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277 babysitters are listed in Goleta, CA
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Goleta, CA
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 18 during the summer before my undergraduate studies, following employment as a gymnastics and martial arts instructor as a teen. I have since been a full-time caregiver for children since I graduated with my Bachelor's in 2021. I intend to continue working with children until I have my first...
Delenn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Delenn worked with us to understand what things are critical to be done certain ways, and what things needed more flexibility based on context for our child.
Extremely reliable and communicative, not to mention bringing a huge pile of bonus creative and artistic...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Payton! I recently graduated college with a degree is Child and Adolescent Development, with a focus on preparation for teaching! I have experience working with children spanning from the age of 6 months to 9 years in both home and school settings. I enjoy doing crafts, being outdoors, reading, and cooking!
Payton can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Extremely caring and dependable!"
Eden M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children and have been doing so since I was in 8th grade! I currently am finishing up a 2 yr. full-time nanny position with a 5 yr old. 2020-21 I worked as a pod teacher for 4 children and continued to work with the families into summer. I have experience as a camp counselor for 3 summers at Sonoma Academy of...
Marissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Marissa was absolutely wonderful during the nearly two years that she babysat for our daughter. She was consistently punctual and incredibly engaging with our busy, active girl. We highly recommend her!"
Michele F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting and being a mother's helper. From there, I built bonds with multiple families and became a part time nanny. I have managed kids' schedules and dealt with carpool/other transportation needs. I have over 5 years of experience in childcare with children from ages 6 months old to 10 years old.
Georgia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with George for a year. If it was not for the pandemic, Georgia would still be working with us. Georgia was responsible for picking up my 2 young children from school/camp and dropping them off at their sport practices; in the...
Emily L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as an after-school babysitter for a sweet 3 years old girl and for two cute siblings. I've also worked as a full-time nanny for two wonderful toddlers which helped me to gain so much experience with toddlers. , I've babysat kids from 0 to 10 years old, and I've also done it here (for almost 3 years). I'm happy to...
Gisel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"GISEL is very professional, patient and kind."
Akram K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I have 13 years of experience in babysitting and am a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician. I am a recent UC Santa Barbara alum, having graduated in December with my degree in Microbiology. I work as a Medical Assistant in a pediatric office full time during the week but am open to...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elizabeth was a babysitter for our three children when they were infants and toddlers. She is a very trustworthy and responsible young woman who is wonderful with kids. I highly recommend her."
Kimberly C.
Ali C.
Goleta, CA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Ali and I'm looking for more babysitting jobs. I'm fun and easygoing and would love to spend time with your kids! I love being outside, playing games, arts and crafts, and pretty much anything else your kid enjoys. I have worked at 2 summer camps and have a ton of experience babysitting/nannying. Let me know if...
Ali can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ali was very responsive and punctual. She came by ahead of time to chat and meet the kids. She was on time and did a great job. My daughter enjoyed playing with her and the house was tidy when we got home. Would hire her again."
Francesca K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Natalie, I am a third year student attending UCSB! I am majoring in sociology with a minor in feminist studies. I have 8 years of experience as a babysitter, surf coach and camp counselor. I am well versed in childcare safety and know how to make it a fun experience while also staying safe! I have extensive...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"We loved Natalie! Our kids had a great time with her."
Jennifer H.
Selma C.
Goleta, CA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an online student studying communication at the University of Alaska Anchorage. I was born and raised in a small town in Alaska with two younger siblings and a single mom. I grew up babysitting family friends, teachers' children, and my siblings. The summer of my freshman year I was a full-time sitter for an...
Selma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Selma is so patient, kind and dependable! She took care of my 2&3 year old daughters from 12pm-5pm Monday-Friday. She picked them up from school, helped my younger one go down for a nap, took them to park or zoo and just played around the house and yard. The girls...
Amber B.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, kind, and curious.
I like working with kids because I love seeing the world through their eyes. Their enthusiasm for life is infectious!
I'm looking for a job that is flexible, part-time, and fun. I am a college student at UCSB, so I am busy with classes and other extracurriculars, but...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is highly responsible, communicates in a timely manner and reliable! She is also incredibly fun and very kind. Her creativity and loving spirit makes her lovable by all! My daughter always shouts with joy when I tell her Samantha is going to hang out with...
Roxanne H.
Sigal P.
Goleta, CA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sigal. I am a UCSB student with 9 years of babysitting experience including my little sister with special needs. I work well with all ages as I have experience with most. I am very patient and love to entertain with crafts, games, or anything related to the specific interests of the child I'm working with. I...
Sigal can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sigal was on time and prepared. She came with a variety of activities and games to keep my twins entertained, and she was always willing to go the extra mile to make sure they were happy.
I was particularly impressed with Sigal's ability to handle my twins when...
Care member
Taylor M.
