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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lafayette, CA

The average posted rate is $28/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Lafayette, CA

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Ana W.


Danville, CA

$37/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

4.8

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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,...

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Jocelyn C.


Oakland, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

3.0

(1)

Parents, if you are looking for a teacher/childcare provider to provide quality care & education for your kids, you landed in the right place. I am here to partner with you to raise your children! I have associate degrees in child development & childhood education, and certifications in infant & toddler specialist, and...
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Kristine L.


Berkeley, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked for 14 years at the Disabled Students Program at UC Berkeley doing electric and manual wheelchair repair as well as fabricating adaptive aids. Something I discovered about myself: I'm handy and creative but more than anything, I love working with people. I have also worked with mentally disabled adults on Cape Cod and...
5.0
"I have known Kris well for over 34 years. We wrote, practiced and performed in a band for about ten years and I spent countless hours working closely with Kris in a variety of situations. Since then we have remained close friends and I am well aware of the numerous...

Kathleen K.

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Carlo U.


Concord, CA

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi. I came here in the United States since 2012, since then I have been working as a health care provider. I graduated Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2008, I worked as a volunteer Nurse in our small community for 2 years and worked in a Private Hospital in the Philippines for 1 year and a half before migrating. I worked here...
Carlo can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Dependable, punctual, trustworthy, kind and a great bedside manner that's Carlo. He cared for my 63 year old husband who had two strokes, has right side paralysis, has pretty much a lot of physical deficits, as well as stroke aphasia (difficult for him to talk and...

Patricia A.

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Kristal N.


Concord, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristal and I have been working with children for the past seven years. I was a Registered Behavioral Therapist for six years, and specialize in children with special needs, specifically the Autism Spectrum. I have experienced working with families I've met through Care. com and all have been truly wonderful!...
Kristal can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My child liked Kristal right away. Kristal is pleasant and flexible. We enjoy working with her."

Deborah H.

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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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Madelene S.


Walnut Creek, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Alma J.


Danville, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

I Have Experience in California In Care for Babies and Kids and Adult

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Alma. I have 7 years of experience in care, babies and kids. I have one girl 6 years, I love babies and kids, I have good references. I have experience in adult 65+ .
5.0
"Alma worked with us caring for our three children. She was caring and sensitive as well as willing to learn about our autistic sons needs. We have twin boys and a daughter and she was TERRIFIC! The kids love her."

Bridgette B.

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Madison M.


Concord, CA

$20-32/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator

I am a Special Education Paraprofessional with the summer off. I have two years of experience working with kids that have a very wide range of disabilities, from ADHD to nonverbal. I specialize in Autism and behavior management, but I love working with all kids. I also have five years of experience being a caregiver with the...
5.0
"Madison has experience working with kids with special needs, she cared for my 9 year old who has Down syndrome. Madison also aided her academically."

Natalie A.

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Rose L.


Oakland, CA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Highly Specialized Child Caretaker

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Special Needs Caretaker and Nanny. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rose is consistent, gentle, and incredibly knowledgeable about child development. Our toddler, who’d only spent time with relatives, immediately warmed up to her. Rose is a very active caregiver, taking our kiddo to explore parks and the botanical garden nearby....

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Hilda W.


Concord, CA

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I became a caregiver because I have a passion for helping people with special needs. Through my past experiences, I have acquired skills and abilities highly relevant to the Caregiver position: Track record of providing assistance to elderly in activities of daily living. Well versed in motivating clients to enjoy their...
Hilda can also help with: Home modification, dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services & more
5.0
"We just love Hilda and she really does well with my Mom and is so nice. Highly recommend her."

Jodie G.

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Natalie as my assistant for my in home daycare. She was very reliable & her love for children was so apparent. She was always on time, willing to stay later than scheduled or come earlier. Natalie is so kind & joyful, it was such a pleasure having her work...

Sarah W.

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Priscila S.


Walnut Creek, CA

$17-29/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time - Reliable And Loving Childcare Provider.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Dear family, Thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Priscila, I am 29 years old. Currently I work as a full-time nanny and take care of two lovely babies - However, one of the families I work for is moving to NY & I am looking for an other nanny position with another great family! I have more than 10 years'...
Priscila can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Pri worked with our family for nearly 2 years and was absolutely wonderful! She cared for our first son starting when he was 9 months old and then our second son when he was about 8 months. She was reliable, nurturing and fun with our boys, forming a strong...

Eryn P.

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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
"We hired Rose for a two-week, temporary assignment to assist my wife, who is a wheelchair user. Rose was fantastic. She was dependable, always on time (or early), and was friendly and kind. Within a day, the three of us had a great rapport. Rose assisted my wife...

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Sierra L.


Pleasant Hill, CA

$24-25/hr4 yrs exp

I am currently a Respite Caregiver for children with special needs! I have experience working with and caring for children and teens on the Autism spectrum, who have Down Syndrome, ADHD, and more. I've also cared for children who are nonverbal. I work with children who require extra attention and support, and I understand it can...
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Alesia M.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Career Nanny Available For Compassionate Care

With 20 years of experience caring for children with special needs, I bring a wealth of knowledge, patience, and understanding to every caregiving situation. Whether your child has developmental delays, physical disabilities, sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, or other special needs, I am committed to...
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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...
5.0
"We worked with Lakeisha early in the pandemic as a daily aide for our 4yo son with disabilities. We were so grateful for her assistance and expertise. She is patient, accommodating, knowledgeable and kind. She assisted in both academic study and...

Arielle B.

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lafayette, CA

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

Kristine L.

5.0

Kristine did an excellent job packing up my daughter's storage unit and shipping her items home. She was very kind and did a great job!

- Trish O.

Carlo U.

5.0

Carlo is wonderful -- he is an extremely kind, gentle and compassionate human being. We ended up not needing Carlo at this time, but were so grateful for the time he spent meeting with our family, listening to our needs, demonstrating generous flexibility, and being there to help transport my...

- Ingrid E.

Kristal N.

5.0

My child liked Kristal right away. Kristal is pleasant and flexible. We enjoy working with her.

- Deborah H.

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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