Find babysitters in Capitola, CA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Capitola, CA

The average rate is $23/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Capitola, CA

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Heather B.


Capitola, CA

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

Engaging, Kind And Experienced Nanny/Babysitter With Decades Of Experience.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as friendly, nurturing and quick-witted. I like working with kids because they are inspiring and I enjoy having an impact on their well being. I'm looking for a job that is the right fit! I worked as a nanny for many years when I was younger and have been working with children and newborns as a...
5.0
"Heathers last minute availability was so appreciated. She put me and baby at ease immediately. My 9 month old did very well with her and I felt at complete ease. Overall a positive experience! "

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Linda A.


Capitola, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for seniors in their own homes for over 20 years. I have had a variety of cases with every kind of illness. I enjoy helping seniors to enjoy quality of life in the home where they have raised families or enjoyed retirement. I have had full responsibility of med management, transportation to Dr. appointments,...
Linda can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, visiting physician, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

3.0
"It is unfortunate that an arrangement with Linda could not be fulfilled. Her current employer gave her more hours. She seemed very nice, knowledgeable, and had some great ideas. Disappointing for us. We will keep looking."

Mia D.

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Natalia G.


Capitola, CA

$27/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Natalia, I'm from Colombia , I'm 23 years old, I love outdoor places. I'd describe my personality as outgoing- easygoing , patient , smiling , talkative, independent, autonomous. I like working with kids because it's an opportunity to explore myself , being more creative and for sharing knowledge. I'm looking for...
5.0
"Natalia is an amazing care taker to our 4 month old daughter. We were very nervous about having a first sitter, but she made us feel secure and comfortable. I’d recommend Natalia to absolutely anyone !"

Care member

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Aleeyah D.


Capitola, CA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Interactive Babysitter

My name is Aleeyah and I am a 21-year-old mom of 1. I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have a 4-year-old son and really enjoy watching children. I have a very flexible schedule and am also very accommodating.
Aleeyah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
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Margaret C.


Capitola, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom To A 9 Year Old Boy, I Am Looking For A Nanny Position And Available To Babysit Also!

I have a 9-year-old son who is in school in Soquel. I have him full time and we are always adventuring! We go to the beach often, the river, biking, hiking, parks, we have a boardwalk pass and we are fun-seekers! For my hours of availability, I put the hours that he is in school, however, if your family is ok with your kiddo...
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Carmen P.


Capitola, CA

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Working with children brings me so much happiness. I love to see their excitement and joy in the simple things and to help them explore their curiosity! I have worked at a junior guards program for 4 summers helping kids to become stoked on the ocean and learn team building skills. I have also babysit since I was 15 (not to...
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Christina C.


Capitola, CA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Your Trusted Neighborhood Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Christina. I am 20 years old and currently a third year biology student at UCSC. I have three years experience working at a day camp in the summers overseeing groups ages 6 to 14. Additionally, I have experience caring for children with autism. I am an animal lover and am happy to care for your pets as well as...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Linda A.


Capitola, CA

$25-35/hr

Part Time Pet Sitter Available

Hi, I have had 3 boxers over the years and enjoy dogs. I would like to help out with your pet care needs.
Linda can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Nikkole W.


Capitola, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is nikkole- I live in Santa Cruz with my boyfriend of 6 years who works as a firefighter here. I'm 26 & have been nannying since I was 14! I was an EMT/CPR certified am a swim instructor as well. I have a few families I watch here that I've been with for a long time, but have some extra availability throughout the...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Esme G.


Capitola, CA

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

About Me !

I'm looking for a job that respects me as an individual and is open to working with my school schedule. I started working with kids when I was 15 at my first internship at a marine conservation center. I started off at the arts and crafts center, leading art classes for toddlers and went to on to eventually lead discovery days...
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Mary S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I provide thorough loving supervision for the child at all times. I am skilled at feeding transporting and general care. I have many activities and games up my sleeve to engage the child to take an interest in life fully. To look deeply, lovingly and thoroughly at all aspects of each moment. I enjoy being a kind influence that...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Mary became a loving, caring part of our family when my daughter W. was still only 4. She was always punctual and smiling with a new game or artwork or project to engage my daughter. I found her to be fun, trustworthy and capable in many areas. She's quick to...

Joan F.

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Sarah L.


Aptos, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, Experienced Caretaker Seeking Part-time Job

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 10 years of experience I've been working with and around children of all ages. I have experience caring for multiple children of varying ages at once, whether that be siblings, cousins or friends. From dates nights to morning support getting kids up and off to school to homework and after-school activities to...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is awesome! She has been helping out with my toddler for around 6 months, and now helps with my 3 month old. She has always been reliable and trustworthy. Sarah is patient and fun with the babies and is also proactive to help out as needed. We really...

Liz C.

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Gabby D.


Soquel, CA

$25-41/hr4 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Sitter :)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have numerous years of experience caretaking, nannying, house sitting, dog sitting/ walking, and babysitting. Love animals and kids! I'm a caring and responsible young professional looking for part time work to help out and make some money for grad school. I'm flexible, reliable and fun loving! I also have my current Adult,...
Gabby can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gabby did an amazing job caring for my 8-year old son. She went above and beyond for me and truly became a friend. She is hard-working, highly responsible and very personable. I can highly recommend her!"

