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39 weekend nannies are listed in Aptos, CA
The average rate is $29/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 5 years
Weekend nannies in Aptos, CA
Erika M.
Aptos, CA
$32-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Babysitter Available Three Days A Week And A Few Nights & Also On Weekends
5.0
(16)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Erika and I'm from Brazil.
I am a full-time student at Cabrillo College - majoring in Early Childhood Education.
My daily activities with kids consist of feeding, playing, reading, dancing, singing, bathing, nap time, drop off/pickups from school/activities, cleaning/meal preparation and laundry for kids, etc.
I...
Erika can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erika has been the best addition to our lives! She is so attentive and loving and is so great at taking the kids out on daily adventures, reading lots of books and singing songs. We couldn’t recommend her more!"
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
"We found Rachel on Care when searching for alternatives to day care because the waitlist was so long. I was nervous about inviting a stranger to lave our baby with. But, we’re honestly so happy that it worked out that way. The care and individualized attention that...
Care member
Hello
I'm looking to help Mondays-Fridays for your children, with the possibility of evenings on the weekend if need be. I have au pair experience, experience with tutoring, and kids who are neuro diverse.
I love to be creative and being out in nature with kids(when safe). I have a reliable car and references if need...
Anna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CURRENTLY Jan 2024!
I am currently working with a family with one infant child 9-5 Monday-Thursday. I am looking to pick up occasional babysitting jobs on the weekends. I am happy to do one-time sitting jobs or talk about other options. BUT- Nobody can have any sick symptoms in precaution to the infant child I care for during...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Mac. I have nannied/babysat for many families over the past 15 years. I have cared for children ranging in age from newborns to 13-year-olds. While I typically work with three to four kids at a time, I have taken care of up to 12 children on my own and am happy and prepared to work with any age and number...
Mac can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Mac to look after our 8 month old son while we were on a week long holiday in Aptos. Mac helped us out on short notice over a few days and evenings and was gracious and flexible with our timings which was very much appreciated. She is a natural with...
Viviana C.
Hello, my name is Natalie. I am 21 years old and attend UC Santa Cruz, but I am home for the summer. I volunteered in my church nursery every Sunday for six years and have been a nanny for over two years. I am kind, responsible, and fun. I love kids (especially babies) and I would be happy to care for your children!
Julia V.
Watsonville, CA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Reliable And Experienced Nanny Of 2 Years, Available Weeknights And Weekends
Hi, I am Julia! I am 23 years old, I recently graduated Cabrillo College, majoring in Fire Technology to become a firefighter. I am CPR certified. I am a Registered Behavioral Technician and I do direct therapy with children with Autism and Down Syndrome. I have 7 years of experience working with children, I worked at a daycare...
Julia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello,
+ My name is Fabiana, I'm an experienced, responsible and very patient nanny. Currently I work full time as a nanny live in taking care of three super active kids (3yo, 5yo and 6yo).
+ I am always off on weekends and looking for extra jobs.
+ I have been working as a nanny since January of last year. I used to live...
Fabiana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
I am currently nannying from 8-4 during the week but am available nights and weekends! I have been nannying/caregiving since I was 10 years old. I love doing activities outside and am an athlete. I have my own car, a clean driving record, and can help with carpooling/running errands. I can also help with cleaning, laundry, and...
Kelly Ann can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Riley and I am a recent UC Berkeley graduate, studying Marine Conservation and Policy. I grew up in Santa Cruz, CA then have been living in Berkeley for the past few years. I love the beach, hiking, spending time with my family and friends, and marine biology!
I am looking for a full time nanny/ child care...
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Avery and I am 18. I am a senior high school student at Monte Vista Christian School and love kids! I help out with my middle school church youth group weekly and help with preschool during church services every Sunday at Santa Cruz Bible Church. I have my drivers license, so I can drive to you and sm able to...
Avery can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Laila.
I am a Santa Cruz County resident for the last 30 years.
I graduated from UCSC with a Biology degree.
I have experience caring for infants and toddlers at Santa Cruz Children Center and at UCSC childcare center while attending college.
My recent experience has been working with families caring for their kids...
