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After school child care in Watsonville, CA

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Lauren A.


Watsonville, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter

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Hello, my name is Lauren, I am 28 years old and I have 10 years of experience in taking care of children. I can help with light housekeeping, homework help, crafts, cooking food, and driving to after-school activities. I have watched children between the ages of 3 months-12 years. I have a very upbeat personality and love...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi my name is Jessica. I'm a mother of one funny and amazing child. I have recently worked with parents who need an extra hand with their children and I've been tutoring them, taking them to their after school activities, and also date nights. I took Early Childhood Education classes at Cabrillo College, California (12 units)...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Hannah L.


Aptos, CA

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available

1.0

(1)

Hi parents! I am a 29-year-old woman who just moved back to Santa Cruz to be near family. I graduated Cal Poly SLO with a BS in Marketing and Minor in Social Studies. I worked through college with a few daycare/nanny positions. First at the San Luis Obispo Country Club as the Club Daycare Provider. I worked at the Lahontan Golf...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Reshmi S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have work in childcare setting for 18 year. I worked with 2 months to 12-year-olds in after school programs. Prefer to work with younger children. I like them to explore things and be safe at the same time.
Reshmi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She's extremely reliable and trustworthy. She has a lot of experience with all ages. You would be very fortunate to have her take care of your kids. "

Caroline E.

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Norma R.


Salinas, CA

$23/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitting!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Norma, I have 3 years of experience that includes, home tutoring, and working with students after school and during school at different elementary sites, I will provide educational activities and create a fun engaging environment for your child !
Norma can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Norma is punctual, responsible and very communicative. She has nannied for all four of my boys under the age of five. She also is very good about tidying the house, helping with laundry and any other light housework that may be needed."

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Cherie M.


Salinas, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I love working with Children! I have experience teaching preschool, substitute teaching, and after-school care (1-3rd grade) at a private school in Pleasanton. I was a Sunday school teacher, worked as an Administrator for the Midweek Children's Ministry. I have more than 30 years of babysitting and nanny experience, noon duty...
Cherie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Cherie has been an amazing babysitter for our girls. We have known her for 2 years and she regularly babysits for both our baby and our toddler. She is very kind, warm, and trustworthy and we feel completely at ease leaving our children with her at home to play...

Lisa T.

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Noraleigh C.


Felton, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I have over 20 years of experience working with children in various settings with various age groups. I've cared for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary age children. I've worked in ECE daycare settings, after school programs, Montessori schools, and nanny positions.
Noraleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Noraleigh was wonderful. We first hired her when I had just given birth to my daughter and needed help with housekeeping. Noraleigh was efficient, thorough, and dependable. I soon learned that she had worked previously at a Montessori school, and when I returned to...

Marie L.

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Jennifer M.


Soquel, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a multi-faceted nanny professional with years of experience supporting families island wide and the bay area. I am well-experienced with every age and stage of a child and extremely familiar with infant care-pre teen. I am recognized for my caring, fun, and outgoing personality, my dedication and sometimes long hours, my...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jennifer is very professional trustworthy and dependable. Throughout the years we have hired her for pet sitting babysitting house sitting and office work. We recommend her 110% PS she always had arts and crafts and baking fun for my boys."

Esmerel P.

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Sira T.


Soquel, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

I Luv Kiddos

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, have done drop in care, overnight care, newborn care, morning and afternoon care with kids all ages. I have 40 years of experience with caring for children of all ages. I am reliable, flexibly, consistent, caring, diligent & understand my role as a caregiver for your family. I am here to help. I enjoy the day to day...
Sira can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sira is kind, patient, and has always loved on our children with such presence and joy. She has been a valuable volunteer in the children's ministry at our church, and I am grateful for her friendship. "

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Chelsea S.


San Martin, CA

$35/hr20 yrs exp

Awesome Nanny/Babysitter Available!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for the last 18 years and a nanny for 15 of them. I have experience with newborn to 12+ years old, twins/multiples, nanny shares, and have regularly cared for 5+ children at a time. I've also had a few opportunities to work at elementary schools as an after-school program supervisor, as well as a...
Chelsea can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Chelsea was great to work with - she was responsive and helpful during the selection process and our son loved spending time with her - he didn't want her to leave at the end of the night. I will definitely be contacting Chelsea again to care for our son."

