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Find special needs nannies in Walnut Creek, CA that you’ll love

48 special needs nannies are listed in Walnut Creek, CA

The average posted rate is $34/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs nannies is 8 years

Special needs nannies in Walnut Creek, CA

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Madelene S.


Walnut Creek, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maddie, I am a UCSD grad on the path to becoming a child psychologist. I practice gentle and positive discipline techniques and have a passion for instilling confidence and self regulation skills in children. I began babysitting at age 11, and haven't stopped since! Over the years, I have gained experience...
Madelene can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is very reliable and patient with kids .. my 5 yr old loved playing with her"

Anusha J.

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Shale L.


Walnut Creek, CA

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny & Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

With 10 years of experience in childcare, including eight years of paid work, I am dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of all ages. At 26, I have had the privilege of working with infants, toddlers, school-aged kids, and teenagers, tailoring my approach to meet their unique needs....
Shale can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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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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Natalie M.


Walnut Creek, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Full Time Nanny Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am 31 years old, searching for a full time nanny position. I love caring for children of all ages, and am very pet friendly. I have 10+ years of childcare experience, and I come with excellent references upon request. I am a career nanny, and take this profession very seriously. I am very comfortable with multiple...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Is she punctual? Yes. Dependable? Yes. When you're looking for someone to be responsible for your children, you need more than just punctual and dependable. I would never let anyone be around my daughter unless I have full faith and trust in their ability to take...

Max T.

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Shale L.


Walnut Creek, CA

$80-150/hr8 yrs exp

South African Nanny And Tutor With A Decade Of Childcare Experience

I have a decade of experience in childcare, which includes providing academic support to children of various ages. During my time as an au pair and babysitter, I helped children with their homework and school projects, fostering a love for learning. My background in working with special-needs children has equipped me with the...
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Ana W.


Danville, CA

$37/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm Ana! I have over a decade of childcare experience with all ages. I drive a Toyota 4-Runner. I have acquired extensive child care/development and knowledge/experience over the years and I feel equipped for virtually any situation that may arise. I graduated from CU with degrees in Psychology and Spanish. I have nannied since...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ana is very good at putting her full focus on your child and their needs while adding the fun loving touch my family knows her for!"

Alisha K.

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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!"

Care member

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Professional, reliable, knowledgeable about autism and behaviors. "

Karen D.

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Laurel B.


Martinez, CA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Kinder-2nd Grade Tutor And Part Time Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as friendly, helpful, and calm. I like working with kids because they bring me much joy. I'm looking for a job that gives me the opportunity to work with young children one on one or small group. I have taught K-3rd grade for many years. Due to tinnitus, I am currently looking for work outside of...
Laurel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Briseida M.


Oakland, CA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/ Nanny!

Hello there, my name is Briseida! I am an energetic, creative and enthusiastic babysitter/ nanny. I have myriad of experience working with children and young adults. I babysat and nannied children and teenagers ages 1-19, throughout college. I recently graduated from the University of California at Santa Cruz. I graduated with a...
Briseida can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Katherine K.


Concord, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was born and raised in the East Bay, and am passionate about working and connecting with children. I hold a Master's in Mental Health Counseling and am currently working as a teacher part time at a local preschool. I have cared for children in different capacities for the past 15 years- privately as a babysitter and nanny for...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Would give more stars if I could. I highly recommend Erin as she is an amazing nanny who will care for your children like they are her own. I found her to be incredibly genuine and a natural with our 4 year old son. She is calm, knowledgeable, flexible, and prompt....

Lauren R.

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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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Sarah D.


San Ramon, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Nanny!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sarah, and welcome to my profile. I have dedicated the past 17 years to working with children in various roles, including as a nanny, special needs/autism nanny, ESL teacher, teaching assistant, and behavioral therapist. My extensive experience with children with autism has been a significant part of both my...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Meg G.


Oakland, CA

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Tutor

Hello! My name is Meg and I'm Oakland-based with experience as a nanny, a montessori teacher's assistant, a children's museum play facilitator, and a special needs tutor. I am pursuing a masters degree in Art Therapy at Dominican University in San Rafael, and looking for a part-time child care or tutoring position. I am kind,...
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Mima B.


Lafayette, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Professional And Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Mima and I enjoy spending time with children as they bring joy to my life and they keep me motivated!:) Throughout the last 7+ years of being a Nanny/Babysitter in California (I have 2 additional years of babysitting in my home country Serbia), I have learned a lot about children: how they grow and develop, to...
Mima can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Charlotte B.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver & Doula Looking For Full-Time Nanny Work

Hi there! I'm Charlotte! I have experience as a babysitter, preschool teaching assistant, camp counselor with a summer camp for children with special needs, birth doula, and personal assistant. I have excellent time management and organizational skills, which I apply to my work as a nanny. I have a degree in Women & Gender...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Gabrielle S.


Concord, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fantastic, Experienced Nanny

After growing up with 4 younger siblings, I gained my first babysitting experiences through them. I continued on to work as the childcare provider for a church for 4 years. I then became a respite care provider for children with special needs (specifically autism). After leaving that position after one year, I got into the field...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kelley K.


Oakland, CA

$29-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Long-term Nanny Available

Hi, my name is Kelley and I have been caring for babies and children, personally and professionally for over 30 years. Currently, I am seeking a long-term nanny position, 32-40 hours a week, four days a week and am available to nanny 25-30 miles from Oakland. I have flexibility with ages, days and hours for the right fit. I...
Kelley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kelley has been our nanny for two years, and we couldn’t be more grateful that she came into our lives. She has taken care of our now almost 3 year old son and 9 month old daughter regularly, and we all absolutely love her. Kelley is not only dependable,...

Ashley Z.

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Megan H.


San Ramon, CA

$30-35/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced, Play-based Nanny Looking For A Part Time Position

Hello Parents! My name is Megan, I am an experienced Nanny who is new to the East Bay. I have years of experience working as a full-time nanny and as a preschool teacher, I have my early childhood development credits. I am a big "get outside" and love to explore with kids. With me, your kids will experience play-based care,...
Megan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Recent special needs nanny reviews in Walnut Creek, CA

Madelene S.

5.0

Madelene was great with our kids and went above and beyond to help them have a great time and make responsible choices. Left the place clean and organized and the kids are asking for her to come back. :-)

- Kurt D.

Natalie M.

5.0

Natalie is very dependable and a very sweet and kind person. She is very dedicated to the families and children she takes care of. She goes above and beyond in all aspects. She is very trustworthy.

- Lauren V.

Ana W.

5.0

Ana is consistent in communication about scheduling to watch my 9 m/o and willing to pick up any tasks (such as light cleaning and food prep). She is open to learning and receives feedback graciously. We're all particular about how we like things done for our kids, and I appreciate that she is...

- Care member

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...

- Care member

Rae C.

5.0

She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient.

- Care member

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Ratings for Walnut Creek, CA special needs nannies listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Nannies in Walnut Creek, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 48 listed special needs nannies.