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Aubrey P.

School Psychologist Offering Childcare And School Support

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I love working with children and young people! 20 year career in education~ School Psych specializing in autism spectrum disorder, social emotional well being and mental health counseling support. I'm also an active Aunt to three under 6! I'm a trained children's yoga teacher and love showing a way for children to connect with...
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Mali'o K.

Mama To k

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
I am not available for childcare at this time.
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Hannah B.

Active, Empathetic, And Fun Childcare Professional!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Hannah - a 31-year-old environmental educator and EMT in Santa Cruz. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2015 with a degree in Spanish and human rights. After college I taught English as a second language at a charter school in San Jose, then worked as a naturalist at an outdoor school for two years. I...
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Natalie R.

Nature Educator Here To Help!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Natalie. I'm a 3rd year environmental studies student at UCSC. I have been working with children as a party princess for around 3 years as well as doing outdoor education. I love the outdoors, history, and of course; working with kids! I hope to become an outdoor educator after grad school where I plan to study...
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Michaela D.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I started babysitting when I was 13 years old, and was a "Mothers Helper" prior to that. In my everyday life I am very active and I love to be in nature, so socially distanced walks and exploring would be an awesome activity for your children and I, if that was something you felt comfortable with. I love animals, so if you have...
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Lindsay L.

Looking For Work As A Nanny(:

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi(: I hope my profile finds you well, my names Lindsay I'm from Santa Cruz California and in my time living here I've done many different care programs from working in my churches daycare I attended as a young adult to babysitting. My current job for the last 3 years of my adult career has been in the school system I'm...
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Shade K.

UCSC Student Great With Kids!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Shade and I'm a UCSC student currently residing in the West side of Santa Cruz. I received my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the end of March and I'm a covid-conscious individual committed to my own health and to that of my community. I'm a caring, responsible individual who is an empathetic, passionate, fun,...
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Jasmine L.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$26/hr
18 years experience
Light cleaning
My name is Jasmine. I taught infants, toddlers and preschoolers for 19 years. I currently teaching toddlers, preschool and pre k. I love children a lot and I want to see how children grow. I want to educate children like doing art, craft, tutoring from preschool and kindergarten.
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Bryn B.

Sweet San Diegan Sitter!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Bryn! Born and raised in San Diego, I am a lovely, patient, and creative person with approximately 7 years of experience caring for children. I have worked as a camp counselor, sitter, pet sitter, and I currently work in after-school care. Your children will receive appropriate care with me, and I'm willing to do...
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Abigail G.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Caring for kids is something I genuinely love. With five years of babysitting experience, I've had the joy of working with children of all ages-from tiny babies to energetic pre-teens-and I'm comfortable caring for up to three at a time. I'm patient, calm, and friendly, with a creative streak that comes in handy during board...
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Mara B.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$32/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I've been a nanny for 10 years now I can care for children in different age groups from infants to school age. I love to explore the outdoors, play and get messy with children while I help them learn and reach their milestones at their own pace. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...
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Sophia G.

Accountable Sitter

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Sophia:) I am looking for additional work in the Santa Cruz County. I can help with light house keeping, pick up from school, grocery Shopping, etc. I have a reliable SUV which can fit 2+ car seats. I am willing to meet up to discuss my schedule and more about me!

Josie W. says "Sophia is the best!! We have a 7-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy, and they absolutely love her and are always excited to see her. Sophia is so...

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Emily K.

Hi!

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
I like working with kids because they amaze me with how smart they are! I was very nearly a preschool teacher and I absolutely love watching that age group figure out how things work and problem solve. Older kids are great to work with because they generally want to help out if there's younger kids and if not then we get to just...

Matilda W. says "Emily took great care of our 11 months old baby when we were on vacation in Santa Cruz. It felt really safe to leave him with her and we would definitely...

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Kacey P.

Part Time/Full Time Experienced Preschool Teacher Available For Nanny Position

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
I have been caring for children for 10+ years. I started babysitting when I was in high school. After high school I worked in preschool and elementary school settings while I was completing my degree. For the last 8 years, I have worked as a preschool teacher with children 2. 5-6 years of age. I have my BA in liberal studies and...
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Isabella B.

Looking For Private Nanny Work Afer Finishing College

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I recently graduated from Chapman University. I have been working in childcare since I was 13 as a mother's helper. I worked as a day care nanny from ages 16-18 and was responsible for transportation to activities and after school care. Most recently, during my senior year of college I was a nanny for a 2-year-old where I was...
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Kayla H.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a passionate, dedicated childcare provider with extensive experience supporting children of all ages and abilities in various settings. I've worked in schools, homes, and clinical environments as a nanny, babysitter, mommy's helper, teacher's assistant, and behavior specialist. I bring a calm, compassionate, and playful...
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Lily B.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With five years of experience caring for children of all ages, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My patient and calm nature allows me to handle any situation with ease. I believe in open...
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Keli B.

Creative, Outdoorsy, Part-Time Nanny Available

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an extremely active, outgoing person with a love for interacting with children. I have extensive experience as a nanny, babysitter, lifeguard, and swim lesson instructor. I have current certifications for CPR and First Aid and am also certified to teach water safety. I believe in keeping children stimulated through creative...
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Dixie W.

Fun With Children

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have been a mother for 50 years. I now have two beautiful grandchildren twin 12-year-Olds. I love entertaining kids and show them all the attractions in Santa Cruz. I am very patient, understanding and an outgoing person. Being a mother and grandmother has brought me so much joy. I love all children and also have lots of...
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Emily C.

Fun Sitter

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I have my license & own a car. Need me to walk your fur babies? Would love to do that too.
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.86/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Santa Cruz, CA

You can review 42 after school babysitter profiles near you in Santa Cruz, CA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Santa Cruz, CA is $22.86. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Santa Cruz, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Santa Cruz, CA can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Santa Cruz, CA.

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