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130 nannies are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA
I am a 25-year-old recent graduate of UC Santa Cruz with 10 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. In addition, I have valuable experience in teaching swim lessons for 7 years. I am reliable, patient, understanding, and comforting. One of the most enjoyable aspects of my nannying experiences has been engaging in...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents my names Cassie! I am a 23-year-old experienced nanny. I love all things outdoors, arts, music, and reading. I have done child care for about 5 years. I have loads of experience working with children from the ages 3 and up. I have worked at daycares, teaching kids how to snowboard, tutoring and co-teaching...
Cassie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Megan T.
Santa Cruz, CA
$36/hr • 3 yrs exp
Young, Responsible, And Outgoing Sitter Looking For A Consistent Sitter Situation!
Hello there! My name is Megan and I am seeking a full time nanny position in Portland/Lake Oswego when I move there in June of 2024!
I have consecutively worked in childcare for the past two years, and have many babysitting and other childcare experiences prior to then also! I worked as a teachers aide for a year and a half...
Sarah B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
Dependable Kind & Compassionate Caregiver Available Part-Time To Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
I absolutely love kids at all ages & stages! One of the most significant rewards of being a Nanny is the connections I get to make and the satisfaction of being a dependable team member to a family. I've learned an array of skills as a Nanny and had firsthand experience through the ages & stages of child development as a parent...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sarah has been an invaluable caregiver for our 11-month-old daughter since she was 6 months old. Demonstrating professionalism, effective communication, compassion, and creativity, Sarah goes above and beyond to ensure our daughter's safety, well-being, and...
Nicole G.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Grace, I'm 23 and a recent college graduate!
I have been caring for children since the age 15. I worked at a daycare as my first job where I became CPR certified with children and infants & I have kept up that certification ever since! I have nannied for a few families and have recent references available! I just...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Lauren B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$23-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun and active nanny with 6 years of experience. I love kids and have a lot of experience with gentle parenting dynamics in childcare. I can help with any household, carpooling, or other duties as well. I believe in getting kids outdoors and keeping smiles on their little faces!
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am Aliveah and I teach Transitional Kindergarten (TK). I am a credentialed elementary school teacher looking for a summer job. I have 7 years of experience including lots of nannying and babysitting, working in a daycare, working at a preschool, teaching swim lessons, and teaching 3rd grade, 4th grade, and TK. I have...
Aliveah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I've had four years of experience working as a babysitter and nanny from kids 6 months to 12 years. I have experience working in many different setting from full day with activities, to date nights, drop offs and more. I am CPR. and first aid certified. I love playing with kids and getting to know their personalities. I have...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Laurelle J.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have two years of combined nannying experience, beginning in high school with a family with three children ranging in age from 1 and a half to 10, so I am well equipped to handle multiple high-energy children at once. The families that I have worked for have limited electronics use, so I am used to filling time with creative...
Laurelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rosazel A.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Rosie! I recently moved to SC and I'm looking fill in my schedule, particularly with some evenings and weekends.
A little about me: I grew up in Maine but have been working in Santa Barbara as a live-in nanny for the past four years, as well as nannying in Maine for about five years before that. I got my AS...
Rosazel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for children ages 1-12 for four years and I love it! I am reliable and am very good at keeping kids occupied through games, crafts, reading, etc. I have received my Associates degree in Communications, and am continuing studying at UCSC in preparation for a career in teaching or social work.
Serena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Grace, and I'm a junior at Boston College majoring in English. I have over 6 years of babysitting experience and love kids of all ages. For the last two years, I was a nanny for a family with 2 boys ages 2 and 4. Reach out if you are interested! Thanks.
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is McKenna. I have a degree in Education and several years of experience working as a teacher. In addition to this, I have worked as nanny and mother's helper for several years. I have volunteered as a Girl Scouts leader, children's hospital teacher, and youth mentor. I like to describe myself as a bit of a child...
Mckenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello,
I am a public school high school teacher, and am available for light babysitting, nannying, tutoring, and pet-care opportunities over the summer. In addition, I have worked at day camps, babysat for friends and family, and worked teaching English to 3~4-year-old youth in Japan. I hope to work with you!
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was in highschool, more recently I have been working as a behavioral aide for children with special needs in public schools and have worked with kids anywhere from preschool to adulthood. I recently graduated with my major in Psychology with a focus on developmental psychology and...
Sofia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Natalie G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi :) my name is Natalie. I have nannied in San Fransisco and San Diego for a few different families over a few years. I also have experience working in a day care with kids 6mo-12 years. I was also a coach at a kids outdoor/sports camp. I graduated SDSU with a Communication degree. I have a car. I am CPR/First Aid Certified. I...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a young, enthusiastic teacher looking for some extra work on weekends! I have over 6 years of experience working with children. I have taught preschool-3rd grade, tutored elementary students with special needs, taught Sunday school, and been a nanny for a 2 child family. Other than teaching, I love cooking, playing guitar,...
Leila can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Macy S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Macy and I am 21 years old. I am currently a psychology student at UCSC, and plan to move forward with my education and pursue a career in child psychology, as I have a true passion for working with kids. In my spare time, I value keeping active and living a healthy lifestyle. I love to cook as well as hike and...
Gabrielle G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and dynamic college student looking to pick up a few hours of childcare. I have experience nannying for a 6-year-old and I have a passion for being a great role model and caretaker for kids. I can help with light housekeeping, cooking/meal preparation, and I can even help with school work (more so English or...
Gabrielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Amity W.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 23 years old and live in Santa Cruz for school. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have 6 younger siblings so I've grown up taking care of children since I was little. I worked in a daycare for 3 years watching children from 6 months to 12 years old. After that, I went on to babysitting and some...
Amity can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for finding nannies in Santa Cruz, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Santa Cruz, CA is as of is $23.93 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 130 in Santa Cruz, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
You can find different nanny services in Santa Cruz through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Santa Cruz, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 82 reviews of the 130 listed nannies.