Find babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love

364 babysitters are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average rate is $20/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA

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Mac C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Babysitter

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, Carpooling, Light cleaning

Recent review:

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.

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Elaine R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

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...

Jerry B.

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Brenda K.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Brenda, I have years of experience with all ages of children, I raised my own child, I am very reliable, caring, fun, easy to get along with, and I love kids! I have a reliable car and excellent driving record. I have great references and a background check here on Care. com.
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
I have 3 girls, now ages 2.5, 5.5 & 8 who Brenda has cared for on multiple occasions since summer 2017! My kids love her like their own grandma! Brenda is so peaceful, understanding, reliable, and when it comes to discipline/correction - she has so much patience...

Andrea A.

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Sydney W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/or Babysitter

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: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

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.

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Laura E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$51/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
My twin 3 year old girls loved Laura!!! We used her a ton and even for a few overnights

Laura S.

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Julianne R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitter And Part-time Nanny Available!

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: Travel, Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

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.

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Kaye B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr • 10 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 sitting, Pet transportation, Pet walking

Recent review:

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.

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Clarissa H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr • 10 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: Grocery shopping, Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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...

Chloe R.

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Madison S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

I Am A Recent UC Berkeley Grad Looking For Child Care Opportunities.

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: Light cleaning, Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Madison is great! She is prompt, friendly, easy to communicate with and my daughter enjoys learning from her.

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Madison S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$35-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

House Keeper

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.

Recent review:

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.

Natalie M.

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Lily F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$19-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello! (:

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lily and I'm a fun, experienced, reliable babysitter. I love art and crafts, and exploring the outdoors and I can sing a great rendition of the clean-up song. I am very responsible and also love to play. I hope to make your job as a parent a little easier and I'm happy to help out in any way I can.
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel, Carpooling, Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Lily is so great, my boys loved spending time with her. I already have plans to bring her back 😊

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Paige S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Paige is responsible, punctual, neat, and very attentive to schedule and any details of care that we communicate. She is sporty, fun, and gets active with the kids, which we love. She always responds promptly to texts. We highly recommend her.

Katie C.

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Anita L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$15/hr • 8 yrs exp

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: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

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.

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Maggie H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Outdoor Loving With Plenty Of Experience And Enthusiasm!

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: Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

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...

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Kaylee D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Travel
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

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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Mary S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Childcare

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

Recent review:

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.

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Emma W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Nanny

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: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Emma was awesome!! She was kind, fun, punctual, and super easy to communicate with. She was flexible and adaptable when the dinner plan I set up didn’t go as planned. My boys said she was the best and they are a hard sell sometimes. Please hire her!

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Sydney G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-19/hr • 1 yrs exp

Can't Wait To Meet Your Family!

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...

Recent review:

5.0
Sydney is an amazing babysitter! She’s watched my two boys on many occasions and they absolutely LOVE her!!! Would recommend 1000%

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Rachel G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Evenings/Weekends/Date Night Caregiver Available

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: Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Recent review:

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.

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Lilian B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Animal Care Giver

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.

Brenda K.

5.0

I have 3 girls, now ages 2.5, 5.5 & 8 who Brenda has cared for on multiple occasions since summer 2017! My kids love her like their own grandma! Brenda is so peaceful, understanding, reliable, and when it comes to discipline/correction - she has so much patience and calmness that she builds a...

- Andrea A.

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.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 134 reviews of the 364 listed babysitters.