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Liliana B.

Mature And Experienced, With A BA In Special Education

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have experience working as a nanny and as a caregiver for adults. I have also cared for children, Pre-K to 12th grade, and students with disabilities. I have completed my coursework towards my masters in Special Education.
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Frampton A.

I'll Take Care!

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Graduation - Social Communication Master Degrees: Digital Marketing Strategic Sales MASTER DEGREE IN ABA - ( in course). Certified Expertise - Professional Care Giver. - ABA - Applied Behavior Analyst - Psycho-pedagogy of Autism. - Instructions and Tips about Autism to parents and Educators. - Psyco-Nursery. - Disability...
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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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Juliana M.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with children who have special needs like autism, ADHD, and speech problems. I am very interested in the health field and I love working with children.
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Allison L.

Experienced Educator Available

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I started babysitting when I was 15 years old and you can say I never really stopped. I have been teaching and tutoring for the past 7 years working with ages ranging from 5 months all the way through 18 years. I have experience working with special needs as well as gifted and talented children. I am also CPR and first aid...
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Kelly S.

Looking For Nanny/Tutor/Family Assistant Position

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! I have a Master of Science degree in Education. I have a lot of experience with evidence-based practices and interventions in academic, behavior, and social-emotional domains. Likewise, I have experience working with students with disabilities. I believe in hands-on, engaging learning; kids learn by doing and...

Care Member says "She’s professional, reliable, conscientious, and has been very helpful in providing my daughter with stability, kindness, and understanding."

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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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Frampton A.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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Erica M.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. For six years, I've supported families by providing enriching childcare experiences. I hold a graduate degree and am certified in First Aid Training and CPR Training. My experience includes caring for children with special needs. I'm friendly, proactive, and...
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Christin K.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Dear Parents, My name is Christin and I am the second oldest of four children. I've worked as a nanny for over 10 years. I've also worked with babysitting and nanny companies. I enjoy engaging children in enriching activities like outdoor exploring and activities. I graduated from University as Valedictorian, Class of '21....

Ashley U. says "Christin is amazing. She is self motivated, punctual, and dependable. She immediately bonded with my son and he always had so much fun with her. I would...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Madison W.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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Alina R.

Nanny, House Keeping, Family Assistant

San Francisco, CA

4.5(1)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Dear family, I hope this message finds you and your family healthy. My name is Alina, with 3+ years childcare experience, starting with my nephews as toddlers, following with 2 boys (age 4 and 7), a family with 2 twins (age 9) and ultimately with 3 kids with special needs (age 6, 9 and 11). My responsibilities include but are...

Liviu K. says "Alina has done a great job in taking care of my twin 10 year old daughters. She was able to help them with the home schooling during the COVID epidemic....

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Terriani B.

San Francisco, CA

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Bringing joy to children's lives is my passion! My five years of childcare experience have shown me the importance of creating a nurturing and stimulating environment. I find great satisfaction in supporting families and offering reliable care. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I love engaging kids with outdoor games and...

Skylar W. says "Great communication and pleasure to work with."

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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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Diana D.

Lovely Sitter

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Jessica B.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hi families! I'm Jessica, a 30-year-old fluent in Portuguese and English, with over 10 years of paid experience in childcare looking for a new nanny family. Most of my experience has been with newborns, infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I've worked with twins and as a live-in nanny. I studied psychology for...

Care Member says "Jessica was great at babysitting our 3 year old daughter! "

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Barbara S.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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  • 144 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.56/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in San Francisco, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 96 reviews of the 144 listed special needs caregivers

Naji J.

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....

- Kelly B.

Kelly S.

She’s professional, reliable, conscientious, and has been very helpful in providing my daughter with stability, kindness, and understanding.

- Care member

Frampton A.

Frampton has been wonderful to work with. He is smart, creative and cares deeply about helping our autistic son learn, enjoy and grow.

- Greg B.

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