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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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Anya K.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-42/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Current Psychologist Grad Student

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I've babysat and nannied from as young as I could be responsible for another human! I love being around kids of all ages. I am a big fan of the outdoors and love to take kids to the park or the beach to play. I worked as a lifeguard for 4 years, so I feel comfortable watching kids swimming if needed. I am currently a psychology...
Anya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kalie A.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr12 yrs exp

Fun Loving Caregiver!

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
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Alivia G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr5 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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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...
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ava P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$23/hr5 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Karina Q.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Karina

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, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Cassandra C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-27/hr7 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Megan T.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr3 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:

CPR

Early Education

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Elizabeth M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Nature, Art, Movement, And Fun Times With Elizabeth

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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Ava J.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Sitter

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Hannah B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-35/hr12 yrs exp

Active, Empathetic, And Fun Childcare Professional!

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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jai B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr10 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Dulce G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-35/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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...
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Corinna L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-25/hr2 yrs exp

Cory Bio! :)

Hello, my name is Cory and here is a bit about me: I have 3 Early Childhood Education units from Cabrillo College and am currently enrolled in 3 more units. I obtained my bachelor of arts from University of California Santa Cruz in 2012 and shortly after was hired to work for program in the Bay Area. I started as a summer camp...
Corinna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
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Iwona B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-35/hr6 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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.