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

345 babysitters are listed in Santa Monica, CA

The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Santa Monica, CA

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Ruth A.


Santa Monica, CA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ruth, I am from Guatemala and I am 54 years old. lived in Santa Monica. I have experience in Newborns. For me it is very special to create a family bond. between baby and parents. My experience with new parents is special because they want to learn. and in addition to my experience as a mother of 5 children. three men...
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ruth is a true professional who handles babies with ease. She rocked my baby to sleep within minutes before my very eyes. She is detail oriented, precise, and understands the enormous responsibility of being a nanny because she is also a mother. "

Lauren V.

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Ariana G.


Santa Monica, CA

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Available For Any Day Of The Week.

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ariana and I am looking for part time family to start mid or end of September. I have 2 years living in LA and I work with a boy with 20 months old but he starts soon preschool, I was with this family for a year and they really are very special to me. I love the outdoor activities and arts and crafts to keep...
Ariana can also help with: Travel, meal prep
5.0
"Ariana has cared for my 20 month old son since he was 6 months old. She is truly remarkable and is now an integral part of our family. She cared for my son Monday through Friday 45 hours per week. She supported him as he learned to eat, walk, speak English and...

Erin A.

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Gillian W.


Santa Monica, CA

$40/hr9 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter At Your Service!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always found myself around kids as a pre-trained teacher and as a sitter. I have been taking care of children since I was 10 years old. Everyone knew that that was my area and what I loved as I always seemed to find one or the other of my family's brood in my lap. I just enjoyed babies, little did I know that I would make...
Gillian can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Gillian was a wonderful caregiver to our son from his birth to about 12 weeks. She is punctual, communicative, resourceful, kind, and a natural with babies. One of the best decisions we made as parents and highly recommended!"

Julia D.

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Sara A.


Santa Monica, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Safe & Caring Creative Babysitter!

I'm a positive, responsible, reliable, and warmhearted person with over 12 years extensive childcare experience with children between 3 months up to 12 years old. When caring for children, I feel deeply involved in the child's learning and development process. I like to keep the children busy and entertained with different...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I absolutely could relax and be confident that my son is in good hands. I had peace of mind and could attend to my own work. Sara was on top of things. She knew how to manage different situations and she took initiatives to manage every day care of my son. I...

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Jennifer B.


Santa Monica, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking To Help You Out

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm currently a PhD Candidate at USC studying marine biology, I graduated from UC San Diego in 2017 with a BS in marine biology. I am the 3rd oldest of 6 children so I grew up helping with my younger siblings, and have babysat with red cross certification since I was 12 years old. I have also done daycare pickup for a family. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We had a great experience with Jennifer. She was on time, engaging with our son. They not only played but did some homework. She even took our son to the playground. We would definitely hire her again!"

Yuliya M.

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Sophie H.


Santa Monica, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey everybody! My name is Sophie. I am an experienced nanny, and have cared for children of all ages. I am responsible, fun, patient, kind, energetic, reliable, trustworthy, and creative. I love working with kids, and they seem to love me as well. I also love animals, so much that I owned my own dog-walking and house sitting...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sophie was great with my twin girls. I never felt like I had to worry when she was with them. She was always on time, very conscientious of their needs, helped with homework, took them to activities, made dinner for them and, at times, put them to bed. She was a...

Tiffany S.

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Bethany L.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter And Caretaker

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of professional childcare/caretaking experience and 10+years of experience caring for my own large family. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I am trained in Applied Behavior Analysis techniques and have experience caring for infants, toddlers, youths, and adults. I have worked with people with...
Bethany can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bethany was absolutely wonderful! A very sweet and a terrific sitter! Would definitely hire again!"

Cara F.

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Amanda G.


Santa Monica, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Active Female Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Amanda! I grew up in Vienna, VA and graduated from William & Mary in 2018 with a double major in Environmental Policy and Finance. I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I worked in D. C. for 3 years in federal technology consulting. I moved to LA in 2021 to pursue Urban Planning graduate studies at UCLA. I have...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Amanda was absolutely wonderful! She listened to my instructions for what my 2 yo son needs. She came with a sportive attitude. Highly recommended!"

Mila S.

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Sabrina L.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter & Dog Walker/Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sabrina. I'm 23 years old and I live in Santa Monica. I've been nannying for over 5 years now, and I truly enjoy taking care of children. I have my own car and insurance and I have worked with several families to help watch their kids, in ages ranging from toddlers to teens. I have helped with pickups/drop-offs,...
Sabrina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"I put a posting on here for a dog walker and a babysitter and Sabrina reached out for both and it was a perfect match. She helped with our Shepard mix by taking him on walks and dog sitting when we were gone all day or away for the weekend. She also helped pick up...

Sandra L.

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Maria A.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter With 10 Years Experience: Bilingual

I am a mother of four, which has given me the experience to understand a variety of ages. I enjoy creative art activities, imaginative play, meal prep, etc.
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is caring, creative, fun and kind"

Lulit A.

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Irena A.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Reliable Babysitter Available Weekends.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Aside from developing beautiful connections with small human beings ages 3-12, I am an English tutor as well, and an avid advocate of love for all animals, for our planet, and for one another.
5.0
"Irena has been wonderful with our 3 children. She is calming, fun, flexible and responsible. My daughter says she makes her feel really safe which is so important! She picks them up from school, gets them to afterschool activities and helps with homework and plays...

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Danielle S.


Santa Monica, CA

$29-45/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitting Available After School And On Weekends.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a recent graduate from Buffalo State. I have 9 years of nannying experience with kids of all ages. I am very easy to get a hold of. If you would like any more information or references I would be more than happy to provide them.
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Danielle watched my two children when they were about 6 & 8 years old, starting over a summer and continuing as an intermittent sitter. Danielle was always willing to take early morning hours, and was always on time. The kids had a lot of fun with her, I'd...

