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Lauren J. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Lauren

Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I was a preschool teacher for 14 years until Covid. I have two kids of my own in elementary school. I prefer to work at my own house in live oak but am flexible
Kia E. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Kia

Santa Cruz, CA
$16.50/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m 20 yrs old, i have 3 nieces plus 1 nephew under the age of 5 that i take care of pretty regularly. i’m a sunday school teacher. my base pay is just a suggestion, i really don’t mind any pay. i know this economy is hard right now, money is not a issue for me:)

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Infants
Special Needs
Arianna B. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Arianna

Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Arianna, i’m 21 years old, and I love kids. My major in college right now is Child development! I want to have a future as a possible teacher and I see this as an exciting opportunity for that. I'm very responsible, and have been told kids adore me. I would love to help you out! Text me if this sounds good to you!

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Infants
Special Needs

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Caitlin S. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Caitlin

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

A little bit about me

I am a student at UCSC who enjoys reading poetry, spending time outdoors, and arts. I will take care of your lovely child and keep things tidy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-schilt-[phone number hidden]/

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Special Needs
Sophie F. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Sophie

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

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Sophie. Here’s a little bit about me: I currently am in my last quarter at UCSC in anthropology. During the summer season I am assistant wedding planner. In my off time I enjoy surfing and making pottery. I am great with kids and can help make your life easier through chores, making meals, pickups and drop offs (you name it!). I enjoy allowing kids to use their full creativity as much as possible. Ideally I like to take kids out in nature and teach them the little wonders of the world. I hope to find the ideal family to work for! Looking forward to meeting you!

Sophie

Certification

First Aid
Sara M. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Sara

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

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Infants

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CPR
First Aid

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Faviana P. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Faviana

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Faviana 💕💕. I love spending time with children and have 2 years of experience caring for them. I consider myself a kind, responsible, and very caring person, qualities that allow me to connect easily with children and their families. Additionally, I speak Spanish, which can be an advantage for families looking for a nanny who can communicate in Spanish ✨.

I am committed to providing the best possible care, ensuring that children are happy and well cared for. If you are looking for someone to take care of your children with love and dedication, I would love the opportunity to talk with you. Thank you for your time and consideration! 🩷🙏🏻

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Special Needs
Georgina F. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Georgina

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Georgina Francis and I am a first year at UC Santa Cruz. For the past two years, I have been working as a counselor at a local club for kids aged 3-12. I have also been babysitting for about 6 years now. I am looking to work during my summer break (mid-June to the beginning of September). I look forward to hearing from you!

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Infants
Special Needs
Krystal B. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Krystal

Santa Cruz, CA
$18/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Krystal! I’m 23 soon to have my first child. I’m also new to the area of Santa Cruz. I’ve traveled all over the United States, love the outdoors and am a huge animal lover!
I’ve been employed as an EMT, CNA
( Hospital setting) Manager and other fields as well.
I graduated high school and went to get my degree in Social Work.
I have experience working with children who have have mental, physical or emotional challenges as well and if you would like to discuss more and see if I can meet your families needs just send me a message and I’ll get back with you as soon as possible!

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Infants
Special Needs

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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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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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