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Adria A.

  • 9 years paid experience
  • 10 miles
Adria A., Babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA 95060 with 9 years of paid experience

Hello! I’m Adria, a 23 year old Doula student who’s responsible, fun, caring, organized, and dependable. I have lots of experience working with multiple children at a time, ranging from all ages. I also have experience with toddlers with special needs as well as preschool teaching experience. Some of my favorite activities to do with children are, safe playtime, arts and crafts, imaginative play, reading and helping out with any class or homework. My specialties include, communication, respect and being extremely resourceful. I am CPR certified and background checked.I can’t wait to work with you and I hope to make your life a little easier.

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$25–35/hr

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5.0

Stacy B.

She is very sweet, was very prompt & her responses were in a timely fashion! We have hired her & will work with her on & off.

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Erica T.

  • 3 years paid experience
  • 10 miles
Erica T., Babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA 95060 with 3 years of paid experience

Hi, my name is Erica Tutton. I’m a graduate from San Jose State University with a degree in Psychology. I’ve worked at the Boys and Girls Club working their after school and summer program. I have experience teaching curriculum such as education, sports, technology, and art. I have also worked as a behavioral therapist for children with autism, and have been a babysitter/ nanny throughout college. I’ve worked with ages 1-18 through babysitting as well as my professional career. Currently have a full time job as a case manager so only have weekend availability. I’d still love to work with kids and help out families when I can!

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$25–30/hr

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5.0

Stephanie D.

We have been beyond blessed having Erica take care of our 19-month-old son for the last 6 weeks. She reads him book after book, she plays with blocks and cars and chases him around until they are both cracking up laughing. She handles his lunch, bath time, and nap time every day (and he is not an easy one to nap for most people). What I was really amazed with was her level of engagement with him. My husband and I work from home and we could hear her talking to him and laughing with him all day. He asks for her and talks about her constantly when she's not here and we were heartbroken when our local daycare had a spot open up for him. Anyone would be lucky to have her care for their child.

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Azarya G.

  • 4 years paid experience
  • 9 miles
Azarya G., Babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA 95060 with 4 years of paid experience

Hii i’m Azarya i’m 20 years old and i’m a certified nursing assistant and also have done babysitting since i have 16 from ages 2-14. I truly have a passion for providing care and love to build bonds with children!!

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$30–35/hr

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5.0

Courtney W.

My son has nothing but good things to say about Azarya; I come home and he’s all smiles. She is reliable, keeps my husband and I updated, and is flexible, we are very happy we found her

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Jaynelle T.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Jaynelle T., Babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA 95060 with 10 years of paid experience

I have been a private career nanny for multiple families (for ages 7 months and up) for over 14 years now, as well as a daycare teacher assistant and an Au Pair. I connect very well with children; I enjoy working with the magical little beings because I’m inspired by their contagiously high-spirits and spontaneous creativity! I offer children an abundance of presence and play. I encourage nature-based exploration, creativity cultivation, and problem-solving. I draw inspiration from elements of alternative education philosophies, but I’m mostly interested in letting the child lead while I provide the appropriate boundaries and guidance. Each child is so unique, and my goal is to facilitate their unfolding. I would be a good fit for your family if you are looking for a responsible nanny with a good heart, an authentic appreciation for kids, and someone who will provide a positive contribution to their development.

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$25–35/hr

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5.0

Donna O.

Jaynelle has been the nanny of our four children ages 2, 6, 8, & 10 for the past two years. We could not be happier to have found such a caring, responsible, attentive, fun loving person to watch over our children. Our three boys and their younger sister absolutely adore her, as do we. We could not say enough good things about Jaynelle and her quality of care. We will dearly miss having her around as she has been such a positive influence on all of our children. She is genuinely one of the nicest most sincere people you will meet. Unfortunately for us Jaynelle will be relocating to Narragansett. Let our loss be your gain. If you are considering hiring a person for a child care / nanny position Jaynell comes very highly recommend.

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Darlene H.

  • 4 years paid experience
  • < 1 mile
Darlene H., Babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA 95060 with 4 years of paid experience

Hello! My name is Darlene I have 5 years of experience being a babysitter as well as a gymnastics coach. I am also CPR certified. I am currently a student at UCSC studying computer science. I am able to help with both childcare and light/moderate housekeeping.

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$22–28/hr

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Camila R.

  • 2 years paid experience
  • 4 miles
Camila  R., Babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA 95060 with 2 years of paid experience

I have been working with children for the past two years, and I truly love it. Working with kids has helped me grow both personally and professionally, and I feel that I continue to improve every day. I enjoy supporting children’s development, creating a safe and nurturing environment, and building positive relationships with the families I work with.

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$30–50/hr

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Laura B.

  • 20 years paid experience
  • < 1 mile
Laura B., Babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA 95060 with 20 years of paid experience

I have worked with several nanny agencies in the Hawaiian islands, California, Santa Fe New Mexico, Telluride Colorado & presently with Town + Country. In addition, I'm a professional house, ranch, pet sitter, and personal assistant. I am CPR and first aid certified, TB & TDap tested with negative results, and I have a clean nationwide background check. I have ECE units from college, and was a lifeguard, swim instructor and jr lifeguard instructor on the beach in Santa Cruz California for 7 years. I love to camp, backpack, hike, surf, snowboard, swim, mountain bike and ride horses. I am very reliable, trustworthy, safety conscious, loving, kind, gentle and fun! I would love to talk with you about your needs as a family! Thank you for taking the time to consider me! : )

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$30–50/hr

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Shanna G.

  • 6 years paid experience
  • 4 miles
Shanna G., Babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA 95060 with 6 years of paid experience

Hello! I’m an energetic, nurturing and patient childcare provider with 6+ years of experience. I have experience working with children from the ages of 6 months to 17 years old. I’ve worked at private schools, public schools and as a nanny. I’ve also worked at a behavioral health agency as an ABA therapist where I supported kids with special needs. My specialty is working with children who have developmental disabilities, but I love working with all kids. I’m skilled in meal prep, diaper changes, potty training, sleep strategies and light house keeping. I love leading outdoor actives and creating fun, age-appropriate art projects. I am CPR + First Aid certified. In the care I provide, I encourage independence (when appropriate) and make learning as fun as possible in order to foster skills for self sufficiency.

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$30–32/hr

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Marina N.

  • 6 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Marina N., Babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA 95060 with 6 years of paid experience

I have worked with children since I was about 10 years old. I helped my mom run her day care that had ages 3-15. I also worked at a gym childcare for 3 years with ages 0-10. I have worked at a school for neurodivergent kids as an aid. The two students I worked with were 10 years old. I currently work with infants at a Montessori. We have ages 4mo-1.5 years. I also have experience nannying for families. I am CPR and first aid certified, and I also taught swim lessons for about a year. I love working with kids, and I can’t wait to meet your family!

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$20–30/hr

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Rhiannon S.

  • 1 year paid experience
  • 5 miles
Rhiannon S., Babysitter in Santa Cruz, CA 95060 with 1 year of paid experience

Hello, I'm Rhiannon! I am a pre-medical university student and certified EMT in the Bay Area who loves working with kids and families. I have about 2 years cumulative experience working with kids in paid and unpaid settings, from summer camps to volunteering with special needs kids. I have a strong educational background in english, math, and science, and experience tutoring school-age kids including those with learning disabilities. My healthcare background makes me an ideal fit if your child has medication needs, and I come equipped with knowledge of how to handle emergency situations should they arise. Beyond my experience, I am a personable, creative, and intellectual person who loves bringing my skills to childcare.

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$25–29/hr

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