Babysitter Available in Santa Cruz, CA: Grace M.

$22.50 - $27.50/hr

5 years of paid experience

A little bit about me

A passion for working with children and creating a warm, safe, and encouraging environment. My experience as a daycare teacher assistant and Small Group Instructor has strengthened my dedication to helping children grow emotionally, socially, and academically while building meaningful connections with each child and family I work with. For years, I worked with TK and Kindergarten students, supporting small group instruction, classroom activities, daily routines, and positive behavior development. These experiences taught me how important patience, compassion, and consistency are in helping children feel confident, understood, and cared for. I take pride in creating safe spaces where children can thrive, express themselves, and create a love for learning. CPR certified, licensed, and committed to providing attentive and loving care. Supporting children’s growth and being someone families can trust is meaningful to me, I approach every opportunity with sincerity, dedication, and heart.

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Availability

Start: TBD

Full-time

Part-time

Occasional work

Live-in

Age Groups

Toddlers

Preschoolers

Grade-schoolers

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-Time Part-Time

Qualifications

Certifications

Driver’s License

CPR

First Aid

Other

Car

Light housekeeping

Meal prep

Special needs

Work Experience

5 years of experience caring for:

Toddlers (1-3 years)

Preschoolers (4-9 years)

Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)

High-schoolers (13-17 years)

More About Me

Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...

Charter School and Daycare Center

Activities I enjoy doing with children...

I enjoy planning a variety of fun, creative, and educational activities that help children stay engaged while supporting their development. For indoor activities, I enjoy arts and crafts, reading books together, sensory play, puzzles, board games, building activities, music and dance, and learning activities that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and imagination. I enjoy helping with homework, reading and writing skills, and creating fun learning experiences that keep them excited and confident. For outdoor activities, I enjoy going on walks, playing at parks, outdoor games, sports activities, nature walks, sidewalk chalk, and other active play that helps children stay energized. I encourage children to explore, stay active, and enjoy time outdoors while always maintaining a safe and supervised environment.
Most importantly, I enjoy activities that help children feel happy, supported, and included while allowing them to express themselves, build confidence, and have fun.

The most important part about being a nanny...

The most important part about being a nanny to me is creating a safe, loving, and supportive environment where children feel comfortable, valued, and cared for. I believe children thrive when they are surrounded by patience, kindness, consistency, and positive encouragement. Building trusting relationships with both the children and their families is extremely important to me because it allows everyone to feel confident, supported, and connected.

I also believe being a nanny means more than simply supervising children — it means helping guide their emotional, social, and academic growth while being someone they can feel safe with every day. I love being able to support children through learning, creativity, daily routines, and important developmental milestones while helping them build confidence and independence. Knowing that I can make a positive impact in a child’s life and be someone families can truly rely on is what makes childcare so meaningful and rewarding to me.