Find child care providers in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love

375 child care providers are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average rate is $22/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Santa Cruz, CA

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Madison S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

I Am A Recent UC Berkeley Grad Looking For Child Care Opportunities.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm currently looking for families to babysit and/or private tutor for in Santa Cruz. I have experience as a profession tutor and elementary after school teacher at Lazear Charter Academy. I've worked with kids for over 8 years now. I worked for the Alameda parks and recreation department for four summers, leading games...
Madison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Madison is great! She is prompt, friendly, easy to communicate with and my daughter enjoys learning from her.

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Marsea M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am available as a companion and service provider involving errands, care, food planning and prep for individuals of all ages, and ranges. I have a background in Personal Assisting, House Managing, Event Planning, and as a Chef. I also offer space clearing/decluttering, as well as personal and physical space makeovers. I am...
Marsea can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Marcie has been a wonderful sitter for my school age children. She is punctual, dependable and professional. The kids love her and I would highly recommend her.

Erin D.

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Zoe V.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hello, my name is Zoe! I'm currently a freshman enrolled at Cabrillo College, and I'm looking for a part time job. I've been working with kiddos for as long as I can remember. Growing up babysitting for family friends, neighbors, etc. From arts and crafts, to playing sports outside, and most of all making memories I love it all!...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Taking care of triplet girls is no small task. Zoe is creative, loving and very attentive. The girls especially loved how she got right down to their level and played with them! Five stars!

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Janice R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Quality Care Provider with 30 Years Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 30 years of experience working with children in a variety of preschool settings and three long term positions as a reliable and trusted Nanny with local families. I will be available in May to assist a new family. I can mail you a resume and background letters of recommendation. I have experience with infants and live...
Janice can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Janice has taken care of our son from when he was 4 months old, up until his 1 year-old birthday, when he started daycare. She was always extremely punctual and reliable, and kept the house tidy by helping out with chores. Most importantly however, she made sure...

Emilie L.

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Athalia D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Athalia. I am a very out going and creative individual and I'd love the opportunity to work with your family. I am only available for weekend help for the moment. I'm a great last minute option as long as I know the night before.
Athalia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Athalia was great from day one. We have a 3 year old and a 4 month old. She was great with both of our kids. She showed up on time every day and made sure our kids were taken care of. Our daughter was very sad to see her leave. Hire this nanny! You will be happy...

Jacob E.

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Mac C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel

Recent review:

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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Clarissa H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher During The Day And A Big Kid All Day Long

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! :) I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I work M-F from 8-5 as a preschool teacher and I am looking for another part time job at what I love to do the most: hanging out and learning from our young adults. I can help with errands and I have a car. Availability: Weeknights and weekends. (CPR and...
Clarissa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Clarissa was a wonderful sitter! She and her partner, Jessica, watched our group of 5 kids, ages 1-7, while we went to a wedding. They sent us updates throughout the night of all of the kids having a great time, and got all kids fed, bathed, and in bed with no...

Chloe R.

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Jessica W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Jessica and I am currently a teacher at a preschool in Santa Cruz and also continuing my college education. I have been working with children for over 9 years, from ages anywhere between infant - 12 years old. I am most comfortable and happy working with infants and toddlers and truly have a passion for...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Quick to communicate, mature, responsible. Arrived early and was open to spending time to get to know my cats.

Evelyn V.

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Kahlea S.


Santa Cruz, CA

>$10/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! My name Is Kahlea and I have three years worth of paid childcare experience. I am fully vaccinated against Covid-19. I am CPR certified and have my own vehicle. I am experienced and look forward to hearing from you!
Kahlea can also help with: Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Kahlea took care of our 3.5 month old daughter for several days while one of the us (the parents) was working from home. It's easy to tell that Kahlea truly enjoys playing and interacting with our daughter from the way she talks/converses to/with her to the...

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Grely H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

19 Year Old College Student At UCSC

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids, ages ranging from 1 to 13. I have a very big family so I'm used to caring for multiple kids at once. Some responsibilities included feeding, bathing, entertaining, helping with school work, and doing light work around the house. I was responsible for taking care of my younger family members at a young...
Grely can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Grely did a great job watching our two kiddos for several days. Would definitely recommend.

Nicole V.

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Brittney B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$31-45/hr • 4 yrs exp

Patient Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Before college, I had 3 years of experience nannying for a local family that had 3 boys and 1 girl ages 2, 3, and 10 (boys) and 16 (girl). I picked up kids from school and made lunch and dinner when parents got off work late. I have a lot of patience and genuinely enjoy working with kids. I am an active sitter, I will play...
Brittney can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Brittney is a sweet, patient, and gentle soul. She is a really good communicator via text and phone. She was punctual and kept my 6 month old engaged in playing with a variety of toys for cognitive and motor skill development. Her two former employers gave her...

