Find babysitters in Capitola, CA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Capitola, CA

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

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Capitola, CA

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Catherine M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

Happiness Enthusiast!

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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Kaye B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Your Pet Like It's Mine.

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
"She has been a very dependable house and dog sitter, helping me feel at ease that my dog is in good hands while I am away!"

Leigh L.

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Kaylee D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Nanny With 10+ Years Experience!

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was absolutely amazing!! Kaylee took care of our dog Beans and he fell in love immediately. She asked for a detailed list on him and his needs which she followed to a T. She also made sure to give him long walks twice a day and sent us pictures of him while we...

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Kira B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver For Your Infant Or Baby

My name is Kira. I'm 25 years old and from Santa Cruz California. I offer predominantly childcare, as well as personal assisting in the surrounding areas. I am a trusted member of my community and have been serving within these roles for over 15 years. Along with over 4 years of paid experience with children ranging from the...
Kira can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Kira has watched our pets (3 cats, 2 dogs) over the years and is amazing! She loves our pets as her own.She often sends cute pictures while we are away so we don't miss them too much! She is very responsible and prompt.We never worry about leaving our pets with...

Kasey B.

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Marissa B.


Felton, CA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

I have years of experience working with elderly. I used to provide live in care for a 96-year-old woman. I really enjoyed the time I spent with her and we both made sure to teach each other something new every day. I'm comfortable cooking meals, cleaning, organizing, help to sort medication, and to always keep a positive...
Marissa can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Clarissa H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$46/hr10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Clarissa is absolutely amazing at childcare. You can tell she loves children. She was always on time, did everything we asked her to do with great attention to detail, and she was very kind and loving to our baby."

Anna T.

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Kimberly D.


Freedom, CA

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kimberly and I am a 23-year-old grad student. I've been babysitting for around 3 years now but have always babysat for family members. I've also been employed by the YMCA as a summer camp counselor and staff for their school program, I've also volunteered as a pre-k teacher's assistant twice in the past during...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly is so great, we hired her for date nights and more than likely will now extend that to part time care. She is very attentive to the kids and they adore playing with her. She's punctual and reliable. Will recommend to anyone who is looking for care.10/10!"

Jasmin R.

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Deandria M.


Soquel, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Deandria. Children bring so much joy and happiness into my life. I love watching them grow developmentally and into the little human they become! I currently work at a daycare for 5 years that ranges from infants to 4 years olds. I have also volunteered at Twin Lakes Church to help with the kids ministry which...
Deandria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We stayed at the Seascape Resort in Aptos and was looking for a sitter. Deandria watched our 14 month old for two different nights in our hotel room. She was awesome! She sent us pictures and updates all through the evening. He was excited to see her when she came...

Jenna E.

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Nancy F.


Aptos, CA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher/Child Care/Senior Care/Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a teacher so I'm available after 4 and on weekends. I have 15 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I am a teacher with 2 credentials, one general Ed and one sped.
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nancy is a great babysitter and would also be wonderful to hire as a nanny. She has shown up for me, been very helpful, and spent quality time with my child where he got to enjoy his favorite activities. She’s responsible and is an experienced teacher so she’s...

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Madison S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Madison S. I absolutely love animals and I feel comfortable house and pet sitting. I am a verified member and have experience pet sitting for families in the East Bay area. Growing up I lived with many different animals. As pets, I lived with dogs, cats, lizards, snakes, Guinea pigs, rats, mice, and fish. I...
Madison can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Erika M.


Aptos, CA

$32-35/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter Available Three Days A Week And A Few Nights & Also On Weekends

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Erika and I'm from Brazil. I am a full-time student at Cabrillo College - majoring in Early Childhood Education. My daily activities with kids consist of feeding, playing, reading, dancing, singing, bathing, nap time, drop off/pickups from school/activities, cleaning/meal preparation and laundry for kids, etc. I...
Erika can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Erika has been the best addition to our lives! She is so attentive and loving and is so great at taking the kids out on daily adventures, reading lots of books and singing songs. We couldn’t recommend her more!"

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Trini V.


Soquel, CA

$27-41/hr3 yrs exp

I'm Trini

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! I am a student who has 3+ years of experience with kids, babies, toddlers and teenagers :) I'm very nice and calm person, who respect and like to be respected
Trini can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Trini arrived on time, was very professional, and did a fantastic job caring for our kid. Our child loved spending time with her. "

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Adrienne L.


