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Isabella M.

Warm Loving Nanny

Soquel, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, My name is Isabella. Thank you for your interest. I have been working with babies for 15 years consecutively. I love this age because of the quality of presence it requires and gives. I am attuned to the subtle communication of babies and am able to provide a high quality of warm and loving care. I love being in nature...
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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
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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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Josie L.

Soquel, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hi! I'm Josie. I'm currently a grad student at UCSC! I have experience caring for kids from 7 months-2. 5 years old! I'm also CPR/First Aid Certified! I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. With four years of experience working at summer camp , I've learned a great deal about nurturing young minds. My...
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Hannah H.

Preschool Teacher And Doula Looking For Families To Work With!

Soquel, CA

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$41/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I have more than 10 years of experience working with children and have spent the past few splitting my time between teaching preschool and working as a postpartum doula. My passion is working with babies, toddlers and preschoolers. I welcomed my own first baby in February of this year! I love to cook and am happy to do...
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Oona B.

Soquel, CA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Dominika O.

Soquel, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I'm Dominika. I'm a dedicated childcare provider with over five years of experience, including 2. 5 years as a live-in nanny. I'm also a nursing student at Cabrillo, which enhances my knowledge of child development, health, and safety. I have a calm and patient approach, creating a nurturing environment where children feel...
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Ace M.

Soquel, CA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Ace, I'm a law student at UCSC in my final year. I have six years of paid, professional work experience, I'm well-organized, always quick to respond, and very into crafts! I have worked at a theater camp in Brooklyn, and I have also been a long-term nanny to a couple of brilliant kids that I now consider friends. In...
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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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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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Brianna S.

Aptos, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
As a caregiver, there's no greater joy than seeing children thrive. With 10 years of experience, I've had the privilege of supporting families by providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and my genuine desire to make a difference in...

Care Member says "Brianna was amazing with my two boys. She played games with them, talked to them and they were very happy. I definitely will be hiring again!"

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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
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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Olivia U.

Loving Sitter And Adventuring Partner

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Olivia and I completed my teaching credential and Master's in education at UCSC and have taught in classes from pre-school to high school. I just spent the last year teaching English in Spain and have now moved back to Santa Cruz! I truly love working with and spending time with children, I am hoping to teach elementary...
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Sidney H.

Hello! Interested In Getting Into More Babysitting/nanny After School And After Work.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Sidney-born and raised in Santa Cruz. I've always been surrounded by little ones and genuinely love caring for kids, helping them feel safe, happy, and supported. Most recently, I cared for a little one from January to May who's turning two this month-it was such a joy watching him grow and learn each day! Whether it's...
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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
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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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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Joy O.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Joy and I'm finishing up school at UC Santa Cruz. I plan on being an elementary school teacher after graduation, and I have five years of experience working with children! I babysat for my neighbors while in high school, and afterwards I took a gap year working in a fourth grade classroom in Philadelphia...
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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
Meal prep
travel
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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Jai B.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
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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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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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Soquel, CA

After School Babysitters in Soquel, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

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

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.

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

You can review 8 after school babysitter profiles near you in Soquel, 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 Soquel, CA is $23.00. 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 Soquel, 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 Soquel, 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 Soquel, CA.

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