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Valerie L.

Professional Nanny

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

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...

Care Member says "Valerie fit right into our home and took care of all of our toddlers needs from day one. She is punctual, organized and my toddler has the best time...

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Jennifer L.

Special Needs Consultant/Educator/Teacher

Cupertino, CA

4.6(1)

from: $65/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

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...

Care Member says "Jennifer did a great motivating my special needs son play basketball, do yoga and work on art projects. "

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Nevaeh V.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

Hi! My name is Nevaeh, I am studying early childhood development since I have always loved working with kids. I have experience with special needs teens, and experience caring for newborns and toddlers. I love to garden, read and do arts and crafts. I have over six years of experience working with children and childcare and I...

Sreya B. says "Nevaeh is highly professional with great work ethic, caring and a very loving nanny. - She was punctual and reliable. If she was running late or taking...

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Jessica N.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

18 years experience

Swimming supervision

light cleaning

craft assistance

As a childcare provider with 16 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children of all ages. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children, ranging from infants to preteens. With my CPR and...

Michael M. says "Jessica takes the time to ensure her students are learning the material being taught in an encouraging and sincere manner."

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Victoria G.

Saratoga, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

craft assistance

I like kids and I like to take care of them and help them to develop. I have 4 years of experience as nanny and 4 as caregiver, 2 years of experience with kids with special needs. I can do babysitting, pet sitting, caregiving, night shifts, driving. Education - 2 years of psychology, I have ssn, background check is done,...

Care Member says "Wonderful with our 3 children! "

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Hayley C.

Fremont, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

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...

Trace M. says "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....

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Jessica N.

Paraprofessional/Individualized Learning Specialist

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience

I have worked with children with special needs from grades K- 12 for the last 12 years. During the last three summers I was a literacy and math instructor for the Extended School Year Program (ESY) focused on social/emotional skills, literacy, math, science and history. I have a wide variety of experience with students with...

Michele J. says "Jessica was an outstanding hire. Her years of experience and positive attitude were so helpful to our entire family. She always went above and beyond to...

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Raquel G.

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(0)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Hello families! My name is Raquel and I am a nanny currently working in the San Carlos/ Redwood City areas. I've been in childcare for over 12 years. At the moment I am working in a nanny share with two toddler boys. Sadly (for me) they both will be entering preschool this summer! I'm so excited for them! That being said, I am...

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Maria V.

The Care You Need With A Bright Smile

San Jose, CA

5.0(0)

from: $30/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hello! I consider myself as an energetic, positive and hard working gal with 4 years of paid experience as a caregiver for people between the ages 3-65. Fortunately, I worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District as a Special Education Substitute with children between the ages 3-17. I currently work as a Registered...

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Citlally G.

Santa Clara, CA

4.4(1)

from: $25/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

For me, childcare isn't just a job; it's a passion. With eight years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I bring patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor to every interaction. My background includes a college degree and specialized experience with special needs children. I'm also...

Care Member says "Lolly was respectful of our home , helped us with cooking for the kids and played with them a lot. Will book her again for date nights "

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Jenifer M.

I AM A BABY AND INFANT SLEEP CARE SPECIALIST

San Jose, CA

5.0(0)

from: $50/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I care deeply about the health and well-being of infants and toddlers. Having dedicated over 20 years of my career to working with families in childcare has made me aware of the importance sleep has in the development of healthy children. Working with dozens of parents, I have found that one of the most difficult problems...

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Anna Lisa R.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

9 years experience

Meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

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...

Patrick K. says "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...

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Melissa P.

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)

from: $39/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 11 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

I am a hard working and energetic 34-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...

Darren F. says "Melissa was great. She came through for our family when we were in a bind. Our need for child care was unique and at an awkward time (before school one...

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Julia M.

Caregiver Available

San Jose, CA

4.0(1)

from: $32/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I care for two siblings with autism, along with a third child who too has autism. They have taught me more than I could have ever anticipated. They have hearts of gold and are beautiful young human beings. I came into this not knowing much about autism, but I have learned so much and find it fastening to see them overcome their...

Molly L. says "Julia only worked with us briefly, but I would recommend her to work with your children. We have a son who is on the spectrum and can be very difficult;...

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Sandra D.

Compassionate Care For Your Senior Loved One

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Personal care

home modification

respite care

dementia

I love helping people. I've been a caregiver for 7+ years and have cared for over a dozen families. I have an upbeat, positive attitude; I'm patient, compassionate and non-judgmental; responsible, reliable, respectful, trustworthy; calm, helpful, friendly, and funny. Help w/ bathing, dressing. medication management: organizing...

Sanford C. says "Sandra helps me with meal prep, either takes me to the store or brings food from the store to me, helps me with showering and takes me on errands. She's...

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Thao V.

San Jose, CA

from: $21/hr

2 years experience

Grocery shopping

swimming supervision

craft assistance

meal prep

light cleaning

+ 1 more

I have experience in taking kids with special needs (I was working as a paraeducator aide for San Mateo County)

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Silvia G.

San Jose, CA

from: $23/hr

10 years experience

Meal prep

light cleaning

I worked in a children hospital for 16 years. Those were kids with special needs, such as trachea, feeding tubes, and oxygen. And worked in a daycare as well.

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Nicole Y.

Fremont, CA

from: $32/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 13 families in your area

Grocery shopping

travel

craft assistance

meal prep

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Preferred name is Nyx. 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...

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Victoria K.

Seniors Caregiver.

Mountain View, CA

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Hospice services

personal care

errands

meal prep

light cleaning

+ 1 more

I have 9 years of experience working with seniors and people with special needs of all ages at In-Home Supportive Services, Santa Clara County (since 2014). Completed the following courses: Tips for transfer Fisrt Aide Dementia Cancer Care Caregiver basics Caregiver support Emergency and disaster preparedness Falls...

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Catherine P.

San Jose, CA

from: $18/hr

1 year experience

Respite care

home modification

Registered Nurse with experience in senior care, as well as supporting adults and children with special needs. Skilled in providing personalized medical care, medication management, and daily living support while fostering a safe and compassionate environment. Dedicated to promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life...

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $29.89/hr as of March 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Sunnyvale, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Valerie L.

Valerie fit right into our home and took care of all of our toddlers needs from day one. She is punctual, organized and my toddler has the...

- Care member

Jennifer L.

Jennifer did a great motivating my special needs son play basketball, do yoga and work on art projects.

- Care member

Nevaeh V.

Nevaeh is highly professional with great work ethic, caring and a very loving nanny. - She was punctual and reliable. If she was running...

- Sreya B.

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