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Hannah H.
Soquel, CA
$41/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher And Doula Looking For Families To Work With!
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...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 17 yrs, having cared for 1 child to 5 children at a time. I studied and worked as a postpartum doula and have done overnights with newborns, taken workshops and classes in child/infant care. My passion is helping moms, the hardest and most important job in the world, as well as the family as a whole. I...
Candice can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Candice took care of my son 3 days a week for several weeks. He is a toddler and she is really great with that age. She is very positive, fun, creative, reliable, and laughs a lot. I felt completely comfortable leaving my son with her while I went to work. She is...
Allison B.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello busy parents!
Newborn Care Specialist/certified postpartum night doula available for overnight work with newborns Friday and Saturday nights. Also available for occasional babysitting of infants 0-12 mos.
I am a professional newborn care specialist/postpartum doula and infant-only nanny providing high-level...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Where to even begin with all the reasons we love Rachel, and are very sad that she has moved out of state. I really appreciated how she immediately got right in there with our 5 month old daughter, and was not shy when it came to establishing a safe connection...
Lauren N.
Eve M.
Scotts Valley, CA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(19)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Certified CPR/AED/ first-aid. I completed doula course and helping couple of woman with breastfeed and baby care. Also I was a cook in European restaurant. I have 20+ years experience as a private nanny/babysitter for many wonderful families, babies/ young children age ranging newborn to 7 years old. I have letters of...
Eve can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We’ve known Eve since April 2023, when she started caring for our then 16-month old daughter several times a week in our home. (Our daughter is now in daycare, but we are still in touch.)
Eve proved to be dependable, committed, adaptable, and someone we trust...
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With years of babysitting experience, as well as being the daughter and occasional assistant of a Waldorf preschool teacher, I have learned the importance of creating enriching activities that foster a sense of wonder for nature, music, and art. Additionally, my training as a birth Doula and experience with special needs...
Aleah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Izabela S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Postpartum Doula With Over Ten Years Of Childcare Experience - Part Time
Certified professional Postpartum Doula with over 10 years of childcare experience including school and private care. Promotes a nurturing environment for children and emotional as well as educational support for the families.
Responsible and caring, skilled in providing supervision and guidance to children from newborn to 12...
Izabela can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Nyah Y.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced, Loving Nanny Looking For Full Time Employment
Hello, my name is Nyah! I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified and I have taken child growth and development classes. I have experience with disability therapy, preschool homeschooling and potty training and I am a trained full-spectrum doula as well as a trained Montessori in-home educator through Guidepost Montessori.
I have...
Nyah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Charlotte W.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
looking for infant care positions. I completed my postpartum doula training with Doula Trainings, and have been working with several wonderful mentors which are guiding me along my learning journey. I have cared for many children of all ages in the past, and have upheld long-standing relationships with several families I have...
Charlotte can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, I'm a mature caregiver who has lived in Santa Cruz for over 30 years. I have been providing in-home postpartum support to local families for the last five years.
I have a background in early childhood development and have over 10 years experience working at UCSC's Early Childcare Center. I am also a trained chef.
I provide...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Maria, and I will tell a little bit about my experience with kids.
I've been working with kids since when I was 16 years old. I started working at a daycare with children 3 months old to 2 years old. I worked with different family with kids newborn to 5 years old. My routine was feeding, changing diapers, walking at...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Maria has babysat my 4 and 11 year old boys. She is reliable, trustworthy, and great with kids. I would definitely recommend!"
Allison K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Good Day,
My name is Cindy and I have been taking care of newborns at night for 30+ years. I have vast experience with singles/twins/preemies. I only do nights if you are looking for days I might be able to recommended someone. I live in San Jose and travel north to Fremont and Mountain View and South to Morgan Hill. I cover...
Cindy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Cindy is confident, easy to talk to, highly experienced. After the twins were born, she was exceedingly flexible from week to week letting us decide which days we needed her most. She always arrived 10-20 minutes early so that she could talk to us about how our day...
Wei-ling D.
Teri L.
