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125 nannies are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA
5.0
(16)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My specialty is newborn thru preschool and twins. Sleep training, weaning, introducing solids, and potty training. I am a playmate and mentor as well as a source of love and nurturing. I do insist upon good respectful behavior and being mindful of ourselves and the world around us. Especially when out in public. It's how we stay...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melissa "Violet" has been a trusted source for our family for many years. She has helped care for both of my daughters (infant - toddler). She is nurturing and warm. She has a wonderful balance of respecting my guidelines while offering suggestions/advice when I...
Matthew H.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
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)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and am registered by the state of California as a Registered Nurse. Healthcare Provider CPR, PALS, ACLS, NRP, ONCC and IV certified. I also have multiple references along with a full clear background check. Special Skills Include: Fluent in American Sign Language and Tutor in all levels of math/science grades...
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kendra is a responsible, delightful, intelligent and warm professional. I met her in my classes when she was an undergraduate. I recommend her highly."
Cate M.
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, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey parents! I'm Rebeca, a 27-year-old college graduate from Sacramento State with a degree in Psychology and Sociology. With 7 years of experience, I've nannied for children ranging from 3 months to 14 years old and have established long-term relationships with multiple families. I'm currently immersed in the Arts, working for...
Rebeca can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Rebeca has been such a wonderful nanny to our baby girl. She started working for us when our daughter was 4 months old and she has been a patient and loving caregiver. She has dealt with all of the major milestones and challenges of infancy and always works to make...
Kate B.
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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As an experienced childcare professional with 18 years of experience, I have developed a strong foundation in creating engaging and structured environments for children. My expertise includes CPR and first aid certifications, which I regularly update. My experience with pools has allowed me to become well-versed in water safety,...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sammy cared for and loves my family for over 5 years. She is fun, silly, energetic and provides solid boundaries for children to learn and grow. During the pandemic, Sam helped to educate our boys (pre-K and 1st) as well. She cooks, and prepares lunches, does...
Jaclyn V.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is an excellent communicator and is always willing to go that extra step to help make our lives less stressful. She is attentive to our children's needs. Brittany listens and talks with our children in a way that they respect and listen to her. We value...
Adrianne B.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*** Please note: my rate is $50/hour. Thank you! ***
My name is Henry, and I have been working with kids my entire life. As the eldest of three boys, I cared for my brothers from a young age. I have spent 12 years as a counselor leading campers aged 8-17, and I have worked with kids as young as 4 in an after-school program. I...
Henry can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Henry was such a great find! He helped us tackle a bunch of yard projects and helped completely reorganize our garage. He washed our windows and helped me take a bunch of stuff to the dump.
He's super friendly, and I find him to be a wonderful value too!
Thanks...
Zachary S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Sydney. I am a 28-year-old female, who loves kids and is naturally empathetic and caring. I am a yoga instructor, health coach, surfer, gardener, hiker, and more. I love trying new things and being outdoors. I worked at the YMCA every summer when I was in high school, where I was a lifeguard and swim instructor...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sydney was very good with my then 6 month old son. She always found ways to interact and play with him and he was very fond of her. She took any direction well and kept him on his schedule . She always arrived on time and was flexible with my changing needs. She...
Traci M.
Viviane W.
Santa Cruz, CA
$32-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
My name is Viviane, I'm 35 years old and I'm from Brazil. I'm graduated in social communication.
You'll find that I am a very loving, patient, and independent person. I have my own car and am happy to provide references and answer any questions you may have.
CPR/First Aid trained
6 years of experience (For the last 4 years I...
Viviane can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vivi is more than a caregiver, she is family to us. She has worked with our two boys for 4 years and has great experience with newborns to older kids. I trust Vivi with my children more than I trust myself! She is attentive and loving and responsible and just...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi! Love children all ages. Have nannied for several different families and ages over last 10 plus years. I have my Associates degrees in Early Childhood Development and B. S. in Business. I have 4 younger brothers. I recently moved to Santa Cruz and am looking for a part time nanny position. I will be going back school for...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My two boys absolutely adore Taylor. She's reliable, fun, and so energetic! I highly recommend Taylor for kids of all ages."
Samantha R.
Abrianna G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$22/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My experience as a nanny consists of ages 9 months to 10 years old. I have over 3 years of experience as a babysitter and nanny.
I love to work with children and establish a trusting relationship with them over time. I believe in nurturing a loving environment for a child and helping them to learn how to become independent...
Abrianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bri started working for us when our son was 9 months old. She is professional, courteous, and most importantly, great with our son. Bri always keeps a consistent line of communication when it comes to care of our son, and is good about letting us know if there’s...
Care member
Ana-maria O.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 21-years old and just got back from studying in the Netherlands. I'm waiting to do another program later this year and am looking to nanny in-between! In 2021, while waiting for school to begin, I had the amazing chance to nanny for an adorable 6-month-old. I took care of her for 6 months and cooked and cleaned for the...
Ana-maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana is the best! She mature beyond her years and is such a delight to have around the house. She cared for our baby from 7mo to 12mo through some pretty tough stages. Ana is a great cook, super organized, and always enthusiastic to help."
Alice F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love kiddos! I've worked as a nanny, teacher, and camp counselor for countless families, schools, and camps over the years and have always found working with children to be a source of joy and light. Naturally a caretaker, I also love animals of all kinds and pride myself on being gentle yet firm, calm but fun, adaptable,...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren was our nanny for our 1.5 year old for a few months. She was fantastic, reliable, sweet, and fun! Our daughter loved her. We would definitely hire her again!"
Katie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Guadalupe, but you can call me Lu. I am a bilingual Mexican nanny with over 3 years of experience working with children of all ages. Currently, I am caring for babies and have a total of 10 years experience in summer camps, dance classes.
I am an active person who loves to learn every
day, takes my responsibilities...
Guadalupe can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lu has been our live-in au pair for the past 2+ years and no matter where she goes or what she does from here, she will always remain a treasured and beloved part of our family. From the moment Lu first walked through our door, our already loving-household has...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 21-year-old student attending 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. Every summer...
Channing can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am looking for a nanny/family assistant position close to Santa Cruz. I love working with children and I have chosen this as my career. I am a professional nanny having worked with nanny agencies for many years. I have had two long term placements through agencies. I have experience with children from newborn to teen. I...
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA
Melissa M.
5.0
Violet worked for us for over 2 years. She was incredibly dependable, punctual, and flexible- we often asked her to stay late or cover extra days and she worked hard to help us do so. She cares very much about her job as your child's teacher and it shows in the thought she puts into activities with...
- Alisha S.
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.
Kendra D.
5.0
Kendra is great with our 10 month old. She has a great attitude and can be fun and stimulating or comforting and get him down for long naps. She is dependable and trustworthy. She is also great with our two dogs who can be a handful. We're lucky to have her!
- Jessica K.
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.
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 nannies in Santa Cruz, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Santa Cruz, CA is as of is $23.99 per hour as of January, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 125 in Santa Cruz, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
You can find different nanny services in Santa Cruz through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Santa Cruz, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 66 reviews of the 125 listed nannies.