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60 babysitters are listed in Scotts Valley, CA

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

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Scotts Valley, CA

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Maya W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hired after interview. Very excited to have her start with our family!"

Sara B.

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Ana C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-39/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, 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.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Paige did a great job taking care of our two children (ages 2 and 8) for about 6 months. She is safe, trustworthy, has good judgment, and is reliable. Both our kids really liked her, and when she was taking care of my kids I knew they were in good hands. We would...

Viva H.

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & 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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Marissa B.


Felton, CA

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Student, Artist, Future Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have lots of experience working with children and in the education setting. I've worked with the City of Seaside as a Tutor and Special event coordinator. I've also worked with the City of Marina tutoring and helping at the teen center. I am one class away from graduating with my associates degree in Child...
Marissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Megan H.


Aptos, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Let me introduce myself My name is Meg! I have years of experience with kids as I have been a Kayak Guide/Naturalist, Art Camp Instructor, Babysitter, and Tutor. I have babysat and taught kids of all ages through my jobs. Hanging out with kiddos is truly something I enjoy, and my goal is to create a fun experience for...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Megan has watched our 4 and 3 year old kids a few times, and she has been great! Always on time, toys and dishes put away when we return, and kids love spending time with her! She does fun activities with the kids as well! "

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Eliana R.


Aptos, CA

$17-30/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Eliana and I have had experience caring for children, ages ranging from 4 months to 12 years old. For my occupations, I go to school part-time and work full-time caring for children. Ensuring children are in a safe environment and have everything they need to get them through the day is my priority. Respect,...
Eliana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Eliana has watched our kids on several occasions, mostly watching our four year old daughter while I worked from home. This included play time, snacks, art and reading books. She also has done pick up and drop off of my 12 year old son for soccer. Eliana is...

Nicole V.

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Brianna S.


Aptos, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, there's no greater joy than seeing children thrive. With 10 years of experience, I've had the privilege of supporting families by providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and my genuine desire to make a difference in...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Brianna was amazing with my two boys. She played games with them, talked to them and they were very happy. I definitely will be hiring again!"

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Mac C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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.

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Isabel B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & 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.

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Kendra is a responsible, delightful, intelligent and warm professional. I met her in my classes when she was an undergraduate. I recommend her highly."

Cate M.

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Rena D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$29-31/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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Rena was great! She was exactly what my nine year old daughter needed. "

Faith C.

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Tess P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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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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Kenneth G.


Aptos, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Family Assistant/ Odd Jobs/ Pet Care/ House sitting/ And More

I have worked with a variety of children in a variety of settings since 1994. First as a tennis coach for kids, then as a Residential Treatment Counselor for 10+ years, in-home Autism Therapist, as a Family Assistant on a large estate in Santa Cruz for 9 years, and as a special needs caregiver for 6+ years. I am currently a...
Kenneth can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mary S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Childcare

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, 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.

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Emma W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$29/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Nanny

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emma was awesome!! She was kind, fun, punctual, and super easy to communicate with. She was flexible and adaptable when the dinner plan I set up didn’t go as planned. My boys said she was the best and they are a hard sell sometimes. Please hire her!"

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Laura E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My twin 3 year old girls loved Laura!!! We used her a ton and even for a few overnights "

Laura S.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

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...

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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 great! She is super punctual, fun, and is great with our kids. She helps us with our 9 year old and takes her rollerblading, surfing, and even gets her to clean her room :). We also have a 4 month old that Natalia watches for us and we feel very...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Scotts Valley, CA

Maya W.

5.0

Hired after interview. Very excited to have her start with our family!

- Sara B.

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.

Paige S.

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.

Scarlett D.

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.

- Care member

Megan H.

5.0

Megan has been a part time nanny for my 4 year old twins for the past year and we've had a great experience! She's always on time, very reliable and responsive. The kids have a great time playing games with her at home as well as going on adventures on their bikes and to the nearby park. I feel safe...

- Kimi R.

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