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Find special needs child care in Lafayette, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs child care are listed in Lafayette, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 3 years

Special needs child care in Lafayette, CA

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Sari H.


Lafayette, CA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable And Caring

5.0

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Hello I have a deep passion to care for your loved one with special needs, I am honest, reliable trustworthy and patient.
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Josiane P.


Lafayette, CA

$20-30/hr

Caregiver

Hi, my name is Josiane and I am a caring, patient loving person and have recommendations inside and outside the country!
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Cassandra W.


Lafayette, CA

$40-50/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Helper :)

My older sister has developmental disabilities and I've always felt good about offering support to those with special needs. I have experience especially with young adults and children with special needs and have worked one on one and in special needs classrooms as a volunteer and assistant and at social and sporting events. I'm...
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Alexander Z.


Concord, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

How are you? My name is Alexander. I am a male caregiver. I have been a caregiver for 19 years. I worked with Quadriplegic, paraplegic , hemiplegic, dementia, deaf, D. D, M. S, ALS, Autism, a guy with no arms and to name few. I have done bowel program, catheter, transfer, personal care, wound skin care, medication reminder,...
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Richard D.


Berkeley, CA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Richard P.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Richard, a multifaceted individual with expertise in marketing, dance, and caregiving. With a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and extensive training in Contemporary Dance from Mexico, I've worked as an Inclusive Dance Instructor, creating safe spaces for self-expression through movement for individuals of all abilities, and...
5.0
"I would like to give Richard my strongest recommendation possible. Just recently I signed up for care.com because I had to leave town rather urgently, and I needed a caregiver fast for my disabled partner (or as he calls himself, differently-abled) for 4 full days....

Juan M.

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Kristine L.


Berkeley, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked for 14 years at the Disabled Students Program at UC Berkeley doing electric and manual wheelchair repair as well as fabricating adaptive aids. Something I discovered about myself: I'm handy and creative but more than anything, I love working with people. I have also worked with mentally disabled adults on Cape Cod and...
5.0
"Kristine worked under my supervision in a group residence, providing supportive care to adults with intellectual disabilities. She is honest, dependable, and trustworthy, qualities which are vital to me as a protector of potentially vulnerable people. Beyond...

Gail B.

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Jocelyn C.


Oakland, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

3.0

(1)

Parents, if you are looking for a teacher/childcare provider to provide quality care & education for your kids, you landed in the right place. I am here to partner with you to raise your children! I have associate degrees in child development & childhood education, and certifications in infant & toddler specialist, and...
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Alma J.


Danville, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

I Have Experience in California In Care for Babies and Kids and Adult

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Alma. I have 7 years of experience in care, babies and kids. I have one girl 6 years, I love babies and kids, I have good references. I have experience in adult 65+ .
5.0
"Alma worked with us caring for our three children. She was caring and sensitive as well as willing to learn about our autistic sons needs. We have twin boys and a daughter and she was TERRIFIC! The kids love her."

Bridgette B.

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Madison M.


Concord, CA

$20-32/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator

I am a Special Education Paraprofessional with the summer off. I have two years of experience working with kids that have a very wide range of disabilities, from ADHD to nonverbal. I specialize in Autism and behavior management, but I love working with all kids. I also have five years of experience being a caregiver with the...
5.0
"Madison has experience working with kids with special needs, she cared for my 9 year old who has Down syndrome. Madison also aided her academically."

Natalie A.

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Rose L.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Creative Special Needs Nannying

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a highly skilled special needs child caretaker, Paraprofessional and Doula. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I am passionate about supporting people to thrive. I have extensive experience across the life cycle serving toddlers; school aged...
5.0
"Rose is a really wonderful caretaker and our toddler is so fond of her. She’s an excellent communicator and great to work with. Would highly recommend!"

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Alesia M.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Career Nanny Available For Compassionate Care

With 20 years of experience caring for children with special needs, I bring a wealth of knowledge, patience, and understanding to every caregiving situation. Whether your child has developmental delays, physical disabilities, sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, or other special needs, I am committed to...
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Lakeisha S.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Lakeisha S. and I have a degree in Kinesiology from Fresno state (Alumni 2006). My intentions were to pursue a career in the sports field (considering I was a track athlete from childhood-18 yrs.) but when I graduated, there was a change of heart. I have most of my experiences as a mother first, to my beautiful...
4.0
"Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my son engaged him and quickly form trusted and supporting bond. She is trustworthy and she became part of the fabric of our...

Donald W.

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Elena R.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor

Compassionate, analytical, and enthusiastic, my approach to life is guided by empathy and understanding. Currently enrolled in a graduate program for Masters in moderate to severe disabilities, I am dedicated to furthering my knowledge and skills in special education. Next school year, I will transition into the role of a...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care/Nanny/Special Needs Care/Tutoring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...
Rae can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Emily L.


Moraga, CA

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

My name is Emily L. I am a sophomore at Saint Mary's College of California. I have worked 5 summers and three F/W/S at camp ANCHOR. (Assisting the needs of citizens with handicaps through organized recreation) This is a camp for special needs people ages ranging from 5-65. I love my work and would love to continue it along with...
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Sepi V.


Walnut Creek, CA

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Occasional Sitter

I love children of all kinds. I have 9 years of experience with children of all ages and all kinds as well. I love them and am passionate about what I do and how well I care for them. I am an extremely kind individual. I am very responsible and clean. I am also aware of how hard it is for a parent to trust someone with their...
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Fari V.


Walnut Creek, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

I have two older girls of my own, ages 22 and 24. Therefore, I have years and years of experience with children and would absolutely care for any other child as my own. I am looking for a full-time and long-term job and, if possible, for the child to be dropped at my house and this would include, food, toys, movies and other...
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Tatiana K.


Oakland, CA

$24-30/hr

Occupational Therapy Student

I am just about to receive my license to become an OTR, so I have all the skills of an entry-level therapist!
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Emilia B.


Pleasant Hill, CA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

My Title Is Direct Support And Crisis Intervention Specialist And Instructor.

Hello, My name is Emilia, OK I have been a resident of Concord for many years. I live alone with my one pup. I love being a resident of the east bay area and am very happy here. I have worked with adults and children with physical and developmental differences for many years. I spent over 10 years caring for my mother who is a...
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Nicole B.


Pleasant Hill, CA

$28-33/hr

Nanny With 10 Years Experience Including Special Needs

Hello! I would love the opportunity to work with your family! I have worked with clients, who have been diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, Tourette syndrome, blindness, Angelman syndrome, as well as speech delays. Are used to work as a behavior therapist in the home and in school settings.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Lafayette, CA

Richard D.

5.0

Richard was very insightful when it came to the care of my son.

- Darwin M.

Kristine L.

5.0

Kristine did an excellent job packing up my daughter's storage unit and shipping her items home. She was very kind and did a great job!

- Trish O.

Alma J.

5.0

Alma worked with us caring for our three children. She was caring and sensitive as well as willing to learn about our autistic sons needs. We have twin boys and a daughter and she was TERRIFIC! The kids love her.

- Bridgette B.

Madison M.

5.0

Madison has experience working with kids with special needs, she cared for my 9 year old who has Down syndrome. Madison also aided her academically.

- Natalie A.

Rose L.

5.0

I am grateful to have found Rose. She takes very good care of my child and also cares for us all as a family. For example, as first time parents we were very nervous about allowing someone to take care of our child and she was very sensitive to that. My wife continues to nurse and Rose has had no...

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