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60 special needs caregivers are listed in San Leandro, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in San Leandro, CA
Danielle W.
Oakland, CA
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Alesia M.
Oakland, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Career Nanny Available For Compassionate Care
5.0
(1)
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...
Kelly W.
Alameda, CA
$35-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Of All Abilities Looking For Part-time Work.
5.0
(1)
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.
Danikalynn A.
Oakland, CA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep
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.
Jordyn B.
Oakland, CA
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(15)
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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....
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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...
Care member
Amber T.
Hayward, CA
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Have Just About As Much Energy As The Kids And I Can Get Things Done!
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(3)
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Paola is wonderful! She is a very loving, engaged and active nanny. Paola was our son's nanny from when he just turned 1 year until he started preschool at 2.5 years old. As his nanny, she fed him meals and snacks, dressed him, changed diapers, cleaned up after him...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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.
4.9
(14)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amber provided care for my three year old daughter. She was dependable, caring, and genuine with how much she loved and cared for my little one. I appreciated Amber's approach to keeping my three year old entertained while I was working from home, which wasn't...
Danielle G.
4.7
(5)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rae has been our nanny since March of 2019. She is raising our 2 daughters and is integral to our family. When she started with us our older daughter was a little over three years old, and our younger was 19 months old. Rae is punctual, dependable, creative, kind,...
Diksha D.
5.0
(7)
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...
Care member
5.0
(4)
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:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
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
"Kyra is a wonderful caretaker. I have two kids (9 and 6) and they both loved her and asked for her the next time my husband and I went out! She is friendly and very responsible."
Lucy B.
Chantal B.
Oakland, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's great! Our daughter loves it when Chantal comes over. She plays guitar and always shows up with crafts. She cooks with her and loves to take her to the park. Chantal was worked with us since our daughter was 3 months old, almost 3 years! I can always count on...
Sarah E.
4.0
(1)
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...
Hortencia N.
Hayward, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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.
Aneti L.
Oakland, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Bonnie B.
Alameda, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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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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 was wonderful—communicative, reliable, flexible, and did a great job with three kids at once! Thank you Rose!
- 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 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.