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Emilie L. says "Janice has taken care of our son from when he was 4 months old, up until his 1 year-old birthday, when he started daycare. She was always extremely...
Genevieve D. says "Suzanne was punctual, organized, incredibly kind and patient with our two young children. When they were in her care, I did not have to worry, at all....
Allison B. says "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,...
Care Member says "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...
Alisha S. says "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...
Samantha R. says "My two boys absolutely adore Taylor. She's reliable, fun, and so energetic! I highly recommend Taylor for kids of all ages."
Care Member says "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...
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77 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $27.67/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 4.6
Newborn Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 67 reviews of the 78 listed newborn nannies
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- Genevieve D.
- Allison B.
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 $27.67 per hour as of January, 2026. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.
There are 78 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com. You can also read 67 for newborn nannies near you.
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.