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36 in home child care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 7 years
In home child care in Santa Cruz, CA
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shara. I am a full of life adult size kid who is compassionate and nurturing and has spent my life in positions of care-taking from being a home school mom, to a missionary.
Shara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shara is a sweet dependable caregiver. She is honest and trustworthy. We were so blessed to have her work for my mother and father in law. They both have dementia and it was hard work but she was a trooper. She always had a smile on her face no matter the...
Kyle S.
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."
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5.0
(4)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Oona took care of my son over the years. She is very reliable and trustworthy, making health and safety a priority while being caring and attentive! Oona would make my son's favorite cookies and encourage him to engage in a creative art projects!"
Kaitlin H.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Elizaveta, and I am a 25-year-old dreamer living in beautiful Santa Cruz. Originally from Russia, I have called this wonderful city my home for the past six years. Currently, I work at an elementary school as a special circumstance student aid for 3rd grade, where I am dedicated to supporting and helping young...
Elizaveta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Elizaveta is very nurturing and loving with kids she showed herself to be very patient when it came to taking care of my boys I'd recommend her to any family that's looking for a nanny or child care"
Mariia S.
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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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. "
Care member
Marlene D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-28/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi There My Name Is Marlene I Am 24 Years Old. I Have Been Babysitting For about 9 years now for family and friends. I have experience with newborns - Teens so any age is fine with me. My Job Consists of Taking children to and from school. Watching till parents get home. I also make breakfast, Lunches, and Dinners as needed. I...
Marlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as playful, curious, and supportive. In my spare time, I like to make art, boulder, tide pool, and swing dance. I'm looking for a job that allows me to work with kids and study to be a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.
I started working with kids when my childhood home was converted to a preschool!...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Lisa C.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30-35/hr • 20 yrs exp
Long Term Resident Of Santa Cruz, Loves Caring For Children.
I have experience caring for infants, new borns, twins, toddlers and children of all ages. I have reliable transportation and like to keep busy helping around the home during nap time.
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
I have the utmost respect and admiration for the endeavor of bringing new life into this world. I cannot begin to fathom the rewarding difficulty of this path. I have called Santa Cruz my home for 7 years and have been doing childcare on and off for the past decade. I have been an after school nanny, worked at a yoga studio...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Lisa C.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, I am a long term resident of Santa Cruz with years of experience caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, twins and children of all ages. I have good references, reliable transportation and I can also help with light housekeeping, laundry, errands, cooking and meal prep. I like to keep busy during any nap time helping...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
Hello! I'm a nanny with 4 years of experience providing care to children aged 6 months to 12 years. My childcare centers around the emotional wellbeing and development of children, by teaching life skills in an exciting way. Some of my favorite things to do with kids are hands-on art projects, outdoor sports, reading books,...
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Cory and here is a bit about me: I have 3 Early Childhood Education units from Cabrillo College and am currently enrolled in 3 more units. I obtained my bachelor of arts from University of California Santa Cruz in 2012 and shortly after was hired to work for program in the Bay Area. I started as a summer camp...
Corinna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Zoe B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Zoë. I grew up in a home filled with animals - cats, rabbits, other small critters - and even have had some experience with farm animals. I am very comfortable with pets and looking after all their needs.
I've babysat for many years, and have even worked in summer kids camps (specifically teaching tennis to...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Patience H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 20 years of experience in the child care industry. I have worked in center type settings, in home preschools, as a nanny, and as a day care owner myself. I currently work in a well known childcare center in Santa Cruz as a part time teacher. I have a 12-year-old son and a 18-month-old son. I am currently looking for...
Patience can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I am an active, energetic and loving caregiver. I have worked with children and families for over 10 years, caring for children ages newborn through early adolescence including care of multiple children at once. I have experience caring for children in a home setting, as well as in a preschool setting. I am currently the head...
Rachelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Emily N.
Santa Cruz, CA
$22/hr • 2 yrs exp
I just recently moved to Santa Cruz from Northern California and I'm still looking for work to try and save up for school. Hopefully I can get enough to reach my goal which is getting my teaching credentials! A little about me is I have two younger brothers who are 14 and 10 and a cousin who just turned 5. I used to watch them...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
I have worked with children most my life. I have been a preschool teacher for over 15 years. I am also an experienced driver and have worked for Transport Company and a over night packaging company in the past. Currently I am a limousine driver, I have a clean record, insurance and can provide any additional information upon...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
a nurturing, attentive, and dedicated caregiver. I am committed to fostering your child's social-emotional and educational growth, I am a trained and certified Montessori teacher with 15 years classroom experience, 5 years directing a Montessori school, and many years working one-on-one with children in their homes.
Children...
Mata can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Camille C.
Santa Cruz, CA
$29-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Camille, and I'm passionate about helping families and individuals keep their lives running smoothly! With years of experience in childcare, house sitting, pet care, and driving, I bring reliability, warmth, and professionalism to every role I take on. As a nanny, I pride myself on creating a safe, fun, and...
Hello! I am a Native Californian born in the Monterey County and proud to call the Central Coast my home since 1998. I graduated from Cal State Monterey Bay in '20 with a degree in Social Behavioral Science with a minor in Pre-Law. I love going on long hikes with my dog, trying new Ina Garten cooking recipes and practice hot...
Jasmine Huerta can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Santa Cruz, CA
Shara M.
5.0
Shara is very creative and passionate about her work. She tutored our toddler for 6 months with a different activity planned for each day. Starting each day with a physical activity like soccer or exercise, and learning how to read and write. It was very nice of her to bring toys, books, puzzles,...
- Care member
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
Oona B.
5.0
Oona became a member of our family the moment she started taking care of our then 20 month old son. The level of care and attention she gave him was well beyond our expectations. Our toddler bonded with her immediately and we felt completely at ease with her being his nanny.
She truly valued his...
- Maryam D.
Elizaveta F.
5.0
Elizaveta is very nurturing and loving with kids she showed herself to be very patient when it came to taking care of my boys I'd recommend her to any family that's looking for a nanny or child care
- Mariia S.
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
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Santa Cruz, CA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Santa Cruz, CA. There are 36 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Santa Cruz, CA?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of February, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $23.78 for in-home child care providers near you in Santa Cruz, CA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
You can compare 36 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 36 listed in home child care.