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143 infant babysitters are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a single mom of two girls. I just graduated from CSUMB with a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development and Family Science. I love kids and animals. I am CPR certified. I am available for child care and pet care.
Susannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Zoey H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Zoey. I am trained as a support care aid for children and adults with disabilities, and am very passionate about the care world! I lived in London, England in 2018 as a live in nanny for two children. I also lived in Castro Valley, California as a live in nanny for two children with ASD. I am moving to Santa...
Cheyenne D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-44/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic And Fun Gal, Get Along Great With All Ages!
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Suprachee B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lisa (preferred name) and I'm a UCSC bioengineering student looking to earn some extra money for when I am not programming, or lounging around the house with my cat (Mister Misty). I have had extensive childcare experience through previous jobs and life as an older sister with busy and hardworking parents. I have...
Suprachee can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am a Native Californian born in the Monterey County and proud to call the Central Coast my home since 1998. I graduated from Cal State Monterey Bay in '20 with a degree in Social Behavioral Science with a minor in Pre-Law. I love going on long hikes with my dog, trying new Ina Garten cooking recipes and practice hot...
Jasmine Huerta can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Hi there! My name is Emma and I have just transferred to Santa Cruz to finish my degree in Marine Biology. I am usually available part-time and love being around kids. As for my history, I have cared for children from the ages of 1-10 since I was 12 years old. I have cared for up to 3 kids at a time. I have always babysat on the...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Kelly D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kelly and I'm a 23-year-old psychology student who loves the outdoors, traveling, & swimming.
I have 3+ years of experience working in daycares with ages 5 and under, as well as 6 ECE units. Additionally, I worked at a local summer camp with children ages 6-12, where we would go on daily field trips and do...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I'm so glad that I hired Kelly for my 2 yr old son. She was calm yet bubbly. She was flexible with timing when my meeting got out late. Kelly assisted my son in potty training and snacks. Kelly is so thoughtful and creative, she helped my son make a hand-print...
Mikaela K.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Elyssa, I was born and raised in Sacramento, California and I have been nannying for families for almost 4 years now! I am currently a third-year Politics major at the University of California Santa Cruz. I am also a part-time yoga instructor, and I enjoy outdoor activities and nature, which drew me to move...
Elyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Clarissa H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher During The Day And A Big Kid All Day Long
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! :) I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I work M-F from 8-5 as a preschool teacher and I am looking for another part time job at what I love to do the most: hanging out and learning from our young adults. I can help with errands and I have a car.
Availability: Weeknights and weekends.
(CPR and...
Clarissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Clarissa is absolutely amazing at childcare. You can tell she loves children. She was always on time, did everything we asked her to do with great attention to detail, and she was very kind and loving to our baby."
Anna T.
Grace Ann E.
Santa Cruz, CA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi!! I just moved to Beverly Hills and would love to help out any busy families in need. I have been nannying for about 3 years now and worked at a daycare facility twice a week near my college. I love kids and helping kids stay active!!
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind, patient.
I like working with kids because...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Rachel and I recently just graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz with a Psychology and Sociology Bachelors Degree. I have been working as a Registered Behavior Technician with children ages 2 and up, and adults ages 18 and up for a little bit over a year now. I'm a pretty quirky and...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
1.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My name is Chloe and I'm a full-time student studying cosmetology. Currently here to help families for any occasional jobs/one-time sittings!
I have over 8 years of experience from infants to toddlers to early teens. Including care for children with developmental disabilities.
My passions besides working with...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I'd describe my personality as being outgoing and loving \r\n\r\nI like working with kids because it is rewarding work that comes easily to me. I understand the importance of a reliable and caring person to provide the right care for each child. \r\n\r\nI'm looking for a job that is happy with me bringing along my 5-month-old...
I have 1 year of experience, good at laundry and light housework. I've babysat for two families in high school, for a 2yo, 6yo, and 7yo. I love kids who like to talk!
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a recent graduate of Cal Poly home for the summer in Santa Cruz. I worked in both a foster home and an elementary school and this provided me with a keen understanding of kids' social and emotional needs. I think listening provides the foundations of a healthy relationship as well as consistency. I believe in spending time...
Keelan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have more than 15 years of experience working with children as a nanny, an Au pair in Germany, a daycare employee, a camp counselor, a preschool teacher, and a challenge course facilitator.
I have been certified as an Associate Preschool Teacher by Santa Rosa Junior college, gone through the Ayurvedic Clinical Foundations...
Anelisa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Brianna C.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brianna, I come from a big family of many kids. I would always be the one to babysit for anyone in the family which was always fun. I don't babysit them anymore due to them moving away but I do still babysit my friend's 2-year-old from time to time. Babysitting has taught me so much such as being patient, learning how...
5.0
"Brianna arrived early, prepared, and was attentive and great with my son. Would book again!"
Care member
Monique D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have always adored children being a big kid myself and started babysitting when I was 12. That led to being a child swim instructor and lifeguard in high school and college. I also was a sailing camp counselor... grew up sailing, I worked in a pediatrician's office in high school and as a youth counselor in college. When I...
Monique can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Sierra and I babysit/nanny in my free time to make a little extra $ when not working my day job. I am a 25 yo female who lives in the Santa Cruz area. I have recently graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a biology degree and have worked great with kids for the past 5+ years. I have looked after kids of all ages...
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jazleen J.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years+ of experience babysitting my siblings and cousins, and have served as a nanny for a family in town. . I also have some caregiver experience as well from when I cared for my grandmother.
Currently I am a Direct Support Professional to 3 clients in Santa Cruz County.
Jazleen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA
Cheyenne D.
5.0
We love Cheyenne! I trust her completely with my one year old and she's so sweet.
- Lindsay P.
Kelly D.
5.0
I'm so glad that I hired Kelly for my 2 yr old son. She was calm yet bubbly. She was flexible with timing when my meeting got out late. Kelly assisted my son in potty training and snacks. Kelly is so thoughtful and creative, she helped my son make a hand-print craft for Mothers Day! I'd loved...
- Mikaela K.
Clarissa H.
5.0
Clarissa was a wonderful sitter! She and her partner, Jessica, watched our group of 5 kids, ages 1-7, while we went to a wedding. They sent us updates throughout the night of all of the kids having a great time, and got all kids fed, bathed, and in bed with no issues. We were so thrilled to be able...
- Chloe R.
Brianna C.
5.0
Brianna arrived early, prepared, and was attentive and great with my son. Would book again!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Santa Cruz, CA in May, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in California, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Santa Cruz have rates starting at $22.80.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 143 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
There are 143 infant babysitters near you in Santa Cruz, CA. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 68 reviews of the 143 listed infant babysitters.