full time care. I have grown up around them and have learned how to care from them. They're just like us! Just see the world with different lenses! I am patient,...
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Tammy C.

Dependable And Caring Personal Care Assistant

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I have always had a passion for caring for others. I was the eldest of 5, and due to special circumstances, I helped raise my 4 younger siblings. I have personal and professional experience caring for people ranging from infants to seniors. My personal experience includes caring for my own children and babysitting friends...

Care Member says "If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Tammy has been an amazing help to my parents. My dad has dementia and broke his hip in October. When he got...

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Shannan E.

Sacramento, CA

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Greetings, Amazingly for the past 10 years, I've had the wonderful opportunity to work with such amazing patients/clients! I truly enjoy working and helping others in need! I am a Licensed Vocational Nurse who specializes in Hospice Palliative Care, as well as long term Respite Care! I am extremely compassionate, caring, and...

George D. says "I hired Shannan to assist me while going through a cosmetic procedure. She was friendly, reliable and knowledgeable about surgical aftercare. I would...

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Lucia A.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a responsible and organized person, who loves working with children. I have over 10 years of experience and I am a mother myself. For eight years I worked for a preschool with children ages 18 months to 4 years old. I have also worked as a special needs assistant in a middle school. I can help out with light housework,...

Elodie B. says "Lucia is a fantastic nanny. She helped us for a month with our toddler and he absolutely adored her from the minute he met with her. Lucia is kind, well...

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Midori T.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Midori! I come from a big family with 13 younger siblings, one of which has special needs. I'm currently working as a nanny and a preschool teacher. I did my first year of college in Monterey, babysitting in my free time. After moving back to Sacramento, I worked at a private preschool for a year and a half with...

Kenesha G. says "Midori is awesome! She takes great care of my little 6 year old. She is caring, understanding, responsible, reliable, always on-time, and always has...

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Owyn E.

Creative, Patient, Fun! Open To Children And Families Of All Abilities.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Looking for full-time or part-time work! I can be flexible and accommodating for unique family situations or specials needs children/babies etc. I have always loved working with children and enjoyed several years of child care experience! Over the past 10 years I have worked with several families of typically 1-3 children, ages...

Liz And Neel A. says "Owyn has been providing childcare for our 11 month old daughter, since she was 4 months old. They are patient, helpful, and reliable. Owyn has gone...

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Elizabeth R.

Date-night/weekend Nanny W/Tons Of Experience.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 30 plus years of experience working w/ children. I first worked as a K instructional assistant, then at Kids on Campus and finally Children World. I can help with Light Housekeeping, meals, homework, arts and Crafts and more. Special needs A ok with me. I'm very experience with autism spectrum as 2 of my own children on...

Care Member says "Elizabeth did an amazing job with both my young kids, and she was on time and professional, she handled my kids better than I expected from a caregiver....

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Hailey F.

Kind And Energetic Babysitter

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a highly experienced nanny/babysitter looking to help with date nights/overnight babysitting needs. I have babysat children of all ages as well as special needs children, mostly Autism. I have over 12 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. I was an Au Pair in New...

Emily C. says "Hailey was exactly on time for her interview. She is very professional and has an easy going nature. I would trust her with my child, pets and home."

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Courtney H.

Summer Nanny Starting The Second Week In June Until Mid August

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Courtney, and I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages--from infants as young as 6 months to preteens up to 16 years old. As the oldest sibling in my family, I naturally stepped into a caregiving role early on, helping raise my younger brother and supporting many families in my...

Stefanie A. says "Courtney has been a wonderful nanny for our two children for the last year. She takes them on grand adventures all the time. I don't know how she has...

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Heather C.

Babysitting

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Heather, I have experience caring for children of all ages. I have experience with special needs in school and in the hospital unit as well. I have experience in after school programs as Assistant Director. I am a Mother of two beautiful girls and an Aunt to many nephews and nieces. I had the opportunity of working...

Afton C. says "She is kind and caring. A very hard worker and dependable. Loves to help others and very trustworthy."

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Eugenia O.

Sacramento, CA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 23 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Eugenia S. CA | 30 yrs old | 10yrs exp. Experienced, compassionate caregiver with 9+ years supporting newborns, infants, and families. Skilled in sleep training, lactation education, postpartum recovery, and caring for multiples. Committed to empowering parents and creating peaceful routines for healthy family transitions....

Alonzo W. says "We hired Eugenia for a date night. Our toddler responded well to her quick. She was warm, kind, played with our toddler, assisted with potty training, and...

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Ana Carolina F.

Experienced Brazilian Teacher Looking For A Nanny Job.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Carol I'm 29 and I'm Brazilian. I've been working as a nanny since 2022 but before that I had 7 experienced years in teaching (including being a teacher abroad). I have a bachelor's degree in Teaching with a Specialist's degree in Special needs education. I have been working with kids of all ages for over...

Care Member says "My kids enjoyed when Carol had to watch them. She's very easygoing, dedicated and flexible. I would definitely recommend her!"

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Rebecca T.

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Becca and I am currently a special education teacher for a mod/sev classroom at an elementary school. Last school year, I taught a 4th grade class for the entire year ('24-'25) and the year before that, I was a resource teacher ('23-'24) where I taught students with special needs and various learning...

Care Member says "Becca is an amazing babysitter who is very reliable and I would absolutely recommend her to others. My kids absolutely love her and never want her to...

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Hannah C.

Fun Time All The Time

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
12 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I love working with kids. I am in the Apple academy at school to teach kids eventually later on in life. I work at my church in the kids center and I work with special needs children. I have a car so I can transport a child anywhere needed to be transported. And I am able to help shop. And I have worked at several food places so...

Blake C. says "Absolutely amazing with our 6 and 8 year olds! Kids were clean, fed, and in bed on time while me and the Mrs. went out for a much needed date night. We...

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Skip B.

Care & Education

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
I have been working as a tutor and care professional for years. I can work with children and adults. I speak Spanish and English. I love helping with homework and building up academic skills while doing some light housework and snack prep. I can do pick-ups and drop-offs with errands in between. I can work with multiple children...

Care Member says "Skip does a great job with my children, ages 3 & 6. She is fun, engaging, and sets clear boundaries. My kids love her like she’s part of the family....

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  • 149 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Sacramento, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 76 reviews of the 149 listed special needs caregivers

Shani R.

Shani has the kindest soul any parent looking for childcare could ask for. She makes sure all needs are met for my baby. Also had my...

- Erika B.

Tammy C.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Tammy has been an amazing help to my parents. My dad has dementia and broke his hip in October....

- Care member

Shannan E.

I hired Shannan to assist me while going through a cosmetic procedure. She was friendly, reliable and knowledgeable about surgical...

- George D.

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