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Vanessa Carson Howes

Santa Cruz$20/hr | 14 yrs experience

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Hello, I’m Vanessa! Proud Mom of two! My daughter, 13 yrs. and my son, 12. Both attend Mission Hill Middle school. A few months ago, the rent went up and we were forced to move back to San Jose. I continue to commute my children to and from San Jose to Santa Cruz everyday for school and because I am unemployed at the moment and gas prices are ridiculous, I spend my time in the area while waiting for my kids to finish school so that I am not having to make multiple trips back and forth. My availability is 9am-2pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 9am-12pm / 12:30pm on Wednesdays. It’s been so difficult to find a position that works around my Children’s school schedule. I am a genuine, honest, loyal, loving and kind person and as I am all of these things to my own children, I would not be any less to yours! I do appreciate your time and consideration and hope to speak with you soon.

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Vanessa (Ness) Carson

Melissa Zahn

Santa Cruz$25/hr | 23 yrs experience

My name is Melissa. For the past 17 years I have worked as a full time nanny. My husband and I live on the Westside of Santa Cruz with our cat. I also am a Certified Massage Therapist specializing in pregnancy and Infant massage which is used to help sooth and nurture the children in my care. My skills include planning age appropriate developmental activities to help children reach their milestones, general care and nurturing of children, organizing schedules as well as cleaning and organizing the spaces used in the care of children. I am happy to assist in cooking, cleaning, and meal prep for the in care of the children. I love to spend outdoor time and find it necessary for a child's wellbeing and development. I can plan and implement age appropriate arts, crafts, and other sensory activities to nurture development. I love what I do!

Ashten Osucha

Santa Cruz$22/hr | 2 yrs experience

Hello! My name is Ashten Osucha, I am a 20-year-old student at University of Santa Cruz currently pursuing my degree in Education-Multiple Subject Teaching. I love taking care of children and have been taking care of babysitting on and off throughout high school and out of high school had a more scheduled nannying position for about a year.

Valeria Miranda

Santa Cruz$30/hr | 8 yrs experience

I am a recent college graduate working at Pacific Collegiate School in Santa Cruz just looking to do some nannying during the summer. I am fluent in Spanish and would be very happy to help your child learn some Spanish! Let me know if you have any questions!

Miriam Velasco

Santa Cruz$18/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hello beautiful families ! My name is Miriam and I am currently a college student and I am planning on working with children in the future as a pediatrician! I’ve always had a a great passion when working with kids and I hope I get to work with one of the many beautiful families and develop my working skills and understanding of the little kiddos.

Jade Hardy

Santa Cruz$16/hr | 4 yrs experience

Hi there! My name is jade! I’m a 23 year old barista and artist, I was a nanny for a lovely family and pair of twins from the ages of 14months to 4 years old. I am passionate about teaching, creating and playing.

Bethany Clare

Santa Cruz$25/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hey there!
My name is Bethany or Beth for short:)
I have a wide variety of experience with children of all ages and abilities. I have worked with kids in all settings as well. My most recent long experience is with a pediatrician for 10 years! I have a lot of medical training for children. I am looking for an opportunity locally that I can support and will support me in my life goals and growth. I'm willing to make changes and compromises. I look forward to hearing from you and will answer any questions you have!

Corinne Silberberg

Santa Cruz$16/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hi,
My name is Corinne. I am a recent graduate from San Diego State University. I earned a bachelor's degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management. I recently decided to follow my other passion, which is working with children. For the past couple months I have been working toward getting an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education.

Adilene Corona

Santa Cruz$20/hr | 1 yrs experience

Hello I’m Adilene I’m a 21 year old. I currently work at a senior living facility as caregiver, I love my job but would love expand my skills and care for children as well.

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A nanny share is when one nanny cares for children from two different families. Each family saves significantly on child care expenses, while the nanny enjoys higher pay than the typical full-time position.

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Nanny Shares in Santa Cruz, CA

The McMurray Family

Santa Cruz$20/hr | 1 kid

We are co-workers looking for a nanny to be on-site for three children ages 2 months, 6 months, and two years old.

The Denti Family

Santa Cruz$18/hr | 1 kid

The Miller Family

Santa Cruz$15/hr | 1 kid

Will update later. Kid hasn’t been born yet!

The Epp Family

Santa Cruz$25/hr | 1 kid

Looking for a Mandarin speaking nanny share for our future child in Santa Cruz

The Eaton Family

Santa Cruz$20/hr | 1 kid

My husband and I work from home typically from 9-5pm

The Recinos Family

Santa Cruz$20/hr | 1 kid

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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Santa Cruz, CA

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Santa Cruz, CA

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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