Find Trusted Part Time Child Care Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA
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Find part time child care in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love
60 part time child care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of December 2024
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura has been nannying for my three kids, ages 4, 7 and 10, for a little over a year. She has been so wonderful to my children. I have loved that she brings a fun, creative and positive energy. She is creative with dinners and finding ways to introduce healthy...
Ashley C.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was our 2-3 day a week Nanny and was wonderful. The kids loved her, she is good with dogs, punctual, dependable and communicates well. I would still employ Lauren, but she is a student and went home for the summer. Would recommend."
Rebecca O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have spent most of my teenage-early 20's as a nanny/babysitter. I am use to watching two to four kids at a time. I have three nephews and a niece that I love and watch a couple times a month a long with a couple of other families. As a nanny I loved to take the kids to different parks, water parks, swimming pools, bike rides,...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was our nanny for our 3 and 5 year old for nearly a year. She was an amazing caregiver who was sweet, caring, attentive, and very responsible. She always kept the kids busy with fun activities like arts and crafts, riding bikes and scooters outdoors, taking...
Laura S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 21-year-old student attending The University of California, Santa Cruz. I am originally from Los Angeles where I have worked in childcare for over eight years. My mother is a preschool teacher, which means I have grown up surrounded by younger children and always had the opportunity to be a helping hand. Every summer...
Channing can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Channing helped me during a very difficult time with my colicky, high needs baby. She was so helpful, sweet, and a joy to be around. She was great with my (at the time) 3 month old. She helped my sanity stay in tact! 😆 Would definitely trust her with your kiddos!"
Caitie A.
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:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Carolyn was great with two young kids who were not used to being away from their parents. She put them at ease right away and the kids said they had a great time with her!"
Matt P.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexis. I have a BA in Child Development. I have worked with children for over 7 years with most experience being a teacher of infants and toddlers as well as nannying from infancy to preteens. I enjoy bringing music, dance, nature and art into learning environments and helping children reach their milestones...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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 am 36, born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA. I have lots of experience with children of all ages. I have worked many years in the medical and dental field. I now work at the Santa Cruz public library in downtown Santa Cruz I have decided that I want to get back into being a nanny or babysitter. I enjoy very much being around kids...
Devon can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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
Kaitlyn H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
University Student Looking To Help Families Part-time.
Hi! I have about two years of paid childcare experience but have worked with different children for about 6 years. As a psychology student, I am passionate about taking care of children to the best extent as possible. I am quite energetic and I love to spend time around children. I have two younger cousins that I play with often...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sarah B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
Dependable Kind & Compassionate Caregiver Available Part-Time To Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
I absolutely love kids at all ages & stages! One of the most significant rewards of being a Nanny is the connections I get to make and the satisfaction of being a dependable team member to a family. I've learned an array of skills as a Nanny and had firsthand experience through the ages & stages of child development as a parent...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sarah has been an invaluable caregiver for our 11-month-old daughter since she was 6 months old. Demonstrating professionalism, effective communication, compassion, and creativity, Sarah goes above and beyond to ensure our daughter's safety, well-being, and...
Nicole G.
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny with infants and toddlers for the last 5 1/2 years and my most recent infant will need only part-time care for the summer. I started working with infants and toddlers from 1987 to 1998 when I ran a licensed family daycare and then as a nanny for four families with infants. In all cases, I stayed from...
Lynnette can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Patience H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$15-20/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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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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 $23.39.
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 44 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 Rating4.6 / 5
Part Time Child Care in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care.