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Sierra H. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Sierra

Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I have over ten years of childcare experience with three years in an outdoor education setting. My diverse background nannying to early childhood education has helped me develop the tools to create a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment for children. I believe in meeting each child where they are at, both emotionally and cognitively, and am able to adapt my approach to each child's unique needs.

I am a strong advocate for outdoor and play based learning environments where children can connect with the world around them through hands-on experiences. This translates between my teaching and nanny practices.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Catalina N. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Catalina

Santa Cruz, CA
$19/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Catalina, I am a mom of 2 soon to be 3. Love being a mom and would love to be a nanny to help other moms

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Allyson B. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Allyson

Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi there, I am a UCSC student looking for a part-time job working with kids. I love reading, crafting, sports, and the outdoors! I am a compassionate and responsible young adult with experience working as a summer camp counselor. I love working with young kids and would be super grateful for the opportunity to work with your family!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Abby R. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Abby

Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

I'm Abby, I'm 20 and a social work major. I absolutely love working with kids. I provide a gentle nurturing space, and spend lots of time on the ground playing with the kids, I firmly believe in play-based care. I would love to connect and you can learn a little more about me. But ultimately, I am super energetic, kind, soft-spoken, and work hard to empower all kids in my care.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Rocio C. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Rocio

Santa Cruz, CA
$22/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Rocio I am 23 years old . Currently working at an after school program ages from pre school to 5th grade. I love children as if they were my own !

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
María Pilar d. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny María Pilar

Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Jessica A. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Jessica

Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello I am Jessica, I've been a caretaker since I was 13 and I love my job. I am a very organized person and love taking a family assistant role. All the families I've worked with have become family to me. I am studying to be an English major. I l also love making art and going outdoors.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Alice Y. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Alice

Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

background in early childhood education, 5+ years of experience nannying in Santa Cruz

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Sophie S. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Sophie

Santa Cruz, CA
$17/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I am currently a pre-med student at UCSC and I want to become a pediatric surgeon. I love kids. I was a summer nanny for a family this summer and there on call babysitter throughout the year. I was also a lifeguard so I was trained in first aid and I work as an intern at a surgical center!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Santa Cruz, CA?

The average cost of a child care provider in Santa Cruz, CA is $24.76 per hour. Most Santa Cruz families on Nanny Lane pay $20 to $30/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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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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