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60 babysitters are listed in Aptos, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Aptos, CA

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Madison R.


Aptos, CA

$17-50/hr1 yrs exp

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I'm a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with a passion for supporting families. I have experience as a camp counselor for both science and drama camp. I keep parents updated about their child's day and promptly address any issues that arise, following their preferred communication method. I believe in fun and...
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Ronda W.


Aptos, CA

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time care giver for children, seniors and pets.

I raised two amazing adults, ages 27 and 24. I love children and animals and put their needs first. A massage therapist and energy healer for over 20 yrs, Graduated from a University with a masters degree in holistic counseling and expressive arts. I took care of an elderly woman for a year and a half. I have one dog in my...
Ronda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Natalie M.


Aptos, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Natalie; I am 25 years old and living in the Santa Cruz area. I am proud to have completed my BA in Psychology and Sociology at UC Santa Cruz. My long-term goal is to become a Marriage and Family counselor. I have been nannying on and off throughout my adult life. My professional experience ranges from working...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Stephanie M.


Watsonville, CA

$24-28/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I am 26 years old, a graduate from Cabrillo College and CSUMB. I have 10+ years of experience babysitting. I am biliteral, I speak both English and Spanish. I also have my own transportation. I received my CPR certification in high school while taking medical classes! I am currently working on...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

5.0
"Great with kids any age, punctual, and very reliable! Also bilingual which is a huge plus!"

Johnah M.

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Rena D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$27-40/hr10 yrs exp

Playful And Experienced!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

If you are looking for a responsible, patient, playful, and experienced caregiver, then give me a call! I have extensive childcare and teaching experience. I love outdoor excursions and am very energetic, but also enjoy soft reading time, imaginative play, and crafts. I have years of baby - toddler care experience, and have...
Rena can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Rena did an maxing job with our 3 kids. She was very engaged with the kids, including a lot of enrichment activities. Would hire her again in a heartbeat."

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Emily K.


Santa Cruz, CA

$23-29/hr10 yrs exp

Hi!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I like working with kids because they amaze me with how smart they are! I was very nearly a preschool teacher and I absolutely love watching that age group figure out how things work and problem solve. Older kids are great to work with because they generally want to help out if there's younger kids and if not then we get to just...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Emily took great care of our 11 months old baby when we were on vacation in Santa Cruz. It felt really safe to leave him with her and we would definitely hire her again if we come back :)"

Matilda W.

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Laura E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Personal Assistant And House Sitter Available Part Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am available for the occasional evening, and am not looking for part or full time caregiving. I am an experienced caregiver, trusted driver for providing "kiddo taxi" transport, tiny house owner and student going back to school in 2020. From watching infants starting when I was 12, I have cared for all ages, toddlers up to...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Laura is wonderful with kids. She has watched my two daughters (6 & 3) for years. She is fun, engaging, active, and attentive during her time with them. Lots of trips to the park! We also appreciate that she tries to honor our rules to encourage good behavior...

Kate P.

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Marcie M.


Soquel, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am available in November! I'm finishing up with a family as their Nanny and personal Chef. I have enjoyed caring for their little one since she was 6 months old. She will start preschool when she turns two. I also spend one evening a week with an elderly Alzheimer's client. Included in my work history is experience as a...
Marcie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Marcie has been a wonderful sitter for my school age children. She is punctual, dependable and professional. The kids love her and I would highly recommend her."

Erin D.

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Maggie R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter

Coming from a large family, there was always an aunt or uncle tossing a baby into my arms. They got away with it because I loved it! Having 7 cousins younger than me has shaped me into the caretaker I am today. I completely enjoyed my experience working for the University of Reno, NV daycare where I mainly focused on 3-5...
Maggie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maggie has take care of all 3 of my boys from infant to now. She is very trustworthy, always on time, and so much FUN for my boys. They absolutely love her. She has even created her own projects with them to keep them off the screens. Over the years we have...

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Scarlett D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-21/hr8 yrs exp

Joyful Nanny For Hire

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Scarlett. To me, children are an absolute delight and I consider being a nanny/sitter a fulfilling and and extremely rewarding job. I have experience with children from 0 - 14 years old. I feel comfortable with any age. My schedule is flexible, whether you are on vacation and need someone to take care of your...
Scarlett can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We used Scarlett to watch our 1 year old son when we went to dinner. He was in bed the whole time but she was super communicative and friendly and she also arrived 20 minutes early. "

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Kendra D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nurse Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 29 years old and am registered by the state of California as a Registered Nurse. Healthcare Provider CPR, PALS, ACLS, NRP, ONCC and IV certified. I also have multiple references along with a full clear background check. Special Skills Include: Fluent in American Sign Language and Tutor in all levels of math/science grades...
Kendra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kendra is great with our 10 month old. She has a great attitude and can be fun and stimulating or comforting and get him down for long naps. She is dependable and trustworthy. She is also great with our two dogs who can be a handful. We're lucky to have her!"

