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60 infants child care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 8 years
Infants child care in Santa Cruz, CA
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for 25 plus years, in schools, facilities and privately. My last 12 years have been specialized in newborn to preschool. This age group is such a magical age, and I love exploring it with them! I am adapt in developmental stages/leaps. I love teaching children about the outdoors, music...
Ryuun can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have Ryuun as our full-time nanny for the past year. She is nothing short of amazing, and we are delighted to share our experience with her.
From the very beginning, Ryuun made it easy for us to welcome her into our home. We work...
Paige G.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'm very active (lots of walks, and dancing), trustworthy, caring, patient, loving, punctual, dependable, compassionate, happy, easy going, nurturing, mindful, attentive, hands-on, present, have a positive attitude, upbeat and a good sense of humor, energetic, fun and a very reliable nanny. I will focus on the healthy continued...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My work situation changed but I would hire if not! Very professional and sweet"
Janna L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 17 yrs, having cared for 1 child to 5 children at a time. I studied and worked as a postpartum doula and have done overnights with newborns, taken workshops and classes in child/infant care. My passion is helping moms, the hardest and most important job in the world, as well as the family as a whole. I...
Candice can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Candice took care of my son 3 days a week for several weeks. He is a toddler and she is really great with that age. She is very positive, fun, creative, reliable, and laughs a lot. I felt completely comfortable leaving my son with her while I went to work. She is...
Allison 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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & 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...
Care member
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, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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...
Maryam D.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, 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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am passionate about caring for infants and babies compassionately and intuitively. I have over 2 years of recent & full time experience with this age range, first caring for a child starting from infancy (3 months old) to 16 months old. Then I began again with another family, watching their 6-month-old baby for a year and a...
Kira can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lisa C.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, I have experience caring for infants, newborns, twins, toddlers and children of all ages. I am also a long term resident of Santa Cruz with reliable transportation and good references. My schedule is flexible and I can be available date nights and on weekends. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
Aesha G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Aesha and I am a nanny/babysitter with six years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have experience working with up to eight children at a time and am comfortable enforcing household rules. I also speak both English and Spanish languages.
Keeping an open line of communication with parents is...
Aesha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny with infants and toddlers for the last 5 1/2 years and my most recent infant will need only part-time care for the summer. I started working with infants and toddlers from 1987 to 1998 when I ran a licensed family daycare and then as a nanny for four families with infants. In all cases, I stayed from...
Lynnette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Charlotte W.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
looking for infant care positions. I completed my postpartum doula training with Doula Trainings, and have been working with several wonderful mentors which are guiding me along my learning journey. I have cared for many children of all ages in the past, and have upheld long-standing relationships with several families I have...
Charlotte can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! I'm a career nanny who's been working in the field for 3 years now! I've also worked as an Infant TA + Preschool TA, and years of babysitting experience (along with stellar references)! I love long stroller walks to the beach, playing at the park, and setting up sensory activities for your kiddo! My most current...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Isabel B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I am an experienced nanny/family personal assistant & housekeeper. Let's connect and discuss how I can be of assistance!
One thing you should know about me is I love taking kids to play outdoors and facilitating craft projects for them. I value getting kids outside and doing creative projects with them. I do positive parenting...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Nadira D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am currently a third year student at UCSC, majoring is Cognitive Science! I love to read, write, hike and play the guitar, as well as staying active with sports. I have been babysitting since my early teenage years; I have experience with mostly toddlers and pre-teens, but also older infants! I am an honor roll student...
Nadira can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
**Currently Not Available For Full Time Nanny Jobs**
I have such a heart for children - I'm passionate about providing a safe, loving environment where children can grow, play, and learn. I have experience working in various child care programs with infants and toddlers, school-aged kids, and children with autism.
I am also...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Lucy and I am looking for a Nanny position. I have experience with young children, toddlers and infants and I'm CPR Certified. I've worked in an elementary school for the past 6 years assisting students with behavioral support. I love working with children of all ages and needs, whether at home playing...
Lucy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Santa Cruz, CA
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.
Ryuun C.
5.0
We feel incredibly fortunate to have Ryuun as our full-time nanny for the past year. She is nothing short of amazing, and we are delighted to share our experience with her.
From the very beginning, Ryuun made it easy for us to welcome her into our home. We work from home part-time, and having...
- Paige G.
Carolyn M.
5.0
Carolyn was great with two young kids who were not used to being away from their parents. She put them at ease right away and the kids said they had a great time with her!
- Matt P.
Candice Y.
5.0
Candice took care of my son 3 days a week for several weeks. He is a toddler and she is really great with that age. She is very positive, fun, creative, reliable, and laughs a lot. I felt completely comfortable leaving my son with her while I went to work. She is trustworthy, responsible and very...
- Allison B.
Maggie R.
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 used her FT and PT. She has cleaned...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Santa Cruz, CA
How much is child care for an infant near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Santa Cruz, CA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Santa Cruz, CA, is $25.09.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Santa Cruz, CA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
The infant child care services available near you in Santa Cruz, CA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Santa Cruz, CA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Santa Cruz, CA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA infants child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Infants Child Care in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.