Goleta, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a college student and athlete at UCSB. I have been babysitting for the last five years and have ran a summer swim school the last three years with over 60 kids. I am CPR certified, have a car, and have experience with special needs children. My most recent experience has been working as a counselor for the Sports Camp...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taylor has cared for our two children for the past eight years. From infants to 8 year olds. She is beyond responsible, communicates great, respectful, and most of all our children love her! She always has a fun activity or adventure up her sleeve that our kids...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello all, I'm Sarah, here's a little bit about me: Im a 21-year-old college student going into my senior year at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I study Geography with an emphasis on GIS and hope to get my masters soon after I graduate. My experience with kids goes way back and has stayed very current - I have...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah was very instrumental in not only taking care of our daughter, but also creating a space for our daughter to grow while being in her presence. She was always early, very open and communicative with any needs, and we highly recommend her to anyone."
Shawn P.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Ioanna! I'm 20 years old and I go to UCSB! I love working with kids, and am currently babysitting 2 younger girls since the beginning of this year. I have a much younger brother whom I would hang out with and take care of when I was at home and would do many different activities with him. I also help out with...
Ioanna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ioanna was a great babysitter for our two kids- ages 3 and 6! She was energetic, engaging and we felt like the kids were in great hands! Wouldn’t hesitate to hire Ioanna again, or refer her to friends and family. "
Ashley R.
Madeline F.
Goleta, CA
$17-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Madeline (Maddie). I'm from Whittier, CA and I just recently graduated from UC Santa Barbara as a student athlete. Currently, I am working on receiving my Masters in Sustainable Management and Policy from CSU Long Beach. The program consists of night classes so I am looking for ways to fill my time and I enjoys...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Maddie was wonderful! Our girls loved playing with her, and the first thing they asked when they woke up was "Where's Miss Maddie!? We want to play with her!"
She was dependable, caring and kind. Can't wait to have her back, both kids and parents."
Allegra B.
5.0
(1)
I have 6 years of experience. I am from WA state and have been babysitting since I was 15. I go to UCSB now and am majoring in Psychology and Spanish. I love learning new things and sharing this passion with children too! I love showing kids new art projects, letting them be creative, and spending time outside. I can help with...
Frances can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Frances is super responsible and great with animals. I highly recommend her as house and pet sitter!"
Care member
Madison H.
Goleta, CA
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi there, I'm Madison! I'm currently working with infants as a full-time teacher in training at UCSB's Children's Center. I am available for caretaking anytime after 5:30 p.m. M-F & have free availability on weekends.
A little about me! I'm a very enthusiastic and friendly babysitter who loves interacting with all types of...
5.0
"Madison is extremely kind, responsible and truly cares about the children she works with. She babysat my daughter last year and my daughter just loved her! She is a compassionate and hard working care giver. "
Kera M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for other babysitting opportunities as well. I have always loved my nanny/ babysitting jobs and enjoy being around kids and babies. I have around 7 years of experience babysitting/ nannying kids and babies of all ages. I have my own car for transportation and do not smoke. I'm also totally comfortable with pets and...
Emeline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eme has been an excellent nanny to our now 11-month-old over the last few months. Communicative, dependable, and well-liked by our baby and us."
Bonnie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Kaitlyn! I currently work as an after school care leader at Kellogg Elementary School in the Goleta school district where I looked after kids ages 4-12. I always want to make sure I make every experience fun for every kid while also making safety as one of my number one priorities! I have experience with taking care of...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"great with the kids, very patient and appreciated her quick response to last second childcare need."
Chris B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Embracing the delightful chaos of children, I find joy in their boundless curiosity and vibrant energy, turning each day into an adventure of growth and discovery. With a history of babysitting since the age of 12, I've become the trusted go-to for family and friends.
My commitment extends beyond casual babysitting - I've honed...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abbie is a ray of sunshine. Rarely do I meet people who can tend to little babies with tenderness as well as active, adventurous toddlers. Abbie is easy-going, kind, warm-hearted and energetic. She truly cares and made a connection to each of our kids. She is also...
Pauline P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Goleta, CA
Delenn G.
5.0
Delenn worked with us to understand what things are critical to be done certain ways, and what things needed more flexibility based on context for our child.
Extremely reliable and communicative, not to mention bringing a huge pile of bonus creative and artistic talent that provides huge...
- Care member
Payton M.
5.0
Our family loved Payton and will be asking her to return soon! She was quick to start interacting warmly with my son, and I came home to a happy kid. She was great with communication, super knowledgeable, and really great with my toddler. She got him to nap easily and could even spot his tired...
- Alice D.
Marissa B.
5.0
Marissa helped out with my 11 yo daughter for over a year in the afternoons with homework, outings, dinner, hiking, etc. She even took my daughter surfing and my daughter absolutely loved her. Marissa is an amazing young woman....intelligent, caring, friendly, responsible, punctual, heart felt and a...
- Elizabeth L.
Georgia B.
5.0
We had the pleasure of working with George for a year. If it was not for the pandemic, Georgia would still be working with us. Georgia was responsible for picking up my 2 young children from school/camp and dropping them off at their sport practices; in the summers, her time with my children...
- Emily L.
Gisel R.
5.0
GISEL is very professional, patient and kind.
- Akram K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Goleta, CA:
How can I find a Goleta babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Goleta, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 277 babysitters in Goleta, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Goleta, CA?
The average rate for Goleta, CA babysitters on Care.com is $19.49 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Goleta, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Goleta, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Goleta, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Goleta, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 66 reviews of the 277 listed babysitters.