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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sunnyvale, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Sunnyvale, CA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with children for the last 25+ years in a school setting and as a nanny, from infants, through high school age kids. I have some experience working with special needs children.
I was a single mom and raised my son who is now 30 years old. I am very patient and understanding and enjoy working with children....
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I am writing to share with you my great regard for Melissa T. I have known Melissa since 2011. During 2011-2014, Melissa was employed at the school my children attended, she was an office assistant, teacher's aide, morning care provider, and general fantastic...
Melissa T.
5.0
(4)
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
"Submitting a recommendation based on interviewing Jennifer. We were looking for a babysitter with OT experience but Jennifer focuses on OT specifically, not babysitting, so it wasn't quite what we were looking for. She was very knowledgeable in terms of...
Sara C.
Fernanda R.
Santa Clara, CA
$28-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a loving mother of 2, my 17-year-old daughter and my 4-year-old special needs son. I am fully experienced with newborns, infants, toddlers, and older. My patience runs high and I've always loved kids. I take full precautions and am a safety first type of person... Especially at this time.
Hours are set but I am flexible...
Cindy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!"
Huber A.
4.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Claudia O.
Mountain View, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job
4.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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
4.8
(6)
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, meal prep, light cleaning & 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."
Care member
5.0
(5)
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
"I have known Valerie for several years, she took care of my daughter over the years as a nanny, etc. No complaint, Valerie is extremely attentive and focused on safety, etc. She also really becomes attached to the kids under her care, so they get the best kind of...
Mark W.
4.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I care deeply about the health and well-being of infants and toddlers. Having dedicated over 20 years of my career to working with families in childcare has made me aware of the importance sleep has in the development of healthy children. Working with dozens of parents, I have found that one of the most difficult problems...
Danika W.
San Jose, CA
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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.
5.0
(1)
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, travel, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(6)
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.
5.0
(21)
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, meal prep, light cleaning & 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...
Care member
Raquel G.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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...
17 of caregiver for adults from 70 to
Hundred and 7 years old. Some
include Alzheimer's disease, cancer
patients and special needs.
Silvia can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care
I have 9 years of experience working with seniors and people with special needs of all ages at In-Home Supportive Services, Santa Clara County (since 2014).
Completed the following courses:
Tips for transfer
Fisrt Aide
Dementia
Cancer Care
Caregiver basics
Caregiver support
Emergency and disaster preparedness
Falls...
Victoria can also help with: Dementia, errands, personal care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior at Santa Clara University. I work for an education center in Campbell as a tutor for kids with special needs/ learning disabilities, but am looking for a nannying position to fill the days I am not tutoring! I am from Omaha, NE, and am 1 of 4 sisters from a big family with dozens of younger cousins! I have spent a...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sunnyvale, CA
Melissa T.
5.0
I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet and get to know Melissa!
She has been an AMAZING Nanny to my Granddaughter, from infant age, to now, four years of age.
Every moment of their day is quality time. From silly moments with giggles, to learning ABC's, numbers, colors and now......
- Suzanne S.
Jennifer L.
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 childcare professional that provides...
- Care member
Fernanda R.
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 very communicative, keeping us...
- Liang M.
Cindy M.
5.0
Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!
- Huber A.
Claudia O.
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 (especially during Covid craziness)....
- Care member
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Ratings for Sunnyvale, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Sunnyvale, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.