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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cupertino, CA

The average posted rate is $31/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Cupertino, CA

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Julia M.


San Jose, CA

$32-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I care for two siblings with autism, along with a third child who too has autism. They have taught me more than I could have ever anticipated. They have hearts of gold and are beautiful young human beings. I came into this not knowing much about autism, but I have learned so much and find it fastening to see them overcome their...
4.0
"Julia only worked with us briefly, but I would recommend her to work with your children. We have a son who is on the spectrum and can be very difficult; Julia did an excellent job with him. "

Molly L.

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Josie A.


Stanford, CA

$17-28/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic And Passionate Sitter

Hello! My name is Josie , and I am from San Diego, California. I have 6 years of experience with babysitting kids ranged from 5 months-13 years, and kids with special needs as well! I am passionate about being an involved sitter, and really enjoy getting to know the kids and help them learn new skills.
Josie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Josie cared for our two girls several times when we had social and work obligations, including an entire week in which she arrived early in the morning, got the kids ready for school, and dropped them off when I had to be at work early. She was great with the...

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Abigail J.


San Jose, CA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver

I'm a 22-year-old woman whom loves kids currently a college student studying to be an elementary teacher. I want to experience and get more knowledge of how it is to be around kids. I am reliable, friendly and always fun I am as well a certified medical assistant. I am one 3 years experienced and Experienced and taken care of a...
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Donna L.


Sunnyvale, CA

$15-35/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Skilled With Special Needs Children

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! Finding quality care is taunting and I hope to alleviate some stress in this journey. I currently work with the Sunnyvale School District working with special needs students. I have three children of my own: elementary, middle and high school. In 2021, I worked as a nanny for a couple's first child at 5 weeks until...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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!"

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Maila G.


Santa Clara, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a regular job at a high school, I work under a teacher supervision educating students with special needs. I'm an experienced sitter/nanny who is looking for a family who needs occasional child care help. I have 10 years of paid experience in child care. If you have any specific questions please feel free to message me ....
Maila can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maila is a great nanny and wonderful with our daughter. She's kind, loving and very experienced."

Robert H.

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Chelcie B.


Los Gatos, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Fun Nanny/Family Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun and nurturing nanny looking for a family who needs part time (on the books) help with care or misc projects. I love encouraging children's physical/mental development with age appropriate activities like reading, dancing, crafts, sensory bins/activities, games, and outings. I love to use baby sign language. I am very...
Chelcie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Chelcie is great with kids. She's every kid's dream sitter and every parent's right hand."

Michele M.

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Melissa T.


Campbell, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been working with children for the last 25+ years in a school setting and as a nanny, from infants, through high school age kids. I have some experience working with special needs children. I was a single mom and raised my son who is now 30 years old. I am very patient and understanding and enjoy working with children....
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet and get to know Melissa! She has been an AMAZING Nanny to my Granddaughter, from infant age, to now, four years of age. Every moment of their day is quality time. From silly moments with giggles, to learning...

Suzanne S.

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Amy W.


Los Gatos, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiving Offered

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom of 20 years. Certified teacher, extensive experience with special needs including autism and other intellectual disabilities. Fully vaccinated for Covid. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your family. **Looking for part time jobs within of Los Gatos. Available after school hours, evenings, overnights, and some...
Amy can also help with: Companionship, specialized care, visiting physician, hospice services, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was very punctual and reliable. She got along well with my wife and did everything that we required. We would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs senior care."

Allan P.

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Cindy M.


Mountain View, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Enjoyable, Patient, And Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a loving mother of 2, my 17-year-old daughter and my 4-year-old special needs son. I am fully experienced with newborns, infants, toddlers, and older. My patience runs high and I've always loved kids. I take full precautions and am a safety first type of person... Especially at this time. Hours are set but I am flexible...
Cindy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!"

Huber A.

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Meigs C.


