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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mountain View, CA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Mountain View, CA

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Raquel G.


Palo Alto, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I am a nanny in the San Carlos area looking for a kid to add to my Nanny share! I currently have a one and a half year-old boy and he's absolutely amazing! We go on daily adventures to museums, libraries, story times, and our favorite park hopping! If you are looking for childcare and not sure what avenue you...
5.0
"I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to go from his regular classroom to a new setting. But Raquel really did such an amazing job at helping him transition...

Alexandra V.

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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, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Josie is the best!!! I really can’t say enough good things about her. She’s super sweet and gentle, a total natural with little ones. I’ve known her and her family for a long time, and I can confidently say she is someone you can rely on and trust to genuinely care...

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Teresa B.


Fremont, CA

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

FUN AND RESPONSIBLE NANNY .

4.4

(5)

Childcare-Director I have 15+ years experience with special needs children, ages 3 weeks to 10 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with infants and toddlers. Potty training, numbers, colors and all other age appropriate lessons. Huge fan of reading and outdoor activities-walks , park and library . If help is...
Teresa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Teri helped us for few days. she was very punctual, she took care of my 1 year old. she did a good job with feeding my daughter and played with her. Also helped me with some kitchen chores. "

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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 take care my daughter very well, an my son loves Donna so much!"

Ren L.

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Valerie L.


San Jose, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 18 years experience caring for children of all ages (newborn-19.) I am experienced with special needs children including ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Asperger's, FAS, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Down Syndrome, and severe food allergies. I am CPR and 1st Aid Certified, Registered with Trustline and LiveScan, Clean background...
Valerie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We were in quick need to find a nanny who could help with after school coverage for the remainder of the school year after horrible experiences with our school's after care program. Initially our biggest concerns were finding a nanny who could interact positively...

Yvonne L.

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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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & 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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Fernanda R.


Santa Clara, CA

$28-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I understand that, as a parent, you want the best for your child. With my background in school psychology and experience in working with students of all abilities, I can offer specialized support to help your child thrive. My expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) means I have a deep understanding of how to support...
Fernanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We couldn’t be happier with Fernanda as our babysitter. She is incredibly caring, responsible, and attentive to our baby’s needs. Fernanda has a natural ability to connect with our child, making playtime both fun and educational. She always arrives on time and is...

Liang M.

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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs/Preschool Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am not a nanny! I have experience working with children with special needs from children. With typical children, I have most experience mostly with age 1 to 10+. I work with children on their developmental milestones, focus on building their fine motor skills through arts & crafts, emotional regulation, social skills and...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer has been excellent with my three young children. They love spending time with her. She is reliable, attentive and is just fun to be around. She keeps the children engaged and cared for and helps them meet their educational goals. She is the type of...

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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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Joan M.


Fremont, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Joan.. I have watched a young man with Down syndrome occasionally since he was 5 years old, he is 21 years old now. He is the son of my sister's best friend and a friend to our family. I have watched him on date nights and/or a day out for shopping with the girls.
5.0
"I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible."

Ayisha B.

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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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Melissa P.


Sunnyvale, CA

$33-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a hard working and energetic 32-year-old with tons of experience caring for children. Including children with special needs. I have worked in a pediatric hospital and nannied for families while I was in my child development classes for college. I have worked with 4 families in the last 3 yrs with a mix of ages 3 months to...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa was great. She came through for our family when we were in a bind. Our need for child care was unique and at an awkward time (before school one morning) and Melissa showed up early and ready to go. She was great with my five year old son. I appreciated...

Darren F.

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Anna Lisa R.


San Jose, CA

$30-40/hr9 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Anna. While most of my experience is caring for special needs children, I have cared for children in both home and school settings. Because of my experience, I believe I would be a great addition to any family due to being well rounded and being able to care for children in any setting. I have worked with...
Anna Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna was a pleasure to work with. She was knowledgable about how to interact with kids and facilitate play between our little ones. She has been reliable, diligent and responsive in all our interactions as well. Highly recommended!"

Patrick K.

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Hayley C.


Fremont, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a high school honors biology teacher in San Jose. I am also a lifeguard and swim instructor with my first aid and CPR certifications. I coach diving at Stanford on some weekday evenings. I have been lifeguarding since 2013. I coached Special Olympics swimming. Taught multiple private swim lessons from infant-adult as...
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hayley is an outstanding young woman who loves children and connects well with them. She is gentle and kind, but knows how to balance authority with fun. Great with a wide variety of ages, we will hire her from now on! You won't be disappointed. "

Trace M.

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Lilly H.


Sunnyvale, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Grandmother With Plenty Of Space In The Heart, Looking For Grandchildren

Hi, there! My name is Lilly. I am mother and grandmother, with many years of experience as a babysitter. I know how hard its leave the most precious of our life to a stranger! Let me tell you a little bit about me, I have been married to the same person for 22 years and I deserve a medal! I have lots of patience, common sense,...
Lilly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$65/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Consultant/Educator/Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy providing parent support to children and young adults with Autism and other developmental delays by helping them become more independent. I will work on simple, yet essential routines- refining their fine motor skills, sensory issues, academic and social skills and more. By providing these services-it give parents a...
5.0
"Jennifer works with both of my children. She does OT-based lessons with both. They work on motor skills and writing. But, they also do some reading, arts/crafts, and she’s even supervised them while they swim. She’s super sweet and knowledgeable, and I love that...

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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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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, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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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Ferihan B.


Santa Clara, CA

$33-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny - Babysitter / California

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families! I'm a dedicated nanny with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Management and over 10 years of childcare experience. I've cared for children aged 2 months to 13 years, working with 40+ families across diverse cultures. My Qualifications: TrustLine Certified (background checks cleared). CPR, First Aid, and AED...
Ferihan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Feri and very kind and detail oriented! Our daughter, who is usually afraid of new people, warmed up to Feri quickly. Feri went plenty of photos and videos to help us feel comfortable (at our request!) We will definitely hire her again."

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Nicole Y.


Fremont, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

The Sitter - Here & Reporting For Duty & Fun

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Experience: I grew up taking care of my triplet siblings, which started when I was 5 y/o, immediately after they were brought home from the hospital, and 2 of them were special needs; 1 was autistic and the other was born with an intestinal malformation defect (had multiple corrective surgeries) . I wasn't ready or prepared for...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole was extremely helpful when we faced a stressful situation with our child. Not only was she great with him also in helping us through pictures and great communication on how he was doing. I would definitely hire Nicole again."

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mountain View, CA

Raquel G.

5.0

I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to go from his regular classroom to a new setting. But Raquel really did such an amazing job at helping him transition and adapt to his new environment....

- Alexandra V.

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,...

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Teresa B.

5.0

Teri helped us for few days. she was very punctual, she took care of my 1 year old. she did a good job with feeding my daughter and played with her. Also helped me with some kitchen chores.

- 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

Valerie L.

5.0

Valerie is very dependable, and her ability to take care of things that come up allowed us to be stress free. She knows what to do without a lot of guidance and always tries to make things fun such as squeezing in some playground time between school assignments. You'll be happy to have Valarie...

- Josh C.

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

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Mountain View, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.