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Hello! My name is Kat, and I'm an experienced childcare provider of 8 years. I am CPR and First Aid certified, as I was a lifeguard for 3 years. During my undergraduate studies in Cognitive Science at UCLA, I worked as a research assistant where I gained valuable insights that complement my passion for child development....
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Doha! I am a reliable, patient, and creative nanny. I have nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have five years experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I coached gymnastics to elementary aged children. I volunteered with the local Special Olympics and have extensive experience with...
Doha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Doha is reliable, compassionate, and creative. She has been our full-time nanny since August 2020. Our 2 kids (5) and (6) love being with her and learn so much from her. She is thoughtful about planning cool art projects and activities. She is also very...
Pamela C.
5.0
(1)
Hi! 7-year experienced nanny, caring for all kinds of kids, including special needs. Currently, I care for a wonderful 4-year-old special needs child but am seeking a new opportunity for growth and better self-development.
I believe in positive education and patience as key pillars for raising a child. I studied physical...
Wemerson can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Wemerson helped us out for spring break. The lads loved him and played games with him. They all also went out to museums, etc. and had a great time."
Care member
Greetings! I have been servicing children in a professional setting for over 10 years: my experience started in a preschool setting while in college. Since then, I have taught middle and high school, full-time, for almost seven years. I also have experience working with children who have special needs, I am first-aid and CPR...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Erika K.
Mountain View, CA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Nanny/babysitter Experienced With Special Needs Kiddos!
I spent nearly three years working in ABA centres with children who are diagnosed with ASD. I have experience working with children who communicate using PECS and AAC. I moved to the Bay Area in 2018 and stepped away from working in early intervention to pursue other things but I'm interested in working with kids again on a part...
I have been working with special needs children and adults for 2 years. I am very experienced with challenging behavior and being able to redirect. I am also first aid/ CPR certified. I have my license and my own car!
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Over the last 13 years I have cared for children. I have worked in both day care settings and with families. My interest in caring for children led me to take courses in child development. At this point, I have 40 units of classes. I have a lot of experience with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and enjoy getting to know the...
Ysabel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Telma - I have been a nanny for over 15 years. Experience-wise, I have cared for infants through school age children as well as children with special needs, specifically Autism. I am bilingual, in both Spanish and English, nonsmoker person or any alcohol/drugs issues, I'm a USA citizen, current CPR, clean DMV record...
Telma can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hi! I'm Xeriz , a 22-year-old with a passion for nurturing and caring for children. I've worked as a nanny on and off for years, and now, as an ABA RBT technician, I love supporting kids, especially those with special needs. I'm friendly, patient, and adaptable, and I thrive in creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment...
Xeriz can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Greetings! I have been servicing children in a professional setting for over 10 years: my experience started in a preschool setting while in college. Since then, I have taught middle and high school, full-time, for almost seven years. I also have experience working with children who have special needs, I am first-aid and CPR...
Hello families my name is Olivia I have been a nanny for 6 years I have lots of experience and references as well. I love caring for kids and put my 100% into them. I make sure their brains are engaged. I love teaching them Spanish and reading to them and also teaching them new songs to sing. I also have experience with special...
With over 20 years of experience as a night nanny, I have developed a deep understanding and expertise in caring for newborn infants. I have worked and care for special needs such as reflux, tongue-tie, and colic babies. My extensive experience has equipped me with the skills to provide exceptional care and support for...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Donna take care my daughter very well, an my son loves Donna so much!"
Ren L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
35 yrs. of experience, It is very fulfilling for me to provide care and assistance to people who need my help. My experience is in a home, infant & adult care that require an adult supervision and special needs independently and professionally. The tasks performed include medication reminder, preparing meals, feeding, bathing,...
Alexa can also help with: Companionship, personal care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Alexa works for me and she is excellent. I would recommend her for child care without any hesitation.
Anitha"
Anitha V.
4.3
(4)
Childcare-Director
I have 15+ years experience with special needs children, ages 3 weeks to 10 years of age.
I have 10 years experience working with infants and toddlers. Potty training, numbers, colors and all other age appropriate lessons. Huge fan of reading and outdoor activities-walks , park and library .
If help is...
Teresa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Terri has been with us for over a year, and she's been amazing! From taking care of our son as a baby to helping him grow into a chatty toddler, Terri has felt like part of our family. We're sad to see her go, but our little one is off to daycare for more peer...
Maggie Z.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
I'm a dedicated nanny with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Management and over 10 years of childcare experience. I've cared for children aged 2 months to 13 years, working with 40+ families across diverse cultures.
My Qualifications:
TrustLine Certified (background checks cleared).
CPR, First Aid, and AED...
Ferihan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Feri and very kind and detail oriented! Our daughter, who is usually afraid of new people, warmed up to Feri quickly. Feri went plenty of photos and videos to help us feel comfortable (at our request!) We will definitely hire her again."
Care member
4.5
(15)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maria and I am not only an experienced professional caregiver, but a mother of 4 myself. With over 10 years of care-giving experience, my references and referrals speak for themselves, which I would be happy to provide upon request. I am CPR certified and also fluent in Polish, Greek and English. I am available...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Maria as an exceptional babysitter. She has been consistently punctual and matches my 10-month-old son's energy, which is not an easy task. My son absolutely adores her and looks forward to spending time with her. She always cleans up before she...
Zill C.
4.9
(20)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello, Families!
Hola, My name is Elvira L, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as your potential new professional nanny.
With over 15 years of dedicated childcare experience, I have had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from precious newborns to energetic preschoolers, and even those with special needs. Safety is...
Elvira can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Exceptionally attentive. Knew about our child’s needs. Always responsive. Very flexible. Great all around. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi !! My name is Melissa. I am 30 years Old. I have been a babysitter for the past 5 years, I graduated from College on Business in my country of origin Peru, I'd love to help you care for your children. I have always been good with children. I started with babysitting my neighbors kids and then realizing that I really love to...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Melissa was our nanny for over a year. She was very reliable, very sweet, and a wonderful nanny. We would hire her again but my daughter will be in school. Wish her the best."
Sonya W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lauren, a mother of 2 and I've been a professional nanny for 26 years. I have extensive experience with ages newborn- 13 years old & experience with children with allergies, medical needs and developmental/special needs.
I have been a nanny for my current family for 10 years and the kids are growing up (as they do!) and...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren joined us when my first son was born 9 years ago, continued to grow with us when my second son was born 6 years ago, and has truly become a part of our family. She is kind, generous and patient with our kids. She's navigated changes in her own family over...
Amanda S.
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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Portola Valley, CA
Doha R.
5.0
Doha helped us for a week take care of our 9 month old son, who was dealing with a pretty tough cold at the time. Doha was very caring and put in the extra effort to make him feel comfortable when he was clearly not feeling very well. Thank you Doha!
- John D.
Wemerson R.
5.0
Wemerson helped us out for spring break. The lads loved him and played games with him. They all also went out to museums, etc. and had a great time.
- Care member
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
Alexa A.
5.0
Alexa works for me and she is excellent. I would recommend her for child care without any hesitation.
Anitha
- Anitha V.
Teresa B.
5.0
Terri has been with us for over a year, and she's been amazing! From taking care of our son as a baby to helping him grow into a chatty toddler, Terri has felt like part of our family. We're sad to see her go, but our little one is off to daycare for more peer interaction.
Terri is super...
- Maggie Z.