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136 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
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, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Anna D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello my name is Anna. I love working with kids! I have experience babysitting, nannying and care giving in the past. I am also a yoga teacher and have my own small business silversmithing and bead weaving, so arts and crafts is my jam! I love surfing and hiking the outdoors is very important to me! I have traveled the world and...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. My name is Sofi, I'm 24 years old and I'm from Argentina (so my first language is Spanish), I'm currently working as a nanny full time but I'm off on Saturdays, so I'm looking for one time jobs. I'm saving money for college so I'm available to work...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have worked with various families for over 10 years . I have my marketing degree from San Jose state but always stuck with nannying because I love it !
I believe in creating a comfortable and safe environment for kids and love getting them involved in various life skill activities. I love cooking, baking and running errands...
Kalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hello! I'm Hannah - a 30-year-old education and environmental professional in Santa Cruz. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2015 with a degree in Spanish and human rights. After college I taught English as a second language at a charter school in San Jose, then worked as a naturalist at an outdoor school for two...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Viviane W.
Santa Cruz, CA
$32-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
My name is Viviane, I'm 35 years old and I'm from Brazil. I'm graduated in social communication.
You'll find that I am a very loving, patient, and independent person. I have my own car and am happy to provide references and answer any questions you may have.
CPR/First Aid trained
6 years of experience (For the last 4 years I...
Viviane can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Serena D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi!
I am a third year UCSC college student majoring in Psychology, and Global and Community Health. I love to surf, backpack, garden, make kombucha, and spend time outside.
I am looking for occasional babysitting, part-time nannying opportunities, and tutoring. I have experience caring for children from infancy to...
Serena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am currently a full time nanny for a 10-month-old. I started with them when he was seven months. Previous to this family I worked with another 7-month-old until he was 1-year-old. I also frequently work with a 7-year-old as well. I absolutely love all of the families I have ever worked for. It has been the most fulfilling...
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I'm Abbey!
I am a passionate, caring, and open-minded individual with loads of experience working with children. I got my B. S. in Natural Resources from Oregon State University. After college, my love for the outdoors and having fun led me down a path in youth development working as an Outdoor Education instructor. This...
Abbey can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Anna S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Energetic And Caring Babysitter Ready To Meet Your Family's Needs
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Fun, nurturing, and patient child care provider living in the upper west side of Santa Cruz. I take pride in being on time/communicative and bringing warm energy into the homes I work in. Although my experiences since 2019 have me caring for children ages 2-8, I am open to broaden my experiences with childcare and help with any...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Arely G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$19-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hey,
I am 19 years old and a college student. I love to work with kids and have 2 years of experience with babysitting. I mostly work with infants and toddlers bur willing to work with babies. I follow instructions pretty well and learn fast. I hope that you have a nice day
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, respectful,...
Camille C.
Santa Cruz, CA
$10/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter. Available On Week Days And Nights. Very Good With Kids :) Always Smiling!
Hello, my name is Camille and I am 29 years old. I am a kind, patient, responsible, giving, loving, artistic and musical individual. As a young child, growing up in Santa Cruz, I was lucky enough to have the most amazing nannies anyone could hope for. My favorites are still a part of my life. I would like very much to provide...
Camille can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Cassandra C.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
Just A Reasonable And Kind Human, Who Genuinely Enjoys Kids.
Hi!
I have worked with children in so many wonderful settings. From 2 years as a horse wrangler and teacher at summer camp, nannying for multiple families over the years, tutoring in English Literature, in-town day camps, and volunteering at a special-needs equine therapy center, I have learned so much about relating to...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am 28 years old I have over 5 years experience nannying kids (9 months - 13 years old) as well as experience teaching online English to children around the world.
I have two younger brothers who I cared for a lot as I grew up so I am very familiar with childcare. I love coming up with fun, exciting and creative ideas for...
Lorianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Deborah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Sydney. I am a student at UCSC as an earth science major and I have been nannying for about 5 years. I love making connections with kids and getting to know their unique personalities. I enjoy spending the time I have with them getting outside, finding new adventures, and growing their young creative minds. I...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I like working with kids because it's super cool when you can help them learn new skills and watch them grow up! I have loved the unique personality of each child that I have worked with and enjoy learning to adapt to a child's individual needs.
I started working with kids when I was younger and would often watch my younger...
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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 $23.92 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 136 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 66 reviews of the 136 listed nannies.