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Sira T.


Soquel, CA

$41/hr3 yrs exp

I Luv Kiddos:)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sira and I am currently caring for a 20-month-old boy in Santa Cruz. I have 40 years of experience with caring for children of all ages. I am reliable, flexibly, consistent, caring, diligent & understand my role as a caregiver for your family. I am here to help. I enjoy the day to day routine of snacks, naps,...
Sira can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sira is amazing with my 20mo old son. She is the perfect balence of fun, letting explore and keeping him safe. He lives his days with her!"

Kate M.

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Madison S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$50-60/hr4 yrs exp

Math Subject Test Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Madison. I am a UC Berkeley graduate looking for new clients to private tutor. I'm currently a full time professional private tutor.
5.0
"Madison and my son connect so well! She is positive and to the point, just what my son needs. He always leaves his tutoring sessions feeling accomplished and elated. Madison is very understanding and sweet with me as well. She is punctual, a great communicator, and...

Lynette G.

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Presley C.


Aptos, CA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Presley, I am 21 years old and I have about 7 years of experience with babysitting and have a 2-year-old daughter myself. I can help with cleaning, Carpool, errands, cooking and Grocery Shopping. I have a very reliable car and I am fully insured. I am also a lifeguard so I am CPR certified and have lots of...
Presley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is the best! Her and her daughter get along so well with my little one. She is so helpful when watching my baby I have no worries at all, she is always on time and has the biggest smile, definitely the first one we call when I need someone to watch my daughter."

Amaya R.

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Erika M.


Aptos, CA

$32-35/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter Available Three Days A Week And A Few Nights & Also On Weekends

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Erika and I'm from Brazil. I am a full-time student at Cabrillo College - majoring in Early Childhood Education. My daily activities with kids consist of feeding, playing, reading, dancing, singing, bathing, nap time, drop off/pickups from school/activities, cleaning/meal preparation and laundry for kids, etc. I...
Erika can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Erika has been the best addition to our lives! She is so attentive and loving and is so great at taking the kids out on daily adventures, reading lots of books and singing songs. We couldn’t recommend her more!"

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Isla D.


Scotts Valley, CA

$25-46/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring And Fully Vaccinated - Looking For Part-time Work!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Isla and I'm excited to get to know you and your family! I'm currently working as a Special Education Para-educator and I'm looking for a consistent, long term after school position. I graduated in the Spring of 2020 from UNH with a degree in Child Development, as well as a minor in Education. I began working...
Isla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"My girls LOVE Isla. She makes them laugh, comes up with creative activities, and is extremely friendly and caring. We LOVE Isla because she is dependable, mature, has good morals and holds our girls accountable. I know that when she is with my girls, they are...

Lori A.

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Maggie R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter

Coming from a large family, there was always an aunt or uncle tossing a baby into my arms. They got away with it because I loved it! Having 7 cousins younger than me has shaped me into the caretaker I am today. I completely enjoyed my experience working for the University of Reno, NV daycare where I mainly focused on 3-5...
Maggie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maggie was always on time and left the house looking just as I had left it …even better sometimes! The kids love her and she is active with them playing games, sports, school projects, and creating art pieces! She is responsible, respectful, and any family with...

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Mac C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Mac. I have nannied/babysat for many families over the past 15 years. I have cared for children ranging in age from newborns to 13-year-olds. While I typically work with three to four kids at a time, I have taken care of up to 12 children on my own and am happy and prepared to work with any age and number...
Mac can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Mac to look after our 8 month old son while we were on a week long holiday in Aptos. Mac helped us out on short notice over a few days and evenings and was gracious and flexible with our timings which was very much appreciated. She is a natural with...

Viviana C.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Capitola, CA

Heather B.

5.0

Heathers last minute availability was so appreciated. She put me and baby at ease immediately. My 9 month old did very well with her and I felt at complete ease. Overall a positive experience!

- Care member

Linda A.

3.0

It is unfortunate that an arrangement with Linda could not be fulfilled. Her current employer gave her more hours. She seemed very nice, knowledgeable, and had some great ideas. Disappointing for us. We will keep looking.

- Mia D.

Natalia G.

5.0

Natalia is great! She is super punctual, fun, and is great with our kids. She helps us with our 9 year old and takes her rollerblading, surfing, and even gets her to clean her room :). We also have a 4 month old that Natalia watches for us and we feel very confident leaving her with Natalia!

- Care member

Mary S.

5.0

Mary became a loving, caring part of our family when my daughter W. was still only 4. She was always punctual and smiling with a new game or artwork or project to engage my daughter. I found her to be fun, trustworthy and capable in many areas. She's quick to respond in challenging situations....

- Joan F.

Sarah L.

5.0

Sarah is awesome! She has been helping out with my toddler for around 6 months, and now helps with my 3 month old. She has always been reliable and trustworthy. Sarah is patient and fun with the babies and is also proactive to help out as needed. We really appreciate her help and would recommend...

- Liz C.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Babysitters in Capitola, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.