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Melissa P.

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
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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San Jose, CA

4.0(1)
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$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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Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job

Mountain View, CA

4.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Compassionate Care For Your Senior Loved One

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Home modification
respite care
dementia
personal care
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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San Jose, CA

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$21/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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San Jose, CA

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$18/hr
Light cleaning
transportation
errands
meal prep
Hi, I'm Lizbeth and I'm 23 years old, I'm Mexican American, my English is very bad and my first language is Spanish, I can adapt to any circumstance and continue to rule it. I have experience in care of people and cleaning, I have cared for children and adults for around 4 years. In addition, I have a special 2-year-old baby and...
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Hello My Name Is Angela

San Jose, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Ever since I was a little girl I've enjoyed taking care of my siblings and cousins I was always tasked with watching over my baby niece's or nephews growing up and I grew to enjoy it caring for kids Is something I take passion and joy in , I have past experience taking care of kids with special needs I can pick up or take home...
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San Jose, CA

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$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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San Jose, CA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Geraldine. I have many professional and personal years of experience with children. I have raised 3 children of my own , including a child with special needs. I am very reliable and flexible. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Newark, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones. With three years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various ages, helping them learn and grow. My patient and friendly nature, coupled with a strong sense of...
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Fremont, CA

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$32/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Seniors Caregiver.

Mountain View, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
hospice services
+ 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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San Jose, CA

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$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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Cupertino, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
I am a dedicated childcare provider and mom with over 13 years of experience working in daycare settings and as a private nanny. I hold a B. A. in Child and Adolescent Development from San José State University and currently run a home daycare in Cupertino, where I create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children...
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Reliable Caregive

Milpitas, CA

1.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have a lot of experience in nursing, (taking care of dementia, special needs, quadriplegic, and etc.) I can drive and can do light house keeping. I am vaccinated and very cautious about covid.
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San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have completed the required Early Childhood Education coursework and am now a fully qualified early childhood educator. With over four years of direct experience working from infants to adolescents I have developed a strong foundation in lesson planning, team leadership, and parent-teacher communication. I possess two years of...
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Former Teacher Seeking Nanny Position

San Jose, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have worked with kids for the past 10 years through a variety of roles: Outdoor educator Garden teacher at a charter school One- on-one aid for a student with special needs Overnight camp counselor Babysitter Tutor Swim instructor Adventure Nanny My calm, nurturing presence, and my playful curiosity allow me to relate to...
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San Jose, CA

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$23/hr
2 years experience
I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over five years of paid experience supporting older adults in both private homes and care facility settings. Throughout my career, I have provided personalized care to individuals living with dementia, as well as those managing various chronic illnesses. My experience has...
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Responsible, Caring Sitter

Newark, CA

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$25/hr
25 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Greeting, My name is Beatriz, I have worked with children for 15+ years. Newborn up to 13 years old including children with special needs, I have experienced it all. A little about me; I enjoy working with kids and families, what I appreciate most about children is their inquisitive minds and sense of humor, seeing the world...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.53/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

Melissa P.

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...

- Darren F.

Julia M.

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...

- Molly L.

Claudia O.

Claudia was our full-time nanny for both kids in their baby/toddler phases. The kids loved her because she was kind, patient, creative...

- Care member

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