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60 babysitters are listed in Soquel, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Soquel, CA
5.0
(4)
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
5.0
"Sarah is an amazing caregiving. She was friendly and easy to talk to the moment we met her. My 4 year old twins loved their days with her and are already asking when she'll come again. She was engaging at home with them and also took them out for an awesome...
Kimi R.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Rena did an maxing job with our 3 kids. She was very engaged with the kids, including a lot of enrichment activities. Would hire her again in a heartbeat."
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5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
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.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & 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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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.
Maya W.
Santa Cruz, CA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hired after interview. Very excited to have her start with our family!"
Sara B.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
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.
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 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 22-year-old graduate from 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. I have also...
Channing can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & 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.
Isabel B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 10 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, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Jade S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jade, I'm 23, and live in Long Beach. I'm a psychology major and have some early morning classes this semester, but the rest of my schedule is all clear! I've been working as a nanny since the moment I turned 18. I have two years of experience working in children's theatre and am skilled in creative and educational...
Jade can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jade was an absolutely wonderful nanny that I’d highly recommend. She was professional, a consistent lovely attitude and demeanor, delightful with our kids, always on time, always tidy…really an ideal addition to our family who we were sorry to see leave for...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience: I have been working with children since I was 13 as a counselor in training and leader for different summer camps . I have experience leading children through activities including cooking, wood shop, computer programming and arts and crafts among other things. My work at camps has been focused on children ranging in...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We love Bella and our twins absolutely adore her. They have so much fun time together when we stayed in Berkeley for 3 weeks. And they learned new things from her. If we go back there I would definitely contact her again for rehiring her."
Mehmet Fatih Y.
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
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.
Clarissa H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher During The Day And A Big Kid All Day Long
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! :) I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I work M-F from 8-5 as a preschool teacher and I am looking for another part time job at what I love to do the most: hanging out and learning from our young adults. I can help with errands and I have a car.
Availability: Weeknights and weekends.
(CPR and...
Clarissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Clarissa to watch our 1 year old son while we were attending a wedding in Santa Cruz. She did such a great job with him and kept us updated all night long so we could enjoy our evening worry free. She was very communicative and responsive leading up to the...
Linnea B.
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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maggie was always on time and left the house looking just as I had left it …even better sometimes! The kids love her and she is active with them playing games, sports, school projects, and creating art pieces! She is responsible, respectful, and any family with...
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Natalia G.
Capitola, CA
$25-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
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...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Molly is amazing! We have loved having her take care of our little girl. She is responsible, reliable, creative, kind, fun and communicative- she always goes the extra mile and made us feel so comfortable leaving our toddler in her care. I cannot recommend having...
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Brianna S.
Aptos, CA
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Soquel, CA
Sarah S.
5.0
Sarah is an amazing caregiving. She was friendly and easy to talk to the moment we met her. My 4 year old twins loved their days with her and are already asking when she'll come again. She was engaging at home with them and also took them out for an awesome adventure on their bikes. I felt very safe...
- Kimi R.
Rena D.
5.0
Rena did an maxing job with our 3 kids. She was very engaged with the kids, including a lot of enrichment activities. Would hire her again in a heartbeat.
- Care member
Mac C.
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 babies, I felt quickly at ease as she...
- Viviana 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
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.
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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 $23.17 per hour as of March 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.