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352 child care providers are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Santa Cruz, CA

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Emily K.


Santa Cruz, CA

$23-29/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, 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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Jolie M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate, Active, And Loves To Have Fun!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college student at UCSC with several years of experience in child care. My goal is to keep your child safe while having enriching and fun engagement! I am pet friendly, and will take care of your house as if it were my own.
Jolie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jolie took such great care of my kids and even my house. Booked relatively last minute, I was so thankful Jolie was able to flexible with her schedule. When I came home, I felt relaxed and relieved that everything was handled with such great care and attention. Not...

Metzli M.

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Melissa Z.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Infant And Toddler Nanny And Mom

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a nanny for over 18 years but my experience in childcare started many years before, first as a babysitter in the evenings, over summer break, and on weekends, then later as a full time nanny. My skills as a multi-tasker and self starter include organizing, tidying, food preparation, cooking, and childcare...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa works for our family part-time. She is an incredible member of our team and has over 10 years of nanny experience. She has never been late and has tons of advice and tips for first-time moms. I'd give her 6 stars if it was an option."

Liz F.

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Thania O.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Thania. I am 24 years old. I am really friendly, fun to be around with, reliable, and have an open schedule. I enjoy being outdoors such as going to parks or walks. I have more than 10 years of experience caring for children from 3 months to 10 years old. I like to be very clean and organized so light housekeeping...
5.0
"Thania Is caring kind and very dependable. I referred a colleague to her and she took care of her mother."

Whitney Z.

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Maya W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

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, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

Sara B.

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

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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Ariel T.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm interested in the position. I live in Santa Cruz. I am 20 years old and I have 7 years of experience with professional childcare. I grew up around several cousins which introduced me to childcare at a young age. I am currently certified as a lifeguard for pools. I have training as a lifeguard in the ocean. I have...
Ariel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ariel has been our nanny for the past six months, and we couldn't be happier with her service. From day one, she has shown exceptional care and dedication to our one-year-old son. Her punctuality is commendable, always arriving on time and ready to engage with our...

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Islay F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced + Responsible Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was wonderful! Kind, dependable, and great communication."

Heather C.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Rena is a real treasure! After an initial tour of how I care and comfort my newborn, Rena took over cuddling and interacting with my daughter. She figured out the baby carrier that I couldn't. And made sure baby stayed awake to eat all her formula. Rena has a...

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Channing B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Childcare Giver

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Oona B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Oona.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Oona I have 5+ years working with children of all ages - infants to school aged children - and love exploring with them, and honoring all stages. In addition to family child care, I worked in a parent education preschool that focused on the importance of developmental stages, the value of play as learning, and...
Oona can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Oona is kind, honest, reliable and trustworthy. I highly recommend her."

Senka B.

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Isabella K.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-20/hr

College Student Looking For An After Class Job!

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.

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Jocelyn F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$31/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a kind, patient, fun, nurturing nanny that has been helping families thrive internationally since 2014. Different ways I have provided care are doing laundry, preparing healthy meals, cleaning and organizing, helping with homework, giving baths, running errands, transportation to events, activities, school and appointments...
Jocelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jocelyn was a wonderful Nanny to our 6 month old. While we were busy working from home we would often hear our baby giggling from the other room. Jocelyn is sweet, caring, great with babies and adjusted easily to the needs of us and our growing girl. I would...

Angelica C.

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Adrienne L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly, Creative, Enthusiastic Family Assistant/Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Adrienne. I have my Masters in Social Work and am a mental health counselor at an elementary school. I am looking for a summer nannying job in Santa Cruz and/or occasional babysitting gigs. **If I know your child through school, I am not an appropriate fit for your job.** A bit about my experience with...
Adrienne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Adrienne took great care of my infant son. She's very kind, prompt, and sweet with my baby. We're looking forward to hiring her again!"

Alexandra H.

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Dena G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Or Caregiver

3.0

(3)

I have been a nanny for several years from infants through school age I have experience with all ages. I also have been a childrens dance teacher for many years. I feel I'm fun, creative, attentive and engaging I enjoy helping children learn and grow. I'm reliable and my schedule is flexible I was with my last two families...
Dena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sweet and kind and reliable. My daughter loves her. She also took care of my chickens while I was gone and did a great job. We'd love it if Dena keeps coming. Thank you Dena for good work."

Mara H.

Child care centers in Santa Cruz, CA

Campus Kids Connection Inc-Westlake

1000 High St, Santa Cruz, CA

Campus Kids Connection Incorporated located in Santa Cruz, CA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential. The center offers programs to provide fun, safe and secure environment for children before and after school, and the center also provide a winter, spring and...

Nuevo Dia Child Development Center

135 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

Nuevo Dia Child Development Center is a licensed child care company that serves families living in Santa Cruz, California. Nuevo Dia Child Development Center mainly handles preschool children between the ages of three to five years old. The company implements a structured curriculum focused on...

Calvary Child Care Center

532 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA

Calvary Preschool is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian preschool located at 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, California. It provides high-quality childcare and preschool in a warm and caring environment at affordable rates. The school also offers free childcare for especially needy children,...

Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center, Inc

1738 16th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

The Santa Cruz Toddler Care Center in Santa Cruz, California offers child care and preschool for one to three year old children. Their age-appropriate curriculum encourages healthy socialization, artistic activities, and creative play, which will satisfy and set the foundation for optimal growth and...

Children's Preschool Santa Cruz

420 Melrose Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

Children's Preschool Santa Cruz provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Santa Cruz, California, for preschool kids. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Santa Cruz, CA

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.

Jolie M.

5.0

She nannied for my two children over the summer and she was fantastic! She was a quick learner and always went above and beyond! She was punctual and reliable. She even helped me around the house and even baked for us! My son still talks about her and how much fun she was!

- Care member

Melissa Z.

5.0

Melissa works for our family part-time. She is an incredible member of our team and has over 10 years of nanny experience. She has never been late and has tons of advice and tips for first-time moms. I'd give her 6 stars if it was an option.

- Liz F.

Thania O.

5.0

Thania Is caring kind and very dependable. I referred a colleague to her and she took care of her mother.

- Whitney Z.

Maya W.

5.0

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

- Sara B.

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Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 210 reviews of the 352 listed child care providers.