Find Trusted Special Needs Child Care Near Me in Palo Alto, CA
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Find special needs child care in Palo Alto, CA that you’ll love
60 special needs child care are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 6 years
Special needs child care in Palo Alto, CA
Raquel G.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I am a nanny in the San Carlos area looking for a kid to add to my Nanny share! I currently have a one and a half year-old boy and he's absolutely amazing! We go on daily adventures to museums, libraries, story times, and our favorite park hopping! If you are looking for childcare and not sure what avenue you...
5.0
"I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to go from his regular classroom to a new setting. But Raquel really did such an amazing job at helping him transition...
Alexandra V.
Hailey P.
Palo Alto, CA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Energetic, & Playful. ECE & Special Needs Background :)
Hello, I am Hailey. I am a college student, currently working for a school district as an aide in a special educ. elementary class. When my school is on break, & I love to fill my time. I have nannied for many families with different needs over the years. I have experience with overnights, date nights, academic tutoring, pet...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hello I am a 33-year-old with care giving experience for almost 8 years and I my self have a child with special needs looking for part time job.
I understand that the early years of a child's life are vital as the stepping stones to their successful future. Friendly and loving Babysitter/nanny with 10+ years progressive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. Detail-oriented individual who has a special talent for preparing meals and formulas,...
Emeline K.
Palo Alto, CA
$41-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Emeline I being a caregiver for more than 20 plus years. I help all kind of special needs for illness. I'm very trust worthy and kind person my passion to help others. I love what I do. I also love to connect with my clients and the family. I have 2 kids a 13 yeas old daughter and a 2. 5-year-old son. My husband is...
I was 2 1/ 2 working with a new born baby until 2 1/2 yrs in Menlo Park.
Following his routine of breakfast diapers low sugar food .
Going to park, music class.
Bath time . reading time.
America M.
Palo Alto, CA
$19-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My Name is Amy and im 27 years old. I have my bachelor's degree in History and experience in child care. I consider myself to be kind, patient and caring. I love being creative and my many hobbies include crochet, reading and painting among other miscellaneous art activities. I am also fluent in both Spanish and English.
I have been working with children/young adults with special needs from all age groups, 5-22 years old. I work at an NPS Special Ed school and I am the program assistant.
I'm current working as a instructor at aid at the Middle School. I work with autistic kids on 6th grade. I'm looking for after school job from 3:30 or 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. Around 15 hours per week.
Ana L.
Palo Alto, CA
$19-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a lot of experience working with variety of age group I'm very easy going, very patient, honest, dependable when handle things, I'm a hard working person and always make sure I do my best to the best of my ability.
I am patient and nice person . I can help ADL's , Picking up , and dropping off the school etc .
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Dressing Assistance. Available for 24 hour 7 days a week care. I also have drivers license for diasbled passenger van.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents! Do you need help during the summer? I currently work at an elementary school in the Sunnyvale School District working with children with special needs. I have three children of my own: 1 elementary, 1 in middle school, and 1 high school. From 2021 to 2023, I worked as a nanny for a family when their daughter was 5...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Donna was so great with a last minute booking helping with my 2 under 2! She was fun and energetic with the babies, and jumped straight in, helping me however I needed without me even having to ask. I would recommend her and hire her again. Thanks Donna!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Joan.. I have watched a young man with Down syndrome occasionally since he was 5 years old, he is 21 years old now. He is the son of my sister's best friend and a friend to our family. I have watched him on date nights and/or a day out for shopping with the girls.
5.0
"I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible."
Ayisha B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have many years experience working with persons with disabilities. Ages range from the NICU to adulthood. I have worked in group homes, independent living centers as staff and in management. Familiar with all aspects of Title 7. Worked with SARC, San Joaquin Regional Center. Experience in implementing IEP, IHP etc. CPR,...
5.0
"Barbara is amazing and exactly the person you would want to look over your fur babies. She took care of my geriatric cats while I was out of town for a prolonged period. She loved them so well and comforted one of them that the cat stopped soiling in the house out...
Lee B.
Jill R.
Mountain View, CA
$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
5.0
"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 ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful...
Bart S.
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced caregiver who is also a Behavioral Health Tech. I specialize in helping people cope while living with several mental or personality disorders.
Hello! I'm Layse, a Brazilian psychologist. I have experience with kids for more than 10 years.
I started as a teacher assistant in an elementary school in 2012. I also worked in a school for kids with special needs as a teacher assistant, and when I finished my college I worked there as a psychologist. I moved to USA to worked...
Layse can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I've been caring for children and adults with special needs for the the past 10 years. I've worked with all ages and care needs from non verbal to fully independent and also combative care.
I've been a behavioral analyst for 5 years but started respite care in 2010.
I know some of the basic ASL signs including the alphabet...
Ashley W.
Newark, CA
$30-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Ashley and I am a full time nanny/caregiver with over 5 years of professional experience in this industry. Over the last 5 years I have worked almost exclusively with children that are on the autism spectrum. I am an extremely patient and caring individual and I feel that working with children truly is my calling. I...
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Recent special needs child care reviews in Palo Alto, CA
Raquel G.
5.0
I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to go from his regular classroom to a new setting. But Raquel really did such an amazing job at helping him transition and adapt to his new environment....
- Alexandra V.
Donna L.
5.0
She is really good with the infants! Her energy is really calm and composed and my baby immediately became calm. She is definitely professional and has great wisdom for how to raise kids!
- Care member
Joan M.
5.0
I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible.
- Ayisha B.
Barbara S.
5.0
Barbara is amazing and exactly the person you would want to look over your fur babies. She took care of my geriatric cats while I was out of town for a prolonged period. She loved them so well and comforted one of them that the cat stopped soiling in the house out of grief. Never have I had such a...
- Lee B.
Jill R.
5.0
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 ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful and pays attention to detail. She...
- Bart S.