Jessica G.

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Kathleen T.


Santa Cruz, CA

$33-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Katie and I have 4 lovely daughters. I was a kindergarten teacher and well as a preschool teacher for 20 plus years. I worked at Good Shepherd which recently closed, so I followed my heart and continued working with children. I have twins, so I'm comfortable with multitasking. I can give you some wonderful...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Hire Katie!!! She is the absolute best. She is so loving with our little girl and always finds new ways to play and keep her stimulated. I also work from home, so having a nanny who I truly got along with was key - and Katie now feels like family. She will always...

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Lily F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$19-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello! (:

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lily and I'm a fun, experienced, reliable babysitter. I love art and crafts, and exploring the outdoors and I can sing a great rendition of the clean-up song. I am very responsible and also love to play. I hope to make your job as a parent a little easier and I'm happy to help out in any way I can.
Lily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Lily is so great, my boys loved spending time with her. I already have plans to bring her back 😊

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Riley J.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp

Riley...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi i'm Riley! I absolutely love kids and would be so honored to have the opportunity to watch yours! I excel in crafting, cleaning and engaging with kids, if you'd like to get in contact with me please email me...
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Riley helped us out as back-up care when our typical childcare was unavailable. Was loving, engaging, and went above and beyond to make our day move smoothly. Our son was very sad to see her go.

Jeremy J.

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Melissa Z.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Infant And Toddler Nanny And Mom

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a nanny for over 18 years but my experience in childcare started many years before, first as a babysitter in the evenings, over summer break, and on weekends, then later as a full time nanny. My skills as a multi-tasker and self starter include organizing, tidying, food preparation, cooking, and childcare...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Melissa works for our family part-time. She is an incredible member of our team and has over 10 years of nanny experience. She has never been late and has tons of advice and tips for first-time moms. I'd give her 6 stars if it was an option.

Liz F.

Child care centers in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center, Inc

1738 16th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

Starting at $225/wk

The Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center in Santa Cruz, California offers child care and preschool for one to three year old children. Their age-appropriate curriculum encourages healthy socialization, artistic activities, and creative play, which will satisfy and set the foundation for optimal growth and...

Little Acorns Montessori

1215 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

Starting at $1213/mo

Little Acorns Montessori is a state-licensed child care center that offers early childhood education programs geared towards infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Located in Santa Cruz, California, the company admits children ages six months old to six years old. The company’s curriculum focuses on...

Happy Days Childrens Learning Center

191 Harvey West Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA

Starting at $225/wk

Happy Days in Santa Cruz, California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 69 children for preschool.

Nuevo Dia Child Development Center

135 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

Costimate: $225/wk

Nuevo Dia Child Development Center is a licensed child care company that serves families living in Santa Cruz, California. Nuevo Dia Child Development Center mainly handles preschool children between the ages of three to five years old. The company implements a structured curriculum focused on...

Campus Kids Connection Inc-Westlake

1000 High St, Santa Cruz, CA

Costimate: $225/wk

Campus Kids Connection Incorporated located in Santa Cruz, CA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential. The center offers programs to provide fun, safe and secure environment for children before and after school, and the center also provide a winter, spring and...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Santa Cruz, CA

Madison S.

5.0

Madison is great! She is prompt, friendly, easy to communicate with and my daughter enjoys learning from her.

- Care member

Marsea M.

5.0

Marcie has been a wonderful sitter for my school age children. She is punctual, dependable and professional. The kids love her and I would highly recommend her.

- Erin D.

Zoe V.

5.0

Taking care of triplet girls is no small task. Zoe is creative, loving and very attentive. The girls especially loved how she got right down to their level and played with them! Five stars!

- Care member

Janice R.

5.0

Janice has taken care of our son from when he was 4 months old, up until his 1 year-old birthday, when he started daycare. She was always extremely punctual and reliable, and kept the house tidy by helping out with chores. Most importantly however, she made sure that our son felt cared for and...

- Emilie L.

Athalia D.

5.0

Athalia was great from day one. We have a 3 year old and a 4 month old. She was great with both of our kids. She showed up on time every day and made sure our kids were taken care of. Our daughter was very sad to see her leave. Hire this nanny! You will be happy you did.

- Jacob E.

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Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Child Care Providers in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 149 reviews of the 375 listed child care providers.