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60 infants child care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
My name is Brittney and I have over 20+ years of full-time experience with infants, toddlers, children of all ages and families of all sizes. My life is fulfilled through my work with children and their families.
I am CPR/First-Aid certified, a non-smoker and have a valid driver's license. I love to cook, play outdoors, read,...
Brittney can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brittney is amazingly gifted and knowledgeable around childcare. She's respectful, sensitive and kind with kids- she's really a child "whisperer"."
Helen 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & 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...
Care member
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We hired Ryuun part time while our full-time nanny was out on medical leave and she was WONDERFUL! She got up to speed quickly and helped make an otherwise stressful situation much less so. She was a delightfully calming presence and got along very well with our...
Ashley P.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My twin 3 year old girls loved Laura!!! We used her a ton and even for a few overnights "
Laura S.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
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.
Stephanie B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Looking For Occasional Jobs And Full Time 1st Week Of April
5.0
(1)
I have been working with kids in different settings (daycare + nannying) for a little over 6 years now. I'm CPR certified and bilingual Portuguese/English, I do have my own transportation. I have extensive infant experience on bottle feeding, nap routine, engaging activities/outings, solid introduction and I felt comfortable...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Stephanie is highly reliable and brings her warm, loving nature to your home and children. She is extremely motivated and creative and helps nurture both of those qualities in your little ones even as early as 4 mths. You will not be sorry, you and your little one...
Care member
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so fortunate to have had Kira nanny for us from the time our son was five months to a year and a half. I worked from home so Kira came and watched our son at our place multiple days a week which was excellent!
She is so professional, and so easy to...
Maria G.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Natalia M.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm passionate about caring for children and have a year of experience as a nanny. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. I believe every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment in which to grow.
I communicate regularly with parents via text or phone call to provide updates about their...
Ruth E.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
As a dedicated and experienced childcare provider, I've had the privilege of nurturing the growth and development of children for the past decade. My passion for fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for kids stems from my own positive experiences in babysitting roles and my desire to support families.
My...
Ruth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
First Aid
CPR
Jasmine L.
Santa Cruz, CA
$26/hr • 18 yrs exp
My name is Jasmine. I taught infants, toddlers and preschoolers for 19 years. I currently teaching toddlers, preschool and pre k. I love children a lot and I want to see how children grow. I want to educate children like doing art, craft, tutoring from preschool and kindergarten.
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Grace, I'm 23 and a recent college graduate!
I have been caring for children since the age 15. I worked at a daycare as my first job where I became CPR certified with children and infants & I have kept up that certification ever since! I have nannied for a few families and have recent references available! I just...
Grace can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexis. I have a BA in Child Development. I have worked with children for over 7 years with most experience being a teacher of infants and toddlers as well as nannying from infancy to preteens. I enjoy bringing music, dance, nature and art into learning environments and helping children reach their milestones...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I'm passionate, motivated and energetic! I enjoy creating a safe, fun and supportive environment for kiddos and their families. I have multiple years of experience caring for infants to teenagers. I also enjoy doing other household tasks such as light cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, cooking and dog walking. I just graduated...
Alissa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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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.
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.
Brittney M.
5.0
Brittney is amazingly gifted and knowledgeable around childcare. She's respectful, sensitive and kind with kids- she's really a child "whisperer".
- Helen 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
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.
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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 $24.85.
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 Rating4.5 / 5
Infants Child Care in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.