Kim M.

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Hilary S.


Santa Monica, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Former Film Industry Assistant Available For Babysitting

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! My name is Hilary, I live in Santa Monica. I am beginning graduate school for a masters in clinical psychology from Pepperdine in January. I have a BA in telecommunications from Indiana University. I worked on set for 9 years in Atlanta. For 7 years, I was an on set costumer, and for 2 years I was an assistant...
Hilary can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hilary is a wonderful babysitter! She is patient and creative. My children, ages 3 and 6, love spending time with her. I highly recommend Hilary for your babysitting or nanny needs!"

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Whitney W.


Santa Monica, CA

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Whitney - The Ultimate Caregiver!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Whitney, more commonly known as the "babysitter extraordinaire" (self proclaimed ;)!!!!). I have my own car and am able to travel. I have been working in early education as a preschool teacher for almost 10 years. Naturally, with so much clientele from my classrooms it was simple to make the transition...
Whitney can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Whitney for a full time nanny position. This woman is AWESOME. She's got a lot of energy, is very organized and clearly works really hard. She's got a perfect balance of professionalism/focus and warmth/loving you'd want in a nanny. She made a...

Kristina C.

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Silvia G.


Santa Monica, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I grew up (born in MDR) watching and helping my mother nanny/babysit for many years. As an adult, I cared for the kids of my friends, was a nanny, driver, etc. and loved every minute of it. Unfortunately, I couldnt have children of my own. I enjoy kids and have a good rapport with them. I find that my easygoing nature helps kids...
Silvia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Silvia helped us as a full time nanny for our 5 year old daughter and 1+ year old son for 9 months. She was very responsible in caring for both of our children and helping us with our 2 dogs as well. She was enthusiastic and eager to engage the children with...

Michelle M.

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Stephanie R.


Santa Monica, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Moved from San Juan, Puerto Rico and have been living in LA for 5 years. Went to school here and have a full time job during the day. Looking to make some extra money with a side hustle. Work in the music industry during the day and have my own small business on the side. I love kids and dogs. I'm a reiki practitioner and I love...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Stephanie has been a life saver for our family. She has been picking up my kids at two different schools with different schedules for two working parents. She is always on time, super responsive and the kids really like her. We trust her completely. She has a...

Alexandra B.

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Yaire A.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Yaire. I am a student at California State University, Northridge. I have experience babysitting and it is something I enjoy doing. I have babysat for 3 different families. I am a friendly and caring person. I take babysitting very seriously. My major is Communication Disorders and I plan to be a speech...
5.0
"Yaire is my kids' favorite nanny ever. She is ALWAYS punctual, caring, fun, and flexible. She picks the kids up from school, takes them to activities, cooks meals, does dishes, and takes great care of our dogs. We love her!"

Sarah G.

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Taylor G.


Santa Monica, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Patient, Positive Caregiver

I have been babysitting & nannying children for many years, and I value undivided attention, encouraging creativity and laughter, and setting healthy boundaries. Furthermore, I provide transportation, errand runs, carpooling, light cleaning, and meal preparation in addition to caring for your children. Throughout the years, I...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My girls LOVED Taylor. Now that they're too old for a babysitter, we sure do miss having her around. Taylor watched my daughters since they were learning how to walk and I knew I could trust her with anything when it came to the girls. My youngest has Type 1...

Bonnie P.

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Malia K.


Santa Monica, CA

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi Y'all My Names Malia! I'm 21 And Santa Monica Born And Raised!

Hey there! I'm an experienced babysitter with 5 years of childcare expertise. From tiny tots to teenagers, I've had the privilege of working with kids of all ages, each teaching me something unique and special. Safety is my priority, and I'm trained in CPR. But it's not just about safety - I believe in creating a fun and...
5.0
"Malia is a kind and sweet care taker. She played all day with my kids and handled tantrums really well. The house was left clean and the kids were put to bed and we were happy parents. She is responsible and smart and does a thorough job around the house. "

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Caroline D.


Santa Monica, CA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Caroline and I have 8 years of experience and as a fun and responsible babysitter! I recently graduated from Pepperdine University and am planning on pursuing my masters in Fall of 2024. I work well with children of ALL ages and different personalities and am great with multiple kids at a time! With years...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Caroline is delightful and professional! We love her! Our 7 and 8 year old want her to come back over. "

Grayson B.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Monica, CA

Ruth A.

5.0

Ruth is a true professional who handles babies with ease. She rocked my baby to sleep within minutes before my very eyes. She is detail oriented, precise, and understands the enormous responsibility of being a nanny because she is also a mother.

- Lauren V.

Ariana G.

5.0

Ariana has cared for my 20 month old son since he was 6 months old. She is truly remarkable and is now an integral part of our family. She cared for my son Monday through Friday 45 hours per week. She supported him as he learned to eat, walk, speak English and Spanish and made friends. Ariana is...

- Erin A.

Gillian W.

5.0

Gillian was a wonderful caregiver to our son from his birth to about 12 weeks. She is punctual, communicative, resourceful, kind, and a natural with babies. One of the best decisions we made as parents and highly recommended!

- Julia D.

Sara A.

5.0

Sara helped us with our two daughters for 1-2y. She would pick up from school, do homework, cook and play with them. She joined us for a Hawaii vacation trip and was super helpful and easy to get along with. Highly recommend working with Sara!

- Care member

Jennifer B.

5.0

We had a great experience with Jennifer. She was on time, engaging with our son. They not only played but did some homework. She even took our son to the playground. We would definitely hire her again!

- Yuliya M.

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Average Rating4.9 / 5

Babysitters in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 150 reviews of the 345 listed babysitters.