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Elizabeth V.

Experienced Mom Of Three, Specializing In Newborn Care Incl. Care For New Moms

Scotts Valley, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello there!Like many young girls of my time, I started babysitting at age 11. I worked three jobs in high school: daycare at First Lady Spa, I ran the after-school care program at my K-12 school for children from K-6th grade for 3 years, and I was a private nanny for an active family with three children for 5 years. Once I...
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Liseth D.

Nanny

Scotts Valley, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing young minds and fostering their growth. With four years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various ages, from toddlers to preteens. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children at a time. Whether we're playing educational games...
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Sira T.

I Luv Kiddos

Soquel, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Sira, I have lived and raised my family here in SC 50 years. I have been a full time Nanny for the last 2 years working with several families as needed. I have done drop in care, overnight care, newborn care, morning and afternoon care with kids all age, full day care I have 40 years of experience with caring...

Care Member says "Sira was very reliable and flexible, which is what I needed with my varying work schedule. She helped with getting my two kiddos ready for school in the...

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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
Carpooling
meal prep
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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Kenneth G.

Family Assistant/ Odd Jobs/ Pet Care/ House sitting/ And More

Aptos, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have worked with a variety of children in a variety of settings since 1994. First as a tennis coach for kids, then as a Residential Treatment Counselor for 10+ years, in-home Autism Therapist, as a Family Assistant on a large estate in Santa Cruz for 9 years, and as a special needs caregiver for 6+ years. I am currently a...
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Marcie M.

Part Time Child Care Provider

Soquel, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am available in November! I'm finishing up with a family as their Nanny and personal Chef. I have enjoyed caring for their little one since she was 6 months old. She will start preschool when she turns two. I also spend one evening a week with an elderly Alzheimer's client. Included in my work history is experience as a...

Care Member says "Marcie has been an incredible nanny for our daughter over the past 1.5 years, and we cannot speak highly enough of her! From the very beginning, Marcie...

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Natalia G.

Capitola, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm Natalia, I'm from Colombia , I'm 25years 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 a...

Care Member says "Natalia was great! We would definitely work with her again. "

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Danielle D.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a student at UCSC and am incredibly passionate about working with children! I have 3 years of paid experience working with kids as a recreational gymnastics instructor, babysitter, camp counselor, and after school care teacher. I love crafts, outdoor activities, and supporting early learning! I am comfortable with...
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Bryn B.

Sweet San Diegan Sitter!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Isabel P.

Enthusiastic And Fun Sitter!

Capitola, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, For as long as I can remember, I have always loved working with children. I am enthusiastic, well organized and I always strive to create a safe and inclusive environment for children. When I was in college at UC Santa Barbara, I volunteered at the local aquarium where I got to interact with many children and families, and...
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Jai B.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
*I am currently looking for date night/weekend and flexible hours. Hello! My name is Jai (Jay). I'm 31 and from Santa Cruz, CA. Over the past 15 years I've had the pleasure of working with multiple families to provide childcare for kids of all ages! I have a BA in Studio Art from UC Davis and used to teach art at a few...
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Dinah Y.

Good With Kids And Fun Sitter!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Dinah! I am currently a full time 4th Year at UCSC. I currently work at boys and girls club where I work with children's aged 5-17! I work with the 5-year-olds to 12-year-olds on most days. I've always loved working with kids, and tutored at an elementary school when I was in high-school. I've helped raise my...
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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Elizabeth M.

Nature, Art, Movement, And Fun Times With Elizabeth

Santa Cruz, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I have the utmost respect and admiration for the endeavor of bringing new life into this world. I cannot begin to fathom the rewarding difficulty of this path. I have called Santa Cruz my home for 7 years and have been doing childcare on and off for the past decade. I have been an after school nanny, worked at a yoga studio...
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Kara W.

Experienced PreK-12 Teacher On Sabbatical

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello there! I'm an educator with nearly 10 years of experience across all age groups, and I've been a nanny and babysitter for even longer! Caregiving has always been my calling, and I am excited to return to it as I take a sabbatical from teaching. I am certified in both Pediatric and Adult First-Aid/CPR certified, and I...
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Oona B.

Soquel, CA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I've been babysitting and nannying since I was 13, working with families of all sizes and children ranging from newborns to middle schoolers, including those with special needs. Most recently, I've cared for a 1. 5-year-old and a 3. 5-year-old, so I'm very comfortable with toddlers and young children. I have my own reliable...
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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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Sierra R.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$28/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a fun, energetic, responsible person who has worked with children and childcare for years. I love children, and have a blast spending time with them in personal and professional capacities. I have worked in summer camps for kids, as well as had a variety of babysitting jobs since middle school. In college, I took...
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Hannah P.

Part- Time Nanny/babysitter Available!

Capitola, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello my name is Hannah, I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. Some of my responsibilities included: picking ups/drop offs and occasional meal prep. When I left for college, I got a job in retail as a sales associate. I really enjoyed working with my co-workers and I learned a number of skills: communication,...
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Daisy K.

A Little About Myself!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
My experience has included working in daycare settings, babysitting for the people in my community, teaching acrobatics to littles, as well as being a children's theater director, (I can sing and dance to any princess song needed)! These experiences have allowed me to develop a wide range of skills to cater to the unique needs...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Scotts Valley, CA

After School Babysitters in Scotts Valley, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Sira T.

Sira was very reliable and flexible, which is what I needed with my varying work schedule. She helped with getting my two kiddos ready for...

- Care member

Emily K.

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...

- Matilda W.

Marcie M.

Marcie has been an incredible nanny for our daughter over the past 1.5 years, and we cannot speak highly enough of her! From the very...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Scotts Valley, CA

You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley, CA is $20.50. 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 Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley, CA.

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