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Lindsay L.

Looking For Work As A Nanny(:

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi(: I hope my profile finds you well, my names Lindsay I'm from Santa Cruz California and in my time living here I've done many different care programs from working in my churches daycare I attended as a young adult to babysitting. My current job for the last 3 years of my adult career has been in the school system I'm...
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Part-time Care Giver Available

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm excited about learning more about you and your family. I live in Santa Cruz. I speak English, Portuguese and utilize sign language. I am nurturing, creative, considerate and calm. I adore children. I love to tend to the home with light house keeping while child is napping. I am also available for laundry care and simple...

Shannon H. says "Bella is the best! She started nannying for our little one when she was 7 months old. Not only did she provide the sweetest most loving care to our baby,...

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Experienced Children's Entertainer Looking Forward To Making Connections With Parents And Families!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Warm, bubbly, and silly! I love working with kids because they have a unique perspective on life, and I love seeing the world through their eyes. I'm looking for a loving parents who are excited to have me join their children's day to day lives. My very first job was a nanny job between the ages of 14 and 16 until I became a...
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Punctual And Playful Nanny

Santa Cruz, CA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Zoe and I am looking for a family to help out part-time this summer. I am originally from California and I am in NY for the summer :) I can do one-time jobs, or helping out a couple times a week. I work full-time as a remote state policy intern during the week, so my schedule is pretty flexible. I have been...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Zoe & I graduated this past spring with a degree in general biology. I am currently applying for nursing school & living in Santa Cruz for at least the next year. I live in downtown Santa Cruz, have my own car & have a fairly flexible schedule. I have experience nannying for 5 families in the area. I am BLS...
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A Little Bit About Alex

Santa Cruz, CA

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$23/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alex and I am a recent graduate from UCSC with my bachelors in Marine Biology. I love working with kids and have done so most of my life. I have been a nanny, a babysitter, a childcare worker, and a summer camp counselor for most of my life. I live on the West Side of Santa Cruz and I have my own car. I am bubbly,...
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Postpartum Doula, Creative Chef, And Loving Caregiver

Santa Cruz, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...
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Professional Nanny

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 20+ years of experience as a professional educator and Nanny. I lived in Hawaii where I was an elementary school (grades K-3) teacher for 12 years. I started my professional Nanny career with an agency in Hawaii as well. Since I returned to California in 2008 I have worked full time for high profile families in the Bay...
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Jade S.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Jade, I'm 23, and live in Long Beach. I've been working as a nanny since the moment I turned 18 and am looking for a new family to help. I am CPR/first aid trained, great reviews on here, I have reliable transportation and a clean record. Always happy to help with housework, errands, meal prep, etc. I am also...
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Experienced Babysitter And Former Teacher Looking For Full Or Part Time Nannying Job!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Maddie. I'm a 29-year-old grad student and experienced babysitter living in Monterey Bay. I am originally from NC, and have an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Russian. I have around 15 years of babysitting experience. During my 2 year Peace Corps Service in Kyrgyzstan, I taught English to all...
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Dedicated Nanny With A Passion For Enriching Children's Lives

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! I work full-time as an Office Manager at Ecology Action (Mon-Fri, 9-5) and am looking for babysitting gigs in the evenings or on weekends. I was a nanny when I was younger and started babysitting again about four years ago. I've cared for kids of all ages and can share references from families I've worked with. I'm...
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Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Diana! I am 30 years of age and live in Aptos, CA. I have about 15 years of childcare experience, including being a gymnastics coach, live-in and live-out nanny, occasional regular sitter, and lifeguard instructor. I am CPR, BLS, AED, and first-aid certified. I studied Social and Behavioral Sciences. I...
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Part-Time Nanny Available

Santa Cruz, CA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
My name is Sierra and I am a holistic nutrition student in Santa Cruz. I have 7 years of experience with child care, in various ages. The last few have been around 2 years old. I have experience in lots of different areas of teaching children as well, I lived and worked in San Francisco as an assistant/teachers aide in a...
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Nanny/Caregiver

Felton, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Experience includes: -live-in/travel nanny for two amazing kids, ages 2. 5 and newborn involving all things food, school drop-off and pick-up, adventures and games, bath time, bed time, long-distance travel (car & plane), general house cleaning, animal care. -working in before and after school programs involving organization...

Brandyn I. says "Katie was terrific! She had to drive a very long way and had almost no time to get up to speed for an evening with my autistic nephew, and she just...

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Fun Sitter And Willing To Tutor!

Felton, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have six years of experience. I started teaching piano at 16 and have worked with children ever since. I have worked at daycares and was a part-time live-in Nanny in 2020. I have CPR training and grew up swimming, so I am always happy to supervise swimming. Because of working with kids since the age of 16, I've worked with...

Care Member says "Savana is the most compassionate, hardworking, and nurturing babysitter we have ever had. She pays attention to detail, offers educational help, and...

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Full-Time Nanny Available

Scotts Valley, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Molly! I live in Renton and have been babysitting/nannying for over 10 years as well as working at licensed preschools for two years that enrolled children ages 6 months to 5 years old. The age range I have cared for is 4 months old to 13 years old. I also am a mother of two beautiful girls. Additionally, I have 15 ECE...
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Ben Lomond, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Starting in August I'm considering taking jobs as a nanny live in. If you are interested, we can talk about it and my available time would change in that special case. I'd describe my personality as Kind, loving, and caring. I like working with kids because It's fun to take care of them, I always enjoy their company. I'm...
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Nanny/Au Pair/ Bilingual

Soquel, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Magnerys and I'm an experienced bilingual (Spanish & English) nanny and housekeeper with over 5 years of hands-on experience caring for children and maintaining warm, organized homes. For the past several years, I've lived in the same home where I've supported a family not only with childcare but also with...
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I'm Young At Heart And Full Of Experience When It Comes To Children

Scotts Valley, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Michele I live in Scotts Valley Taking care of children has always been my passion. I find working with children a rewarding experience. My first job, at the age of 16, was working with 2-year-olds at Winnie The Pooh Daycare I continued to work there for five years. I worked there while attending DeAnza College...
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Part Time (open To Full Time For Summer) Loving Nanny

Soquel, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have over 10 years experience working with children of all ages and multiples. I have a 6-year-old daughter that is very social and always wanting to meet new friends. We live in Soquel and love to explore nature, make crafts, and have dance parties. It would be ideal to take care of a child around my daughters age so they...
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  • 48 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.54/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live-in nannies is 5.0

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA

Live-in Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 48 listed live-in nannies

Isabella M.

Bella is the best! She started nannying for our little one when she was 7 months old. Not only did she provide the sweetest most loving care...

- Shannon H.

Katherine H.

Katie was terrific! She had to drive a very long way and had almost no time to get up to speed for an evening with my autistic nephew, and...

- Brandyn I.

Savana S.

Savana is the most compassionate, hardworking, and nurturing babysitter we have ever had. She pays attention to detail, offers educational...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Santa Cruz, CA

The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Santa Cruz, CA is $24.54 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 13 in Santa Cruz, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You also have the ability to read reviews from other families.

All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 13 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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