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Alice F.

Nanny/Infant Care Specialist

Soquel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
I have had many experiences working with children, specializing in infant care. I have training as a Newborn Care Specialist and believe in continuing to build my skills to provide the best care possible. My goal as an Infant Caregiver is to protect, guide, inspire, and provide a positive atmosphere for children. I enjoy...

Care Member says "We could not have asked for a better person to take care of our daughter than Alice. She was thoughtful, extremely reliable, and helped our daughter...

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Marcie M.

Part Time Child Care Provider

Soquel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I am available in November! I'm finishing up with a family as their Nanny and personal Chef. I have enjoyed caring for their little one since she was 6 months old. She will start preschool when she turns two. I also spend one evening a week with an elderly Alzheimer's client. Included in my work history is experience as a...

Care Member says "Marcie has been an incredible nanny for our daughter over the past 1.5 years, and we cannot speak highly enough of her! From the very beginning, Marcie...

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Jennifer M.

Summer Nanny Available

Soquel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Jennifer took loving care of our border collie, kitty and senior guinea pig. The animals were well taken care of and she communicated well with us! I...

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Marianne V.

Soquel, CA

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$33/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Marianne. I have been nanny since I retired from Nursing in 2019. My specialty for several years was postpartum, well baby nursery and high risk pregnancy. The age groups I have cared for are newborns, infants, toddlers, preschool and young school age children. I have experience with twins. I love children and...
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Tanya L.

Part-Time Caregiver

Scotts Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm 39 years old and I love working with children of all ages! I have the following qualifications: - College: 21units of early childhood education - Certificate: Health and Safety class - Certified: CPR Pro and First Aid. - pre school teacher - Swim instructor Over the years, I've helped many families who were in need of...

Teresa M. says "Tanya is dependable and trustworthy. Her extensive background being a lifeguard and being around children transfers to her ability to care for children....

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Laura E.

Experienced Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Personal Assistant And House Sitter Available Part Time

Santa Cruz, CA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am available for the occasional evening, and am not looking for part or full time caregiving. I am an experienced caregiver, trusted driver for providing "kiddo taxi" transport, tiny house owner and student going back to school in 2020. From watching infants starting when I was 12, I have cared for all ages, toddlers up to...

Laura S. says "My twin 3 year old girls loved Laura!!! We used her a ton and even for a few overnights "

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Sierra L.

Out Of Season Camp Councilor

Aptos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've been a babysitter since I was 13 and can provide numerous positive referrals. I love kids and encouraging them to explore, create, and interact with the world around them in positive and meaningful ways. I have two degrees one in Sociology, and another Social Justice and Cultural Studies with a minor in theatre. I've been a...

Jocelyn S. says "10/10 would hire her again. She arrived on time, took charge of the situation, and day one it felt like she had been babysitting for us forever. She is...

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Candice Y.

Full Time Nanny

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Allison B. says "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,...

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Lynnette W.

Childcare/ Tutor / Parents Helper

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked as a nanny with infants and toddlers for the last 5 1/2 years and my most recent infant will need only part-time care for the summer. I started working with infants and toddlers from 1987 to 1998 when I ran a licensed family daycare and then as a nanny for four families with infants. In all cases, I stayed from...

Care Member says "We’ve been so lucky to find this amazing tutor for our 2-year-old. From the very first lesson, our daughter connected with her and lights up when she...

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Ryuun C.

Rockstar Nanny

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been working with children for 25 plus years, in schools, facilities and privately. My last 12 years have been specialized in newborn to preschool. This age group is such a magical age, and I love exploring it with them! I am adapt in developmental stages/leaps. I love teaching children about the outdoors, music...

Paige G. says "We feel incredibly fortunate to have Ryuun as our full-time nanny for the past year. She is nothing short of amazing, and we are delighted to share our...

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Isabel B.

Santa Cruz, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 23-year-old postpartum doula, and I would love to help you and your family. I was raised in an at-home daycare, so I've been doing childcare my whole life :) I have experience with children of all ages. I am fully vaccinated and well as I have certifications for postpartum/infant care doula work, infant feeding...

Amber L. says "Isabel provided nanny services for my 3-month-old, 5-year-old and 7-year-old sons. She had expert knowledge in infant care and had a warm, caring and calm...

