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Find newborn nannies in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love
96 newborn nannies are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 7 years
Newborn nannies in Santa Cruz, CA
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hire Eve. Like many other ratings say: she is worth every. Single. Penny!
Eve has taken care of my, now, 3 year old for the past 2 years. When she came for her interview, he was so comfortable he crawled right into her lap! She also now cares for both my 3 year...
Care member
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heidi cared for my son a few years ago. He flourished in her care, learned important skills and developed strong relationships with his peers. Heidi is now a part of our family and is my son’s most trusted adult apart from his dad and I. Anybody would be extremely...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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
(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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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...
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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, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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.
Amber H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! With over 10+ years of experience in child care it is needless to say I have a passion for children and their development. From volunteering in the children's ministries at church, to baby sitting the neighborhood kids, to becoming the family nanny my professional experience has been nothing shy of rewarding. Pre covid...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Hi there! My name is Lucy and I am looking for a Nanny position. I have experience with young children, toddlers and infants and I'm CPR Certified. I've worked in an elementary school for the past 6 years assisting students with behavioral support. I love working with children of all ages and needs, whether at home playing...
Lucy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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.
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
Rosazel A.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Rosie! I recently moved to SC and I'm looking fill in my schedule, particularly with some evenings and weekends.
A little about me: I grew up in Maine but have been working in Santa Barbara as a live-in nanny for the past four years, as well as nannying in Maine for about five years before that. I got my AS...
Rosazel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
With over two decades of childcare experience including working with infant twins, ECE coursework, camp counseling, hands on preschool aged trainings, postpartum doula work, and two children of my own, I feel confident and eager to support you with your children.
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
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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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA
Eve M.
5.0
Hire Eve. Like many other ratings say: she is worth every. Single. Penny!
Eve has taken care of my, now, 3 year old for the past 2 years. When she came for her interview, he was so comfortable he crawled right into her lap! She also now cares for both my 3 year old and my 2 month old regularly. She...
- 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
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.
Heidi O.
5.0
Heidi was an incredible caregiver to our son, starting when he was just five months old. She was with our family part-time for a year, and we couldn’t have asked for a more experienced, attentive, and forward-thinking nanny. As a first-time mom, I had countless questions, and Heidi was an invaluable...
- Care member
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.
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FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Santa Cruz, CA
How much does a newborn nanny cost to hire near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $25.03 per hour as of May, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.
How many night nannies for newborns are available to hire near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
There are 96 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com. You can also read 127 for newborn nannies near you.
How do I find a newborn nanny service near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Santa Cruz, CA. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA newborn nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Newborn Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 127 reviews of the 96 listed newborn nannies.