Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Santa Cruz, CA: Grace H.

$35/hr

7 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

I started my childcare career as a teaching assistant for an infant classroom at a professional daycare. I then furthered my education and obtained my CDA (Child Development Associate) credential through Teachstone. This allowed me to work as a lead teacher in the classroom. After 3.5 in a professional daycare setting I then moved to Santa Cruz and became a private nanny (share) for two amazing families.

I find myself having the most fun creatively expressing myself through 2D arts, and full body movement. I prioritize connecting with nature, exploring music, and deepening my childlike wonder through philosophy.

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Availability

Start: Aug 3, 2026

Weekdays 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Full-time

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Age Groups

Infants

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a child care provider?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

CPR

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

Work Experience

7 years of experience caring for:

Infants (0-11 months)

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

[phone number hidden]: Infant Program Specialist/Lead Teacher for KinderCare learning centers.

I was then unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 2021- April 2022: Lead Infant Teacher at Happy Days Learning Center

May 2022 - Present: Private Nanny Share (two families) I started with each of their 15 month old boys. We added the new sibling of one family into my care in March 2025 - The two boys then aged out into preschool/TK and I now care for the second child of each family (2.5yo + 18mo).

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I prioritize spending time in our community and being outdoors. There is so much to see and experience in this beautiful place!

Reading (with voice and expression) is one of my favorite activities - finding books with alluring illustrations, imaginative storylines, and compassionate messages. I love the library and group storytimes!

I enjoy many forms of art and creative expression - I love to get messy and prioritize process art vs product art. Love love love a sensory experience!

With infants, I have a lot of fun working on both fine and gross motor skills. I enjoy the challenge of finding innovative ways to help your infant grow.

The most important part about being a nanny...

My passion for meaningful connections is what drove me to make the switch to private care, in hopes to grow and evolve with the children and their families on a deeper level. I strive to provide a foundation for connection, collaboration, and community for the entire family; to share and hold the dichotomies of life with compassion and integrity, both in and out of childcare.

I grew up without many safe adults around. I strive to be a genuine, supportive and safe person that your child can lean on, while also being someone they have fun with! My hope is to help you build the “village” that modern society has so drastically pulled us away from.

My experience with special needs children...

I have worked with 2 special needs kids in a group care setting — I enjoyed carving out time for one on one learning. I don’t have specific special needs training, however I pride myself in my patience, compassion, and love to all children.

The most important part about being a nanny...

There are so many funny and endearing moments, but the one closest to my heart is when I had a family emergency and they showed up for me and offered support in the same ways I do for them when they are dealing with uncomfortable emotions. Truly a full circle moment.