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Judy S.

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am an energetic, responsible, and considerate individual with a passion for working with children. With over 5 years of experience, I have had the privilege of caring for children ranging from infants as young as 2 months old to children up to 12 years of age. My expertise includes developing engaging games and activities,...

Jessica G. says "If you are considering Judy as a nanny/sitter she is an excellent choice because: - She is bilingual - speaks both English and Spanish. - She can prepare...

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Melissa Z.

Experienced Infant And Toddler Nanny And Mom

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been working as a nanny for over 18 years but my experience in childcare started many years before, first as a babysitter in the evenings, over summer break, and on weekends, then later as a full time nanny. My skills as a multi-tasker and self starter include organizing, tidying, food preparation, cooking, and childcare...

Liz F. says "Melissa works for our family part-time. She is an incredible member of our team and has over 10 years of nanny experience. She has never been late and has...

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Dena G.

Nanny Or Caregiver

Santa Cruz, CA

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been a nanny for several years from infants through school age I have experience with all ages. I also have been a childrens dance teacher for many years. I feel I'm fun, creative, attentive and engaging I enjoy helping children learn and grow. I'm reliable and my schedule is flexible I was with my last two families...

Mara H. says "Sweet and kind and reliable. My daughter loves her. She also took care of my chickens while I was gone and did a great job. We'd love it if Dena keeps...

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Rachel R.

Newborn/Infant Caregiver

Felton, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello busy parents! Newborn Care Specialist/certified postpartum night doula/night nanny now booking for end of Aug 2025 in Santa Cruz & Los Gatos. Rates: $58/hr night doula/NCS, I am a professional newborn care specialist/postpartum night doula providing high-level individualized care for infants and lactation support. I...

Lauren N. says "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...

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Clarissa H.

Preschool Teacher During The Day And A Big Kid All Day Long

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
As a caregiver with a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My calm and creative nature allows me to connect with kids on a personal level. I prioritize clear and open communication with parents, ensuring their peace of mind. I believe in supporting...

Chloe R. says "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...

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Janice R.

Quality Care Provider with 30 Years Experience

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 30 years of experience working with children in a variety of preschool settings and three long term positions as a reliable and trusted Nanny with local families. I will be available in September to assist a new family. I can mail you a resume and background letters of recommendation. I have experience with infants. I can...

Emilie L. says "Janice has taken care of our son from when he was 4 months old, up until his 1 year-old birthday, when he started daycare. She was always extremely...

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Stephanie B.

Looking For Occasional Jobs And Full Time 1st Week Of April

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been working with kids in different settings (daycare + nannying) for a little over 6 years now. I'm CPR certified and bilingual Portuguese/English, I do have my own transportation. I have extensive infant experience on bottle feeding, nap routine, engaging activities/outings, solid introduction and I felt comfortable...

Care Member says "Stephanie took care of my son from around 9 - 18 months in a nanny share. She was punctual, reliable, and consistent with her care. She laughed and...

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Jasmine L.

Santa Cruz, CA

from
$26/hr
18 years experience
Light cleaning
My name is Jasmine. I taught infants, toddlers and preschoolers for 19 years. I currently teaching toddlers, preschool and pre k. I love children a lot and I want to see how children grow. I want to educate children like doing art, craft, tutoring from preschool and kindergarten.
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Lisa C.

Santa Cruz, CA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I have experience caring for infants, newborns, twins, toddlers and children of all ages. I am also a long term resident of Santa Cruz with reliable transportation and good references. My schedule is flexible and I can also be available for date nights and on weekends. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!
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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.75/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 5.0

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in Soquel, CA

Infants Child Care in Soquel, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Alice F.

We could not have asked for a better person to take care of our daughter than Alice. She was thoughtful, extremely reliable, and helped our...

- Care member

Marcie M.

Marcie has been an incredible nanny for our daughter over the past 1.5 years, and we cannot speak highly enough of her! From the very...

- Care member

Jennifer M.

Jennifer took loving care of our border collie, kitty and senior guinea pig. The animals were well taken care of and she communicated well...

- Care member

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You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Soquel, CA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Soquel, CA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

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