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Brianna B. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Brianna Bierbaum

Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr
10+ years experience

A little bit about me…

Hi, I’m Bri! I am a fun loving child care provider and educator. I was most recently the lead preschool teacher for the toddler room, caring for up to 12 toddlers (ages 18mo to 3 yrs) at a time.
I have been working with children for 13 years and am very passionate about the development and education of youth. I am outgoing and live a healthy, active lifestyle. I love to bring nature and creative activities into my childcare.
Kayla H. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Kayla Hatashita

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

A little bit about me…

Hello! My name is Kayla Hatashita and I am an incoming junior at UCSC studying biology. I study biology because I wish to go to Med school and become a pediatrician. I have sung since I was a child and I have taught dance to children ages 4-12 for 4 years now. I also volunteered at my church's after-school program assisting special needs students. Would love to chat with anyone looking for a responsible, caring, and attentive nanny!
Robin G. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Robin Gladstone-Tseten

Santa Cruz, CA
$22/hr
2 years experience

A little bit about me…

I have been working with children and families over 35 years .I'm an ECE and have nannied on and off as an interim job. I'm a certified classical homeopath as well.

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Bella B. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Bella Bachman

Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr
4 years experience

A little bit about me…

My name is Bella and I am a full time student at UCSC, majoring in psychology with an emphasis in child development. I have worked as a paraeducator at a Santa Cruz elementary school, for the past two school years, as well as summer school. I am currently still employed in this position. I also have experience being employed as a nanny, caring for children, meal preparation, and homeschooling. I am skilled in light housekeeping and some cooking as well. My mom is a first grade teacher and I have spent dozens of hours volunteering in primary school classrooms also. I also speak Spanish, although I wouldn’t call myself fluent just yet.
Tania P. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Tania Pimentel

Santa Cruz, CA
$15.50/hr
3 years experience

A little bit about me…

Hello! I'm a UCSC student majoring in Environmental Studies and I have about 4 years of child care experience. In addition to taking care of my little cousins whenever my aunt would be at work, I also took care of other neighbor's children. I have been CPR certified but my license expired and I'm looking to renew it soon.
Eden S. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Eden Smith

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

A little bit about me…

Hi There!
Thank you for taking the time to read a bit about me! As you can see from my profile, I am not only experienced with childcare but it is my place where work does not exist. They say if you find what you love to do you will never work again, being with young children brings that to me.

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Wren R. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Wren Reeve

Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr
8 years experience

A little bit about me…

I am a part-time student/ work part-time, and am looking for kids to work with a couple of times a week. In my spare time, I'm a musician, and an avid gardener, and love to cook. Would love the opportunity to work with your kid/s.
Maria D. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Maria Diaz

Santa Cruz, CA
$15.50/hr
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me…

I am a 23 year old college student that loves kids as well as science.
Isabella M. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Isabella Mena

Santa Cruz, CA
$22.50/hr
3 years experience

A little bit about me…

My name is Isabella and i’m 20 years old. I have worked at a daycare for about 3 years now in the small city of Royal Oaks. I have a CPR certification and a mandated reporter certification. At the daycare we have children ages 3 months-5 years old. I love working with kids and continuing to go to school so I can become an elementary school teacher. If you have any more questions about me you can always contact me and I can tell you more about who I am as a person.

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How to Find Infant Care in Santa Cruz, CA

Start by posting a profile with everything candidates should know about your infant care position. Next, browse candidates and reach out to a few people you think might make a great fit. Once you find the right candidate, you can take advantage of Nanny Lane’s services, including background checks, PLUS, and nanny payroll.

Common Responsibilities of Infant Care in Santa Cruz, CA

Infant nannies are best suited for families’ that have newborns. An infant nanny offers support with the care and well-being of newborns. Infant care nanny responsibilities include diapering and providing care for any rashes, swaddling, bathing, feeding, and burping. Infant care nannies are very skilled in caring for newborns, and some have experience specifically with premature newborns or multiples. It is important to take these factors into account when determining how much you should pay an infant care nanny.

If you’re looking for early socialization for your baby while saving on the cost of an infant nanny, you can try a nanny share. In a nanny share, you split the costs of an infant care nanny with another family. Alternatively, you could create a nanny share to create an infant care nanny position by having two families who want part-time child care. Beyond costs, there are other considerations in deciding between an infant nanny and an infant nanny share. It is essential to think about your family's additional desired responsibilities and the infant nanny when making this decision.

Nanny Interview Questions for Infant Care Providers in Santa Cruz, CA

Once you start connecting with prospective infant nannies, the next step is an infant care interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:

  • What do you love about being a nanny for infants?
  • What is your specific experience with this age group?
  • Are you Infant CPR/First Aid certified in Santa Cruz, CA? If not, are you willing to be trained?
  • How do you handle a crying baby?
  • What do you feed an infant? At 0-3 months? 3-6 months? 6-9 months? 9-12 months?
  • How do you set up the infant’s crib for a nap?
  • What kind of activities will you plan to engage my baby?

At this stage, you can ask for references to better understand if they should move forward in your hiring process.

Contracts for Infant Care in Santa Cruz, CA

After you’ve found the right candidate to be your infant nanny, writing a job offer can your family think through the what you’re asking of your infant nanny and help determine what compensation is fair. For your infant nanny, a job offer fosters understanding and enables them to commit more easily.

If you want to run a background check on the candidates for your infant nanny position, we recommend giving a job offer that is contingent upon the results of the background check.

After presenting your job offer, facilitate a discussion between your family and your infant nanny to clarify any confusion. Once you have found an agreement with your infant nanny, you can document this in a contract for your infant nanny. Setting clear expectations and fostering an environment for trust is essential to building the foundation for a good relationship with your nanny.

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