Jessica K.

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Madison S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

I Am A Recent UC Berkeley Grad Looking For Child Care Opportunities.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm currently looking for families to babysit and/or private tutor for in Santa Cruz. I have experience as a profession tutor and elementary after school teacher at Lazear Charter Academy. I've worked with kids for over 8 years now. I worked for the Alameda parks and recreation department for four summers, leading games...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madison is awesome! My daughter is 10 and absolutely loves her adventures with Madison. And, I love how punctual, dependable and responsible she is to work with. Madison will help with homework and pick up and drop off for scheduled activities. She also plans great...

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Maria V.


Watsonville, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny And Postpartum Doula

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Maria, and I will tell a little bit about my experience with kids. I've been working with kids since when I was 16 years old. I started working at a daycare with children 3 months old to 2 years old. I worked with different family with kids newborn to 5 years old. My routine was feeding, changing diapers, walking at...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maria has been the most wonderful nanny to our littles. She is caring, engaging, very communicative and extremely dependable. Our daughter requires additional support due to developmental delays, Maria has been the perfect partner; all of our therapists have also...

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Natalia G.


Capitola, CA

$25-28/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Natalia, I'm from Colombia , I'm 25years old, I love outdoor places. I'd describe my personality as outgoing- easygoing , patient , smiling , talkative, independent, autonomous. I like working with kids because it's an opportunity to explore myself , being more creative and for sharing knowledge. I'm looking for a...
5.0
"Natalia is an amazing care taker to our 4 month old daughter. We were very nervous about having a first sitter, but she made us feel secure and comfortable. I’d recommend Natalia to absolutely anyone !"

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Paige S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for about 11 years now and have experience with children as young as five months. I have a Bachelor degree/concentration in Human Development and Family Studies and Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I enjoy playing sports, hiking and just being active. I love doing arts and crafts, reading,...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We were in town for the weekend, and needed childcare for the evening. We hired Paige, and she was punctual, super sweet and the kids had a great time! We would definitely hire her again when back in town. "

Mandy K.

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Melissa F.


Watsonville, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Outgoing Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 4 years. I am currently a nanny for a 8-year-old and 4-year-old. I am available for one time sitting jobs or special occasions or overnights.
Melissa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa was a fantastic babysitter for my 2 year old son and 4 year old daughter. She was always on time, sweet, and immediately connected with my kids. We felt comfortable with leaving her with the kids whenever we would go out to run errands. She helped with...

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Sira T.


Soquel, CA

$28-35/hr3 yrs exp

I Luv Kiddos

Hired by 4 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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sira did a great job with our 9 month old. She was very attentive and kind. She knew exactly how to do everything to care for her. Would definitely recommend."

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As a nurturing and experienced caregiver, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. With over a year of experience, I've excelled in previous babysitting roles, gaining valuable insights into caring for children of different ages. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creative and imaginative...
Monique can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

I am a recent college graduate with a bachelors of science in nursing and recently received my RN. I am looking for a babysitting position in the Santa Cruz area while I am looking for a RN position. I have had over 6 years experience working as a babysitter and nanny to kids from age 6 mo to 12 yo. I have experience with kids...
Roxanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Valeria A.


Soquel, CA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm passionate about providing safe and nurturing care for children, thanks to my positive experiences in past babysitting roles. I strive to make a positive impact on their lives and support families by offering reliable childcare. My patient, calm, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children easily. I'm...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Aptos, CA

Stephanie M.

5.0

She is very energetic and was great with my baby! Unfortunately we moved to Gilroy so she couldn't sit for us anymore, but I would definitely recommend her!

- Giselle C.

Rena D.

5.0

Rena did an maxing job with our 3 kids. She was very engaged with the kids, including a lot of enrichment activities. Would hire her again in a heartbeat.

- Care member

Emily K.

5.0

Emily took great care of our 11 months old baby when we were on vacation in Santa Cruz. It felt really safe to leave him with her and we would definitely hire her again if we come back :)

- Matilda W.

Laura E.

5.0

My twin 3 year old girls loved Laura!!! We used her a ton and even for a few overnights

- Laura S.

Marcie M.

5.0

Marcie has been an incredible nanny for our daughter over the past 1.5 years, and we cannot speak highly enough of her! From the very beginning, Marcie quickly became a trusted and beloved member of our family. She has a natural gift with children, always bringing warmth, patience, and a positive...

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Babysitters in Aptos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.