Aptos, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly, Creative, Enthusiastic Family Assistant/Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Adrienne. I graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Sociology. I am currently getting my Masters in Social Work and will finish in May. I am looking for a summer nannying job in Santa Cruz County while I apply to jobs in the Social Work field. A bit about my experience with children... I have been babysitting for...
Adrienne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Adrienne took great care of my infant son. She's very kind, prompt, and sweet with my baby. We're looking forward to hiring her again!"

Alexandra H.

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Mary S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible, Gentle, Compassionate, Empathetic

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a. good listener and making person feel whole and cared for. Good cook especially for clean, healthy food. I'm careful with people who are odor sensitive and keep myself scent free. I'm a good masseuse and can help alleviate pain.
Mary can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"Mary is always positive. She is caring, attentive and engaging her clients. She is good with dogs also. She took care of my dog for 7 months and my dog loved her. She shares information from shift to shift efficiently."

Cindy C.

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Kelsey B.


Aptos, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Full-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a 27-year-old part time photo lab technician and local photographer in town. I've worked with children for 10 years and really enjoy it. I'm currently located in Santa Cruz. I believe that every child is unique so the techniques I use for babysitting is always individualized to the family and the child. My age...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We adore Kelsey! She's fun, dependable, kind, and great with our girls. Super helpful and sweet to be around. We love her energy and our girls have lots of fun with her."

Kendall R.

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Marissa B.


Felton, CA

$18-25/hr

I Love To Clean!

Hello, I am looking for a job to help clean and organize. I really love to clean and I know it's a task that sometimes requires some help. I am super open and willing to help in many areas. Please send me a message!
Marissa can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization & more
5.0
"Marrissa is very nice and a very good worker. Punctual . Very detailed in her work. Elizabeth"

Elizabeth S.

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Stephanie B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For Occasional Jobs And Full Time 1st Week Of April

I have been working with kids in different settings (daycare + nannying) for a little over 6 years now. I'm CPR certified and bilingual Portuguese/English, I do have my own transportation. I have extensive infant experience on bottle feeding, nap routine, engaging activities/outings, solid introduction and I felt comfortable...
5.0
"Stephanie is highly reliable and brings her warm, loving nature to your home and children. She is extremely motivated and creative and helps nurture both of those qualities in your little ones even as early as 4 mths. You will not be sorry, you and your little one...

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Christel Faye B.


Felton, CA

$29/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Montessori Assistant & Joyful Sitter: Making Learning & Playtime Memorable!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Faye and I recently graduated from UC Santa Cruz. I received my BA in Psychology where the majority of my classes focused on developmental psychology, specifically in early childhood. I babysit and work part time as a substitute teacher at a Montessori preschool in Scotts Valley where we promote individuality and...
Christel Faye can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Faye has consistently been fantastic with our son. She's timely, reliable, and he truly looks forward to their time together. She offers stimulating and suitable activities that keep him engaged. We can't recommend her highly enough for anyone in search of a...

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Savana S.


Felton, CA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Willing To Tutor!

I have six years of experience. I started teaching piano at 16 and have worked with children ever since. I have worked at daycares and was a part-time live-in Nanny in 2020. I have CPR training and grew up swimming, so I am always happy to supervise swimming. Because of working with kids since the age of 16, I've worked with...
Savana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Savana is the most compassionate, hardworking, and nurturing babysitter we have ever had. She pays attention to detail, offers educational help, and provides a safe space for the children she works with. 10/10!! "

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Laura E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$51/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Personal Assistant And House Sitter Available Part Time

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, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Laura has been nannying for my three kids, ages 4, 7 and 10, for a little over a year. She has been so wonderful to my children. I have loved that she brings a fun, creative and positive energy. She is creative with dinners and finding ways to introduce healthy...

Ashley C.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Capitola, CA

Catherine M.

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 exceptional person and any parent...

- Jennifer R.

Kaye B.

5.0

Kaye loves and cares about all animals. She adores children and is so good with them. She has had numerous pets and considers them part of her family.

- Debbie L.

Kaylee D.

5.0

She was absolutely amazing!! Kaylee took care of our dog Beans and he fell in love immediately. She asked for a detailed list on him and his needs which she followed to a T. She also made sure to give him long walks twice a day and sent us pictures of him while we were gone which was honestly the...

- Care member

Kira B.

5.0

Kira has watched our pets (3 cats, 2 dogs) over the years and is amazing! She loves our pets as her own.She often sends cute pictures while we are away so we don't miss them too much! She is very responsible and prompt.We never worry about leaving our pets with her. We are sad that she moved off to...

- Kasey B.

Clarissa H.

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 issues. We were so thrilled to be able...

- Chloe R.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Babysitters in Capitola, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.