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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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Mindi P.


Oakland, CA

$22-35/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm a dedicated full-time college student majoring in Psychology, with a strong focus on child development and special needs. I have a heartfelt passion for providing nurturing care to children of all abilities, and I also have four years of experience working with kids in various settings. As a proud mom to my vibrant...
Hello, My name is Pilly. I'm currently a graduate student at the National University. I'm pursuing Masters in ABA (applied behavior analysis). I have been doing care giving for more than 4 years now, with different clients at different agencies and families. It's a side hobby and gig to make extra money and connect with new...
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Lidya G.


Oakland, CA

$10-50/hr

Part Time Care Giver Looking For Full Time

Hey I'm lidya. I dont have much experience with special needs but i'm very patient , empathetic and curious. I'm willing to learn and give back as much as I can. I love children and enjoy teaching!
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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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Samira F.


Oakland, CA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

I'm Patient, Responsible And Very Tidy. I'm Well In Organizing The Things Around Me

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, patient and responsible. I enjoy caring because it allows me to express my creativity It helps me focus and take my mind off other things. I'm looking for a job where I can contribute to a team, learn new skills. I started caring for people with special needs because of my nephew who...
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Kristi P.


Oakland, CA

$40-50/hr9 yrs exp

I love interacting with children. I have always been a caretaker at heart even when I am not working as a caretaker. I have 9 years experience working with special needs kids and adults, and as a caregiver for elderly and the disabled. I have gone through a few agencies such as: Maxim Healthcare Services for adults with special...
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Beverly G.


Oakland, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Joy In Care Giving

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a Care Provider for most of my life. I've never looked at it as work. It comes naturally to me to want to help others. I find great satisfaction knowing I can make a difference in someone's life. Help them feel safe always. This is what I was meant to be and do.
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Shavon C.


Oakland, CA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have a B. S. in Health Science and currently waiting to be admitted into nursing school next year. I work at a clinic full time during the day as a patient care coordinator. I have little experience with person's with special needs although I know many things in the medical field. I have worked with children with ADD, persons...
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Chantal B.


Oakland, CA

$15-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Chantal, and I am 1 of 8 children in my family, 5 of them being adopted with special needs. My little sister has been the joy of my heart. She was spared from abortion and brought into our home at 3 days old. She has Down syndrome. My other siblings include the challenges of bipolar, autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD,...
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Danielle W.


Oakland, CA

$21-26/hr2 yrs exp

I've had experience with being a rbt and a paraprofessional for about 2 years, one year each. I've also have family and friends the spectrum and as well as worked with them in both one on one at home and in public and as well as a school setting.
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Elinor H.


Oakland, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

My Background!

Hello! My name is Elinor and I just moved to the Bay Area to teach at a local middle school where I teach 7th grade English and 8th grade math. Prior to moving here, I lived in Maine for five years and worked at a boarding school as a teacher, coach, and dorm parent. I grew up in DC and am the eldest of four children. In middle...
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Arianna Q.


Oakland, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

ABA Therapist Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder. I worked as a Behavioral Interventionist for a total of 2 years. We used methods of Applied Behavior Analysis to change non preferred behaviors.
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Andrea M.


Oakland, CA

$35-40/hr3 yrs exp

My name is Andrea. I have 3 years of RBT experience with training in ABA. I have worked with families in home while doing both RBT work and caregiving. Examples include: behavior management, apply skills from child's behavioral plans, meal prep, bathing, hygiene assistance, light cleaning, etc. I have seen great progress in my...
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Julia M.


Oakland, CA

$40-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hi there, I have 6 years of experience in childcare spanning ages 4 months to 14 years, and 5 years specializing in autism. I've managed activities, provided transportation, meal prep, and any other child/house related tasks that came up. I am more than happy to be an extra pair of hands in whatever capacity is most helpful to...
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Kirstyn G.


Oakland, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

People Person

15+ years experience with all different ages going through all different walks of life. I am very Patient and reliable. Very comfortable learning new care plans to help client with positive growth.
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Kareema S.


Oakland, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm a licensed ABA therapist and I've been working with children for more than 15 years. Please reach out if you'd love to hear more, thanks!
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Danielle K.


Oakland, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an early career Psychologist with years of experience working with neurotypical and neurodivergent children, teens, and young adults. Helping those I work with develop themselves academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally is important to me. I believe in the power of human connection and growth, and see it as the...
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Brenda M.


Oakland, CA

$13-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Brenda M. I recently moved to Henderson on June 1st from Oakland, Ca. I'm hoping to meet a happy, loving family to work with soon! I have 6 years of experience working with children of all ages from new born to 17 years old. Back home in Oakland I was working as a child care provider for a Care. com company -...
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Ebony J.


Oakland, CA

$23-28/hr

The Reason I Am A Great Candidate.

As a mother of a special needs child with autism, I am confident in my abilities to assist and help take care of other special needs children. For a short amount of time , I worked as a behavior technician which specializes in working with children with special needs. I am passionate about helping special needs children...
I was a former on on-call caregiver in Alameda at an assistant living facility. There I learned how to work with many clients that have different obstacles and help them get what they need done. I take clients on walk, talk with them, assist with grooming and dressing, tidy up there room, look at photos to try and bring back...

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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.