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60 infants child care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 years
Infants child care in Santa Cruz, CA
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have been working in preschool for about a 10 years. About a year ago I worked in the infant room at a school. Currently I am working in an elementary class as a 1:1 aide.
I have about 17 years of experience with children. Before I became a teacher, I used to babysit for three boys, two of them from birth up. I can...
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Olmeca G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm an enthusiastic childcare provider and Mother with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With 5 years of experience, I've honed my skills in providing reliable care for families. My patient, calm, and friendly nature creates a welcoming environment for children to thrive.
I prioritize clear...
I am passionate about childcare and I am excited to connect with families in Santa Cruz and San Jose. I have over 6 years of childcare experience, including infants as young as 4 months. I also have 2 years of experience as a dance and gymnastics coach for ages 3 to 12, so I love to be active! I am more than happy to assist with...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings and salutations! I'm new to care. com but I have 10+ years experience in the childcare setting. A brief bit about me: I have a background in the arts, outdoor recreation leadership, wilderness and nature therapy. I hold a BA in anthropology from UCSC and master teacher certification in Early Childhood Education from...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Aesha G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Laila.
I am a Santa Cruz County resident for the last 30 years.
I graduated from UCSC with a Biology degree.
I have experience caring for infants and toddlers at Santa Cruz Children Center and at UCSC childcare center while attending college.
My recent experience has been working with families caring for their kids...
Laila can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
I have 20+ years of experience as a professional educator and Nanny. I lived in Hawaii where I was an elementary school (grades K-3) teacher for 12 years. I started my professional Nanny career with an agency in Hawaii as well.
Since I returned to California in 2008 I have worked full time for high profile families in the Bay...
Laurie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Kaya L.
Santa Cruz, CA
$19-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I am a 4th year Art Major and am currently looking for some part time work and would love to be of help to your family!
With two years of experience caring for children ages 0-11, I'm comfortable caring for up to multiple kids at a time. As the eldest child in my family I am also comfortable caring for infants and...
Kaya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sara V.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 20 yrs exp
I am a childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and develop. With two decades of experience, I have developed creative and imaginative ways to engage children in learning through outdoor sports, board games, and educational games. I am fully trained in First Aid and CPR, and I am always willing to help with...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Clara Star M.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. I have over 6 years of experience, and I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants through preteens.
I believe that every child is unique and deserves a safe and supportive environment in...
Clara Star can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Fiona S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$17-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'm passionate about caring for children, and with nine years of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your little one. I have completed early childhood education coursework and hold current First Aid and CPR certifications. As a patient, calm, and creative individual, I enjoy...
Fiona can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Cloey P.
Santa Cruz, CA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Early Childhood Educator, Available All M-F.
Hi there, I'm Cloey! I am a Santa Cruz local with a passion for supporting the families in my community. I currently work as a mental health counselor, though I have spent the past 10 years caring for children aged 3 months to 10 years as both a preschool teacher and nanny. I truly miss working with kiddos, and I am ideally...
Cloey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Giuli is my nick name, 27 years old. I have plenty of experience and references for nanny jobs , I am infant qualified and absolutely loooove to work with kids!! I am bilingual (Spanish -English) and also know some sign language from classes I took while taking care of twin babies. I am currently working as a nanny for a lovely...
Giuliana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Katelin S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm passionate about supporting families by providing reliable childcare services that nurture children's growth and development. With four years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have honed skills that allow me to create a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive.
My patient, creative, and...
Katelin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
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...
Iwona B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$28-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Iwona! I have worked with children my whole life both as jobs and as fun! I have been a paid, professional nanny for 4 years now! Here's a brief introduction to me! I'm a native of Yosemite but was born in Europe! I am a current college student in Westside Santa Cruz majoring in Liberal Studies with a minor...
Iwona can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Briok Y.
Santa Cruz, CA
$19-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Im A Loving, Kind, Fun Person,i Love People And Want To Bring Happiness And Fun Into There Lives..
Hi! I live in capitola with my 16-year-old daughter, my husband and my beloved dog Hannah.
I have 7 years of experience working with kids, I previously worked at a childrens museum for several years. During this time, I learned so much about kids and wore many hats. While working there I taught art classes, Helped teach...
Briok can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi there! My name is Fionnuala and I'm a sophomore at UCSC studying Education. I'm excited to become part of the community in Santa Cruz and to start building connections with families here.
I've always had a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. As an attentive and friendly caregiver with 8 years of experience...
Fionnuala can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there,
My name is Zionne and babysitting was my first job at the age of 12 caring for kids from the ages of 3 months to 13. My experience extends to a gym daycare, managing infants to toddlers. Also, growing up in a family of 5, I bring a nurturing and familial touch to my childcare approach. With a lifelong passion for...
Zionne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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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 $25.16.
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 44 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.