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60 night nannies are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby night nannies is 7 years
Night nannies in Santa Cruz, CA
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel
5.0
"We hired Mac to look after our 8 month old son while we were on a week long holiday in Aptos. Mac helped us out on short notice over a few days and evenings and was gracious and flexible with our timings which was very much appreciated. She is a natural with...
Viviana C.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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...
Alisha S.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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
Trustline Certified
CPR
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
(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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Sidney H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! Interested In Getting Into More Babysitting/nanny After School And After Work.
Hello! My name is Sidney. Born and raised in the Santa Cruz area i've always been surrounded by little ones and love taking care of and making sure they always have a smile on their face! I also have great organizational skills if you are ever interested in help with cleaning, organizing and even cooking! I'm very excited for...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Payton P.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been in childcare for around 6 years now. I specialize in children ages 1-7. My most previous jobs were nannying two children ages 3 and 6, as well as nannying a 19 month year old. I recently graduated and now am a first year at Cabrillo Community College. I recently moved to SC and am seriously missing the playfulness of...
Payton can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Hi there! I'm a career nanny who's been working in the field for 3 years now! I've also worked as an Infant TA + Preschool TA, and years of babysitting experience (along with stellar references)! I love long stroller walks to the beach, playing at the park, and setting up sensory activities for your kiddo! My most current...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Giuli is my nick name, 27 years old. I have plenty of experience and references for nanny jobs , I am infant qualified and absolutely loooove to work with kids!! I am bilingual (Spanish -English) and also know some sign language from classes I took while taking care of twin babies. I am currently working as a nanny for a lovely...
Giuliana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Laila.
I am a Santa Cruz County resident for the last 30 years.
I graduated from UCSC with a Biology degree.
I have experience caring for infants and toddlers at Santa Cruz Children Center and at UCSC childcare center while attending college.
My recent experience has been working with families caring for their kids...
Laila can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As an accounting professional and proud aunty, I still enjoy working with kids as I did all through my school years. While saving for home improvement projects, I'm excited to be back to care. com to build on 15+ years of childcare experience. I appreciate working with all ages and meeting each child where their age, interest,...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there!
I'm an educator with nearly 10 years of experience across all age groups, and I've been a nanny and babysitter for even longer! Caregiving has always been my calling, and I am excited to return to it as I take a sabbatical from teaching.
I am certified in both Pediatric and Adult First-Aid/CPR certified, and I...
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Josephine Z.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am So Excited To Provide My Care For A Loving And Caring Family!
I am fully vaccinated. I have been taking care of a little boy ever since he was 10 months old and he will be 3 in June! He is starting school in August, so I'm looking for a new loving family to partner with to help care for their little ones. I am looking for a full time nanny position starting anytime in September. I am...
Josephine can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
I am a first year art student at Cabrillo and looking for a part time nanny or babysitter position. I'm an eldest sibling of 2 and eldest cousin of 8. My whole family is neurodivergent in some way or another, my brother and mom being high functioning autistic and Aspergers. I have worked at family tourist attractions like the...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent night nanny reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA
Mac C.
5.0
We hired Mac to look after our 8 month old son while we were on a week long holiday in Aptos. Mac helped us out on short notice over a few days and evenings and was gracious and flexible with our timings which was very much appreciated. She is a natural with babies, I felt quickly at ease as she...
- Viviana C.
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.
Melissa Z.
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.
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.
Taylor W.
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.
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FAQs for finding a night nanny in Santa Cruz, CA
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a night nanny in Santa Cruz, CA?
Hiring a night nanny in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $25.39 per hour as of March 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience they have and any additional needs beyond what a night nanny would typically manage.
How do I find a night nanny near me in Santa Cruz?
There are currently 23 night nannies on Care.com in Santa Cruz, CA. You can filter search results to show night nannies within a certain distance of your zip code. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and their availability. You can also check reviews from other families in Santa Cruz who have previously hired any of the night nannies you are interested in. Figuring out how to find a night nanny is easy with Care.com!
What type of services do night nannies near me in Santa Cruz, CA offer?
Night nannies in Santa Cruz, CA can come to your home in the evening to take care of your newborn during the overnight hours when you are asleep. They handle things like feeding, changing diapers and soothing your baby back to sleep. Some night nannies in Santa Cruz can help sleep train infants so they will stay asleep for longer periods of time after the nanny's services are no longer needed. Some are also trained to manage colicky babies and newborns with reflux issues.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA night nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Night Nannies in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed night nannies.