Michaela W.

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Yvonne S.


Gilroy, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my Name is Yvonne and I'm available to help out with pick up after school or sports help out with homework take care after school or when needed
Yvonne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Casey P.


Salinas, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi! I'm a single mom of 2 boys, ages 7 and 8. When they're in school/after school program, I would love to help you with your little ones!
Casey can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
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Katie R.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

I have worked at a preschool ranging from infants to school age children. I worked in multiple classrooms so I have experience with multiple age groups. I also worked at a ymca before and after school program as a teacher. I was in the teaching program at Sonoma State as well so I have a lot of experience with kids.
With Tuesday's to-do's and Friday Funday, I am well planned and organized. I spent 10 years of my professional life as a cook/kitchen manager, 5 of which was with for a preschool or after school program, which would make me familiar with the USDA CACFP guidelines. I am CPR and First Aid, certified. I also have my Childcare...
Desiree can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Corinna L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-25/hr2 yrs exp

Cory Bio! :)

Hello, my name is Cory and here is a bit about me: I have 3 Early Childhood Education units from Cabrillo College and am currently enrolled in 3 more units. I obtained my bachelor of arts from University of California Santa Cruz in 2012 and shortly after was hired to work for program in the Bay Area. I started as a summer camp...
Corinna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
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Jennifer K.


Capitola, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher/ Tutor/ Mom

I have 17 years of professional experience working with children of all ages. I am a mom of 2 who has recently received her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. I am trained in K-6 elementary education, environmental education, and lifeguard. I am currently a 7th grade math instructor and the Technology and GATE coordinator at...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Elizabeth M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Nature, Art, Movement, And Fun Times With Elizabeth

I have the utmost respect and admiration for the endeavor of bringing new life into this world. I cannot begin to fathom the rewarding difficulty of this path. I have called Santa Cruz my home for 7 years and have been doing childcare on and off for the past decade. I have been an after school nanny, worked at a yoga studio...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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Sidney H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! Interested In Getting Into More Babysitting/nanny After School And After Work.

Hello! My name is Sidney. Born and raised in the Santa Cruz area i've always been surrounded by little ones and love taking care of and making sure they always have a smile on their face! I also have great organizational skills if you are ever interested in help with cleaning, organizing and even cooking! I'm very excited for...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jessica V.


San Jose, CA

$20-27/hr4 yrs exp

I have 4 years of experience, working with infants all the way to middle school aged kids. I've worked in various schools and after school programs and I have experience with special education. I graduated with my degree back in 2017 and I'm currently in grad school to become a social worker!
Jessica can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Itzel M.


Salinas, CA

$28/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi! My name is Itzel, I completed a bachelor's in psychology and minor Spanish May 2023.I love kids. I have been working at an elementary after school program as a site manager with kids grades TK-6th since August 2023 I am open to any questions you may have!

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Watsonville, CA

Reshmi S.

5.0

Reshmi is great with babies. She helped me with my twins when they were four months old and was a real asset. She brings experience and knowledge from her background running a daycare, and she is flexible and open to individual parents decisions.

- Vanessa M.

Norma R.

5.0

Norma is punctual, responsible and very communicative. She has nannied for all four of my boys under the age of five. She also is very good about tidying the house, helping with laundry and any other light housework that may be needed.

- Care member

Cherie M.

5.0

Cherie was sweet and thoughtful with our two year old daughter. She was enthusiastic and caring in her interactions. Our daughter loved playing with her. She also brought her own fun items to share like stickers, coloring books, and bubbles!

- Syed F.

Noraleigh C.

5.0

Noraleigh was wonderful. We first hired her when I had just given birth to my daughter and needed help with housekeeping. Noraleigh was efficient, thorough, and dependable. I soon learned that she had worked previously at a Montessori school, and when I returned to work, she became our daughter's...

- Marie L.

Jennifer M.

5.0

Jennifer is very professional trustworthy and dependable. Throughout the years we have hired her for pet sitting babysitting house sitting and office work. We recommend her 110% PS she always had arts and crafts and baking fun for my boys.

- Esmerel P.

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