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60 part time child care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby part time child care is 6 years
Part time child care in Santa Cruz, CA
Taylor S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Part-Time Babysitter/Errand Runner/House Sitter
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Taylor. I am 27 years old and currently a hair stylist. I come from a big, diverse family with a lot of children, mixed with many different races. Since the age of 10, I kept watch over my twin nieces as newborns so my sister could work. My next babysitting job was at 15. I watched 2 twin 3-year-old boys and loved...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Taylor is a sweet kind and attentive babysitter for our twin identical 4 year old boys. She was able to tell the difference between them by the end of the first time she babysat them. She was able to play with them and get them to warm up quite quickly too. She...
Aren L.
Laura E.
Santa Cruz, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Personal Assistant And House Sitter Available Part Time
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am available for the occasional evening, and am not looking for part or full time caregiving. I am an experienced caregiver, trusted driver for providing "kiddo taxi" transport, tiny house owner and student going back to school in 2020. From watching infants starting when I was 12, I have cared for all ages, toddlers up to...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My twin 3 year old girls loved Laura!!! We used her a ton and even for a few overnights "
Laura S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey parents! I'm Rebeca, a 27-year-old college graduate from Sacramento State with a degree in Psychology and Sociology. With 7 years of experience, I've nannied for children ranging from 3 months to 14 years old and have established long-term relationships with multiple families. I'm currently immersed in the Arts, working for...
Rebeca can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Rebeca has been such a wonderful nanny to our baby girl. She started working for us when our daughter was 4 months old and she has been a patient and loving caregiver. She has dealt with all of the major milestones and challenges of infancy and always works to make...
Kate 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, travel
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.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'm very active (lots of walks, and dancing), trustworthy, caring, patient, loving, punctual, dependable, compassionate, happy, easy going, nurturing, mindful, attentive, hands-on, present, have a positive attitude, upbeat and a good sense of humor, energetic, fun and a very reliable nanny. I will focus on the healthy continued...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Carolyn was a nanny for our family for 4 years. She cared for my two boys as though they were her own and truly became part of our family. We are so grateful to have had her in our lives. We relied on her-- both us parents working-- and she never let us down....
Sara C.
Hi!
I am a college student in the Santa Cruz area until September 2025.
I have a good amount of job experience: children's gymnastics coach, retail, and food industry! I have a niece (4 years) and nephew (7 years) who spend a lot of time at my house, and aside from my time as a children's gymnastics coach, having a niece...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
I live in Santa Cruz, California and love living an active, healthy lifestyle. I have experience with caregiving for all different ages from as young as a few months to the age of 13. I worked for a babysitting company based in Monterey, CA for 5 years. I would babysit for families visiting the area for events such as weddings...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Hello my name is Marissa and I am looking into providing nannying services. I have experience with providing sitting services. I'm a very tidy person and have a lot of patience with kids and willing to making a kid's experience positive. I am local here to Santa Cruz, have my own transportation with a clean driving record, and...
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
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I was a swim instructor for kids ranging in 1 month and older, I am currently an EMT and have been in healthcare for almost 3 years now and am CPR certified for adults as well as pediatrics. I am also trained in the use of giving an EpiPen if needed as well as other...
Tess can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am an active, energetic and loving caregiver. I have worked with children and families for over 10 years, caring for children ages newborn through early adolescence including care of multiple children at once. I have experience caring for children in a home setting, as well as in a preschool setting. I am currently the head...
Rachelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have extensive experience caring for children. I have been a camp counselor for a number of YMCA related programs such as outdoors camps, gymnastic camps, and swim lessons. I have also interned at an outdoors science camp caring for kids from ages 4-12 years of age. I love children and their curiosities that may lead to...
Shereen can also help with: Craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm excited about learning more about you and your family. I live in Santa Cruz. I speak English, Portuguese and utilize sign language. I am nurturing, creative, considerate and calm. I adore children. I love to tend to the home with light house keeping while child is napping. I am also available for laundry care and simple...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Hannah,
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. Some of my responsibilities included: picking ups/drop offs and occasional meal prep. When I left for college, I got a job in retail as a sales associate. I really enjoyed working with my co-workers and I learned a number of skills: communication,...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Patience H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 20 years of experience in the child care industry. I have worked in center type settings, in home preschools, as a nanny, and as a day care owner myself. I currently work in a well known childcare center in Santa Cruz as a part time teacher. I have a 12-year-old son and a 18-month-old son. I am currently looking for...
Patience can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hi! I am Cassidy and I am a 26-year-old looking for part time work in Daly City, or the Bay Area. I graduated from my Masters in Environmental Conservation and Education from NYU two years ago, and college from UC Santa Cruz in education.
For three years, I was an elementary school teacher in Watsonville at a billingual school....
Cassidy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have worked with children most my life. I have been a preschool teacher for over 15 years. I am also an experienced driver and have worked for Transport Company and a over night packaging company in the past. Currently I am a limousine driver, I have a clean record, insurance and can provide any additional information upon...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Aurelia G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Aurelia, and I am looking for a part time nanny job as a first time nanny applicant. I'm the oldest of 5 siblings, with years of babysitting experience, as well as First Aid and CPR training. I am comfortable with kids of all ages, and large families with multiple kids. I am skilled at cooking, cleaning,...
Aurelia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Clarissa H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher During The Day And A Big Kid All Day Long
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! :) I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I work M-F from 8-5 as a preschool teacher and I am looking for another part time job at what I love to do the most: hanging out and learning from our young adults. I can help with errands and I have a car.
Availability: Weeknights and weekends.
(CPR and...
Clarissa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Santa Cruz, CA
Taylor S.
4.0
Taylor is a sweet kind and attentive babysitter for our twin identical 4 year old boys. She was able to tell the difference between them by the end of the first time she babysat them. She was able to play with them and get them to warm up quite quickly too. She has always been prompt and...
- Aren L.
Laura E.
5.0
My twin 3 year old girls loved Laura!!! We used her a ton and even for a few overnights
- Laura S.
Rebeca E.
5.0
Rebeca has been such a wonderful nanny to our baby girl. She started working for us when our daughter was 4 months old and she has been a patient and loving caregiver. She has dealt with all of the major milestones and challenges of infancy and always works to make sure our baby is entertained....
- Kate 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.
Lauren G.
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.
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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Santa Cruz, CA
How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in CA is $22.72.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
To safely hire part time child care near you in Santa Cruz, CA, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.
What types of part time child care services are available near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Santa Cruz, CA who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for part time child care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Santa Cruz, CA, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.
How many hours a week can I hire part time child care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 43 part time child care providers near you in Santa Cruz, CA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA part time child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Part Time Child Care in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care.