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Find babysitters in Soquel, CA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Soquel, CA

The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Soquel, CA

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Madison S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr9 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, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

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Islay F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced + Responsible Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Islay, I currently work full time at a startup as a strategic finance manager after graduating with honors from UC Berkeley. I recently moved back from NY and am looking to be an occasional helping hand for active families. I began babysitting over 10 years ago for several different families throughout high...
Islay can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication."

Heather C.

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Laura E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$35/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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Sydney G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-19/hr1 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...
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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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:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Erika took care of our two children (toddler and infant) on multiple occasions, they always had a wonderful time with her. She's reliable and very loving towards the kids. We highly recommend her!"

Mariana R.

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Julianne R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-50/hr

College Student Available For Tutoring Help!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an incoming freshman at UC Santa Cruz preparing to study Psychology. I have been privileged enough to receive a Catholic school education since kindergarten, attending St. Cecilia School and Sacred Heart Cathedral High School. I have experience with distance learning myself, so I understand how difficult it may be to...
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Cheyenne D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-44/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Fun Gal, Get Along Great With All Ages!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Chey here, a college grad figuring out how to mesh all my hobbies and live in Colorado! I'm currently existing in between some big, long trips and hoping to save some extra money. I enjoy rock climbing, bike riding, whitewater boating, nerding out on Animal Planet, painting, sewing, and dancing. My outgoing attitude and...
Cheyenne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cheyenne babysat our son while we attended an out-of-town wedding. We wish we could bring her back home with us! Dependable, sincere, friendly, helpful and cautious. Recommend 10/10."

Kristen B.

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Melissa Z.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Infant And Toddler Nanny And Mom

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a nanny for over 18 years but my experience in childcare started many years before, first as a babysitter in the evenings, over summer break, and on weekends, then later as a full time nanny. My skills as a multi-tasker and self starter include organizing, tidying, food preparation, cooking, and childcare...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa works for our family part-time. She is an incredible member of our team and has over 10 years of nanny experience. She has never been late and has tons of advice and tips for first-time moms. I'd give her 6 stars if it was an option."

Liz F.

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Megan H.


Aptos, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Let me introduce myself :) My name is Meg! I have years of experience with kids as I have been a Kayak Guide/Naturalist, Art Camp Instructor, Babysitter, and Tutor. I have babysat and taught kids of all ages through my jobs. I am currently a college student at UC Santa Cruz studying education (my dream is to teach...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Megan has been a part time nanny for my 4 year old twins for the past year and we've had a great experience! She's always on time, very reliable and responsive. The kids have a great time playing games with her at home as well as going on adventures on their bikes...

Kimi R.

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Sydney W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr7 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Madison S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$60/hr4 yrs exp

Math Subject Test Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Madison. I am a UC Berkeley graduate looking for new clients to private tutor. I'm currently a full time professional private tutor.
5.0
"Madison is an exceptional tutor who has helped my child immensely with math. She's patient and has a methodical but gentle way of guiding the student through work to strengthen skills. She pushes students to challenge themselves, and does so in a way that is fun...

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Raquel B.


Scotts Valley, CA

$27-46/hr6 yrs exp

Raquel B. From Santa Cruz CA

Hi! I'm a student at Cabrillo College. I've lived in Santa Cruz my whole life and grew up with lots of siblings. I love working with kids, it's currently what I'm studying at Cabrillo! I'm patient, caring, and very organized! I have lots of experience as a babysitter/nanny for all ages. I have a very reliable car and I have...
Raquel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Raquel. She is reliable And helpful around the house. She is playful and she can even get him down for a nap or put to bed. I highly recommend Raquel. She has been wonderful for our family. My 2 year old son adores her."

Mindy A.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dependable, reliable, personable, trustworthy, loyal, experienced and an overall outstanding caregiver of which being nurturing comes second nature. "

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Christina C.


Aptos, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Manager

I have been a care manager working in Santa Cruz County with clients, families, and skilled caregivers for over 18 years. Aside from managing a large network of caregivers, I enjoy providing direct care for clients & their families. I personally specialize in skilled, home management, hospice/ transitional life care. It...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Christina went above and beyond in an emergency situation to help me find care for my quadriplegic mother. She was extremely professional, kind, responsive and the caregiver was very skilled at her job. I would recommend Christina to anyone who is seeking care for...

Sophia H.

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Emma G.


Felton, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! A little about me... - Associates Degree in Environmental Science - Great with all kinds of house pets. From reptiles to furry friends! - I don't mind helping out around the house, such as light cleaning/tidy up, food prep, running errands etc. - I love any activity that includes the outdoors, I will make it a...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We love Emma! Sadly we had to part way because my family moved away, otherwise we would have been with her forever! She is extremely reliable and a great communicator. If she had an appointment I would know well in advance. Not only is her communication great, but...

Cori C.

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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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Paige S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-35/hr8 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Paige did a great job taking care of our two children (ages 2 and 8) for about 6 months. She is safe, trustworthy, has good judgment, and is reliable. Both our kids really liked her, and when she was taking care of my kids I knew they were in good hands. We would...

Viva H.

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Lila B.


Ben Lomond, CA

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional nanny for five years. I started working with children when I was 15 and got my AS in Early Childhood Education last year from Cabrillo. I've worked with children of all ages. I've been with the same family for four and a half years, the kids are for five nine and 10. I have been a nanny and babysitter...
Lila can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Lila has been caring for our infant since she was 5 months old. Working with her for the past 5+ months has been wonderful. I completely trust her and know that our daughter is in good hands when my partner and I are at work. Lila is punctual, adaptable with our...

Cassandra G.

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Maggie H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$35-50/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Sarah S.


Scotts Valley, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hey There! I'm Sarah, your family's new best friend and experienced childcare pro with a heart full of joy! My journey began at the UCSB Childcare Center in 2008, where I was an assistant pre-school teacher for 3 years, fostering lasting connections with amazing families. Then, as a Paraeducator in Santa Barbara, I supported...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"My daughter loved her! I would hire her again. :)"

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Soquel, CA

Madison S.

5.0

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

- Care member

Islay F.

5.0

She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication.

- Heather C.

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.

Sydney G.

5.0

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

- Care member

Erika M.

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!

- Care member

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Babysitters in Soquel, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.