San Jose, CA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Extremely Experienced In Childcare, Household Help, Grocery Shopping/Errands, Food Prep/Cooking
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old (a LONG time). I am very outgoing and friendly. I taught preschool at North Valley Baptist School in Santa Clara for 2 years, ran a daycare in my home for over 17 years plus I am a certified Birth Doula. I LOVE babies and children of all ages. We have been married 30 years, have 4...
Teri can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Teri is fantastic with children. All of my children love her. Fun, caring and genuine are just a few words that come to mind. I highly recommend her."
Leslie L.
Harumi K.
San Jose, CA
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I will be happy to help your the family !
I have over 7 years of experience with newborns to toddler.
I'm comfortable and experienced with other ages, single or multiple children, although Infants-(2 mos, youngest) toddlers are my specialty.
Child development course - newborn to toddler.
Trained as birth and postpartum...
Harumi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Harumi is a very professional, reliable, and caring sitter. She loves children and it shows. I highly recommend her.
She has a great knowledge about infants and made me comfort that he was safe with her while I had to work."
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Most recent reviews for doulas in Soquel, CA
Candice Y.
5.0
Candice took care of my son 3 days a week for several weeks. He is a toddler and she is really great with that age. She is very positive, fun, creative, reliable, and laughs a lot. I felt completely comfortable leaving my son with her while I went to work. She is trustworthy, responsible and very...
- Allison B.
Rachel R.
5.0
Where to even begin with all the reasons we love Rachel, and are very sad that she has moved out of state. I really appreciated how she immediately got right in there with our 5 month old daughter, and was not shy when it came to establishing a safe connection between them. She often took our...
- Lauren N.
Eve M.
5.0
Hire Eve. Like many other ratings say: she is worth every. Single. Penny!
Eve has taken care of my, now, 3 year old for the past 2 years. When she came for her interview, he was so comfortable he crawled right into her lap! She also now cares for both my 3 year old and my 2 month old regularly. She...
- Care member
Maria V.
5.0
Maria has been the most wonderful nanny to our littles. She is caring, engaging, very communicative and extremely dependable. Our daughter requires additional support due to developmental delays, Maria has been the perfect partner; all of our therapists have also praised her dedication to supporting...
- Care member
Cindy S.
5.0
We hired Cindy to help us when our daughter was born and she was amazing. She took care of our baby and even helped take care of me while I was healing. The best part was the total sense of security and confidence that we had with her (my husband and I had no idea what to do with a newborn, despite...
- Meredith G.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in Soquel, CA
How much does a doula cost near me in Soquel, CA?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Soquel, CA is $41.00. That being said, it’s important to remember that the actual amount a doula charges per hour can vary based on their experience, the types of services you’re looking for, and other unique factors.
How can I find a doula near me in Soquel, CA?
If you’re considering hiring a doula to support you in your upcoming birth, Care.com can help. You can search through a variety of Care.com doula profiles to find a doula near you in Soquel, CA who offers the services you’re looking for. You can even read reviews from other mothers who worked with the doulas you’re considering hiring to get an idea of what they’re like to work with.
Is hiring a doula near me in Soquel, CA safe?
Doulas don’t provide you with medical services and you will still have a doctor assist you while giving birth, but a doula can offer additional support and care during and after a pregnancy. We ask all doulas on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. If a doula completes a CareCheck they will have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We advise you to take extra precautions when hiring a doula near you in Soquel, CA by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Soquel, CA?
Doulas can provide support in a few ways. You can hire a birth doula to assist you during birth, you can hire a postpartum doula to provide you with care after delivery, or you can hire a night doula (also known as an overnight doula) to keep an eye on your newborn while you get some much needed rest. You can search Care.com to find the doula services you’re looking for near you in Soquel, CA.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Soquel, CA?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Soquel, CA, it can be really helpful to interview a few different candidates to learn more about their experience and the services they offer. This is also a valuable time to see which doula makes you feel most comfortable and supported. You can ask them about how many clients they have worked with, what services they offer, and what kind of support they can provide during labor.