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27 weekend nannies are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 7 years
Weekend nannies in Santa Cruz, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have spent most of my teenage-early 20's as a nanny/babysitter. I am use to watching two to four kids at a time. I have three nephews and a niece that I love and watch a couple times a month a long with a couple of other families. As a nanny I loved to take the kids to different parks, water parks, swimming pools, bike rides,...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Rachel was our nanny for our 3 and 5 year old for nearly a year. She was an amazing caregiver who was sweet, caring, attentive, and very responsible. She always kept the kids busy with fun activities like arts and crafts, riding bikes and scooters outdoors, taking...
Laura S.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Clare B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Clare, I was born and raised on the outskirts of Los Angeles but have been living with my partner in the Santa Cruz mountains for nearly two years now. I am the eldest daughter of my family with two younger sisters, both of whom have differing levels of intellectual disability, and who I regularly helped care for...
Clare can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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!
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliza is awesome! Punctual, communicative, and super sweet with our toddler."
Elyse J.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, 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.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am currently working as a mentor for high schoolers with a program as well as an Adventure guide/Team Building Assistant for Mount Hermon Adventure Center. I have worked with kids from babysitting at a young age, to leading Sunday school, being a nanny, working as a teachers aide in New Zealand, and as a camp counselor for...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & 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)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
AVAILABLE FOR WEEKENDS!!
I'm Steph! I'm 28 yo, future college masters degree, art enthusiasts and an experienced nanny available for occasional babysitting or part time position.
My childcare approach is based in:
- Positive education
- Montessori
- Love and caring
- Play and have fun away from screens
- Patience and talk...
Stefanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I did requested Stefanie’s work several times, she’s a wonderful babysitter for my 1yo boy and also petsit my 6yo cat while we traveled, I definitely recommend her, she’s the best!!!"
Diogo O.
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
CPR
First Aid
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
"Rachel is hands-down the best nanny ever! Her care and compassion for both babies and their parents is unmatched. She has such a kind, calming presence, and is passionate about creating engaging experiences for the babies she cares for. She's always coming up with...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Alison , and I'm from Peru . I'm bilingual . I'm a native Spanish speaker . I have 6 years experience working with kids ( 10 months to 12 years old ). I'm a college student . I enjoy to play with the kids , do art crafts , reading , walk , etc. I really like to be active with the kids playing their favorite games .
I'm a...
Alisson can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alisson was absolutely amazing with our 3 kids. Very personable, paid the upmost attention to detail, and our kids loved her. She came on time and had a plan/notes/activities ready, so very well prepared which is a great plus.
Although we ended up moving, we'd...
Care member
Vanessa B.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Loving, Dependable Nanny - Spanish, English Speaking Available
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping.
Nanny offering full-time care
Hello, I am Vanessa. I am from Peru. I am 24 years old, I live in San Pablo.
The first experience I had was as a teacher at the Johannes Kepler school where I had the opportunity to work with students of different...
Vanessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rosa D.
Los Gatos, CA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm available to work on Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday and Saturday morning.
I am patiently responsible very dedicated to my work I have 10 years experience working with elderly people caregiver
I love to cook. Cleaning.
Rosa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA
Rachel G.
5.0
Rachel was our nanny for our 3 and 5 year old for nearly a year. She was an amazing caregiver who was sweet, caring, attentive, and very responsible. She always kept the kids busy with fun activities like arts and crafts, riding bikes and scooters outdoors, taking them to the swimming pool,...
- Laura S.
Eliza R.
5.0
Eliza was great with our toddler, will definitely hire her again. Punctual, they did art, played, watched a show, and got her ready for bed. Very helpful for my Wife and I. My daughter had a blast with her and will welcome future sittings. Thanks!
- Christopher G.
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.
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.
Alisa M.
5.0
Alisa was a great nanny, and we would definitely hire her again. She did a great job watching our one-year old in a nanny share with one other child.
She is always extremely calm and was able to tirelessly care for two very active one-year-olds with patience and affection. She was very...
- Olivia P.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Santa Cruz, CA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Santa Cruz, CA, you can search through 11 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Santa Cruz, 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 $23.45 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 11 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Santa Cruz, CA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
All weekend nannies near you in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, CA weekend nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Weekend Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 27 listed weekend nannies.