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60 special needs caregivers are listed in San Leandro, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in San Leandro, CA

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Kelly W.


Alameda, CA

$35-37/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Of All Abilities Looking For Part-time Work.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had over 15 years experience working with kids of all abilities and all ages. I've worked both in homes and in schools and love what I do.
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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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Jordyn B.


Oakland, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. In this role I collect data, ensure client care, follow behavior reduction protocols, report to families/caregivers, and maintain client confidentiality.
5.0
"Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child. Patiently and diligently she showed up daily to ensure he was supported in the school setting. She also supported...

Miriam P.

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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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rose was our first nanny so we were a little stressed but it couldn't have gone better! Our son went from only being in the company of his parents to happily spending hours with Rose. Rose also has a great grasp on theory of mind models in childcare and discipline...

Prasenjit M.

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Angelica O.


Hayward, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

FUN, Energetic, Responsible, Fully Vaccinated

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love being around children I have a high amount of patience. I'm caring, responsible, honest, and I work well under pressure. I have taken care of children my whole life including my special needs uncle. I am open to taking care of multiple kids, I'm comfortable with pets, I'm open to cleaning, cooking, and helping with...
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Angelica is simply awesome and energetic. She took care of my twins for almost 7 months. She is very punctual, honest and caring. She is very open to taking feedback and learning new things (for example-cooking dishes for my twins). I strongly recommend Angelica...

Poonam B.

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Amber T.


Hayward, CA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

I Have Just About As Much Energy As The Kids And I Can Get Things Done!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, I have over 8 years of experience with child's care. Around 4 years experience w/ people w/special needs. I am a board certified behavioral specialist and CPR certified! Currently have an AA in Psych and sociology going to classes online/ in person. I am working on my BA in Psych. I can help with Travel/ Light...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amber used to take care of my cousin and she was pretty awesome. Shes not only great with kids but hard working and diligent. She also reorganized her closet on multiple occasions! Shes great and you should hire her!"

Nicho M.

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Paola B.


San Ramon, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available Full-Time Or Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 16 of experience as a nanny and 26 years as a mother. I am a very loving, caring, and responsible person and the same energy and love I give to my own children I will give to yours. I have worked with a wide range of ages from newborns to 10. I have experience with twin babies and also with special needs children. I...
Paola can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Paola has watched my girls a few times per month for the last two years. We love Paola! She keeps the girls busy throughout the day: taking trips to the park, the library, and teaching them songs and Spanish. I know that the girls are well cared for when Paola...

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Arianna Q.


Oakland, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

ABA Therapist Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder. I worked as a Behavioral Interventionist for a total of 2 years. We used methods of Applied Behavior Analysis to change non preferred behaviors.
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Amber R.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun Loving, Reliable Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Amber, and I am a 42-year-old mother, wife, and Bay Area native who finds joy in nature, dancing, yoga and living a holistic lifestyle, all while embracing the beautiful chaos of motherhood and life. For as long as I can remember, I've been passionate about caring for children. With over 25 years of experience, I've...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amber was a wonderful nanny to my toddler. She brought such positive energy to the position and loved to sing, read, dance, and play with him. She always made sure the house was tidy at the end of the day and my son looked forward to her arrival in the morning....

Raquel F.

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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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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. "

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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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Kyra F.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver/babysitter/child Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a current medical student with 8 years of experience working in childcare looking for jobs during my winter break. I am skilled in neurodiversity affirming care for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Kyra's large family for over a decade. I was so excited when she started babysitting for us as I knew how great she is with young kids. My kids adore Kyra and I love knowing they will be taken good care of while she is with them....

Kasi C.

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Mary O.


Oakland, CA

$17-30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving & Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been a doula and childcare provider for the last 8 years, I take pride in what I do, and love it wholeheartedly. Most of my experience has been in caring for newborns and infants, but I also have years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to adolescents. I am a certified First Responder, a step...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary was everything we wanted in a night nurse and more. She loved our baby boy and took care of him while I was recovering from a C-section and transitioning into motherhood. She took him each night during his sleep, woke me for feedings, and gave me feedback and...

Erica W.

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Chantal B.


Oakland, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Chantal, and I am currently seeking opportunities in home and childcare driven purely by my passion for this field at this stage of my life. With a robust background in infant care and child development, I bring a lot of love along with my experience and dedication to any family I work with. Growing up, I...
Chantal can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chantal took care of our 6 month old baby girl for about 7 weeks (that was all I needed her for), and really made life a lot more easy and fun for all of us. She has positive energy and bonded well with our daughter and our dog. She is a masterful chef - a health...

Callie M.

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Rae C.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

4.0

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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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Hortencia N.


Hayward, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Hortencia, I have been working as a nanny for more than 16 years, through thoses years I have been taking care of twins, new born and children with special needs. Im recently working with a family but unfortunately I recently move to Hayward and Im looking for a Job neat by. As a nanny my priority are to create a...
Hortencia can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"I met her at the park where she will often come with the kids under her care. All I can say is that while they are the park with her she interacts with them! She is funny and very responsible!"

Maria E.

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Aneti L.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been doing special care need care for 10years and up. Have been working with different patients.
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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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Wren E.


Oakland, CA

$30-45/hr3 yrs exp

Willing To Adjust To Your Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with people with special needs in almost every job I have had - I have no problem adjusting my style towards your needs - or learning new skills that would help you out!
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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Leandro, CA

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.

Jordyn B.

5.0

Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child. Patiently and diligently she showed up daily to ensure he was supported in the school setting. She also supported him outside of school. Somehow she...

- Miriam P.

Rose L.

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. Highly recommend working with her!

- Care member

Angelica O.

5.0

I have recommended Angelica to all of my friends. She is very nice to everyone, always energetic and kind to my son. He likes her so much and always hugged her at end of the day when she left. She took my son to the playground every day. Kids there also loved being with her.

- Care member

Amber T.

5.0

Amber was amazing with our daughters, great communication, always on time, very kind, fun and patient with kids. She goes extra mile and house always looks organized and clean after her visit.

- Pavel A.

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

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in San Leandro, CA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.