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Amanda S.


Fairfax, CA

$27-50/hr2 yrs exp

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some years of experience with childcare and also child care with children who has special needs, one of my brothers is autistic and also has down syndrome , I have autistic cousins and also worked for 2 years caring for a 10-year-old who is in the aspect. I am available to answer more questions about my professional life if...
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Leyla K.


Fairfax, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Psychotherapist Associate

I have many years of experience, a unique set of skills, along with years of experience in psychotherapy, personal assistance, elder care, tutoring, teaching etc. I had been in practice as a psychotherapist for 4 years but due to having to take an extended break, am redoing my hours to finish licensure. This means you get my in...
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Rachel J.


Fairfax, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Mary Poppins For Hire

Dear families, I am a professional career nanny with over 30 years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages, including several sets of multiples. In addition to my nanny experience, I have a wealth of experience as a family assistant. I have extensive experience with children on the Autism spectrum, as well as...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Amanda , I'm 25 y. o and I live in Fairfax with my husband . I'm Brazilian but I moved to California in 2023 when I was on the au pair exchange , I lived with an American family and I took care of they 6 kids during 1 year and 7 months . In Brazil I also worked with childcare being a nanny for some years also worked in a...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Irene E.


San Rafael, CA

$15-32/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families, My name is Irene. I'm pursing a career in nursing . I have been nannying/babysitting/house assistant for over 8 years now . My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. Ive also lead an academic pod during Covid . I find such joy in being a positive mentor In a child's life....
Irene can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Where to begin, I've been fortunate to witness Irene grow from an infant to a young adult and now she's watching my toddler. As a parent now, my main priority is that my son is in great care; that is something I completely trust Irene with. He seriously adores her....

Marjorie B.

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Monica M.


Greenbrae, CA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name Is Monica. I have taken care of all ages groups: newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, children and teenagers. I studied physical therapy and have recently graduated with an associates in Psychology and behavioral sciences. I speak Spanish and English fluently. I also have an intermediate Italian language...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Monica full time this past summer to watch our 2 and 4 year olds. She was so fun with the kids, taking them to cool parks she researched on her own and setting up fun art projects. She has a wonderful personality and my kids adored her. She also taught...

Lorie L.

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Julia R.


Greenbrae, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For A Full Time Job ( Long Term Position )

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Julia, I have experience with children from 3 months to 12 years old, children with special needs, and have successfully potty trained 3 children. My goal is to help your child with their development as well as making sure that they are enjoying their time. I am responsible, punctual, very respectful,...
Julia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Julia is a very responsible young woman. I have known her for the last two years, and I witnessed how much she cares and dedicates to the children she had under her care. She is a hard worker and focuses on her everyday tasks in a very diligent and cautious way....

Patricia V.

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Kaitlyn C.


Novato, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience caring for babies at 4 months to full-aged adults. I also have varying experience caring for individuals with special needs, including autism and behavioral challenges. I am a positive person and strive for providing a positive environment for the children and families I work for. I am fully...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlyn is an honest, reliable, and out-going person. She takes a lot of pride in her work and is fun to be around. I know I can count on Katilyn to be on time and complete her tasks in a timely manner. She is highly recommended."

karen C.

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Madalitso M.


Novato, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Full/Part Time Nanny, Family Assistant, Caregiver, House Keeper Available Now.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature woman who love kids. I am fun to be with; I am dependable, honest and flexible. I have worked with families taking care of of kids all ages in Marin County for over 10 years. I also have a few caregiving/elderly care/special needs. I live in San Marin, Novato. I have a clean CDL with reliable transport. I am CPR...
Madalitso can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and support my son's social, emotional, and physical development. For example, she wore a special necklace that...

Althea W.

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Camila R.


San Rafael, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Of 10 Years, Looking For A Full-Time Job

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional caregiver, very patient, dedicated, and I have a flexible schedule. I am an on-call nanny/doula in San Francisco Bay Area, I have worked for more than 600 families. - + 20 years of Professional Childcare Newborn, Infant, Toddler & Children Experience - + 10 years of Professional Personal Assistant - + 3...
Camila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Camila is a phenomenal caregiver. She has been taking care my son that has cerebral palsy for two years. He does lots of activities with him and makes him so happy. I highly recommended her!!! "

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Estefania Z.


