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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Clara, CA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Santa Clara, CA

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Marylyn R.


Los Gatos, CA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Very Responsable Babysitting

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have experience with twins, new born, infants, toddlers and Early school. I have experience with special needs children. I have my First AID training and CPR Training. I took class Early Childhood Education (ECE). I have more then 10 years of experience, I am puntual, responsable, funny and I love play outside with kids. I...
Marylyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I have been working with Marylyn since my first born was 4-month old. Both of us feel incredibly grateful for Marylyn's help. Our baby was very taken with her from the beginning. Every morning when Marylyn arrives, my baby would put on the biggest smile and...

Ian B.

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Maria V.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

The Care You Need With A Bright Smile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I consider myself as an energetic, positive and hard working gal with 4 years of paid experience as a caregiver for people between the ages 3-65. Fortunately, I worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District as a Special Education Substitute with children between the ages 3-17. I currently work as a Registered...
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Julio S.


San Jose, CA

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Full/part-time Caregiver Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings; I am a student at San Jose State and my background is in Psychology (major), and English Literature (minor). I have worked in a hospital setting, as well as privately for families as a tutor and mentor, and as a physical therapist and companion with elderly patients. Whatever your particular care needs are, I am...
5.0
"We hired Julio for a short-term visit to California for our young adult special needs son. I cannot recommend Julio enough. He was punctual, attentive, compassionate, capable and very willing to learn medical care he was not familiar with. He picked up everything...

Jacqueline T.

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Jill R.


Mountain View, CA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate about what I do because through my extensive training with a physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist that I can greatly enhance the facilitation of development of the child and help with the family.
5.0
"Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful...

Bart S.

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Brittney L.


San Jose, CA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Loving Child Care/Nanny

4.0

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I am currently a Child Development Studies Major at West Valley College, with one semester away from my Merit Certificate in Child Studies. I have been an on going babysitter/nanny for the past five years, with a range of children from newborns, to 12 years old. For over a year and a half, I was a full time nanny for a...
Brittney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Juana P.


Milpitas, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Skillful Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've been taking care of children for about 15 years, including my own two boys I've also taken child development units (ECE) in college. CPR and First aid training. I obtained a certificate as a health adviser, I love working with kids. I love kids so much and I don't see working with them so much as "work" but as my passion...
Juana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"We hired her. She seems very natural with children and just had a warm and caring personality. We are excited to get started with her as our nanny!"

Stefanie B.

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Maria A.


San Jose, CA

$20-25/hr

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

I have always loved working with children. I started volunteering at an Elementary school tutoring children. I babysat a couple months old baby all the way to the age of 3. I have also taught preschool aged children for an after school program. During my internship I worked with children of special needs as my BA is in...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maria is great with kids. I was not sure how my child would adjust to anyone new but Maria made him very comfortable and played with him. She would engage him with toys and sing to him nursery rhymes which was amazing."

Payal S.

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Julia M.


San Jose, CA

$32-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I care for two siblings with autism, along with a third child who too has autism. They have taught me more than I could have ever anticipated. They have hearts of gold and are beautiful young human beings. I came into this not knowing much about autism, but I have learned so much and find it fastening to see them overcome their...
4.0
"Julia only worked with us briefly, but I would recommend her to work with your children. We have a son who is on the spectrum and can be very difficult; Julia did an excellent job with him. "

Molly L.

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Donna L.


Sunnyvale, CA

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Skilled With Special Needs Children

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! Do you need help during the summer? I currently work at an elementary school in the Sunnyvale School District working with children with special needs. I have three children of my own: 1 elementary, 1 in middle school, and 1 high school. From 2021 to 2023, I worked as a nanny for a family when their daughter was 5...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Donna take care my daughter very well, an my son loves Donna so much!"

Ren L.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Claudia O.


