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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

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Scarlett D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-21/hr8 yrs exp

Joyful Nanny For Hire

5.0

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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, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & 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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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, 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.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
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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Lilian B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Hello My Name In Lilian. I Live In Santa Cruz County. I Enjoy Interacting With Others.

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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Channing B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$23-25/hr9 yrs exp

Childcare Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 21-year-old student attending 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. Every summer...
Channing can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Channing helped me during a very difficult time with my colicky, high needs baby. She was so helpful, sweet, and a joy to be around. She was great with my (at the time) 3 month old. She helped my sanity stay in tact! 😆 Would definitely trust her with your kiddos!"

Caitie A.

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Eliana R.


Aptos, CA

$15-30/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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Eliana watched my 17-month old son while I worked (both in-office and remote). She is very nurturing, patient and incredibly fun. My son would jump up and down with excitement when he would see her each day. I am so grateful to her for taking such good care of him....

Allison B.

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Sydney W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/or Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sydney. I am a 28-year-old female, who loves kids and is naturally empathetic and caring. I am a yoga instructor, health coach, surfer, gardener, hiker, and more. I love trying new things and being outdoors. I worked at the YMCA every summer when I was in high school, where I was a lifeguard and swim instructor...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sydney was very good with my then 6 month old son. She always found ways to interact and play with him and he was very fond of her. She took any direction well and kept him on his schedule . She always arrived on time and was flexible with my changing needs. She...

Traci M.

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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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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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Maggie R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...

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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 an amazing care taker to our 4 month old daughter. We were very nervous about having a first sitter, but she made us feel secure and comfortable. I’d recommend Natalia to absolutely anyone !"

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Madison S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

I Am A Recent UC Berkeley Grad Looking For Child Care Opportunities.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm currently looking for families to babysit and/or private tutor for in Santa Cruz. I have experience as a profession tutor and elementary after school teacher at Lazear Charter Academy. I've worked with kids for over 8 years now. I worked for the Alameda parks and recreation department for four summers, leading games...
Madison can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Madison is great! She is prompt, friendly, easy to communicate with and my daughter enjoys learning from her. "

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Molly B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Molly is a very responsible care provider, on time, reliable, professional, pleasant and personable. My grandson loved her. "

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Brianna S.


Aptos, CA

$15-30/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, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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Emma G.


Felton, CA

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! A little about me... - Associates Degree in Environmental Science - Great with all kinds of house pets. From reptiles to furry friends! - I don't mind helping out around the house, such as light cleaning/tidy up, food prep, running errands etc. - I love any activity that includes the outdoors, I will make it a...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We love Emma! Sadly we had to part way because my family moved away, otherwise we would have been with her forever! She is extremely reliable and a great communicator. If she had an appointment I would know well in advance. Not only is her communication great, but...

Cori C.

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Paige S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$15-20/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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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Zareah H.


Felton, CA

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Positive Outdoor Educator Nanny

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sidney H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! Interested In Getting Into More Babysitting/nanny After School And After Work.

Hello! My name is Sidney. Born and raised in the Santa Cruz area i've always been surrounded by little ones and love taking care of and making sure they always have a smile on their face! I also have great organizational skills if you are ever interested in help with cleaning, organizing and even cooking! I'm very excited for...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Bridget C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi, my name is Bridget! I have been babysitting and teaching dance classes to kids ages 2-12 for about 7 years off and on. I love doing fun activities like arts and crafts, dancing, being outdoors, and reading with kids. I can help with homework, housework, and rides/carpooling. I recently graduated from CSUMB with a BS. in...
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Soquel, CA

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

Emily K.

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.

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.

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

Channing B.

5.0

Channing helped me during a very difficult time with my colicky, high needs baby. She was so helpful, sweet, and a joy to be around. She was great with my (at the time) 3 month old. She helped my sanity stay in tact! 😆 Would definitely trust her with your kiddos!

- Caitie A.

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