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373 babysitters are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA
5.0
(2)
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since I was in ninth grade. I have been with the same three families for about the last four years, but I am looking to branch out because I really enjoy babysitting. I was a Girl Scout for 12 years and they had us take first aid certification almost every year. I also took a babysitter's course at the...
Elaine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elaine was wonderful as my daytime nanny. She was always on time and when I came home, I always had a happy kid greeting me. Elaine was also very accommodating, staying longer if I was late from work or needed a date night. I would definitely hire Elaine again."
Sy H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Sydney. I am a 26-year-old female, who has a deep passion for kids and creating. I am a 500 Hour advanced Yoga Instructor and surf instructor. I worked at the YMCA care center for two summers, where I was a lifeguard and swim instructor for kids of all ages. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love arts and...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sydney was very good with my then 6 month old son. She always found ways to interact and play with him and he was very fond of her. She took any direction well and kept him on his schedule . She always arrived on time and was flexible with my changing needs. She...
Traci M.
Laura E.
Santa Cruz, CA
$51/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Personal Assistant And House Sitter Available Part Time
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am available for the occasional evening, and am not looking for part or full time caregiving. I am an experienced caregiver, trusted driver for providing "kiddo taxi" transport, tiny house owner and student going back to school in 2020. From watching infants starting when I was 12, I have cared for all ages, toddlers up to...
Laura can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Laura is wonderful with kids. She has watched my two daughters (6 & 3) for years. She is fun, engaging, active, and attentive during her time with them. Lots of trips to the park! We also appreciate that she tries to honor our rules to encourage good behavior...
Kate P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! My name is Julianne and I going into my fourth year at UC Santa Cruz. I'm studying Psychology here, and hoping to pursue a focus in child development. I would like to eventually get into social work with women and children, so if anyone is willing to share some advice or personal experiences, I would love to hear....
Julianne can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Julianne is amazing! We are both certified teachers, and would invite Julianne into our home any time, any day. My daughters want to invite her to Christmas, Hanukkah, on vacation, and to school. Julianne is gentle in her manner but also not afraid to be firm. She...
Polly S.
5.0
(7)
I would love to help with your pet needs. I prefer to discuss what you need and negotiate a price. I charge $25 per 1 hour visit which includes walking if needed, no maximum of pets. I can do house sitting with your pets too! Overnight stays are $65 minimum depending on care needed.
Kaye can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Kaye is always reliable and is intuitive when taking care of our kids and pets. She just takes care of things! And our kids and pets love her too, so that means something!"
Lisa M.
Madison S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I Am A Recent UC Berkeley Grad Looking For Child Care Opportunities.
5.0
(11)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison is great! She is prompt, friendly, easy to communicate with and my daughter enjoys learning from her.
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Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm no longer a housekeeper. Thank you for your interest in my page. If you have any questions about tutoring or babysitting feel free to ask.
Madison can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization
5.0
"Madison is like a natural Mary Poppins. She has helped me off and on with my 5 year old daughter Maddison is sweet , kind , personable and a natural with kids. I recommend her for any job she is one the best sitters I have come across.
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Natalie M.
Paige S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about eight years now and have experience with children as young as five months. I have a Bachelor degree/concentration in Human Development and Family Studies and am working toward my Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I enjoy playing sports, hiking and just being active. I love doing arts...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paige did a great job taking care of our two children (ages 2 and 8) for about 6 months. She is safe, trustworthy, has good judgment, and is reliable. Both our kids really liked her, and when she was taking care of my kids I knew they were in good hands. We would...
Viva H.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, 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.
5.0
(5)
Hi, I'm Emma! I have been working with children of all ages for the last 8 years as a Recess Coach at Westlake, a Registered Behavior Technician, a camp counselor, a tutor and as a babysitter/ nanny. I work to provide kids a safe and accepting environment filled with play, kindness and empathy for their experience. I also have...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Kids love Emma! She manages to be fun and kind while also having clear expectations. She has experience with special-needs children as well, which gives her a unique perspective and set of skills. She's wonderful!"
Anna W.
Maggie H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Outdoor Loving With Plenty Of Experience And Enthusiasm!
5.0
(1)
With 10+ years of experience working professionally with kids and young adults from ages 2-30, I am well versed in adapting to and assessing the needs of different individuals in different environments and working synergistically with families to provide a consistent, positive experience for everyone involved.
I was a regular...
