Find babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA that you’ll love

447 babysitters are listed in Santa Barbara, CA

The average rate is $21/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA

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Bailey M.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-33/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic And Creative Babysitter/tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I just graduated from Westmont last May, where I majored in chemistry and minored in biology and art. At Westmont, I loved to volunteer; I captained an intramural basketball team, was the art director for a student theater production, and was an orientation leader for incoming students. During my last three years, I TA'd...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
She is punctual and reliable girl, and will do what you asked. she is quiet girl , I asked her reading for my kids a lot.

Yidan C.

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Katherine C.


Santa Barbara, CA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Loving Babysitter

Hi, I'm Katherine! I'm a student at UCSB majoring in Sociology with the plan of eventually becoming an elementary school teacher! I've been babysitting for over 5 years and have experience with children aged 6 months to teens! I can take care of multiple children at once, even if they're all young/close in age. I have 3 younger...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Katherine is phenomenal! She babysat for us for two years and was able to watch my wild kids when I had three under three. She is punctual, reliable, and my kids have an amazing time with her. She has a kindness about her and genuine love for kids that separates...

Amanda G.

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Emily R.


Santa Barbara, CA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have about 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I worked at a preschool over summer and have had babysitting jobs since age 15. I love kids and am looking for another part time job outside of the service industry :)
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping

Recent review:

5.0
Emily’s a great caregiver. She arrived promptly and kept me updated with texts and pictures throughout the night. My daughter had a great time with her

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Hannah D.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-61/hr10 yrs exp

Nightly Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Hannah, and I am a Chico State graduate with Bachelor degrees in both Child Development and Psychology. I have been working with children professionally for 10 years, including within preschool settings (in which I planned, developed, and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum), Day Camp...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Hannah took care of our 1 and 3 year old boys for 3 evenings while we were visiting Santa Barbara. She took great care of the boys - played with them, gave them dinner, and put them to sleep. She went above and beyond by bringing toys and activities, which she...

Carly C.

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Megan A.


Santa Barbara, CA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Megan, The Best Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very dedicated and I am always looking to have fun! I am willing to do chores around the house, and I can help with any school work if needed. I also have a car, so I can drive the kids wherever or run quick errands. I love going on walks/runs, going to the beach, and hanging out at home.
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Megan is amazing! My daughter loves her! The first time Megan met my daughter they made a fort in the living room and my daughter didn’t want her to leave. Megan now takes my kids to school in the mornings (in addition to babysitting) and the experience has been...

Kathryn L.

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Sofia H.


Santa Barbara, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sofia. I am a recent UCLA graduate with a degree in Psychology. Working with children is my absolute favorite! I come equip with a joyful spirit, a love for children, a voice for singing and music, and a background in psychology (specific interest in developmental psychology). I took many developmental psychology...
Sofia can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Sofia was punctual, friendly, and outgoing. She made us feel comfortable that she could care for our daughter well and quickly developed a good rapport with her. She played and sang with her, and our daughter really enjoyed her time playing with her. Sofia...

Kimberly H.

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Nathalie G.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-46/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I am bilingual in Spanish as well. I have course work in early childhood education. I am CPR. Certified as well as MA Certificate.
Nathalie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Nathalie was our nanny during the first year of our baby girl's life and she is the ABSOLUTE BEST!!!!! Highly recommended! She capable from A-Z :)

Shannon B.

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Paige W.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Paige, I'm a graduate from St Catherine's OTA program, and I am currently a behavior therapist at Fraser. My experience with children of all ages comes from 10+ years of babysitting/nannying, day care aide, and clinical work at Children's Hospital & True Friends (non profit pediatric therapy center). I am a...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Paige took amazing care of our two kids and we are so sad she is moving away. We hired her primarily to care for our younger son who was 6 months old at the time but she helped watch our 2.5 year old occasionally as well. Both kids adored Paige and looked forward...

Erin M.

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Shirin J.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi there my name is Shirin I am a mother of two grown daughters in their thirtieth & a long-time resident of Santa Barbara. I have been babysitting/working as a nanny in Barbara/Goleta/Carpenteria for the last 15years with a lifetime of experience! I am reliable, trustworthy and have my own transportation. I have worked for...
Shirin can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Shirin started with our family when our daughter was 4 month old. She was loving, kind, attentive and had our daughter's best interest at heart. We are thankful to have had Shirin's experience and guidance as we navigated the newborn phase as first-time parents....

Ashlee T.

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Megan S.


Santa Barbara, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My work experience starts from when I was a kid, house sitting for my neighbors. I started babysitting for families when I was 14. I did a semester long internship at daycare where I learned a lot about kids, especially how to let kids express them in a constructive and positive way as a form of solving problems within...
Megan can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
We loved having Megan help with our children! They loved spending time with her, and she was a wonderful caregiver. We would absolutely hire her again if our schedules aligned.

Eric C.

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Devin F.


Santa Barbara, CA

$45-50/hr7 yrs exp

Basketball Coach / College Prep / Babysitter

Hi! My name is Devin and I am a 29-year-old Santa Barbara local. I started my career coaching women's basketball at Columbia University and I've since worked for tech startups for most of my 20s. I am looking for a more flexible schedule to focus on my passion for screenwriting and I'd love to positively contribute to kids'...
Devin can also help with: Carpooling, travel

Recent review:

5.0
Devin is kind smart young man. I would wholeheartedly recommend him. I am more than happy to speak to you if you are seriously considering hiring him Sebastian

Sebastian F.

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Riley S.


