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117 nannies are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA
Amity W.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 23 years old and live in Santa Cruz for school. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have 6 younger siblings so I've grown up taking care of children since I was little. I worked in a daycare for 3 years watching children from 6 months to 12 years old. After that, I went on to babysitting and some...
Amity can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Melanie P.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I come from a family with eight siblings and have given child care for many friends over the years. Professionally I have worked as a nanny once for three kids and I took care of transportation, helped with homework, made meals, and even stayed the night a few times to get the kids to bed. I can work with any age range....
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
I have worked with various families for over 10 years . I have my marketing degree from San Jose state but always stuck with nannying because I love it !
I believe in creating a comfortable and safe environment for kids and love getting them involved in various life skill activities. I love cooking, baking and running errands...
Kalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Taylor S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I've always been passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children, and with three years of experience as a nanny, I've honed my skills and gained valuable knowledge in childcare. I am drawn to this field because I find immense joy in supporting families and providing a safe, nurturing environment where children...
Ava P.
Santa Cruz, CA
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
My Name Is Ava! I Aim To Implement Fun, Creativity, And Structure In Childcare!
(Resume available upon request) Hello! My name is Ava; I am a 20-year-old attending college in Santa Cruz. I was an after-school care teacher at Campus Kids Connection for about a year and a half; sadly, I had to quit because they relocated me. A employment screening, TB test, and coursework in and out of school were required...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Alivia G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alivia and I am 21 years old. I just graduated from San Francisco State with a bachelors degree in Child and Adolescent Development with a concentration in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education. I am CPR certified, and I used to be a lifeguard/swim instructor for all ages for 5 years. My...
Alivia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Aesha G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Einat F.
Santa Cruz, CA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Einat. As a nurturing and experienced career nanny of 19 years, I am passionate about supporting parents and impacting their children's lives. I believe in empowering children by treating them with love, kindness and respect, and listening to what they have to say.
I enjoy exploring nature with kiddos, making music,...
Einat can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Cassandra C.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
Just A Reasonable And Kind Human, Who Genuinely Enjoys Kids.
Hi!
I have worked with children in so many wonderful settings. From 2 years as a horse wrangler and teacher at summer camp, nannying for multiple families over the years, tutoring in English Literature, in-town day camps, and volunteering at a special-needs equine therapy center, I have learned so much about relating to...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Hannah - a 31-year-old environmental educator and EMT in Santa Cruz. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2015 with a degree in Spanish and human rights. After college I taught English as a second language at a charter school in San Jose, then worked as a naturalist at an outdoor school for two years. I...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Samantha S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$26-38/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I recently moved to San Francisco from Santa Cruz after completing my bachelors degree at UCSC in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. I love going on hikes, playing guitar and doing doing crafts! I am the oldest child out of 12 cousins and 2 siblings so I have spent a lot of my life around children and helping to care for...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have over three years of experience working with children from newborns to 7 years old, including those with autism, which has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of child development thanks to my studies in psychology in Mexico. I consider myself a sweet, caring, fun, creative, and very cheerful person qualities that...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Megan T.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Young, Responsible, And Outgoing Sitter Looking For A Consistent Sitter Situation!
I have worked with children in many different throughout the years. I have spent the last 6 months as a lead preschool teacher in Portland, Oregon working with up to 18 3-4-year-olds. Previously I have been an aide for child care facilities, and a private nanny/babysitter for many families! I come with many references who can...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
I have the utmost respect and admiration for the endeavor of bringing new life into this world. I cannot begin to fathom the rewarding difficulty of this path. I have called Santa Cruz my home for 7 years and have been doing childcare on and off for the past decade. I have been an after school nanny, worked at a yoga studio...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
I am an experienced nanny/family personal assistant & housekeeper. Let's connect and discuss how I can be of assistance!
One thing you should know about me is I love taking kids to play outdoors and facilitating craft projects for them. I value getting kids outside and doing creative projects with them. I do positive parenting...
Ava can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
I'm an experienced and caring nanny with over 2 years of hands-on experie providing high-quality childcare. With a passion for creating engaging and educational experience. I thrives in supporting children's daily routines and fostering their growth in and nurturing environment.
Throughout my career, I had excelled in...
Dulce can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Jai B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*I am currently looking for date night/weekend and flexible hours.
Hello! My name is Jai (Jay). I'm 31 and from Santa Cruz, CA. Over the past 15 years I've had the pleasure of working with multiple families to provide childcare for kids of all ages! I have a BA in Studio Art from UC Davis and used to teach art at a few...
Jai can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Roxanne H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a recent college graduate with a bachelors of science in nursing and recently received my RN. I am looking for a babysitting position in the Santa Cruz area while I am looking for a RN position. I have had over 6 years experience working as a babysitter and nanny to kids from age 6 mo to 12 yo. I have experience with kids...
Roxanne can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I've nannied for 2yrs for 2 boys (ages 3 & 5) and I have worked with kids varying from grade kindergarten through middle school by working for the YMCA! I've been an athlete most of my life up til college, so I know how to keep up with high energy levels and activities to support a developing child. I am also a Certified Home...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Elyssa, I was born and raised in Sacramento, California and I have been nannying for families for almost 4 years now! I am currently a third-year Politics major at the University of California Santa Cruz. I am also a part-time yoga instructor, and I enjoy outdoor activities and nature, which drew me to move...
Elyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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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 $23.98 per hour as of March, 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 Rating4.5 / 5
Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 84 reviews of the 117 listed nannies.