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Find special needs caregivers in Berkeley, CA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Berkeley, CA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Berkeley, CA

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Marianne H.


Richmond, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a nanny/teacher who is very trustworthy, highly reliable and very experienced with little ones from newborns, twins, infants to toddler age/kindergarten, and school aged children. Do you need help in the care/mentoring/tutoring or babysitting with your child(ren) at home/school or daycare, overnight stay or occasional...
Marianne can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Marianne is the most wonderful nanny. She has provided the best care for our daughter as she's grown from infancy into toddler hood. Marianne is incredibly caring, trustworthy, and dependable. Our favorite things about Marianne: 1) She loves reading, music, art,...

Kimberly C.

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Candy R.


El Sobrante, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

My name is Candy R. I am a Registered Behavior Technician. I've been in the field since 2015. I hold an A. A. in Psychology and Liberal Arts in Social Behavior Sciences. I am attending school online through Purdue Global finishing my B. S. in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis. I anticipate to graduate by May 2023. I've...
5.0
"Candy is very responsible, caring and fun! Really good at following directions, goes above and beyond what is asked of her. I highly recommend!!"

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Kaya T.


El Sobrante, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 35 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kaya, I am an attentive babysitter with a background in caring for multiple children. I am a positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. I am certified in First Aid and CPR with a dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children. I...
Kaya can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Kaya to help with our 5YO son for a week this summer. She was kind and engaging and he absolutely loved her! They played all day and she was great about helping to make sure his room & toys were tidy. She also spent time telling him stories and helping me...

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rae has been our nanny since March of 2019. She is raising our 2 daughters and is integral to our family. When she started with us our older daughter was a little over three years old, and our younger was 19 months old. Rae is punctual, dependable, creative, kind,...

Diksha D.

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Danikalynn A.


Oakland, CA

$23-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love been around kids of all ages, before I became a nanny I was working with child as a group leader/ after school coordinator. I have also worked with kids with special need. I have 4 children of my own. I enjoy doing activities, learning, coloring, singing, building clubhouses, baking if child/ren is old enough and like...
Danikalynn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Danikalynn is wonderful with children. She came in a pinch to support me with my 8 and 4 year olds. She was prompt, sweet, attentive, and assertive. I would absolutely book her again."

Connie S.

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Sari H.


Lafayette, CA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable And Caring

Hello I have a deep passion to care for your loved one with special needs, I am honest, reliable trustworthy and patient.
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Danielle W.


Oakland, CA

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with 4 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's development. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly nature. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred methods. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy playing various games with...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Cristal D.


Richmond, CA

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate about helping others, I sense there is a need for us to spread love to anyone we encounter with. Working with those of special needs opens up my eyes and brings in meaning to my life and purpose here. I am here to learn and give my best to those in need of support. We all need an extra helping hand and its always...
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Bonnie B.


Alameda, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have personal and professional experience with children who have special needs. My son has special needs and I assist families navigate the IEP process currently. I also have a masters degree in psychology and have worked my entire career with special needs people of all ages. I have worked in all settings from inpatient,...
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Lakeisha S.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 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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Yasoda D.


San Pablo, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked with intellectual disable person for 6 months in george miller center. Currently I work for marin county school of education for special children
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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 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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Shurston H.


Richmond, CA

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

I am 26 years old and I have lots of experience with children, I like to be creative and come up with fun activities to keep the kids active and occupied . I have worked with Richmond PAL, Precious Angels Daycare , and Monterey Pines Community Center all located in Richmond Ca. My responsibilities were to be a group leader and...
Shurston can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Shurston is a very sweat girl , I have known her since she was a little girl . She attends the same church as me and has helped me numerous times with children's church and the nursery . Her mother ran a daycare for a while and shurston tells me that she would like...

Jessie B.

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Ciara C.


Martinez, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Out Going, Creative, And Loving Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced, creative, and nurturing childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, led me to pursue a career in childcare. I believe in open and honest...
Ciara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Ciara is wonderful! She is extremely dependable, has wonderful communication skills, and does a wonderful job of caring for my 6 month old. We are very lucky to have Ciara in our home and anyone she works with would be lucky as well."

