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37 in home child care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Santa Cruz, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Before college, I had 3 years of experience nannying for a local family that had 3 boys and 1 girl ages 2, 3, and 10 (boys) and 16 (girl). I picked up kids from school and made lunch and dinner when parents got off work late.
I have a lot of patience and genuinely enjoy working with kids. I am an active sitter, I will play...
Brittney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Brittney is a sweet, patient, and gentle soul. She is a really good communicator via text and phone. She was punctual and kept my 6 month old engaged in playing with a variety of toys for cognitive and motor skill development. Her two former employers gave her...
Jessica G.
Chelsey O.
Santa Cruz, CA
$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked full-time, for three summers, at children's camps. At camp, I hang out with children ages 4-7. I looked after a group of 9-16 campers and led them to different activities throughout the day, facilitated lunch, played games and did team building activities. At another camp, I worked with different children each day...
Chelsey can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Provided care for our 18 month old daughter on very short notice. She is naturally gentle natured and our daughter was very comfortable with her from the start."
Kaare M.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Oona took care of my son over the years. She is very reliable and trustworthy, making health and safety a priority while being caring and attentive! Oona would make my son's favorite cookies and encourage him to engage in a creative art projects!"
Kaitlin H.
Marlene D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-28/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi There My Name Is Marlene I Am 24 Years Old. I Have Been Babysitting For about 9 years now for family and friends. I have experience with newborns - Teens so any age is fine with me. My Job Consists of Taking children to and from school. Watching till parents get home. I also make breakfast, Lunches, and Dinners as needed. I...
Marlene can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Melody V.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Melody and I have lived in California since 1988 and Santa Cruz since 1990. I was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Co. I finished college at San Jose State with a BA in Communications. I worked in film and video production before deciding to go to school for Massage therapy. I raised a son who is now 25 as a stay...
Melody can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Melody was kind and caring with our kitten, Shadow. She was responsive and kept us updated on how was doing. She sent pictures as well. We will definitely use her care services again. "
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lauren. I am 29 years
old!
11:25 a.m.
Currently I am a Stay At Home Mom to my 5-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter. My is in school M-F. I am looking for work where I can bring my kiddos along as well!
Before being a SAHM I worked at a private school where I was the Administrative Assistant. I wore many...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Hi there! I am a fun-loving, yet responsible college student who has 5 years of experience either volunteering or working as a camp counselor and after-school program counselor for kids aged 4-12. Suffice it to say, I am used to taking care of large groups of children all at once, so I am fully equipped to teach and play games...
Jackson can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Hi there!
I am currently seeking a live in position. I can provide any mix of the following: childcare, cleaning, organizing, laundry, meal prep, grocery shopping, special tasks. Can curate a combination to fit your unique needs. I worked as a nanny for three years for three children. When I started with them, the twins (girl...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Sophia S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi There! I'm Sophia, A 4th Year Human Bio Undergrad Student At UCSC Looking To Care For Some Kiddos
I'd describe my personality as kindhearted, empathetic, and hardworking.
I'm looking for a job that is compatible with my school schedule, I have no preference over long shifts and short shifts!
I started working with kids when I was 17. I have a handful of cousins that I care for every summer I come home to Los Angeles. Many...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Hello!
My name is Taylor, and I am a 23-year-old UCSC graduate. I have 5 years of experience caring for children ranging from 3 mo - 10 years old. I currently work in the mental health field with special needs adults, but am looking to return to working with children as I have found that is what brings me the most joy and...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I'm a nanny with 4 years of experience providing care to children aged 6 months to 12 years. My childcare centers around the emotional wellbeing and development of children, by teaching life skills in an exciting way. Some of my favorite things to do with kids are hands-on art projects, outdoor sports, reading books,...
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Hannah,
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. Some of my responsibilities included: picking ups/drop offs and occasional meal prep. When I left for college, I got a job in retail as a sales associate. I really enjoyed working with my co-workers and I learned a number of skills: communication,...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lisa C.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, I am a long term resident of Santa Cruz with years of experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, twins and children of all ages. I have good references, reliable transportation and I can also help with light housekeeping, laundry and errands. I like to keep busy during any nap time helping around the home. I look...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
Sierra R.
Santa Cruz, CA
$28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello!
I am a fun, energetic, responsible person who has worked with children and childcare for years. I love children, and have a blast spending time with them in personal and professional capacities. I have worked in summer camps for kids, as well as had a variety of babysitting jobs since middle school. In college, I took...
Sierra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Bailey A.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am in a masters program at UC Davis and am currently home for the summer. I have 3 years of experience working with kids after working in a gym childcare and providing care for children outside of that setting. I have also provided nannying services for 3 children ages 7-12 over the summer.
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Anna S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Energetic And Caring Babysitter Ready To Meet Your Family's Needs
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Fun, nurturing, and patient child care provider living in the upper west side of Santa Cruz. I take pride in being on time/communicative and bringing warm energy into the homes I work in. Although my experiences since 2019 have me caring for children ages 2-8, I am open to broaden my experiences with childcare and help with any...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Candi W.
Santa Cruz, CA
$28-46/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny Child Care Daily - Part Time / Elder-Senior Care FT PT
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have already raised my two boys in the Bay Area and have cared for children for over 25 years. I was known as the "neighborhood mom" in my town in the East Bay. My door was always open and my house was the afternoon and Friday night gathering place for neighborhood kids to eat snacks, hang out, swim, play games. I have a very...
Candi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Nyah Y.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18-50/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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Zoe B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Zoë. I grew up in a home filled with animals - cats, rabbits, other small critters - and even have had some experience with farm animals. I am very comfortable with pets and looking after all their needs.
I've babysat for many years, and have even worked in summer kids camps (specifically teaching tennis to...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
&In home child care centers
CASA de Aprendizaje is a licensed home daycare located in Santa Cruz, CA. They provide programs that aim to develop your child’s needs. They offer variety of activities that support healthy child development. The Center is open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Santa Cruz, CA
Brittney B.
5.0
Brittney is a sweet, patient, and gentle soul. She is a really good communicator via text and phone. She was punctual and kept my 6 month old engaged in playing with a variety of toys for cognitive and motor skill development. Her two former employers gave her glowing reviews about her strong work...
- Jessica G.
Chelsey O.
5.0
Provided care for our 18 month old daughter on very short notice. She is naturally gentle natured and our daughter was very comfortable with her from the start.
- Kaare M.
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.
Melody V.
5.0
Melody was kind and caring with our kitten, Shadow. She was responsive and kept us updated on how was doing. She sent pictures as well. We will definitely use her care services again.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Santa Cruz, CA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Santa Cruz, CA. There are 36 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Santa Cruz, CA?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of May, 2024, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $22.08 for in-home child care providers near you in Santa Cruz, CA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
You can compare 36 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 37 listed in home child care.