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Kristin Beatty

Santa Cruz$22/hr | 34 yrs experience

Hi, I’m a kind, fun, and caring person who would love the chance to take care of your children or child part time, preferably in the mornings. I have more time on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s to work later if need be. If you give me your email I can send you my complete resume!

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Kristin

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.

Zoe Murray

Santa Cruz$18/hr | 2 yrs experience

Hi! My name is Zoe and I am looking for a family to help out part-time starting August 2021! I am a second-year at UCSC studying Legal Studies and French.
I am looking to help out once or twice a week, preferably for 'date nights,' or for occasional tutoring, as I will be continuing my work with another family twice a week.
I am available usually Mon/Wed/Fri, but only until classes start on Sep. 23, but can still do date nights.
My experience has been with infants (7 mo-1 y/o) as well as older kids (6 y/o - 12 y/o). I am happy to tutor your kids, play with your kids, run errands, perform household duties, and prepare food. I live in the Seabright neighborhood, provide my own transportation, and have a fairly flexible schedule until classes start in September. I am punctual, enthusiastic, and vaccinated.
I will be ready to start whenever and I am happy to meet socially distanced or on zoom beforehand to get to know each other. I am looking forward to meeting you and your kids!

Zoe

Amelia Deandreis

Santa Cruz$16/hr | < 1 yr experience

I am a second year Human Biology major at UC Santa Cruz. I like hiking, painting, and going to the beach. I've worked as a children's circus coach for many years at Kinetic Arts Center with kids aged one through fifteen. I also worked as a special olympics swim coach in Oakland. I have experience with many different ages and personalities. I'd love to lend a hand around your house and have a fairly flexible schedule with classes operating mostly online.

Juliet Hayes

Santa Cruz$17/hr | 6 yrs experience

My name is Juliet and I am a recent UCSC grad that has spent the last 2.5 years as an instructor at a school for students with special needs. That time gave me so much valuable experience with child development, but ultimately what I loved about the job was the unique and loving bond I was able to make with each of my students. Before that, I was a teaching assistant in the choir I grew up in and taught music theory to kids from 5-10 for four years while I was in high school. I am working part time doing education policy work, but would love to get back into childcare part time!

Savannah Rigney

Santa Cruz$22/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hi there,
My name is Savannah and I am looking for a nanny job while I am going back to school to pursue nursing. I have worked as a biologist and environmental planner and I am currently pursuing a career in health care. I am looking for an opportunity to work with children and providing the necessary care.

I enjoy going to beach, hiking in the Santa Cruz Mountains, gardening, and several creative activities. Look forward to hearing from you.

Jo Buckley

Santa Cruz$18/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hi there! I am taking a year off from being a Spanish teacher and will be living here in Santa Cruz until the end of the year. I am so grateful to be in this beautiful place, but I miss my students and the kids I nanny back in Colorado so I am looking for a family I can consistently support and get to know. I am happy to jump in and help in whatever ways would be useful - meal prep, carpooling, supporting academics, flexible days and times, whatever your family is looking for. I love all ages from babies all the way up to the middle schoolers and high schoolers that I teach. I am glad to watch siblings/cousins/neighbors in the mix as well. I love to create games, get the creativity flowing, and foster self-confidence in young people. I am happy to put you in contact with families I nanny for in Colorado if you would like a reference! Thank you for taking the time to read a little about me.

Sidney Fitzgerald

Santa Cruz$18/hr | 2 yrs experience

Hi! I’m Sidney! I just began at UC Santa Cruz this fall, where I'm majoring in Environmental Studies. I’ve been babysitting for over 8 years now and am Red Cross CPR and Babysitter certified, as well as Red Cross Lifeguard certified and Water Safety Instructor certified. I worked as a lifeguard at my local pool for many years with nanny work on the side, as well as being a Swim Instructor. I have much experience with nannying all ages, from infant to teenager, and I also have a driver's license and my own car so I am happy to transport your kiddos as needed, and I also am a very good cook who's really into healthy recipes so I'm happy to help with any meal prep/cooking should you need it. I have very flexible hours and can work whenever and wherever you need, as my school is all online. Please reach out if you could use any help, and I look forward to meeting your family!!

Elisabeth Gonzalez

Santa Cruz$16/hr | < 1 yr experience

Hi! My name is Elisabeth and I’m 19 years old. I’ve completed a medical assisting course and I am in the Army reserve. I’m going to a community college right now to get my associates degree. I’m getting married very soon and will be moving to Santa Cruz, I’d like to have a job secure. I’m responsible and although I have few experience with children, I know I’m fit for the job. I’ve worked for an after school program here in Los Angeles, but it was only for a month before I left for basic training. I’m willing to learn, if you need me to cook I can do it. I’m great at planning activities like arts and crafts, coloring, etc. Hope you’ll consider me, thank you!

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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 Killmeyer Family

Santa Cruz$25/hr | 1 kid

Friday nanny needed! Brax is 4.5 y/o and we need someone to watch him from 9-3ish.

The Balti Family

Santa Cruz$19/hr | 1 kid

Looking for a full-time nanny for our 10 month old boy. Hours would be 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday-Friday. Responsibilities would include meal and snack prep for the baby, and give a hand with laundry and dishes occasionally.

The Donnelly-Crocker Family

Santa Cruz$19/hr | 2 kids

Twin 18-month girls. Need 6 hours a day 1-3 days a week depending on our work schedules. Looking for flexibility with schedule. Week to week month to month.

The Caballero Family

Santa Cruz$15/hr | 1 kid

Thália 3.5 months. Seeking Nanny share

The Miller Family

Santa Cruz$15/hr | 1 kid

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

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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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