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38 hourly child care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby hourly child care is 7 years
Hourly child care in Santa Cruz, CA
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Oona
I love working with children. Learning and exploring ~ whether through books, outside in nature, or play ~ I have 5+ years experience working as a child care provider for infants to school aged children.
In addition to family child care, I worked in a parent education preschool that focused on the...
Oona can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I met Oona when we worked side-by-side at our children's co-op preschool. We became close friends. She is very responsible, engaged, playful, gentle and creative with children. She has particular passions for books, art, and nature, and it is especially evident...
Amy J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*** Please note: my rate is $50/hour. Thank you! ***
My name is Henry, and I have been working with kids my entire life. As the eldest of three boys, I cared for my brothers from a young age. I have spent 12 years as a counselor leading campers aged 8-17, and I have worked with kids as young as 4 in an after-school program. I...
Henry can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Henry was great - he did a wonderful job with our kids, and we would definitely hire him again."
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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'm very active (lots of walks, gym, and dancing), trustworthy, caring, patient, loving, punctual, dependable, compassionate, happy, easy going, nurturing, mindful, attentive, hands-on, present, have a positive attitude, upbeat and a good sense of humor, energetic, fun and a very reliable nanny. I will focus on the healthy...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Hi! My name is Natalie and I have 9 years of childcare experience, through working with many families and as a childcare provider at a yoga studio. I am calm, mature, creative, and fun. When I provide childcare, I like to read with the kids, play games, go outside, to the park, do arts and crafts, and music. I currently work at...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have worked with children most my life. I have been a preschool teacher for over 15 years. I am also an experienced driver and have worked for Transport Company and a over night packaging company in the past. Currently I am a limousine driver, I have a clean record, insurance and can provide any additional information upon...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Gabrielle G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and dynamic college student looking to pick up a few hours of childcare. I have experience nannying for a 6-year-old and I have a passion for being a great role model and caretaker for kids. I can help with light housekeeping, cooking/meal preparation, and I can even help with school work (more so English or...
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. My name is Sofi, I'm 24 years old and I'm from Argentina (so my first language is Spanish), I'm currently working as a nanny full time but I'm off on Saturdays, so I'm looking for one time jobs. I'm saving money for college so I'm available to work...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Natalya Q.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I'm originally from Taos, New Mexico, and currently living in Santa Cruz to study Psychology and Legal Studies. I'm in my third year at UCSC and I love it! I especially love living by the beach.
I like working with kids because I enjoy being around their high energy and playfulness. As for babies, I love how cute they are!...
Natalya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I'm Abbey!
I am a passionate, caring, and open-minded individual with loads of experience working with children. I got my B. S. in Natural Resources from Oregon State University. After college, my love for the outdoors and having fun led me down a path in youth development working as an Outdoor Education instructor. This...
Abbey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with all age groups- infants, toddlers, and preteens. I love what I do! Everyday is packed full of fun-making cookies out of clay, playing cars, talking about cartoons, packing picnics for the park, counting, learning colors, learning manners, speech development, sharing, playing with peers, bike...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"This is a late review, but I wanted to share that we hired Katie a few times in summer/fall 2015 and she was very professional, reliable, and prompt. My kids enjoyed her company very much. At the time, we weren't able to give her the committed number of hours she...
Demi C.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Childcare Specialist available for care.
$25 and up per hour, 6 hr minimum per day.
Also available for elder care, infant, toddler, teens, school age, overnights, one-time jobs humans, extensive experience with animals of all shapes and sizes. Gardening. Personal assistant. Post surgery care. Post Partum support and care.
Kari can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Arunrung T.
Soquel, CA
$20-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm 27 years old.
I have two years of Au pair experience for a family with 7-year-old twins. I also used to be a teacher in Thailand for 2. 5 years (teaching 6-12 years old) and experienced part-time nanny for 1. 5-year-old girl for 6 months.
My rates: $20/hour
I have been working with children since I graduated. I...
Arunrung can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Lauren R.
Soquel, CA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I am a graduate student at Five Branches University pursuing a doctorate degree in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. I love working with kids and am looking for both consistent and occasional work, ideally 4-10 hours a week.
I'd describe my personality as creative, practical, and curious. My interests include anything...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Carolina C.
Soquel, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
"Patient and Loving Nanny - Flexible Hours!, I am energetic, positive responsible and organized mother of two olders. I like teach them art, yoga and spanish, I grow up in South America.
Carolina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Muna, and I have been working as a babysitter over than 10 years. In fact, Taking care of children has been my passion. Allowing children to grow, explore and learn is a rewarding experience that keeps me excited as I continue caring for children of all ages. I am honored to take care of the children I meet, and...
Muna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Muna has been a tremendous asset to our family providing consistent afternoon care for our 6 year old son over the past 5 months. She is flexible with her schedule and very reliable. Muna took our son to the park and library and also kept the house neat and tidy....
Kathy H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I'm a Qualified and Dependable Night Nanny You Can TRUST!
10 plus years of Experience as a Night Nanny for infants including twins!
I'm also a mother who is very compassionate and loving in caring for the children.
Night Nanny Rate $35-45 an hour
Depends on single baby or twins
References available upon request!
Ilaisane can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very compassionate and hard working. Also very hands on and thorough. Anyone who comes across her passion in service and giving is lucky to have her. "
Luana J.
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced nanny with over 15 years of experience.
I enjoy spending time with little ones and watching them grow. Reading, crafts, age appropriate toys, and outdoor fun with plenty of exercise is a great way to spend the day! Playing is learning!
I especially love the newborn stage and prefer working with babies and...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura is a literal angel! She has been with our family for almost 5 years now. She initially watched our daughter full-time and for 3 years was never late, always reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
She has an incredible imagination, is patient, kind and so...
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Most recent reviews for hourly child care in Santa Cruz, CA
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.
Rachel G.
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 them to the swimming pool,...
- Laura S.
Oona B.
5.0
Oona became a member of our family the moment she started taking care of our then 20 month old son. The level of care and attention she gave him was well beyond our expectations. Our toddler bonded with her immediately and we felt completely at ease with her being his nanny.
She truly valued his...
- Maryam D.
Henry C.
5.0
Henry was such a great find! He helped us tackle a bunch of yard projects and helped completely reorganize our garage. He washed our windows and helped me take a bunch of stuff to the dump.
He's super friendly, and I find him to be a wonderful value too!
Thanks henry!
- Zachary S.
Katie L.
5.0
This is a late review, but I wanted to share that we hired Katie a few times in summer/fall 2015 and she was very professional, reliable, and prompt. My kids enjoyed her company very much. At the time, we weren't able to give her the committed number of hours she needed and she got hired by another...
- Demi C.
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How much does hourly child care cost near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
If you’re looking for hourly child care near you in Santa Cruz, CA, you can review different Care.com profiles until you find a caregiver who fits your family’s needs and budgets. The average child care hourly rate in Santa Cruz, CA is $24.42, but child care rates per hour can differ based on years of experience, location, and other factors.
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What types of hourly child care services are available near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
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Does hourly child care near me in Santa Cruz, CA have a minimum hour requirement?
While each individual hourly child care provider may have their own standards for how many hours they want to work in order to make working worth their time, there is no set standard for how many hours you need to book. When looking for hourly child care near you in Santa Cruz, CA, you can ask different caregivers if they have a minimum hour requirement for each engagement.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA hourly child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Hourly Child Care in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 38 listed hourly child care.