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60 babysitters are listed in Soquel, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Soquel, CA
5.0
(2)
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, 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...
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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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. "
Care member
Valeria A.
Soquel, CA
$25-50/hr • 3 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...
Oona B.
Soquel, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Oona and I'm a 23-year-old student. I'm going into my senior year at ucsc and manage a small flower farm in Soquel. I've been babysitting/nannying since I was 13. I babysat for multiple families and some with multiple children ranging from newborns to middle school aged children. I also have experience with...
Oona can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Suzanne B.
Soquel, CA
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I will be available January and February due to my current family being on maternity and paternity leave and would love to help you out with any temporary childcare.
I am experienced caring for children of all ages. I have 15 years experience of nannying and home day care.
I am patient, positive, and energetic who loves to be...
Suzanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
Early Education
Hello, My name is Isabella. Thank you for your interest. I have been working with babies for 15 years consecutively. I love this age because of the quality of presence it requires and gives. I am attuned to the subtle communication of babies and am able to provide a high quality of warm and loving care. I love being in nature...
I have worked with kids from ages 1-18 years old in the behavioral health field for 7+ years. Although I have a Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), I have started a family of my own and needed to have more flexibility with my work schedule. My little one will tag along with me. I grew up with a huge family and...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hannah H.
Soquel, CA
$41/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher And Doula Looking For Families To Work With!
Hello! I have more than 10 years of experience working with children and have spent the past few splitting my time between teaching preschool and working as a postpartum doula. My passion is working with babies, toddlers and preschoolers. I welcomed my own first baby in February of this year!
I love to cook and am happy to do...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 27 years old.
I'm currently a nanny in Soquel taking care of children aged 3-10 years old. My schedule is 2-6 p.m. And I'm looking for a mooring care.
I have 4 experience with children. I used to be a teacher in an elementary school in Thailand for 2 years. After that, I came to the US for an Aupair program for 2...
Arunrung can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Ace M.
Soquel, CA
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Ace, I'm a law student at UCSC in my final year.
I have six years of paid, professional work experience, I'm well-organized, always quick to respond, and very into crafts!
I have worked at a theater camp in Brooklyn, and I have also been a long-term nanny to a couple of brilliant kids that I now consider friends.
In...
Ace can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Alma I.
Soquel, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm looking for a nannying opportunity with a great family. I have been providing care for children with compassion, kindness and patience for 10 years now. I am an oldest sibling so caregiving has always been part of my everyday life. I find such joy in being a positive influence in a child's development. I am also happy to...
Alma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Halle, and I am a UCLA alumni with a bachelor's degree in Psychobiology and minor in global heath. I am planning on pursuing Physician's Assistant school in the future, and I am currently taking a gap year to explore my interests and travel. I have 7+ years of working in a child care setting, and I have always been...
Halle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Laura E.
Santa Cruz, CA
$35/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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
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.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication."
Heather C.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have babysat children since I was 12 years old all the way through my college years. I am wonderful around kids; with babysitting, I have experience with babies as young as 6 months to high school age. I have even worked with a few school districts tutoring special needs kids (aged 5 through college) and am ABA trained...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"My girls really enjoyed their evening with Nicole."
Danielle W.
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 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, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Rena was great! She was exactly what my nine year old daughter needed. "
Faith 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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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. "
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, 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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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Soquel, CA
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...
- Care member
Sira T.
5.0
Sira is amazing with my 20mo old son. She is the perfect balence of fun, letting explore and keeping him safe. He lives his days with her!
- Kate M.
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.
Islay F.
5.0
She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication.
- Heather C.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Soquel, CA:
How can I find a Soquel babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Soquel, 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 12 babysitters in Soquel, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Soquel, CA?
The average rate for Soquel, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.08 per hour as of February 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 Soquel, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Soquel, 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.