Laila can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm current available to work weekends at anytime. I work full time now during the week for Kaiser Permanente but extra money is always needed now in days. I have worked with children of all ages but I have mostly worked with seniors. I was a caregiver for about 4 years. I also have ECE credits that I took at cabrillo...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Margaret C.
Capitola, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom To A 9 Year Old Boy, I Am Looking For A Nanny Position And Available To Babysit Also!
I have a 9-year-old son who is in school in Soquel. I have him full time and we are always adventuring! We go to the beach often, the river, biking, hiking, parks, we have a boardwalk pass and we are fun-seekers! For my hours of availability, I put the hours that he is in school, however, if your family is ok with your kiddo...
4.5
(2)
I am a very responsible, energetic, honest and fun person. I have great references for all my previous jobs and more than 10 years of experience working with kids. I really enjoy working with them and I am a very reliable person. I have experience as a Sunday school teacher for kids at church, and as a nanny with a family for 5...
Blanca can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Blanca is very trustworthy and have lot of patience with children. She is very good caring for the little ones. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hello, I'm a highly passionate Nanny of 10+ years with experience like working as a night doula, childcare attendant, preschool and kindergartners teachers aid, nanny share groups and many private families.
On my free time I love to volunteer for beach clean ups, be a ranch hand and spend time with family and friends.
I'm fully...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Where do I start?
I went into labor around 3am I ringed right away she answered and had a bag packed for herself prior just in case for about a month. She stayed 2 days at my home due to some complications I was shocked how much my daughter grew on her from the...
Yona M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom and a nanny. I have 25 years of experience with newborn (including overnight/sleep training )through teen care. I have excellent local references and a perfect DMV record. I am child and infant first aid/ CPR trained and have been an in-home nanny locally for many years. I have also run my own home daycare in the...
Alisa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Alisa watched my son (and one other baby) from about 6 to 15 months as part of a nanny share during COVID when we were unable to secure daycare, and she has been a great help throughout it all. Alisa worked from the beginning to establish a regular eat / sleep /...
Kim D.
4.5
(15)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Morgan and I would love to be the person to help your family out. I am 28 years old and I am currently looking for occasional date nights / weekend babysitting. I have been on Care. com for many years now. I started off babysitting when I was 15 years old, then proceeded to becoming a part-time nanny, then to a...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Morgan cares for your child like they're her own. I never had any concerns when my daughter was with Morgan."
Chelsea G.
Eliza R.
Santa Cruz, CA
$23-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have had a variety of experiences providing child care. My experience ranges from one-on-one care to managing siblings and large groups of 10+ kids. For some families, I regularly provide weekend, evening, and overnight care. However, my main experience is as a nanny. For the past year, I have cared for one 8-year-old three...
Eliza can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eliza is awesome! Punctual, communicative, and super sweet with our toddler."
Elyse J.
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Aptos, CA
Erika M.
5.0
Erika has been the best addition to our lives! She is so attentive and loving and is so great at taking the kids out on daily adventures, reading lots of books and singing songs. We couldn’t recommend her more!
- Care member
Rachel R.
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 between them. She often took our...
- Lauren N.
Mac C.
5.0
We hired Mac to look after our 8 month old son while we were on a week long holiday in Aptos. Mac helped us out on short notice over a few days and evenings and was gracious and flexible with our timings which was very much appreciated. She is a natural with babies, I felt quickly at ease as she...
- Viviana C.
Blanca R.
5.0
A true professional. She is friendly, caring and took very good care of my son. She has great work ethics and takes her job very seriously. I felt very safe and comfortable leaving my son with Blanca (Ms. Cielo is what we called her).
- Care member
Natalie V.
5.0
Natalie is upbeat and active. She took my 1 1/2 year old daughter on a lot of outside walks and adventures to the park. Inside she also kept her active and engaged. My daughter was in great hands and well taken care of. In addition Natalie is friendly, clean, and dependable. She never left our house...
- Katie M.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Aptos, CA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Aptos, CA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Aptos, CA, you can search through 4 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Aptos, CA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Aptos, CA depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $29.25 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Aptos, CA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Aptos, CA, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Aptos, CA take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 4 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Aptos, CA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Aptos, CA?
All weekend nannies near you in Aptos, CA found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.
Ratings for Aptos, CA weekend nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Weekend Nannies in Aptos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 39 listed weekend nannies.