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Nikkole W.
Capitola, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is nikkole- I live in Santa Cruz with my boyfriend of 6 years who works as a firefighter here. I'm 26 & have been nannying since I was 14! I was an EMT/CPR certified am a swim instructor as well. I have a few families I watch here that I've been with for a long time, but have some extra availability throughout the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have had the great privilege of caring for children most of my life! I have an Early Childhood Education background with Cabrillo College and used it to work as a preschool teacher and later owned my own daycare homes. I experience with children of all ages and have a fondness for the 2 and under! As a preschool teacher I...
Eden can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a multi-faceted nanny professional with years of experience supporting families island wide and the bay area. I am well-experienced with every age and stage of a child and extremely familiar with infant care-pre teen. I am recognized for my caring, fun, and outgoing personality, my dedication and sometimes long hours, my...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Jen is a fantastic professional nanny! She takes her job seriously and makes everyone in the family feel at ease when you first meet her. She is skilled in infant and toddler care and safety. She always is prepared with age appropriate games and creative ideas...
Suzanne B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jocelyn.
I'm a Santa Cruz native. I've been taking care of kids since I was 13 and I practically raised my niece when she was a baby.
I'm calm and compassionate and positive. I'm also intuitive and am able to get on the same level of kids and help them regulate emotion and reactions by breathing and vocalizing their...
Jocelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn is a caring loving person. She care for my daughter like it was hers.
She was punctual and dependable."
Leticia R.
Katie S.
Aptos, CA
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started my love for child care at the young age of 8. I was "hired" to play with two small children while their mother did housework. I continued working for the family until the age of 18. In between those years, I slowly developed the role of "the nanny" and "home school teacher". I am the 4th child out of 5. My older...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is a gift from heaven. She is excellent with children and adults:) She navigates age gaps between siblings and what works for each individual child. She is enthusiastic, reliable, a go-getter, creative, artistic, loving, kind and fun! We loved her ability to...
Patricia D.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Hello, my name is Natalie. I am 21 years old and attend UC Santa Cruz, but I am home for the summer. I volunteered in my church nursery every Sunday for six years and have been a nanny for over two years. I am kind, responsible, and fun. I love kids (especially babies) and I would be happy to care for your children!
Salem L.
Aptos, CA
$19-24/hr
I have been a stay at home father for the past five years and have 3 small children and am very attuned to the needs of children. I worked at camps and as a nanny for a few years ..
Skills:
CPR
Samanth S.
Scotts Valley, CA
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mother of three adult children, and I have six grandchildren. Ever since I was a little girl, I have always enjoyed being around children. I truly believe they are a blessing from God..
I'd describe my personality as loving, funny kind
I like working with kids because I love watching them develop social, mental and...
Samanth can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I've nannied for 2yrs for 2 boys (ages 3 & 5) and I have worked with kids varying from grade kindergarten through middle school by working for the YMCA! I've been an athlete most of my life up til college, so I know how to keep up with high energy levels and activities to support a developing child. I am also a Certified Home...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Hi there! My name is Lizzy and I've been working with kids of all ages, including infants, for 2. 5 years now. I would describe myself as patient, kind, nurturing, and fun. Things I have enjoyed doing/am capable of doing with the kids is playing, going to the park or on an easy hike, creative activities, or even something as...
Suzanne R.
Aptos, CA
$28-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a background in Early Childhood Education. Years of experience working with children and volunteering, as well as school settings. I ran an in home childcare while my children were younger. Loving, Firm, and respectful. I believe in exploration and discovery in developing a child's creativity and curiosity. Passionate...
Suzanne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom and a nanny. I have 25 years of experience with newborn (including overnight/sleep training )through teen care. I have excellent local references and a perfect DMV record. I am child and infant first aid/ CPR trained and have been an in-home nanny locally for many years. I have also run my own home daycare in the...
Alisa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have utilized Alisa several times to help watch our three children. Twin infant boys and a 5 year old girl. When we met her we immediately felt a level of comfort and so did our kids. We were able to enjoy several nights out knowing our kids were always in good...
Yvonne L.
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, 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.
Carissa K.
San Jose, CA
$30-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Homeschooling Mom Looking For Full-Time/Part-Time Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**Currently unavailable full-time as I am working for another family but my schedule is sometimes open for date nights and one-time babysitting.** I am a 49-year-old mom to three sons, ages 23, 21 and 19. I stayed home with my children for 14 years and home schooled them until they went to high school. Years ago I worked as a...
Carissa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Carissa for well over three years now and I can vouch that she is one of the most upstanding and amazing people I have ever known. She is generous, dependable, honest and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. She is also an outstanding caregiver...
John D.
4.7
(4)
Hi, I'm Brittany; a fun, caring, responsible stay at home mom to sweet 3 & 5-year-old boys, available to help a fun, down-to-earth family. We enjoy reading, coloring, kinetic sand, flashcards, nature walks, scootering, coloring with chalk, playground play & trampoline. I easily adapt to different parenting styles & nutritional...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Brittany was very good with our baby. She was knowledgeable and competent. Our only issue we had was Brittany left us very shortly after we selected her and with very little notice. I would recommend her as a nanny."
Jassica M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Keli. I am a mature woman that is happy to say that I have worked with wonderful families and children. I have worked for multiple family's part time as well as a single-family full time.
Each family has either grown out of my care or moved from the area.
I prefer to care for infants and toddlers. I believe that...
Keli can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keli is absolutely wonderful! When it comes to communication, childcare, scheduling, and helping around the house Keli and I are always on the same page. She is so easy to work with and I am so grateful for her help. I hope to have a long term relationship with her...
Teresa R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I had home day-care for over 20 years and been a nanny for over 4 years. I cook, clean, do laundry, run errands and take care if the kids with love and respect. I believe I'm an extension of the parents and will help raise them the way you want them to be raised. Great reference. Non smoker and I have my own transportation.
Jamie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jamie cared for our daughter for more than a year. She started when our daughter was just 9 weeks old and immediately made us feel comfortable and relaxed. She has never been late to work, she is excellent with developmental skills and is very good at...
Shalini O.
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Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in Capitola, CA
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer is very professional trustworthy and dependable. Throughout the years we have hired her for pet sitting babysitting house sitting and office work. We recommend her 110%
PS she always had arts and crafts and baking fun for my boys.
- Esmerel P.
Jocelyn R.
5.0
Jocelyn is a caring loving person. She care for my daughter like it was hers.
She was punctual and dependable.
- Leticia R.
Katie S.
5.0
Katie is a gift from heaven. She is excellent with children and adults:) She navigates age gaps between siblings and what works for each individual child. She is enthusiastic, reliable, a go-getter, creative, artistic, loving, kind and fun! We loved her ability to juggle through a kitchen remodel...
- Patricia D.
Alisa M.
5.0
Alisa was a great nanny, and we would definitely hire her again. She did a great job watching our one-year old in a nanny share with one other child.
She is always extremely calm and was able to tirelessly care for two very active one-year-olds with patience and affection. She was very...
- Olivia P.
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.
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FAQs for finding an in-home nanny near you in Capitola, CA
How much does an in-home nanny cost in 2024 near me in Capitola, CA?
The average going rate for in-home nannies on Care.com in Capitola, CA is $25.00 per hour. That being said, how much an in-home nanny charges can vary due to factors like their years of experience and your location.
How do I find in-home nannies near me in Capitola, CA?
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What types of in-home nanny services near me are available in May 2024?
All live-in nannies offer different services. Some may be more than happy to help with homework or to do some light housekeeping or cooking. You can ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to tackle when you interview them.