Jessica E.

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Emily G.


El Sobrante, CA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have done care work in one way or another since I was a teenager, for special needs children and adults as well as with typically developing children. I also have experience working as a summer school art teacher for a Montessori school with children grades K-6th as well as a substitute one-on-one for children with special...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily has been outstanding with our three children. She can match their high energy, keeps them entertained with excursions to the park, crafts, cooking, etc,. is never fazed, and always keeps things moving forward in a positive direction. She manages our special...

Rachel S.

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Atusa A.


Oakland, CA

$30-50/hr10 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...
5.0
"Atusa is amazing. She has been working with my 5th grader for the past 6 months. He struggles with executive function & organizational skills as well as ADHD and she helps him with his homework while teaching him strategies to manage his work and keep himself...

Kristen M.

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Karen R.


Martinez, CA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver Looking To Help Families In Need Of Quality Care For All Ages.

I am a licensed childcare provider for over 30 years. I have experience with diabetes care, insulin shots and blood sugar monitoring. Also experienced in mental health issues and senior care.
5.0
"I have the opportunity to know Karen for over 30 years. In my years of knowing her she has been the best caregiver of my children and others children. She has a sense of the child and anticipates their needs fully. She is very professional, knowledgeable and...

Paula R.

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Amber T.


Richmond, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a proud single mom of 5 children. 2 boys (now 32, 29), 3 girls( now 26, 22, 17). I also have a granddaughter 3. 5 yrs. Old. I love kids and my babies are not babies anymore :) I have taken care of children since I was 15. 5 yrs. Old and I grew up with my mother having an In home childcare with about 5-6 children...
5.0
"She is kind, fun, respectful, intuitive and learns quickly! I would definitely hire her again. She is our Saturday caregiver and cares for two seniors, an elderly couple married 54 years. He has Alzheimer's and diabetes."

Sara S.

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Maggie H.


Lafayette, CA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maggie, and I've been working with children for over 8 years. I enjoy helping children learn about the world around them through play and discovery. During my time as a Museum Educator at the Creative Discovery Museum I learned innovative ways to communicate with and teach children in fun new ways. My time...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We have hired Maggie has our FT nanny. (Note that she is still available for nights and weekends. YOU SHOULD HIRE HER!) We love how engaged and energetic she is with our two toddlers. They have been sleeping better since she started and run to hug her and tell...

Adrianna B.

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Aliche R.


Richmond, CA

$20-24/hr5 yrs exp

Hey families! I'm Aliché, a 27-year-old Bay Area native from Alameda, Ca! Ive been a care. com care taker/nanny for about 2 years with plenty of experience outside of it. I've cared for children in my family growing up to professionally managing a classroom with 15 3-5 yr olds. I worked at a daycare teaching preschoolers and...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Aliche was a life savor to me and my 1.5 year old. She played, gave snacks, and did outdoor time with our son. She was so sweet and he really loved her! She was very safe during Covid and didn't mind wearing a mask inside the home which we really appreciated! We...

Yasmeen D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Berkeley, CA

Marianne H.

5.0

We enthusiastically recommend Marianne as a nanny and caretaker for children of any age including infants. Marianne began caring for our daughter when she was 4 months old. For the last 1.5 years she has cared for our daughter full-time. Now that our daughter is going to a day care part-time -- to...

- Amy P.

Candy R.

5.0

Candy was able to connect with my child easily. She is able to see when a behavior is about to begin and provided helpful advice after I saw her calm down my son very quickly. She’s very pleasant to work with as well.

- Care member

Kaya T.

5.0

We had the pleasure of hiring Kaya to care for our son for the evening. She was so sweet and attentive with our 2.5 year old. She read him stories, played games with him and fed him dinner. She tidied up after playing and eating. We had an unexpected event and she was so flexible with timing and was...

- Lauren V.

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

Danikalynn A.

5.0

Danikalynn is wonderful with children. She came in a pinch to support me with my 8 and 4 year olds. She was prompt, sweet, attentive, and assertive. I would absolutely book her again.

- Connie S.

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Ratings for Berkeley, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Berkeley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.