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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, CA

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Claudia O.


Mountain View, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job

4.0

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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
"I interviewed Claudia for to be the nanny of my 4-year old. Claudia is punctual, responsive and clearly very good at interacting with young children. She colored with my daughter, who had a great time chatting and playing with her. We didn't ultimately hire...

Teresa K.

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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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole was kind and understanding, she went "all in" when she played with my son. She guided him gently when he became emotionally unregulated. A great babysitter!"

Adina 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

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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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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Jenifer M.


San Jose, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

I AM A BABY AND INFANT SLEEP CARE SPECIALIST

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

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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...

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren is a very professional, highly qualified nanny. She cared for my two young children and I always felt comfortable leaving them in her care. She is caring, fun, and responsible. While she only worked for us for a short period of time before our needs...

Beth Z.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

CPR

5.0
"Exceptionally attentive. Knew about our child’s needs. Always responsive. Very flexible. Great all around. "

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Raquel G.


Palo Alto, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

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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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...
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: Personal care, dementia, companionship
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Victoria K.


Mountain View, CA

$25-49/hr9 yrs exp

Seniors Caregiver.

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: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Natalie C.


Cupertino, CA

$19-24/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor/ College Student

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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Dohar M.


San Jose, CA

$26/hr7 yrs exp

A Friendly Caregiver

I am an ABA therapist, with 9 years of experience with special needs kids. I had 4years of experience as Certified Nurse Assistant ( CNA) . Many years experience as a nanny. Love to help people and assist with their needs.
Dohar can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning
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Estefany N.


Palo Alto, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My calm and friendly nature creates a warm and welcoming environment for children to thrive. I excel at engaging children through various games, from educational puzzles to outdoor...
Estefany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Jacqueline C.


Palo Alto, CA

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Instructional Assistant

I have been working with children/young adults with special needs from all age groups, 5-22 years old. I work at an NPS Special Ed school and I am the program assistant.
I have experienced with special needs kids and adults, I'm currently with a family Monday through Friday and looking for additional work .
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Alexandra A.


Milpitas, CA

$38-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Behavior Specialist

Hi families! With over 10 years of experience, I'm here to support your child's growth and development in every way. I specialize in Positive Behavioral Support, behavior intervention plans, and personalized 1:1 school shadow aide services. I also offer family and teacher trainings, babysitting, swim lessons, and fitness classes...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sunnyvale, CA

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)....

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Nicole Y.

5.0

Nicole was kind and understanding, she went "all in" when she played with my son. She guided him gently when he became emotionally unregulated. A great babysitter!

- Adina L.

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.

Julia M.

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.

Danika W.

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, etc) and very patient with her :)

- Sayoni L.

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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 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.