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 Hansen Family

Santa Cruz$16/hr | 1 kid

Work full time 7:30 or 8:30 to 4:30 or 5:30 pm. Some weeks it will be mon, we’d, and Friday and others it will be mon-Friday. Getting her ready in morning basics and prepare breakfast she Eats. What’s most important is she gets thoroughly ready for the day and then goes out into nature beaches outing at parks. Practice her bike daily. Ideal nanny would be one aspiring to be outdoors as much as possible. Do well at strong boundaries with food diet in the culture of our family: no sugar. Need someone who will be calm while she is guided to eat. She is highly excitable. I work remotely some days and have flexibility some days so some days hours would be 1-3 hours less per day. Light housework as far as help her clothes stay organized and her backpack packed with her to go items. Food, extra change of clothes, water bottle etc. in home care for her in the morning while getting ready for the day. Pick up and drop off to school Tuesday and Thursday some weeks 9:15-2:15. Be with her the hour before 8:30 up until 5:30 afterwards. We are very focused on healthy eating. I have a pretty ritualized diet for us but I’m welcome to new fruits and vegetables introduced as so long as it’s real raw foods and not processed foods. Food is here: be creative with cooking up new combinations. Be a guide Patience, keep her focused yet taking the time required per the mood.

The Radke Family

Santa Cruz$20/hr | 1 kid

I have a daughter who will turn 1 in September. My husband and I both work full time (currently from home) and are looking for someone (maybe a nanny share) to look after her during the work day.

The Miller Family

Santa Cruz$15/hr | 1 kid

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

The Denti Family

Santa Cruz$18/hr | 1 kid

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She is so kind, caring, playful and just great with the kids. Very attentive and loving. She is super knowledgeable on safety and goes above and beyond to make sure the babes are safe. My kids adored her and still do. She was always on time, great with communication, and has an overall positive and uplifting presence about her. - Ashley

Miriam W.

Very personable. I appreciated her hard work and professionalism with helping clients. She is proactive and reliable. - Anne

Miriam W.

Miriam was amazing! Extremely attentive to detail and overall a sweetheart! We would come home from work and the house would be spotless and the kids would already be in bed! My kids were SO upset to hear that since we were moving, we would have to find a new nanny. Don't miss out on her! She was great. - Vivian Lopez

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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?

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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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