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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Melissa and I am a recent graduate from UC Santa Cruz. I studied Ecology and Evolutionary Biology because I am passionate about science. My coursework as an undergrad and my professional experiences have taught me many valuable skills such as communication, teamwork, and patience.
I was on a competitive dance...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hey There! I'm Sarah, your family's new best friend and experienced childcare pro with a heart full of joy! My journey began at the UCSB Childcare Center in 2008, where I was an assistant pre-school teacher for 3 years, fostering lasting connections with amazing families. Then, as a Paraeducator in Santa Barbara, I supported...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
Elizabeth V.
Scotts Valley, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mom Of Three, Specializing In Newborn Care Incl. Care For New Moms
Hello there!Like many young girls of my time, I started babysitting at age 11. I worked three jobs in high school: daycare at First Lady Spa, I ran the after-school care program at my K-12 school for children from K-6th grade for 3 years, and I was a private nanny for an active family with three children for 5 years. Once I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Sarah S.
Scotts Valley, CA
$29-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
As a nurturing and child-centered caregiver, I'm passionate about providing children with a safe, fun, and educational environment. With three years of experience, I've gained expertise in caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens.
My patient, calm, and creative nature allows me to connect with children on a...
Miranda I.
Scotts Valley, CA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, which is why I became a childcare provider. With three years of experience caring for children ages 0-11, I have the skills and knowledge to ensure your child's safety and well-being.
I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor, which helps me connect with...
Samanth S.
Scotts Valley, CA
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mother of three adult children, and I have six grandchildren. Ever since I was a little girl, I have always enjoyed being around children. I truly believe they are a blessing from God..
I'd describe my personality as loving, funny kind
I like working with kids because I love watching them develop social, mental and...
Samanth can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Nicole J.
Scotts Valley, CA
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Kind & Creative Sitter (Former Chef & Barista)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 34-year-old hospitality professional who is making a career change and is looking to fill in some time caring for kids! For background, I have two goddaughters, currently 8 and 10 years old, but I lived with them and their parents for 6 years and have often been their main caregiver, often caring for them for up to a week...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 24-year-old caregiver in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz. I have 10 years caregiving experience for all ages and disabilities. CPR + First aid certified. My home life consists of me, my fiancé, who is a high school math teacher, and my 12-year-old terrier mix. I strive to provide a nurturing and engaging environment. Playing...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Chelsea K.
Scotts Valley, CA
$30-46/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Chelsea! I have experience working at a childcare for 3 years. I also have experience nannying. I am looking for a part time nannying job during the week. I will be in school on Mondays. I would be okay with doing household chores as well. I am CPR certified and have a clean driving record. I have references...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Isabella P.
Scotts Valley, CA
$22-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating young minds. Having spent eight years in this field, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens.
I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. With my...
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)
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, carpooling, travel, 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...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been a babysitter since I was 13 and can provide numerous positive referrals. I love kids and encouraging them to explore, create, and interact with the world around them in positive and meaningful ways. I have two degrees one in Sociology, and another Social Justice and Cultural Studies with a minor in theatre. I've been a...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sierra is a lovely gal! Super fun and attentive. Super flexible. Great at engaging little ones. Definitely the first person I call when I need a sitter."
Former Member A.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication."
Heather C.
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."
Care member
5.0
(2)
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, 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."
Care member
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I currently work as an instructional assistant in public schools: working directly with children in classrooms, aiding in their learning.
I've spent the last year teaching scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia! Before that, I was teaching Marine Biology and scuba diving to kids 10-17 on Catalina Island! In the...
Zareah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Zareah goes above and beyond. She puts thoughts into what she will do with the kids. She's fun, bright, intelligent, etc. I would recommend Zareah. She's amazing. "
Jessica E.
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
Paige S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$15-20/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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & 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 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, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & 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 Scotts Valley, CA
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.
Maggie R.
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 used her FT and PT. She has cleaned...
- Care member
Sierra L.
5.0
10/10 would hire her again. She arrived on time, took charge of the situation, and day one it felt like she had been babysitting for us forever. She is proactive, kind and fun. My three little ones had a blast with her and I was super impressed.
- Jocelyn S.
Islay F.
5.0
She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication.
- Heather C.
Lilian B.
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.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Scotts Valley, CA:
How can I find a Scotts Valley babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Scotts Valley, 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 10 babysitters in Scotts Valley, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Scotts Valley, CA?
The average rate for Scotts Valley, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.70 per hour as of January 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 Scotts Valley, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Scotts Valley, 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.