Santa Barbara, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Babysitter And Nanny Of 7 Years

My middle sister had her first child about seven years ago and I have been very involved ever since then. When my oldest sister had her first girl I again became very involved in her life and looked after her as her nanny when needed. Since building those relationships with my nieces and nephew I've grown to love caring for kids...
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Riley has cared for my four year old on many occasions and in a variety of settings. Her present attention and focus is what I notice most about Riley's engagement with children. She deeply connects with children through play, while maintaining safety as a top...

Marie S.

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Tamara A.


Santa Barbara, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Available To Work Right Away.

Hi - My name is Tamara, and I am from Nigeria. I moved to the U. S for school and has since then graduated with a bachelor's degree in Aviation and Business. I've been working with kids since I was at least 10 and love it. I started by watching my younger brothers and sisters, then my nieces and nephews and then began...
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
She's really friendly and careful with kids

Tosin A.

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Taryn M.


Santa Barbara, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter/Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm a 4th year college student at Westmont College and am looking for part time work to fill in some time gaps that my internship and classes are not currently occupying! I am a Sociology major, Economics and Business Minor with a real passion for helping people and trying to make the world a more loving and...
Taryn can also help with: Travel, carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Taryn, is great! Wish she was closer so she could continue to take care of my girls. She is super reliable, responsible, punctual, organized, and super sweet with kids. She took care of my two daughters, 7 and 9, many times. She keep me informed throughout the...

Pablo L.

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Lillian K.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Lily Student At SBCC Over 5 Years Of Babysitting/ Nannying Experience

Hi there! My name is Lily and I'm a 20-year-old student at SBCC! I've been babysitting/ nannying since I was 14 and I absolutely love it! I have experience with newborns all the way to 12-year-olds and I find each age to be so exciting and special. I'd describe my personality as outgoing, responsible, and creative! I like...
Lillian can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
We hired Lily to be with our two boys (ages 1 and 3). She is nurturing, responsible, understands safety, and she PLAYS with the kids. She's not going to be on her phone, half tuned in. She plays creative games, feeds them healthy snacks, is engaging and loving. My...

Meghan R.

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Grace W.


Santa Barbara, CA

$24/hr6 yrs exp

Nannying Or Babysitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! If anyone is looking for a part-time nanny, I'm a local college student with extensive experience looking to babysit/nanny this fall. -4+ years nannying experience (ages infant-elementary school) -Summer camp counselor/childcare (ages infant-kindergarten) -Infant training -CPR Certified -Cooking, cleaning, pet care -Working...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Fun and responsible! Has lots of energy and kids loved her. She was also on time and easy to communicate with. Would hire Grace again!

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Annabelle M.


Santa Barbara, CA

$30-34/hr10 yrs exp

Your Very Own Mary Poppins-Nanny, Teacher, Household Manager, Personal Assistant

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

If you are looking for a caring and dependable individual to help your family as an assistant or nanny/babysitter or if you are looking for a private home school teacher for your child or simply need extra support outside of the classroom, please do not hesitate to send me a message or give me a call! I have experience keeping...
Annabelle can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We hired Annabelle on board to help with behavioral issues for our son and as a household assistant as she was more mature and dependable than other younger nannies we had worked with. We loved that she planned such fun geocaching adventures and also came up with...

Whitney K.

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Kim G.


Santa Barbara, CA

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Senior Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kim. I am a very proud mother of two adult children and have had many years with the most amazing experiences of helping many families. My initial one was for 3 years and she was a wonderful 99-year-old lady who lived until she was 102. I assisted her weekends w/ errands, personal care, household care &...
Kim can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting physician, home modification
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Braniola M.


Santa Barbara, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been helping a lot of great families and individuals for more than 20 years. I am married and we have a daughter. During all these years of work experience, I learned how to be compassionate, caring, reliable, trustworthy, organized, and punctual. I am certified in Home Health Care and I have CPR and First Aid...
Braniola can also help with: Dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Recent review:

5.0
I am not a religious person but it certainly feels like Braniola was sent from heaven! She's just the caretaker my Dad needed. She's passionate about her work, punctual, dependable, and goes above and beyond her care-taking role. She researched the right food to...

Stephanie P.

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Kim G.


Santa Barbara, CA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kim and I am looking for extra jobs on the weekend and have been known to keep a very clean and organized house and weirdly enjoy it :) Contact me so we can see what your needs are and see if I can be of assistance. Hope to help you out soon.
Kim can also help with: Attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning & more

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Barbara, CA

Bailey M.

5.0

She is punctual and reliable girl, and will do what you asked. she is quiet girl , I asked her reading for my kids a lot.

- Yidan C.

Katherine C.

5.0

Katherine is phenomenal! She babysat for us for two years and was able to watch my wild kids when I had three under three. She is punctual, reliable, and my kids have an amazing time with her. She has a kindness about her and genuine love for kids that separates her from others. I am sad she has...

- Amanda G.

Emily R.

5.0

Emily’s a great caregiver. She arrived promptly and kept me updated with texts and pictures throughout the night. My daughter had a great time with her

- Care member

Hannah D.

5.0

Hannah took care of our 1 and 3 year old boys for 3 evenings while we were visiting Santa Barbara. She took great care of the boys - played with them, gave them dinner, and put them to sleep. She went above and beyond by bringing toys and activities, which she kindly thought of because she knew we...

- Carly C.

Megan A.

5.0

Megan is amazing! My daughter loves her! The first time Megan met my daughter they made a fort in the living room and my daughter didn’t want her to leave. Megan now takes my kids to school in the mornings (in addition to babysitting) and the experience has been great. Lots of availability (even for...

- Kathryn L.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 172 reviews of the 447 listed babysitters.