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Nuray
Booked by 5 repeat families
6 reviews
Boulder Creek
$35 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 13 families in Boulder Creek, CA

Hi, I have 9 years experience as a nanny with infants 4+ years, toddlers 3 years,more than 1 year +special kids (autism) and school ages. I graduated from design school and have ECE education. I have covid vaccine, flu shot, Tdap and booster shots. I have a clean driving record. I have CPR certification. Thank you.

Nuray played with my boys and helped them clean up afterwards.

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David Los Gatos
$22 per hour for 1 child

I’m a caring, dependable caregiver with experience as a YMCA counselor, elementary classroom aide, and PE teacher. I’ve provided childcare for over 4 years and am a parent to a 9-year-old daughter. I also bring 5+ years of household services experience and 1 year of senior care, supporting two seniors with daily needs. I’m patient, organized, and genuinely love helping families feel supported and cared for.

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Roxy 1 review
Santa Cruz
$24 per hour for 1 child

Hi! My name is Roxy, and I’m currently a sophomore at UC Santa Cruz majoring in Environmental Studies and Education. I’m an energetic and compassionate person who loves helping others, whether that’s caring for kids, assisting seniors, spending time with pets, or helping around the house. I also have experience managing a kitchen, which has taught me how to stay organized, multitask under pressure, and work well with all kinds of people. My schedule can be a bit flexible due to my classes, but I’m always happy to work with your needs and make things easier for you and your family. I bring creativity, strong communication, and a positive attitude to every job I do! 🌟 Services I Offer: Child care Light household help (cleaning, organizing, errands, etc.) 👶 Child Care Experience with Age Groups: I have 4 years of babysitting experience with children aged 2 to 12. I’m comfortable with toddlers, elementary-age kids, and preteens, and I tailor my care and communication to each age group’s needs. Activities I Enjoy with Children: I love spending time outdoors—whether it’s playing in the park, going on nature walks, or doing backyard games. I also enjoy arts and crafts, imaginative play (thanks to my acting background!), reading stories, and baking simple treats together. Special Skills or Talents: Homework help and basic tutoring (especially in reading and science) Creative play and storytelling Cooking kid-friendly meals Acting, which helps me keep kids engaged and entertained Certifications or Training: While I don’t currently have formal certifications, I’ve taken multiple education-related courses at UCSC and have hands-on experience with a variety of families. 🏡 Household Services Experience: I’ve helped families I babysit for with light housekeeping, meal prep, errands, and organizing. I’m neat, efficient, and love creating clean and cozy spaces. Services I Offer: Cleaning (vacuuming, tidying, dishes, etc.) Laundry and folding Grocery runs and other errands Organizing closets, toys, or workspaces Cooking simple meals Cleaning Equipment: Yes! I can bring basic supplies if needed—just let me know what works best for you.

Roxy is a reliable, kind and fun babysitter. She always kept my boys engaged playing games and different activities. They grew to love her. We were lucky to find such a fantastic babysitter like Roxy. I highly recommend hiring her.

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Franciely 1 review
Los Gatos
$26 per hour for 1 child

Professional Profile: Specialist Nanny | Household & Childcare Management About Me I am a dedicated childcare professional with a background in Biology and extensive practical experience managing complex family routines and large groups. My professional path includes managing groups of up to 30 children in educational settings, which has equipped me with exceptional organizational skills, a focus on safety, and the ability to remain calm in dynamic environments. Currently, I oversee the comprehensive care of 5 children, handling daily logistics, transportation, and their overall well-being. Core Competencies: • Routine & Logistics Management: Expert at coordinating multiple schedules, ensuring that meal times, hygiene routines, and external appointments are met punctually and smoothly. • Safety & Supervision: A proactive and preventative approach to safety, with the proven ability to supervise large groups while maintaining a secure and harmonious environment. • Responsible Transportation: Experienced driver, comfortable with school runs and navigating transportation for extracurricular activities. • Individualized Care in Group Settings: Skilled at addressing the specific needs of each child within a high-demand environment, prioritizing emotional support and attentive care. Objective To provide high-trust family support, leveraging my experience in group management and direct care to ensure an organized, safe, and stress-free routine for both parents and children.

Franciely is an excellent professional; she handles all her tasks without hesitation and always exceeds expectations. The care she provides for the children has given me peace of mind; she's very attentive, and the kids are always asking her to come back!

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Shannoa
Booked by 10 repeat families
22 reviews
Live Oak
$40 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 31 families in Boulder Creek, CA

Dear Parents, I am a Mom of two and a Career Nanny and I absolutely love it! ♥️ I started babysitting at 15 years young and later went on to run a daycare with 14 children that ranged from newborn to 13 years old. I was taught the ins-and-outs of childcare by “Mama Dolores”, a loving, well rounded professional that is also a Child Psychologist. It was quite the challenge and a wonderful learning experience! We are still close friends to this day. I strive to be patient, polite, and respectful and hate that good manners are not always commonplace anymore. I am naturally observant, empathetic and communicative. I really enjoy playing with little ones and listening to them use their imaginations during play, and of course, babies melt my heart. I’m quite adaptable and will follow any instructions given especially regarding food allergies and medical conditions. Verbal guidance is my method of discipline, and if necessary then a time out, which I find is rarely needed. I love going to the park, library, children’s museum, aquarium, beach, and doing arts and crafts. (Am also an artist 🎨 and jewelry maker.) Along with childcare I’ve also owned my own ✨Housecleaning Company for 22+ years so tidying up and teaching children to contribute with age appropriate tasks comes naturally. I’ve taken a CPR class and have a cleared background check, a valid drivers license, insurance, and a safe, well maintained SUV if needed. I do not smoke or vape, rarely drink in moderation, and do not use illicit drugs or narcotic prescriptions. (Do not cast judgment either.) I also have experience in assisting to care for seniors, whom I have a special fondness for, post-surgery recovery help, Pet Sitting, and House Sitting. Caring for Special Needs children does not intimidate me as long as I know what to expect. I especially enjoy people with Down Syndrome & Autism.(Genuine and clever.) I thrive in a work environment that allows for variety, occasional flexibility, honesty & when possible a creative 🎨outlet. Mellow background🎵 🎶 MUSIC helps to keep me feeling light & focused. I enjoy working with people from ‘all walks of life,’ and being able help overwhelmed Moms & Dads to feel a bit lighter at the end of the day and hopefully they can squeeze in a little time for themselves too.☀️ P.S.- I am NOT self absorbed so I’m uncomfortable talking about myself so much but it’s important to be descriptive since you’re inviting a stranger into your home.

Shannoa was fantastic! Jumped right in and was extremely helpful. Very warm and calming. Communicative as well. Definitely recommend.

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"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."

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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"

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"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"

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