Maggie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maggie was our kids' nanny for several years when they were in grade school and she was absolutely fantastic! She was constantly engaged with our children and very active, taking them on outdoor adventures, playing games and having lively conversations. Maggie has...
Care member
Anita L.
Santa Cruz, CA
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hey! I was born and raised here in beautiful Santa Cruz. When I was old enough to start babysitting at 16, my mother referred me to some of her coworkers who needed child care for date nights. I went on to become a Medical Assistant at a local family practice, and working with babies to seniors really helped urge my passion for...
Anita can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anita responds very quickly and is ALWAYS on time (and usually a few minutes early). She's also game for helping around the house (she's done our dishes a number of times) and providing airport drop-off/pick-up. A very dependable, go-to care provider. We love...
Sara H.
5.0
(4)
Hi there! I'm Kaylee. I am a former NYC (and surrounding areas) nanny and babysitter with 12+ years of experience. I moved to the west coast 3 years ago (time flies!) and have been babysitting in my spare time. I am reliable, patient, fun and easy to communicate with. With me, your children will have an energetic and playful...
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kaylee is a natural with little ones. She is patient, kind and loves coming up with creative and entertaining games with children. She cared for our daughter (age 1 when she started) up to age 2. She was her full time Nanny, supporting with naps; diaper changes and...
Natalie Y.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Sydney! I am at sophomore in college I am aspiring to be an adolescence clinical psychologist in my future which means I love working with kids! In the past I have had babysitting jobs with toddlers to school age children. I am also CPR certified. My favorite part of babysitting is providing a fun environment for...
5.0
"Sydney is an amazing babysitter! She’s watched my two boys on many occasions and they absolutely LOVE her!!! Would recommend 1000%"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have spent most of my teenage-early 20's as a nanny/babysitter. I am use to watching two to four kids at a time. I have three nephews and a niece that I love and watch a couple times a month a long with a couple of other families. As a nanny I loved to take the kids to different parks, water parks, swimming pools, bike rides,...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was our nanny for our 3 and 5 year old for nearly a year. She was an amazing caregiver who was sweet, caring, attentive, and very responsible. She always kept the kids busy with fun activities like arts and crafts, riding bikes and scooters outdoors, taking...
Laura S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have nearly 10 years of experience taking care of children all ages, from newborn to teenagers! I love to ensure kids are happy by playing their favorite game, doing craft projects, playing outside, and more. I am happy to help with light cooking and cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, and pet sitting. When I worked for an...
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Catherine has taken care of my children as well as house sat and cared for our pets. Over the years she has become a close family friend and an amazing role model and mentor to my daughters. She is reliable, conscientious, responsible, loving and kind. She is an...
Jennifer R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Jamie and I am 21 years old. I have been babysitting off and on since I was 16 and have experience watching more than one child at a time. I also have a year and a half old nephew that I take care of from time to time. I am a double major in Psychology and Education at UC Santa Cruz. I have experience working...
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Jamie has been very reliable and her organization and communication is excellent. Exactly what I need so I don’t have to worry. We love her! We hope to keep working with her as long as possible. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
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
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Lilian. I am a college student currently looking for a job. I have school on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. I am free every other day of the week anytime. I grew up in the mountains with animals around me my whole life. I grew up with dogs and cats. I had a lot of chickens and ducks as well. As a kid I did 4-H...
Lilian can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA
Mac C.
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 babies, I felt quickly at ease as she...
- Viviana C.
Elaine R.
5.0
Elaine was phenomenal and my kids adore her. We only made a change because she was temporary before starting her new job, and we just adopted a kitten and she is unfortunately allergic. She is so good with the kids and very trustworthy, helps with meals, and really enjoys spending time with...
- Jerry B.
Sydney W.
5.0
Sydney was very good with my then 6 month old son. She always found ways to interact and play with him and he was very fond of her. She took any direction well and kept him on his schedule . She always arrived on time and was flexible with my changing needs. She is very kind and caring and you can...
- Traci M.
Laura E.
5.0
My twin 3 year old girls loved Laura!!! We used her a ton and even for a few overnights
- Laura S.
Julianne R.
5.0
Julianne is amazing! We are both certified teachers, and would invite Julianne into our home any time, any day. My daughters want to invite her to Christmas, Hanukkah, on vacation, and to school. Julianne is gentle in her manner but also not afraid to be firm. She navigates sibling skirmishes...
- Polly S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA:
How can I find a Santa Cruz babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 373 babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Santa Cruz, CA?
The average rate for Santa Cruz, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.00 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 120 reviews of the 373 listed babysitters.