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Heidi O.
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Santa Cruz, CA 95062

from $30 per hour

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About Heidi

Experience: 10 yrs

COVID-19 vaccinated

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 as well. I have started with multiple families when their children were just newborns. I'm happy to do light housework for an additional cost (laundry, cleaning, dishes, meal preparation, etc.) I know a good amount of ASL, and have used it with multiple babies and toddlers over the years, as well as a basic amount of Spanish vocabulary. I am a Babywearing Educator, and a Car Seat Technician (CPST). I am trained in positive discipline. This allows for each child to receive an individualized way to work through tough feelings. This builds trust, communication, and mutual respect and their self esteem.

Reviews

5.0
based on 3 reviews
EG

Ellen G.

Reviewed on 2/2/2025

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 resource, always offering thoughtful guidance and reassurance. One of the things we appreciated most about Heidi was how proactive she was in helping us adapt our son’s routine as his needs changed. Whether it was adjusting his nap schedule, introducing new developmental activities, or transitioning him to solids, she was always thinking ahead and offering thoughtful suggestions to support his growth. Her expertise and intuition made the whole process feel seamless, and we always felt confident that our son was in the best hands. We were truly sad to part ways when our son transitioned to full-time daycare, but we hope she’ll be available in the future if and when we need a nanny again! Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her.

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

Willing to care for up to 2 children

Rates

Recurring jobs

$30-40/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$30/hr

2 children

$33/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Child care

Companion care

Craft assistance

Groceries/errands

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Organizing/laundry

Transportation

Qualifications

Education

College degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Early child development knowledge

Early childhood eductation

Special needs care

Trustline Certified California

Other Qualifications & Credentials

I have been fingerprinted through the Santa Cruz Police Department

in order to work at a children's center. I have my own transportation

a valid CA license

and a clean driving record.

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Non-smoker

Contact Heidi to check their availability

tue

9:00 AM–4:30 PM

wed

9:00 AM–4:30 PM

Safety

CareCheck

Completed

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