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

60 special needs child care are listed in Oakland, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 5 years

Special needs child care in Oakland, CA

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Jocelyn C.


Oakland, CA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs

3.0

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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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Alesia M.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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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Rose L.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr • 10 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
"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...

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Wren E.


Oakland, CA

$30-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

Willing To Adjust To Your Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with people with special needs in almost every job I have had - I have no problem adjusting my style towards your needs - or learning new skills that would help you out!
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Kyra F.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Caregiver/babysitter/child Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a current medical student with 8 years of experience working in childcare looking for jobs during my winter break. I am skilled in neurodiversity affirming care for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
5.0
"Kyra is a wonderful caretaker. I have two kids (9 and 6) and they both loved her and asked for her the next time my husband and I went out! She is friendly and very responsible."

Lucy B.

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Aneti L.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been doing special care need care for 10years and up. Have been working with different patients.
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Jordyn B.


Oakland, CA

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. In this role I collect data, ensure client care, follow behavior reduction protocols, report to families/caregivers, and maintain client confidentiality.
5.0
"Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child. Patiently and diligently she showed up daily to ensure he was supported in the school setting. She also supported...

Miriam P.

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Elena R.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr • 3 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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Andrea H.


Oakland, CA

$21-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have more than 10+ years of experience in the special education field working with students in a non-public school setting. I've worked with teens and adults on the autism spectrum, including but not limited to individuals with intellectual and emotional needs, mobility and behavioral challenges.
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$28-35/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jamie S.


Oakland, CA

$18-24/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Taker

I have worked with children on the autism spectrum, children and teens with Down syndrome, and children with many different levels of anxiety and ADHD. I also am fluent in ASL, and have worked with with deaf children.
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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former special education teacher. I have a BA in Elementary Education/Special Education. I am a creative, fun, animal friendly, youthful, former teacher, It is my joy to help your family thrive in a positive atmosphere. My hobbies and loves are creating art, healthy cooking, exploring nature, festivals, and of course...
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Atusa A.


Oakland, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Health Coach With Experience In Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun and experienced Academic Tutor who has been successfully teaching, tutoring, coaching and mentoring students K-12 since 2003. I teach core subjects like Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts as well essential study skills, executive functioning skills and work habits that are prerequisites for success in...
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Kyja W.


Oakland, CA

$22-28/hr • 2 yrs exp

Progressive Educator With Special Needs Experience

As an educator, I have worked with students with behavioral disorders, worked as an itinerant paraeducator with a student with cerebral palsy, and been a communication partner for a nonverbal autistic adult. I love working with people. I love the diversity of humanity, that everyone has different needs. I'm happy to work with...
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Zenayda M.


Oakland, CA

$22-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

I Looking For A Job Full-time Or Part-time

Hello, I am a Nanny looking for a full-time or part-time job, I have 7 years of experience with children with autism, I am a mother with a son on the autism spectrum and with him I have learned to understand his behavior, I like to play, read, go to the bookstore and above all I like to help develop their skills so they can...
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Carmen M.


Oakland, CA

$40-42/hr • 2 yrs exp

Carmen Loves You!

Hi! my name is Carmen, I'm 25 and I am looking for a new family to care for soon as possible! I'm looking for a new loving family that I can make new memories and bonds with. I have COUNTLESS clients/ families I can give you a LONG LONG list of references. ****SIDE NOTE for your concerns my fingerprints, social security, and...
I take care of my grandma every Saturday. I've taken care of my little brother my whole life. I have 3 semesters of college Spanish behind my belt. I'm working on an IBM IT certificate and handling a job at the moment.
Hello . I am currently studying psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder and have always been passionate about care for those with special needs. I took peer tutoring courses in school, helping students with autism, Down syndrome, and more with their school work. I love working with these people and helping them with...
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Ashley M.


Oakland, CA

$21-26/hr • 8 yrs exp

I have been a nanny for 10 years working with children in a large range of ages; newborns to 17-year-olds. I have done it all from being a full time hands on house manager and nanny, a part time weekend nanny, and nanny working in team with a house nurse. I have cared for multiple children at a time and single child households....

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Oakland, CA

Lakeisha S.

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 home life and outside activities for...

- Donald W.

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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Kyra F.

5.0

Kyra is a wonderful caretaker. I have two kids (9 and 6) and they both loved her and asked for her the next time my husband and I went out! She is friendly and very responsible.

- Lucy B.

Jordyn B.

5.0

Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child. Patiently and diligently she showed up daily to ensure he was supported in the school setting. She also supported him outside of school. Somehow she...

- Miriam P.

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Ratings for Oakland, CA special needs child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Child Care in Oakland, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care.