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Find babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love
127 babysitters are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA
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...
Mac can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
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.
Taylor S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Part-Time Babysitter/Errand Runner/House Sitter
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Taylor. I am 27 years old and currently a hair stylist. I come from a big, diverse family with a lot of children, mixed with many different races. Since the age of 10, I kept watch over my twin nieces as newborns so my sister could work. My next babysitting job was at 15. I watched 2 twin 3-year-old boys and loved...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Taylor is a sweet kind and attentive babysitter for our twin identical 4 year old boys. She was able to tell the difference between them by the end of the first time she babysat them. She was able to play with them and get them to warm up quite quickly too. She...
Aren L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Islay, I currently work full time at a startup as the Director of Strategic Finance after graduating with honors from UC Berkeley. In my spare time, I am looking to be an occasional helping hand for active families! I began babysitting nearly 15 years ago and continued helping several different families...
Islay can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication."
Heather C.
Laura E.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Personal Assistant And House Sitter Available Part Time
4.8
(4)
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, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My care-giving experience consists of babysitting my niece and nephew as well as many family friends' babies. I love children and enjoy working with many at a time. I am very patient with children and I work well under pressure. I live in Santa Cruz, CA, where I finished my degree in Human Biology. I plan on becoming a nurse and...
Ana can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend Ana. She babysat my 10mo old after a phone interview, and she was/is consistently kind, thoughtful, and punctual. I hope to hire her again in the near future!"
Kalena J.
Lilian B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello My Name In Lilian. I Live In Santa Cruz County. I Enjoy Interacting With Others.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Lilian. I am a college student looking for a job. I have classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. I am free every other day of the week all day anytime for work. Feel free to reach out I like interacting with others.
I am looking for a job that pays minimum wage and can work with my school schedule.
I love...
5.0
"She is a very sweet and playful person, she is good with kids of all ages. Very artistic and has a good imagination! I would recommend her she is reliable and always on time."
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Clarissa H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher During The Day And A Big Kid All Day Long
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My calm and creative nature allows me to connect with kids on a personal level. I prioritize clear and open communication with parents, ensuring their peace of mind. I believe in supporting...
Clarissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We hired Clarissa to watch our 1 year old son while we were attending a wedding in Santa Cruz. She did such a great job with him and kept us updated all night long so we could enjoy our evening worry free. She was very communicative and responsive leading up to the...
Linnea B.
Paige S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Paige is responsible, punctual, neat, and very attentive to schedule and any details of care that we communicate. She is sporty, fun, and gets active with the kids, which we love. She always responds promptly to texts. We highly recommend her. "
Katie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide thorough loving supervision for the child at all times. I am skilled at feeding transporting and general care. I have many activities and games up my sleeve to engage the child to take an interest in life fully. To look deeply, lovingly and thoroughly at all aspects of each moment. I enjoy being a kind influence that...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Mary became a loving, caring part of our family when my daughter W. was still only 4. She was always punctual and smiling with a new game or artwork or project to engage my daughter. I found her to be fun, trustworthy and capable in many areas. She's quick to...
Joan F.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emma! I have been working with children of all ages for the last 8 years as a Recess Coach at Westlake, a Registered Behavior Technician, a camp counselor, a tutor and as a babysitter/ nanny. I work to provide kids a safe and accepting environment filled with play, kindness and empathy for their experience. I also have...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would refer Emma to anyone searching for a babysitter. They are patient, sweet, and have a knack for keeping kids entertained. I feel safe knowing that they have many years of childcare experience and are capable of handling emergencies. It's an absolute pleasure...
Giuliana B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Molly, I am currently 20 years old studying at UC Santa Cruz. I have babysat kids of all age ranges for over 8 years. Having been Waldorf educated since elementary school, I love finding creative ways to connect and have fun with kids away from screens. Some of my favorite activities to do with kids are crafts,...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Molly is amazing! We have loved having her take care of our little girl. She is responsible, reliable, creative, kind, fun and communicative- she always goes the extra mile and made us feel so comfortable leaving our toddler in her care. I cannot recommend having...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I was a swim instructor for kids ranging in 1 month and older, I am currently an EMT and have been in healthcare for almost 3 years now and am CPR certified for adults as well as pediatrics. I am also trained in the use of giving an EpiPen if needed as well as other...
Tess can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We loved working with Tess! We found her to be friendly, responsible and communicative. She colored and played with our 2-year-old, then gave her a bath and put her to bed with ease. When my daughter woke up the next morning, the first thing she said was, "Where's...
Carlie W.
Maya W.
Santa Cruz, CA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Maya and I am 25 years old. I earned a B. A. in Anthropology from UCSC in 2022. I have been a nanny before with 10+ years of experience. I also have experience as a day camp counselor, as well as a summer camp counselor for the YMCA. I am very friendly, outgoing, responsible and I am LGBTQIA+ friendly. I also...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hired after interview. Very excited to have her start with our family!"
Sara B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience: I have been working with children since I was 13 as a counselor in training and leader for different summer camps . I have experience leading children through activities including cooking, wood shop, computer programming and arts and crafts among other things. My work at camps has been focused on children ranging in...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We love Bella and our twins absolutely adore her. They have so much fun time together when we stayed in Berkeley for 3 weeks. And they learned new things from her. If we go back there I would definitely contact her again for rehiring her."
Mehmet Fatih Y.
5.0
(2)
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 22-year-old graduate from the University of California, Santa Cruz. I am originally from Los Angeles where I have worked in childcare for over eight years. My mother is a preschool teacher, which means I have grown up surrounded by younger children and always had the opportunity to be a helping hand. I have also...
Channing can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Channing helped with kids after school, driving them to activities, and playing. She was responsible, engaged, timely and lovely. "
Amy B.
Jade S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jade, I'm 23, and live in Long Beach. I'm a psychology major and have some early morning classes this semester, but the rest of my schedule is all clear! I've been working as a nanny since the moment I turned 18. I have two years of experience working in children's theatre and am skilled in creative and educational...
Jade can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jade was an absolutely wonderful nanny that I’d highly recommend. She was professional, a consistent lovely attitude and demeanor, delightful with our kids, always on time, always tidy…really an ideal addition to our family who we were sorry to see leave for...
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Isabel B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 23-year-old postpartum doula, and I would love to help you and your family. I was raised in an at-home daycare, so I've been doing childcare my whole life :) I have experience with children of all ages. I am fully vaccinated and well as I have certifications for postpartum/infant care doula work, infant feeding...
Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Isabel provided nanny services for my 3-month-old, 5-year-old and 7-year-old sons. She had expert knowledge in infant care and had a warm, caring and calm approach to everything. My boys loved interacting with her and begged me to hire her again. We were very...
Amber L.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA
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.
Taylor S.
4.0
Taylor is a sweet kind and attentive babysitter for our twin identical 4 year old boys. She was able to tell the difference between them by the end of the first time she babysat them. She was able to play with them and get them to warm up quite quickly too. She has always been prompt and...
- Aren L.
Islay F.
5.0
She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication.
- Heather C.
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.
Ana C.
5.0
I would highly recommend Ana. She babysat my 10mo old after a phone interview, and she was/is consistently kind, thoughtful, and punctual. I hope to hire her again in the near future!
- Kalena J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA:
How can I find a Santa Cruz babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 127 babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Santa Cruz, CA?
The average rate for Santa Cruz, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.39 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 52 reviews of the 127 listed babysitters.