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Janice R.

Quality Care Provider with 30 Years Experience

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 30 years of experience working with children in a variety of preschool settings and three long term positions as a reliable and trusted Nanny with local families. I will be available in September to assist a new family. I can mail you a resume and background letters of recommendation. I have experience with infants. I can...

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...

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Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, I am looking for a nanny/family assistant position close to Santa Cruz. I love working with children and I have chosen this as my career. I am a professional nanny having worked with nanny agencies for many years. I have had two long term placements through agencies. I have experience with children from newborn to teen. I...

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....

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Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have a degree in Early Childhood Ed., and bring almost 20 years of experience, most with age 0-3. Since 2004, I've supported families through long-term roles, -often beginning when children were newborns. I have extensive experience with twins/siblings and toddler Shares, as well as neurodivergent children, and those with...
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Candice Y.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have been a nanny for 19 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...

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,...

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Eve M.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
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...

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...

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Santa Cruz, CA

2.0(0)
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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Iwona, a professional nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for children from newborns to teens. I'm CPR certified, studying Liberal Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Education (graduating May 2026), and passionate about helping kids grow with confidence and curiosity. I've worked with families of all sizes -...
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Fun, Enthusiastic College Nanny

Santa Cruz, CA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...
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Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...

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...

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Experienced Teacher/Nanny Available

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Sam. :) I have over 20 years of experience working with children. My childcare journey began as a teenage babysitter for family friends and later grew to include working for a nanny agency in San Francisco, living and working as an au pair in Spain, teaching preschool, and holding full-time nanny positions for families...
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Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I love working with children of all ages and have over 10 years of experience nannying for multiple families with children ranging from infants to teens. I hold an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development and a B. S. in Business. As the oldest of four younger brothers, caring for children has always been a big part...

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."

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Rockstar Nanny

Santa Cruz, CA

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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
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...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Nyah! I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified and I have taken ECE units. I have experience with preschool homeschooling and potty training and I am a trained full-spectrum doula as well as a trained Montessori in-home educator through Guidepost Montessori. I am also a mom to a 5-month-old boy that I plan to bring...
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Experienced Nanny And Postpartum Doula

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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.
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Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I am a kind, patient, fun, nurturing nanny that has been helping families thrive internationally since 2014. Different ways I have provided care are doing laundry, preparing meals, cleaning and organizing, helping with homework, giving baths, running errands, transportation to events, activities, school and appointments plus...

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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Active, Empathetic, And Fun Childcare Professional!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
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Part Time/Full Time Experienced Preschool Teacher Available For Nanny Position

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
I have been caring for children for 10+ years. I started babysitting when I was in high school. After high school I worked in preschool and elementary school settings while I was completing my degree. For the last 8 years, I have worked as a preschool teacher with children 2. 5-6 years of age. I have my BA in liberal studies and...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Hi there :) I'm a Westside nanny who's been working in the field for 4 years now! I've also worked as an Infant TA + Preschool TA, and years of babysitting experience as a teen as well! I love playdates at the park, reading books, taking walks, and setting up sensory activities for your kiddo! My most current experience is with...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Adanna. I'm 29 years old and have over a decade of experience working with children ages 0-12. I previously nannied for a wonderful family for three years while in college and have been caring for kids since I was 15. I'm currently pursuing licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy and have a true passion for child...
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Creative, Caring And Conscientious

Santa Cruz, CA

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$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am available for up to 15 hours a week of childcare. My name is Amy. I have worked with kids for the past 13 years, as a nanny, lead teacher in infant, toddler, and preschool programs, and with older kids in summer camps. I've learned from many alternative and earth based philosophies such as Waldorf, Montessori,...
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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

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA

Newborn Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 67 reviews of the 78 listed newborn nannies

Janice R.

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...

- Emilie L.

Suzanne R.

Suzanne was punctual, organized, incredibly kind and patient with our two young children. When they were in her care, I did not have to...

- Genevieve D.

Candice Y.

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,...

- Allison B.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny 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 $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.

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