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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Upland, CA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Upland, CA

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Dezarai J.


Ontario, CA

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Fun/ Responsible Sitter & BIG Smile Creator

4.3

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Dezarai. I have 7 years of experience. I've been working through Care. com for about 4 years. I've worked children ranging from 6months- 10years old. I am currently working at a daycare, with amazing kids! I provide transportation to and from school, if needed. I have a lot of experience working with children that...
Dezarai can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kiddos LOVED her! She baked cookies with them and took great care of them"

Chelsi L.

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Gloria A.


Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

ABA Private Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an ABA private tutor with 20 years working with kids with autism and Asperger's syndrome, with an age range from 3 to 24 years old. I have worked one-on-one on DTT and Verbal Behavior programs. I am experienced in PECS System and American Sign Language to help our non-verbal kids transit to inter-verbal therapy. I am...
5.0
"Thank you so much Gloria for everything that you do for our autistic daughter! She has learned so much from you. You are the best! We wish we could keep you as her tutor forever!"

Care member

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Erica R.


Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Providing Full Time Educational And Nurturing Care.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Erica, and I moved to Southern California in 2013. Before having kids of my own I was employed as a private nanny for triplet infants, twin toddlers, a 2-year-old, and three school age children. I also provided respite care for children and young adults with special needs, and worked at a daycare center. I love...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's awesome and efficient and a wonderful caregiver to my children. I trust her and she is great!"

Porsche T.

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Judy A.


Montclair, CA

$20-26/hr2 yrs exp

Child Whisperer

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 22 years of childcare experience. I took care of 3 special needs children. I also raised my daughter who is now 26 years old. I'm the middle of 7 children and helped take care of my 3 younger siblings. I can help with childcare, preparing meals, homework, routine, child's laundry, travel, and crafts. I love children...
Judy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My son LOVED Judy. We're so blessed to have found her. She gives excellent care."

Joscelyn W.

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Terrica F.


Ontario, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Looking For Work

I love being around special needs people. they are the kindest people you have ever met. I have worked around eldery and teens. I love that I am always learning new task with my job and will continue to learn new things. in the future I do hope to be a nurse.
5.0
"We all love Terrica so much. She has been great with both my kids and so attentive to their needs. My kids love it when we tell them they get to spend some time with Ms. Terrica. Our work schedules at home have changed a few times affecting our babysitting needs...

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Koko C.


Claremont, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 26 years old, big sister to 4 girls. I have worked as a nanny for 5 years and have helped many families. I have experience caring for infants through teenagers. I worked for Palm Springs Unified School District as a teacher's health aid I mostly worked with special needs children preschool and up! I am CPR and first aid...
Koko can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"To my surprise, she showed up with her mom--for security reasons. I didn't appreciate the surprise or the implications, but, the kids seemed to really like her. She has a nice personality. She played games and prepared meals. She seems flexible. It was a 4-1/2 hr....

Michael P.

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Gloria A.


Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter for Typical and Special Needs Kids

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I've been working with typical and special needs kids for the past 21 years. I'm very passionate about what I do. I was a live-in nanny while getting my degree in Early Childhood Development. I lived for two years with a beautiful family with two autistic kids. I did my internship working in two different daycare centers, where...
Gloria can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Miss Gloria has been the best. My kids love her so much and always excited to see her. My oldest has autism and she's been helping him with different tasks. She has been a great influence for my kids and we're very grateful to have her."

Laura O.

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Tierrah F.


Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Best Smile In Town

I'm a funny positive person who is a California baptist university graduate in criminal justice and child developments studies . I love arts and crafts , movie times and games . I have worked with kids ages from 1 to 12 years old . I have worked with special needs and senior care as well. I am CPR CERTIFIED. A frequent traveler...
Tierrah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Tierrah was very energetic, attentive to my children, and open to go with the ever-changing-flow of a 6 and 2 year old. I appreciated that she was open to take direction from me, but also willing to share creative ideas. Tierrah communicates clearly, is...

Bianca M.

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Trisha C.


Ontario, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny With Degree In Sociology Ready To Help Your Family Full-Time

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children for over 25 years. I recently earned my bachelor's degree in sociology and still want to continue what I love doing, helping families care for their little ones. I have helped raise over 30 kids from all walks of life, many with special needs ranging in age from 3 months to 12 years. I am...
Trisha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Trisha is so great with kids, she is super friendly and has great energy...she truly cares about the kids and becomes like part of the family. She is also very reliable and responsible."

Robin C.

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Autumn N.


Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$20/hr

Compassionate Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have personal experience by having a 7-year-old brother who is on the spectrum as well who has sensory processing disorder. I've participated in aba therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. I'm very attentive and can recognize non verbal cues.
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Rhonda T.


Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Occassional Child Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom who has two sons with different special needs. My older son has extreme anxiety and my younger son is on the Autism spectrum. I have raised them mostly on my own. They are now 18 and 20 years old.
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Autumn N.


Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Autumn Dayz

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience with children and infants . I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I Love interacting with kids. I am very responsible, hardworking, and attentive. I Have received my Covid Vaccines and I am fully vaccinated. I also received my flu shot. I am trained in C. P. R and First Aid. Experience...
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved Autumn! Autumn was very good with our three children and a great asset to our family during a very stressful time. She is a natural with kids and they loved her. She was always willing to help out with extras around the house too. Autumn is dependable and...

Tara H.

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Marie L.


Montclair, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for over 6 years. I would love to support your family by providing excellent child care thru play, education and socialization. I have worked with children from newborns thru 15 years of age. I have multiples and special needs experience and most importantly have raised two wonderful adult children. My...
Marie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Amazing nanny, has great communication& time management. Always keeps busy even when kids are napping. She has a lot of patience for children, my kids enjoy having her around! More importantly always keeps them active and fed throughout the day. Highly recommend &...

Nancy K.

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Sasha C.


Pomona, CA

$21-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Patient, Caring, Punctual Young Women

I would like to help with anyone in there daily living essentials. I've worked with Developmental disabled adult for about 10 years and seniors with dementia, frontal lobe dementia and Alzheimer's for about 3 years and I'm a caring and understanding female that wants them to move forward. I will do my all to help them out. I...
4.0
"Sasha was the caregiver for my elderly brother. She was mindful of taking care of him and making sure that he did not fall or wander away from the facility. I was pleased that he was in her care."

Virginia C.

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Pamela B.


Pomona, CA

$19-20/hr20 yrs exp

nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development, inspiring young minds, and making a difference in their lives. With 20 years of experience, I've gained expertise in caring for children with special needs. My calm, patient, and friendly demeanor creates a nurturing environment where children feel...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Pamela loves children! One of her goals is to make you feel comfortable as a parent. She understands that it is hard to trust someone else with your child, especially when you don't know them very well. She followed the schedule I provided and always offered to...

Erin C.

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Neena D.


Claremont, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a responsible and energetic nanny/healer who would love to work with you and your children! Child care has always been a passion of mine. I specialize in overnight care, date nights, with experience with special needs. I am equipped to offer the best care. Not only would I care for your child, I would work with your child...
Neena can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Neena is the most responsible person I have ever known. Her patience exceeds anyone expectations. She is excellent and communicating any issues and always strives to maintain a healthy relationship with both the child and parent. I am forever grateful with...

Katy K.

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Reena W.


Pomona, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny Looking For A Long Term Family!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been a nanny for over 10 years. I enjoy having lots of fun outside, building on children's natural creativity, and catering to each child's specific wants and needs. I have experience with children with autism along with special needs. I also have experience with multiples. I am looking to bring my 2-year-old...
5.0
"Reena is an amazing young woman who our children have come to love. I trust her completely & would recommend her to anyone wanting a nanny/sitter who truly loves being with children. Reena is the best!!!!!!!!!"

Cynthia L.

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Lydia T.


Ontario, CA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Nuturer By Nature

I owned my own family day care, specializing in infants and toddlers for 13 years. I then worked in horticulture for several years. I started at Walnut Valley USD in 2001, working with children with moderate to special needs. I recently retired only to realize that I'm not ready. I really enjoy making art with children,...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Erica R.


Rancho Cucamonga, CA

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Patient, Nurturing, And Experienced Care Provider With Flexible Hours

I have always had a passion for working with children, and I am currently employed as a respite care provider for children and young adults with special needs at a local residential facility. I have also volunteered as a teachers aid in a special needs classroom, and am familiar with a broad spectrum of disabilities. Every child...
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, detailed, and kind. I love working with kids because they truly have the purest hearts, and I like to think that my small deposit in their lives can make a difference. I'm looking for a job that I can care for and nurture the child, as well as be there as a support to the family....
Michele Ann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Upland, CA

Dezarai J.

5.0

My kiddos LOVED her! She baked cookies with them and took great care of them

- Chelsi L.

Gloria A.

5.0

Thank you so much Gloria for everything that you do for our autistic daughter! She has learned so much from you. You are the best! We wish we could keep you as her tutor forever!

- Care member

Erica R.

5.0

Erica is a superstar! Her insights and instincts as a caregiver are solid. She is thoughtful, thorough, and adaptable to the changing dynamics of family life. We have three boys and she was able to adapt to each of their needs and communicated appropriately at each of their levels. We would love the...

- Stephen J.

Judy A.

5.0

Judy did a tremendous job for us, filling in while our regular nanny was overseas for a few weeks. She brought great energy and high professionalism and was great to have around. We wish her all the best and look forward to seeing her again the next time we need help.

- Caroline C.

Terrica F.

5.0

We all love Terrica so much. She has been great with both my kids and so attentive to their needs. My kids love it when we tell them they get to spend some time with Ms. Terrica. Our work schedules at home have changed a few times affecting our babysitting needs but Terrica has always been very...

- Care member

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