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Find nannies in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love

117 nannies are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years

Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA

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Channing B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Childcare Giver

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 22-year-old graduate from 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. I have also...
Channing can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Channing helped with kids after school, driving them to activities, and playing. She was responsible, engaged, timely and lovely. "

Amy B.

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Isabella K.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-20/hr

College Student Looking For An After Class Job!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience: I have been working with children since I was 13 as a counselor in training and leader for different summer camps . I have experience leading children through activities including cooking, wood shop, computer programming and arts and crafts among other things. My work at camps has been focused on children ranging in...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"We love Bella and our twins absolutely adore her. They have so much fun time together when we stayed in Berkeley for 3 weeks. And they learned new things from her. If we go back there I would definitely contact her again for rehiring her."

Mehmet Fatih Y.

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Jade S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jade, I'm 23, and live in Long Beach. I'm a psychology major and have some early morning classes this semester, but the rest of my schedule is all clear! I've been working as a nanny since the moment I turned 18. I have two years of experience working in children's theatre and am skilled in creative and educational...
Jade can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I was nervous to use this site but really needed last minute help for a date night. Jade was such a lifesaver. My kids loved her and she left our house cleaner than she found it! Will definitely be using her in the future. "

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Viviane W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

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:

First Aid

CPR

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...

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Mac C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Mac. I have nannied/babysat for many families over the past 15+ years. I have cared for children ranging in age from newborns to 13-year-olds. While I typically work with three to four kids at a time, I have taken care of up to 12 children on my own and am happy and prepared to work with any age and...
Mac can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Mac watched our children while we were in town for a wedding. All three of my kids (8, 6, & 3) had fun with her and only had great things to say about her. She followed the routine we had set out and kids were fast asleep when we returned. She was easy to...

Rosemary W.

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Ysabella L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$21-35/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Babysitter

Hi! I'm a passionate and energetic caregiver with 10+ years of experience working with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I currently work at both a high school and an elementary school, and I love creating fun, engaging experiences for children through crafts, sports, and hands-on activities. I'm also happy...
Ysabella can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Margaret B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Nanny!

My name is Margaret but I go by Maggie! I'm 22 years old and just graduated from UCSC with a degree in sociology and looking for nanny/babysitting work. I'm currently a part time nanny for a family here in Santa Cruz but am looking for more work! I have 5 years experience nannying (ages 4-14), which included travel, food prep,...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
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Kelly Ann G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Enthusiastic College Nanny

I am currently nannying from 8-4 during the week but am available nights and weekends! I have been nannying/caregiving since I was 10 years old. I love doing activities outside and am an athlete. I have my own car, a clean driving record, and can help with carpooling/running errands. I can also help with cleaning, laundry, and...
Kelly Ann can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Adriana C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$27/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Nanny

My names Adriana! i'm currently attending college and majoring in bio med engineering! I spent 4 years working with one super energetic child! That was at the beginning of the pandemic and throughout! Post pandemic i've been a nanny to two wonderful little ones!
Adriana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Marissa B S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr

Part-time To Full-time Nanny Available

Hello my name is Marissa and I am looking into providing nannying services. I have experience with providing sitting services. I'm a very tidy person and have a lot of patience with kids and willing to making a kid's experience positive. I am local here to Santa Cruz, have my own transportation with a clean driving record, and...
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Natalie N.


Santa Cruz, CA

$19-24/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello, my name is Natalie. I am 21 years old and attend UC Santa Cruz, but I am home for the summer. I volunteered in my church nursery every Sunday for six years and have been a nanny for over two years. I am kind, responsible, and fun. I love kids (especially babies) and I would be happy to care for your children!
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Isabella B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For Private Nanny Work Afer Finishing College

I recently graduated from Chapman University. I have been working in childcare since I was 13 as a mother's helper. I worked as a day care nanny from ages 16-18 and was responsible for transportation to activities and after school care. Most recently, during my senior year of college I was a nanny for a 2-year-old where I was...
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Grace E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-50/hr4 yrs exp

Loving, Energetic Nanny!

Hi there! I'm a dedicated babysitter with a passion for kids and three years of nanny experience under my belt. I've had the amazing opportunity to stay with families even when parents had to travel out of the country, ensuring the little ones were well taken care of. I love creating a fun and safe environment where kids can...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Caroline B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable And Caring Nanny

Hi! My name is Caroline and I'm a senior at UC Santa Cruz. I'm pursuing a degree in Anthropology with a minor in Spanish and enjoy reading and crafts in my spare time. I have 3 years of experience nannying, mostly with small children 9 mo's to 3 y/o, although I have cared for older kids. I also have experience caring for...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
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Laurie H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

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:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

Early Education

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Eva D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

New Nanny

Hello! My name is Eva and I am a second-year psychology student at the University of California Santa Cruz. I have never babysat before. However, I am taking courses provided by the American Red Cross to get started and am willing to get any certification needed. I have experience volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club as a...
Eva can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Michelle D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

**Currently Not Available For Nanny Jobs**

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:

CPR

First Aid

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Claudia T.


Santa Cruz, CA

$24-28/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated And Enthusiastic Nanny!

Hello! I'm a nanny with 4 years of experience providing care to children aged 6 months to 12 years. My childcare centers around the emotional wellbeing and development of children, by teaching life skills in an exciting way. Some of my favorite things to do with kids are hands-on art projects, outdoor sports, reading books,...
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Bianca T.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Nanny/Babysitter Available!

Hi! I genuinely love spending time with children and believe my life's purpose is to share my energy with our youth. I have have been nannying for over 15 years and have experience babysitting all ages. I have dreams of owning a day care/learning center one day, but in the meantime I'm grateful to put my energy towards...
Bianca can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Nicole C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

1.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My family lives in Aptos and we adore Santa Cruz county! I have three children (21, 18, and 16) and would love the opportunity to help you with your children. I have experience with raising a family and was a preschool teacher in Georgia for 5 years. Besides teaching, I love kids and babies. I have been with the same...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA

Channing B.

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.

Isabella K.

5.0

We love Bella and our twins absolutely adore her. They have so much fun time together when we stayed in Berkeley for 3 weeks. And they learned new things from her. If we go back there I would definitely contact her again for rehiring her.

- Mehmet Fatih Y.

Jade S.

5.0

Jade was an absolutely wonderful nanny that I’d highly recommend. She was professional, a consistent lovely attitude and demeanor, delightful with our kids, always on time, always tidy…really an ideal addition to our family who we were sorry to see leave for personal geographic relocation reasons...

- Care member

Viviane W.

5.0

Vivi is absolutely amazing; she took care of our twin boys from the time they were 10 months old until they went to preschool, and again at any opportunity we had to have her watch them. My boys love her and still ask to see her all the time. She checks every box - reliable, a great communicator,...

- Care member

Mac C.

5.0

We hired Mac to look after our 8 month old son while we were on a week long holiday in Aptos. Mac helped us out on short notice over a few days and evenings and was gracious and flexible with our timings which was very much appreciated. She is a natural with babies, I felt quickly at ease as she...

- Viviana C.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 85 reviews of the 117 listed nannies.