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60 babysitters are listed in Soquel, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Sira and I am currently caring for a 15-month-old boy in Santa Cruz. I 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...
Sira can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & 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
Josie L.
Soquel, CA
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a senior in college at Chapman University and am home for winter break until February. Im CPR/First Aid Certified! I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. With four years of experience working at Kennolyn Summer Camp, I've learned a great deal about nurturing young minds. My creative and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Suzanne B.
Soquel, CA
$10-15/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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
Early Education
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...
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Rachel O.
Soquel, CA
$17-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a college graduate with 7 years of experience with kids. I've worked with kids between the ages of 2 months-13 years, as well as kids with ADHD and autism. I enjoy working with each individual family and learning their specific needs for their kiddos. I'm currently interested in part-time work, preferably in the...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication."
Heather C.
Megan H.
Aptos, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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! "
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sierra is a kind, respectful and experienced childcare provider. She's fun, loving, and responsible, cares for my child like I would, enthusiastically supporting my active, outgoing 3 year old's interests and play. Sierra talks to her in a kind and firm way if...
Kelly P.
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:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision
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
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have nearly 10 years of experience taking care of children all ages, from newborn to teenagers! I love to ensure kids are happy by playing their favorite game, doing craft projects, playing outside, and more. I am happy to help with light cooking and cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, and pet sitting. When I worked for an...
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Catherine has taken care of my children as well as house sat and cared for our pets. Over the years she has become a close family friend and an amazing role model and mentor to my daughters. She is reliable, conscientious, responsible, loving and kind. She is an...
Jennifer R.
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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.
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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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 13 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 $23.54 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 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.