Sunnyvale, CA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional, Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I used to work at Norcal Carehomes in San Mateo 2010-2012. I work with people with developmental disabilities like Autism, Hearing Impaired, Mobility challenges, Cognitive disabilities for young and adults clients. I used to dropped them off at Day Program, take them to outings and events, shopping, walking, recreational parks...
5.0
"Experienced and professional. Will hire all the time"

Peter C.

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Thais S.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm Thais I'm from Brazil. I took care of twins for 3 years, they were 8 months old. second experience the boy was 2 years old and the baby girl was 6 months old, for 2 years. third experience two girls they were 7 and 8 years old for 1 year. fourth experience 3 kids, the baby girl was 11 months old and I pick up the boys from...
Thais can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Thais is an all-star. We were fortunate to have her watch over our 1-month old for a day. She was communicative, punctual, and caring. We would have had no problem leaving her on her own for the day with our baby; that's how much skill in caring for babies she...

Dan L.

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Marylyn R.


Los Gatos, CA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Very Responsable Babysitting

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have experience with twins, new born, infants, toddlers and Early school. I have experience with special needs children. I have my First AID training and CPR Training. I took class Early Childhood Education (ECE). I have more then 10 years of experience, I am puntual, responsable, funny and I love play outside with kids. I...
Marylyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Marylyn did an amazing job caring for our toddler boy. We are extremely satisfied and impressed by her level of professionalism and work ethic. She is trustworthy, experienced, organized and most importantly she engaged and played with our son throughout the day. I...

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Melissa F.


Campbell, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Nanny

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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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.

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Lauren G.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Job

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:

CPR

First Aid

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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Elvira L.


Santa Clara, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Job As Nanny

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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elvira is the best babysitter we have had. She loves kids and cares a lot for them. She has taken care of our two little girls for the past one year and a half. Our girls now 6 and 3, love her She is punctual and ethical and reliable. We cannot ask for anything...

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Barbara S.


Mountain View, CA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Provider, Special Needs

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.

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Claudia O.


Mountain View, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name Is Claudia I have lived in Mountain View for most of my life. I studied in foothill college where I took child development. I have also taken courses for children with special needs. I have personal experience with children on the spectrum. I have cared for children new born 4 months to 8-year-olds. I have nannied...
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Claudia was our full-time nanny for both kids in their baby/toddler phases. The kids loved her because she was kind, patient, creative (drawing, clay, building!) , musical, and fun. I loved her because she was easy-going, helpful, and communicated openly with us...

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Maila G.


Santa Clara, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have 5 years in-home care experience for Adult and Senior living. I have more than 5 years paid experience working as a Special Needs Substitute Para-educator and as a Companion Caregiver. I have taken care of seniors , I've administered medication, bathed, attended to their needs in their home. I am very patient, caring, and...
Maila can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, home modification, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Hello, My name is Heather and I have many years of experience in caregiving. In 2010 I helped my grandfather for 4 years until he was placed on Hospice. I have assisted 2 stroke patients with their day-to-day needs. As a mother of three, including one child with special needs, caregiving comes easy to me, although since a child...
Heather can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Aracely G.


San Jose, CA

$25-28/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a certified licensed nurse from Mexico in process of revalidating my degree in the U. S. I have experience with newborns, elderly and people with special needs. I'm a US citizen, I was born in Los Angeles, but I have lived all my life in Mexico, I have lived in the United States for 5 years, I speak a little English but...
Aracely can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cupertino, CA

Julia M.

4.0

Julia only worked with us briefly, but I would recommend her to work with your children. We have a son who is on the spectrum and can be very difficult; Julia did an excellent job with him.

- Molly L.

Josie A.

5.0

Josie cared for our two girls several times when we had social and work obligations, including an entire week in which she arrived early in the morning, got the kids ready for school, and dropped them off when I had to be at work early. She was great with the girls, always arrived on time or early,...

- 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

Maila G.

5.0

Maila is a great nanny and wonderful with our daughter. She's kind, loving and very experienced.

- Robert H.

Chelcie B.

5.0

Chelcie is great with kids. She's every kid's dream sitter and every parent's right hand.

- Michele M.

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Cupertino, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.