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Natalia F.

Two Years Of Work Experience

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)

from: $40/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Travel

I like playing sports and helping others out. I'm also a dog lover and get along with a lot of people. I have worked with kids 3-14 years and taken care of someone with special needs. I can assist with homework and projects. I can also do light housework and/or errands.

Veronica V. says "As a first time mother having help was instrumental to getting through those first few months! Natalia stepped up to the plate and helped with any needs...

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Tiffany T.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

travel

meal prep

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Hi! My name's Tiffany and I've been passionate about being around kids for all my life, so making a step towards childcare was not a hard one! I live in San Jose and have been working as a nanny for 7 years. I also have experience working as a Registered Behavior Technician, a Special Needs Teacher's Aide at a school in Gilroy,...

Muna F. says "Tiffany is great!!! If we were not moving out of the area I would still be working with her. She is on time and reliable - she interacts with kids and keeps...

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Brittney L.

Loving Child Care/Nanny

San Jose, CA

4.0(0)

from: $18/hr

5 years experience

Craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

light cleaning

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

I am currently a Child Development Studies Major at West Valley College, with one semester away from my Merit Certificate in Child Studies. I have been an on going babysitter/nanny for the past five years, with a range of children from newborns, to 12 years old. For over a year and a half, I was a full time nanny for a...

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Cindy M.

Enjoyable, Patient, And Caring

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

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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Jill R.

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)

from: $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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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

Meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

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: $18/hr

10 years experience

Light cleaning

craft assistance

swimming supervision

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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Abigail J.

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver

Campbell, CA

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

1 year experience

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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Victoria G.

Saratoga, CA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Light cleaning

craft assistance

swimming supervision

meal prep

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

Light cleaning

craft assistance

swimming supervision

meal prep

travel

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: $20/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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Kaitlyn T.

Date Night, Weekend, Short Term Babysitter

San Jose, CA

4.7(1)

from: $25/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 9 families in your area

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

meal prep

travel

I am 31 years old. Working with children is my passion. I started caring for children from a very young age for family and family friends. I now have 7 years of professional experience. I have worked as a babysitter, a live-in nanny, and in both a daycare and school setting. I currently work at a school for kids with autism and...

Erika H. says "Kaitlyn is very responsible and dependable. She is also very creative and fun with my three kids of different ages. We love Kaitlyn!"

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Miriam G.

Special Needs Caregiver

Campbell, CA

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

2 years experience

I have had several jobs working with special needs, including teaching, care giving, and tutoring of all ages, children and adults. My sister in law has special needs, so I am continuously improving upon my care and understanding of those with special needs.

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Elvira L.

I Am Looking For A Job As Nanny

Santa Clara, CA

5.0(1)

from: $45/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 13 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

light cleaning

grocery shopping

+ 1 more

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...

Care Member says "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...

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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

Light cleaning

craft assistance

swimming supervision

meal prep

travel

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

Light cleaning

craft assistance

meal prep

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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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $28.50/hr as of January 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

Natalia F.

As a first time mother having help was instrumental to getting through those first few months! Natalia stepped up to the plate and helped...

- Veronica V.

Tiffany T.

Tiffany is great!!! If we were not moving out of the area I would still be working with her. She is on time and reliable - she interacts...

- Muna F.

Cindy M.

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

- Huber A.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Sunnyvale, CA

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Available Now in Sunnyvale!

Natalia F.

Two Years Of Work Experience

Tiffany T.

Brittney L.

Loving Child Care/Nanny

Cindy M.

Enjoyable, Patient, And Caring

Jill R.

Jennifer L.

Special Needs Consultant/Educator/Teacher

Nevaeh V.

Jessica N.

Abigail J.

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver

Victoria G.

Hayley C.

Jessica N.

Paraprofessional/Individualized Learning Specialist

Kaitlyn T.

Date Night, Weekend, Short Term Babysitter

Miriam G.

Special Needs Caregiver

Elvira L.

I Am Looking For A Job As Nanny

Raquel G.

Maria V.

The Care You Need With A Bright Smile

Citlally G.

Jenifer M.

I AM A BABY AND INFANT SLEEP CARE SPECIALIST

Anna Lisa R.

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

Natalia F.

Tiffany T.

Cindy M.

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