Mountain View, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name Is Claudia I have lived in Mountain View for most of my life. I studied in foothill college where I took child development. I have also taken courses for children with special needs. I have personal experience with children on the spectrum. I have cared for children new born 4 months to 8-year-olds. I have nannied...
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Claudia was our full-time nanny for both kids in their baby/toddler phases. The kids loved her because she was kind, patient, creative (drawing, clay, building!) , musical, and fun. I loved her because she was easy-going, helpful, and communicated openly with us...

Care member

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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, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa was very helpful, our son absolutely loved her. Very fun and energetic, which is exactly what a 2 year old enjoys. She was able to adapt to our fluctuating schedule well. She brought fun activities and toys for our son to enjoy. Even our small dog loved...

Bryan E.

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Evangeline M.


Sunnyvale, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a kind, patient and a nurturing person, organized and energetic too. I have raised three sons. I have a passion for providing care for children because when we have a positive impact in the child's life it is most rewarding. I have worked with preschool children for 10 years and as well as with 5 and 6-year-old at a before...
Evangeline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Danika W.


San Jose, CA

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Danika and I am a patient, kind, and reliable attendant to children and young adults with disabilities. My care experience is extensive. I worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, and educator all through high school. From 2016 through 2017 I worked as an in-home provider for the IHSS for a disabled adult,...
5.0
"Danika has been fabulous to work with! She has been the morning nanny for my daughter (22-month old) for over 4 months. She is very punctual and great about communication and very dependable! Danika finds new ways to keep my daughter engaged (music, imaginary play,...

Sayoni L.

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with kids with special needs. I have been a assistant in the special needs class at my high school for 2 years. I am very patient and I am very bubbly and can always keep people entertained I am CPR and first aid certified and I also got credit for a emergency medical responder class.
5.0
"Zoey has been wonderful with our toddler twins. She plays with them and comforts them if they need it. I work from home and appreciate how flexible Zoey is. She's a great listener and dependable !"

Rebecca G.

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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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Meigs C.


Sunnyvale, CA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional, Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I used to work at Norcal Carehomes in San Mateo 2010-2012. I work with people with developmental disabilities like Autism, Hearing Impaired, Mobility challenges, Cognitive disabilities for young and adults clients. I used to dropped them off at Day Program, take them to outings and events, shopping, walking, recreational parks...
5.0
"Experienced and professional. Will hire all the time"

Peter C.

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Leilani M.


San Jose, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a career Nanny in a private home setting since 2007. I transitioned to a special needs Nanny in 2018. I absolutely love working with special needs and want to further both my career & experience. I have experience with autistic young adults & adolescents. I have also worked Downs syndrome as well as non-verbal. My...
Leilani can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Thao V.


San Jose, CA

$21-26/hr2 yrs exp

I have experience in taking kids with special needs (I was working as a paraeducator aide for San Mateo County)
Thao can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Clara, CA

Marylyn R.

5.0

Marylyn did an amazing job caring for our toddler boy. We are extremely satisfied and impressed by her level of professionalism and work ethic. She is trustworthy, experienced, organized and most importantly she engaged and played with our son throughout the day. I highly recommend Marylyn to any...

- Care member

Julio S.

5.0

We hired Julio for a short-term visit to California for our young adult special needs son. I cannot recommend Julio enough. He was punctual, attentive, compassionate, capable and very willing to learn medical care he was not familiar with. He picked up everything very fast and was not only a great...

- Jacqueline T.

Jill R.

5.0

Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful and pays attention to detail. She...

- Bart S.

Juana P.

5.0

Juana is a wonderful caregiver. She is compassionate, friendly, hard-working, and reliable. She always comes with a smile and is eager to learn new things. My daughter is even learning Spanish and is always excited to have her come in and help. She is a blessing and any family would be lucky to...

- Care member

Maria A.

5.0

We connected with Maria through Care.com in July 2024 when my husband was. She is nice, reliable and firm with my kids. And both my kids like her! We like her too!

- Aida K.

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Ratings for Santa Clara, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Clara, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.