Novato, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

With more than a decade of experience in providing compassionate and reliable care, I specialize in supporting individuals of all ages with their daily living needs. My expertise spans elder care, special needs assistance, and chronic illness management, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. I am committed to enhancing the...
Estefania can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, respite care, errands & more
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Sariah K.


Greenbrae, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in the caregiving field for over 10 years. Specialize in special needs services. Have worked with newborn up to 16 y/o
Sariah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Camila R.


San Rafael, CA

$40-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hello

My name is Camila, I have a phenomenal experience with children & adults special needs. I am very patient and gentle person. I have great references. I would love to work for you.
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Abbey B.


San Rafael, CA

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Abbey Available To Help!

Hi, I'm excited to get to know the special needs community here in Marin County. I've worked years in pre-schools, high schools, and with adults with developmental delays. I have worked closely with little ones and preteens on the autism spectrum. My main focus through college was working with children that have been abused and...
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Danielle G.


San Rafael, CA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Caretaker

I worked as an ABA Therapist during my college years at OSU. As a teacher, I have worked with many children with Autism , ADD, ADHD, etc as well as students with other disabilities.
Hello, My name is Miryam, and I'm currently looking for a nanny position in Marin, starting in February. I have extensive childcare experience, including working with special needs children and kids of all ages, from infants to teenagers. A little about me: -Dentist from Brazil who fell in love with the USA! -CPR certified...
Hi! My name is Claire and I am a great nanny becauseI love getting to really know kids and what makes them tick. I bring emotional intelligence, reliability, and experience in elementary education to the table, and I combine that with kindness, energy, and lots of creativity to get the very best out of them. I have had a...
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Claire U.


Belvedere Tiburon, CA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Care Provider

HI! I have always prided myself in being compassionate, kind, accepting and creative. I am a fun-loving woman who loves to help others! While in college over the last 4 years I have used every opportunity to broaden my experiences with children and adults of all backgrounds. I have worked at a residential camp in Maine for the...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I absolutely love working with children! I have been babysitting ever since my freshman year of high school in 2009. I just recently graduated from SFSU majoring in Liberal Studies and Minoring in Special Education. I have experience with special needs children as well, working as a a Behavior Interventionist (BI). I am...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! My name is Sarah and I absolutely love kids! I graduated from SFSU back in 2017 majoring in Liberal Studies and minoring in Special Education. During my time attaining my degree I also volunteered for a program based in the Bay Area assist people with impaired vision in the Bay Area by attending weekend outings. After my...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairfax, CA

Irene E.

5.0

We love Irene so much she's part of the family, we moved so we had to end the nanny relationship. She is an incredible human being, great with kids, an awesome problem solver and very reliable. We miss her terribly! Any family would be lucky to work with her

- Talia E.

Monica M.

5.0

We are so grateful for Monica's loving, attuned care for our son, who was one year old when she worked with us. Monica worked with us part time for close to six months and was incredibly responsible, reliable and supportive. We only moved on because our schedules stopped aligning. Our son loved...

- Annie E.

Julia R.

5.0

Julia is a great babysitter with a great heart. She is very energetic, creative, with a silly personality that always make the kids laugh and have a good time. She is also very responsible, respectful, organized and clean. I definitely recommend Julia and her work, which she does with love.

- Priscila S.

Kaitlyn C.

5.0

I have worked with Kaitlyn for the past 2 1/2 years. She is a very Compassionate and caring person. She is efficient and pays great attention to detail. She is very artistic and fun and is a bundle of energy. She enjoys teaching, has a passion for cooking and health. She is someone I know I can...

- Darcy M.

Madalitso M.

5.0

Mada is a skilled, experienced, thoughtful caregiver. She took care of my 9-month-old son over several weeks. Mada came to my home prepared to bond and support my son's social, emotional, and physical development. For example, she wore a special necklace that immediately caught his attention and led...

- Althea W.

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