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112 after school babysitters are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA
Erin W.
Santa Barbara, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Caretaker Looking For A Full Time Opportunity
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm a trustworthy, reliable, patient, vigilant regarding safety, nurturing, punctual, enthusiastic, and I adore working with children. Over a decade of experience being a caregiver I take the role with great responsibility and pride. I have a lot of experience helping babies and toddlers. I encourage personal growth and...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erin was amazing with our 5 month old and watched her until she was 14 months old! She was reliable and dependable! She was extremely attentive and caring and kept our daughter engaged! We would hire her again in a heartbeat!"
Austyn A.
Rachel B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Mom Of 2 Older Sons Is Here To Help. Come Home To Clean, Full, Happy Kids And A Tidy House
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny, personal assistant and postpartum doula. I love nurturing children of all ages! I have had the privilege of working with over 47 families since COVID. Including working at the Miramar. I specialize in infants and children with special needs.
My own sons are 21 and 24 years old. They went to Montecito...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We didn't know what was missing until we hired Rachel. She connected with our family right away and the kids just lit up! We have a newborn and 5 year old. She was able to manage both without missing a beat! She is completely focused on their well being and having...
Kennedy O.
Hi everyone! My names Emily, a little bit about myself, I grew up in Ventura and have 3 sisters and 1 brother. I have always loved kids and have taken care of them both paid and unpaid since I was 16. I love being able to teach kids and help make their days fun and exciting. I am currently going to school for biochemistry. My...
My name is Taylor, I'm 19, and attending Santa Barbara City College. I'm friendly, reliable, and enjoy time with kids and their young playful energy! I also currently work as a server at a restaurant downtown and in summerland. I adore kids and have spent my summers as a college student working as a camp counselor at the UCSB...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 25 years old, have a bachelors degree in science education and live in Santa Barbara. I have many years of experience in child care, ranging from 15 months old to 12 years old. I also have experience with children that have special needs.
Skills:
CPR
I am a fourth year student at UCSB. I used to be a kindergarten, after-school mentor, but have worked with a variety of ages. In the past, I have watched my younger cousins and children of my family friends. I have worked with children at a professional level for four years now. As a senior in high school, I was a mentor for...
Abbie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 5 years of experience with childcare. I have been working with kids since I was 15 years old through cheer summer camps. In addition, I babysat in San Francisco while I was going to SF State and would help parents with meal preparation and taking their kids to after school activities. I enjoy cooking and can cook any...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & 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
Bridget D.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
A Fun Babysitter Who Strives To Make The Whole Family Happy!
Hi there! My name is Bridget, and I am a junior at UCSB, and I am looking for either a situational or part-time babysitting/nany job starting this January! I have a lot of babysitting and nanny experience from the last 6 years. Here are some standouts:
In the summer of 2020, I nannied for 2 sisters, one that was 6 years old and...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hadley G.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have experience with children ages 3 mos old to 14 yrs old. I have worked with many different families, babysitting up to 4 kids at a time. I love playing with kids and helping to serve as a role model. While living in Paris for 2 years, I worked as a nanny for a family with two kids. Furthermore, I have experience as a...
Hadley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Ryan V.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
My Name Is Ryan V. And I Am A Communications Major At Santa Barbara City College.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, personable, and kind
I like working with kids because I have always been able to build special bonds with any kid I have ever interacted with. Children no matter what age are so special and I want to help them grow.
I'm looking for a job that is very family oriented and can hold me...
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
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.
Vandela B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience of babysitting, camp counseling, and teaching art classes for young children. I am an online student at SBCC with an open schedule. I have a car and am a safe driver with a clean record. My hobbies include painting and drawing, volleyball, and going to the beach. I have won national awards for my art...
Vandela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Alessia G.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-44/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching children for about 4 years, I started with babysitting and became a swim teacher. I love to cook and don't mind cleaning or other house chores as well as helping children with school work or arts and crafts. I have worked with children from the ages of 1-month-old to 14 years old and truly enjoy all ages! I...
Alessia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alessia was great with our girls, 6 & 8. She played with them, got to know their interests and they loved her. "
Care member
Greetings:
I am very interested in your Nanny position.
In 1986 I was hired as a live-in nanny for a family in New York. The two children were 4-month-old boy and 4 year girl. Two years later I moved to Montecito, California. My responsibilities for the next 7 years were to carefully help the children develop and grow. I worked...
Marysol can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Christina C.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun Babysitter Who Does Well With Kids And Has A Fun Time!
Hi! My name is Christina and I'm a third year at UCSB! I have 5 years experience babysitting and am fun, high energy and love working with kids as I'm also a dance instructor at Momentum Dance Company in Santa Barbara! If you have any questions or would like to meet me, please reach out and we can get in contact!
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, My name is Audrey. I am from the Bay Area and am a pre-nursing student at SBCC. I have 5 years of experience in babysitting. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping and tutoring.
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Annalyse C.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello all my name is Annalyse! I am an experienced babysitter, I have siblings ages 2, 13, and 14 who I often help take care of, and I was a gymnastics coach for a year. I am very passionate about child care, because growing up I had a lot of sitters who had impacted my life in such a positive way and I would love the...
Annalyse can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, I'm Sofie! I am currently living here in Santa Barbara for school. I enjoy working with kids and love the energy they have. I'm trustworthy and reliable and will create a safe and happy space for your children. I grew up in a big family and have always been around kids of various ages. I started officially babysitting in my...
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hi my name is Lilly :) I am a first year student at SBCC from Northern California. I am majoring in education as well as working at an after school program with kids through the local YMCA here in SB. I have taken child development courses through my local college back home in high school and have had 2 years of babysitting...
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Barbara, CA
Erin W.
5.0
We loved having Erin look after our two boys, ages 1 and 4, for almost a year. She is so kind, patient, reliable and trustworthy. They always had lots of fun together and she is very creative with play. I felt completely confident with them in her hands. We loved having her as part of our family and...
- Katherine W.
Rachel B.
5.0
Rachel is AMAZING! I trust another mother's instinct around safety, kindness and encouraging good manners. Our kids begged for her to come back and make cupcakes! Plus the house was tidy and fresh when we returned. Thank you Rachel!
- Care member
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
Natalie L.
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, accommodating, on time, and understood my...
- Jenna H.
Alessia G.
5.0
Alessia was fantastic with my two daughters, a toddler and a six year old, and everyone hit it off right away. If we could afford to have a caregiver for our children regularly, Alessia would definitely be one of our top choices. We look forward to being able to call on her again in the future as...
- Kinji L.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Santa Barbara, CA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
You can review 112 after school babysitter profiles near you in Santa Barbara, CA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Santa Barbara, CA is $21.08. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Santa Barbara, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Santa Barbara, CA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Santa Barbara, CA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Santa Barbara, CA.
Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
After School Babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 112 listed after school babysitters.