Find Infant Nannies in Scotts Valley, CA
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Find infant nannies in Scotts Valley, CA that you’ll love
60 infant nannies are listed in Scotts Valley, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant nannies is 5 years
Infant nannies in Scotts Valley, CA
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, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
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...
Bryanna W.
Scotts Valley, CA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi there! Im bryanna I'm 21 years old, and I absolutely adore working with children. I have been working with children since my sophomore year in high school, and to this day I am still working with children. I am currently working at happy days learning center right now working with age ranges infants 4 months- pre...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"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 tons of advice and tips for first-time moms. I'd give her 6 stars if it was an option."
Liz F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Candice can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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, reliable, and laughs a lot. I felt completely comfortable leaving my son with her while I went to work. She is...
Allison B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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 May to assist a new family. I can mail you a resume and background letters of recommendation. I have experience with infants and live...
Janice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"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 punctual and reliable, and kept the house tidy by helping out with chores.
Most importantly however, she made sure...
Emilie L.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I can't wait to be your next nanny! I have over 5 years of experience caring for children, not counting the date-night babysitting jobs I had when I was 13-16. My longest experience nannying lasted 15 months and the boy I nannied is now like my little brother. I love watching people learn and grow, especially infants...
Savannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"Savannah is amazing! Our five year old son has a new best bud! And I know he is so safe in her hands. Our family is so grateful to have found Savannah!"
Jemila P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have numerous years of experience caretaking, nannying, house sitting, dog sitting/ walking, and babysitting. Love animals and kids! I'm a caring and responsible young professional looking for part time work to help out and make some money for grad school. I'm flexible, reliable and fun loving!
I also have my current Adult,...
Gabby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabby was great with our kids, and they loved getting to spend time with her! We’re sad that she moved away but our loss is another family‘s gain :)"
Care member
4.9
(7)
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
5.0
"Carolyn was great with two young kids who were not used to being away from their parents. She put them at ease right away and the kids said they had a great time with her!"
Matt P.
Lila B.
Ben Lomond, CA
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional nanny for five years. I started working with children when I was 15 and got my AS in Early Childhood Education last year from Cabrillo. I've worked with children of all ages. I've been with the same family for four and a half years, the kids are for five nine and 10. I have been a nanny and babysitter...
Lila can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Lila has been caring for our infant since she was 5 months old. Working with her for the past 5+ months has been wonderful. I completely trust her and know that our daughter is in good hands when my partner and I are at work. Lila is punctual, adaptable with our...
Cassandra G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! My name is Julianne and I going into my fourth year at UC Santa Cruz. I'm studying Psychology here, and hoping to pursue a focus in child development. I would like to eventually get into social work with women and children, so if anyone is willing to share some advice or personal experiences, I would love to hear....
Julianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Julianne is amazing! We are both certified teachers, and would invite Julianne into our home any time, any day. My daughters want to invite her to Christmas, Hanukkah, on vacation, and to school. Julianne is gentle in her manner but also not afraid to be firm. She...
Polly S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very experienced babysitter/nanny and have worked continuously. I started childcare when I was 13 years old, caring for my two younger brothers. . I also worked as a daycare teacher (infants-4 years) and behavior therapist. I am creative, calm, kind, and active, and I have a lot of hobbies I would be happy to share. I...
Hanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hanna was great with both my 10 month and 3 year old kiddos. She arrived early to make the transition easy and made the most of her visit. Hanna is sincere and gentle and wants to spend time with kids. 100% would hire again."
Margie H.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny with infants and toddlers for the last 21/2 years and my most recent little charge is entering preschool full-time in mid-April. I started working with infants and toddlers from 1987 to 1998 when I ran a licensed family daycare and then as a nanny for three different families with infants. In all cases,...
Lynnette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"When we suddenly found ourselves in need of a nanny for our 8-month old, Lynnette was so accommodating, professional and understanding. We buried her to fill a temporary position as we really needed someone full time and Lynnette was only available two days a week....
Sarah C.
Stephanie B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Looking For Occasional Jobs And Full Time 1st Week Of April
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"Stephanie is highly reliable and brings her warm, loving nature to your home and children. She is extremely motivated and creative and helps nurture both of those qualities in your little ones even as early as 4 mths. You will not be sorry, you and your little one...
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello busy parents!
**Currently under a FT contract M-F. Available for occasional weekend/date nights/overnights.
I am a professional newborn care specialist/infant-only nanny, providing high-level individualized care for the first year of life! I specialize in supporting new parents in successfully navigating the first year...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 right in there with our 5 month old daughter, and was not shy when it came to establishing a safe connection...
Lauren N.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
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
Greetings,
I have been a nanny for 18 years with great references. I simply love children of all ages.
My specialty is infants working throughout the toddler years or as long as the family needs. Major in college Education, Early Childhood Development Certificate and I have studied Montessori philosophy. These are the...
Sharol can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sharol was great with our 10 month old!"
Chris D.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Adrienne. I graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Sociology. I am currently getting my Masters in Social Work and will finish in May. I am looking for a summer nannying job in Santa Cruz County while I apply to jobs in the Social Work field.
A bit about my experience with children...
I have been babysitting for...
Adrienne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adrienne was always on time and very dependable. We hired her as a temporary nanny for our 6 month year old and she was great. She was also great with our 2.5 year old, and she's baby sat both boys for us. She's very dependable and would recommend her to...
Seth S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for 25 plus years, in schools, facilities and privately. My last 10 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...
Ryuun can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Ryuun part time while our full-time nanny was out on medical leave and she was WONDERFUL! She got up to speed quickly and helped make an otherwise stressful situation much less so. She was a delightfully calming presence and got along very well with our...
Ashley P.
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Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Scotts Valley, CA
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.
Melissa Z.
5.0
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 tons of advice and tips for first-time moms. I'd give her 6 stars if it was an option.
- Liz F.
Candice Y.
5.0
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, reliable, and laughs a lot. I felt completely comfortable leaving my son with her while I went to work. She is trustworthy, responsible and very...
- Allison B.
Janice R.
5.0
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 punctual and reliable, and kept the house tidy by helping out with chores.
Most importantly however, she made sure that our son felt cared for and...
- Emilie L.
Savannah Z.
4.0
Savannah was our nanny for 9 months and didn't have experience with infants and toddlers before.she learned a lot working with my 1 year old and then new born. She learns quickly and is super helpful with not only the kids but household chores. She is eager to learn, a creative thinker, and easy to...
- Amber M.
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FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Scotts Valley, CA
How much does a nanny cost for an infant near me in Scotts Valley, CA?
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Scotts Valley, CA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $20.00. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
What types of responsibilities do infant nannies near me in Scotts Valley, CA take on?
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Scotts Valley, CA, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
How can I find a good infant nanny near me in Scotts Valley, CA?
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 3 infant nanny profiles near you in Scotts Valley, CA that you can check out. You can also read 1 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
How do I interview a nanny for an infant near me in Scotts Valley, CA?
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Scotts Valley, CA, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
Is it safe to hire an infant nanny near me in Scotts Valley, CA?
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.