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455 babysitters are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"She was great with my eight-year-old daughter! Even helped her improve with her reading."
Tanja T.
5.0
(2)
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katherine is phenomenal!! She will play with your kids, she listens to any and all direction give to her, she’s kind, and she’s just truly amazing at what she does!! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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.
5.0
(1)
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
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(7)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Paige was our part-time nanny for 4 months to our 1 year old 12-16 months at the time). Due to the pandemic, we unfortunately no longer needed a nanny. She was fantastic! Paige communicated well, was dependable, punctual and flexible with availability. She taught...
Hollie A.
5.0
(5)
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely love Shirin! She took care of our daughter from the time she came home from the hospital until she was about two and a half years old. They would go on walks and Shirin made sure to keep her on our eating and sleeping schedule. There were times when...
Tori D.
Riley S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced And Loving Babysitter And Nanny Of 7 Years
5.0
(3)
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
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(3)
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, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Taryn, glad to meet ya. :) I have a ton of nannying (all ages, 7+ years experience), dog/house sitting, event planning, personal/executive assistant experience, waitressing & people skills, and am very crafty. I also love helping out with little odd jobs/errands from time to time! Don't be shy to reach out!
Taryn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
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.
Tamara A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Available To Work Right Away.
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Tena is very sweet and patient with my kids. They were always comfortable around her and looked forward to her visits. It was a load off knowing she was very capable in looking after them for me"
Anne E.
Stefani A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$51/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter, Rides, Dog Walker Or Runner, Anything Really! Nursing Student- Looking For An Extra Job
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Stef. I am 26 years old, and I have been babysitting and dog sitting since I was in high school. I've done it all from newborns to high school drop off/pick up.
I just started nursing school at Westmont and moved here from Orange County this January. My dream is to work as either a pediatric, emergency, or labor...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Stefani last minute to help us out while we were vacationing with another family in Santa Barbara. Between us we had 3 kids (two 8 year olds and a 5 year old). She was great at communicating both prior to and while she was babysitting. She asked good...
Lauren H.
5.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Grace not only engages with our kids but she also cleans up after playtime. Whenever she babysits our 4 & 8 yr olds don't want her to leave and we come home to clean house! She is a great communicator and is reliable. I highly recommend her. She's truly a special...
Alexis W.
Lillian K.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Lily Student At SBCC Over 5 Years Of Babysitting/ Nannying Experience
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.9
(29)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
As a mother of an 11-year-old son, I totally understand that a child is most important to the parents. And parents want to give them the best things and make sure they are in a good and safe place, and that includes a babysitter who parents can trust and be comfortable to leave their child with. I love to entertain kids by...
Sunantinee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely adore Mimi. She worked with us for 2 years and helped us with our toddler until he went to school and our baby for the first year of her life. Mimi is hands down the best nanny we've ever worked with. She makes incredible, nutritious meals for the...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with kids, both as a babysitter as well as with my former jobs as a tutor and as a children's gymnastics coach. I love working with kids; I am attentive, caring, and compassionate, and I would be grateful for any and all opportunities to help out you and your family! Prices and hours negotiable :)
Natalie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
5.0
"Our family was vacationing in Santa Barbara for the month. We were looking for someone to watch our 3 and 6 year olds so we could have a couple of date nights. Natalie was everything our family needed and more! She fit in perfectly, she was kind, playful,...
Jenna H.
Annabelle M.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Very Own Mary Poppins-Nanny, Teacher, Household Manager, Personal Assistant
3.8
(6)
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My family and I contacted Annabelle to help us come up with a personalized home school curriculum for our children. We loved that she showed up 15 minutes early and was very professional. Aside from that, she had a great zeal about the different home school...
Margie N.
Michelle B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been babysitting for 3 years, kids ranging from ages 7mo - 8yo. Feel free to contact me!
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light 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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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Barbara, CA:
How can I find a Santa Barbara babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Barbara, 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 455 babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Santa Barbara, CA?
The average rate for Santa Barbara, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.37 per hour as of May 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 Santa Barbara, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 153 reviews of the 455 listed babysitters.