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117 nannies are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melissa is focused on child development, educational interactions and exploration. "
Jill C.
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:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
3.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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.
3.0
(3)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sweet and kind and reliable. My daughter loves her. She also took care of my chickens while I was gone and did a great job. We'd love it if Dena keeps coming. Thank you Dena for good work."
Mara H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emma! I have been working with children of all ages for the last 8 years as a Recess Coach at Westlake, a Registered Behavior Technician, a camp counselor, a tutor and as a babysitter/ nanny. I work to provide kids a safe and accepting environment filled with play, kindness and empathy for their experience. I also have...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kids love Emma! She manages to be fun and kind while also having clear expectations. She has experience with special-needs children as well, which gives her a unique perspective and set of skills. She's wonderful!"
Anna W.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
Adrienne L.
Santa Cruz, CA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Friendly, Creative, Enthusiastic Family Assistant/Nanny
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Adrienne. I have my Masters in Social Work and am a mental health counselor at an elementary school. I am looking for a summer nannying job in Santa Cruz and/or occasional babysitting gigs. **If I know your child through school, I am not an appropriate fit for your job.**
A bit about my experience with...
Adrienne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Adrienne took great care of my infant son. She's very kind, prompt, and sweet with my baby. We're looking forward to hiring her again!"
Alexandra H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My degree is in Early Childhood Education. I am certified in CPR and First Aid, have negative TB test results, and have been fingerprinted through the Santa Cruz Police Dept.
I have nannied for many families since 2004, from long-term, multi-year commitments, to just helping them out for the summer, and occasional babysitting...
Heidi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Heidi is an excellent childcare provider in all aspects of the job. She truly loves children and commits to giving them the best 100% of the time. She enjoys creating opportunities for learning, fun, and growth for the children she works with. Her commitment to the...
Maryellen O.
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, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very spunky and loving girl. She is amazing with children and she always goes out of her way in order to make sure children are safe and happy! She has a very big heart and wonderful personality!"
Tyler C.
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Henry is fantastic. He has taken our boys to do outdoor activities on the weekends - hikes, skateboarding, scootering. He is prompt, a joy to work with, and the kids absolutely love him. Would definitely hire him again."
Care member
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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.
Eve M.
Santa Cruz, CA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Certified CPR/AED/ first-aid. I completed doula course and helping couple of woman with breastfeed and baby care. Also I was a cook in European restaurant. I have 20+ years experience as a private nanny/babysitter for many wonderful families, babies/ young children age ranging newborn to 7 years old. I have letters of...
Eve can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eve was out full time and then part time nanny from Summer 2020 (smack in the middle of pandemic) to winter 2021 (so about 18 months or so). She took loving care of our newborn son and toddler daughter, caring for them as if they were her own. She is conscientious,...
Mike E.
Viviane W.
Santa Cruz, CA
$10-15/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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vivi is absolutely incredible. And even that is an understatement. We've worked with her for 2+ years and I cannot imagine our family's life without her in it. She's magic with kids, the patience of a saint, skilled at handling multiple kids at the same time, and...
Care member
5.0
(7)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lynnette is kind, compassionate and caring. She took great care of our child, providing them with love, care, and understanding. She’d think of creative ways to engage our child, focused around learning and play. I highly recommend Lynnette for your childcare...
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started off being a babysitter in high school and ended up becoming a nanny for 9 kids. The kids age range was from 2yrs to 16yrs. I did anywhere from cleaning, running errands, helped with homework, picking up from school. Then in college I was a nanny for 2 kids ages 2 and 6 and was with them all 4 years of college. I then...
Michaela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Michaela was great with our little 4 month old - so calming and loving and attentive."
Heidi W.
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 2-3 day a week Nanny and was wonderful. The kids loved her, she is good with dogs, punctual, dependable and communicates well. I would still employ Lauren, but she is a student and went home for the summer. Would recommend."
Rebecca O.
Stephanie B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Looking For Occasional Jobs And Full Time 1st Week Of April
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is delightful, caring, and very fun. She is a natural caregiver and the type of person who brings light to every interaction. She is excellent with infants. "
Care member
Jocelyn F.
Santa Cruz, CA
$31/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a kind, patient, fun, nurturing nanny that has been helping families thrive internationally since 2014. Different ways I have provided care are doing laundry, preparing healthy meals, cleaning and organizing, helping with homework, giving baths, running errands, transportation to events, activities, school and appointments...
Jocelyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn has been an incredible full time nanny for our now 1.5 yo for the past year. She's calm, patient, fun, and very loving. Our daughter has absolutely thrived under her care. She spends lots of time reading, playing, and adventuring in nature with our daughter...
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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.
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.
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
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.
Dena G.
5.0
Sweet and kind and reliable. My daughter loves her. She also took care of my chickens while I was gone and did a great job. We'd love it if Dena keeps coming. Thank you Dena for good work.
- Mara H.
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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 $24.55 per hour as of May, 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 117 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 Rating4.6 / 5
Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 139 reviews of the 117 listed nannies.