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Emma P.

Local After School Babysitter!

Santa Barbara, CA

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$32/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! My name is Emma and I recently moved back to Santa Barbara after living on the East Coast. I'm looking to help out a family during the week after and/or before school, and the occasional date night. I've been taking care of kids since I was 14, and my most recent positions were for 2 years and 7 months, respectively. I have...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hey everyone! My name is Avery and I am a rising senior studying at UCSB. I have worked with children of all ages for upwards 10 years now and absolutely love spending my time as a nanny, babysitter, mentor, etc.
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Experienced Childcare Provider!

Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as mature, responsible, and loving. I like working with kids because I believe they are at such a formative time in there life, not only do I want to be a positive influence for them but also exciting to witness their quickly developing minds! I would also consider myself to be very empathetic and...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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Hello! I am an experienced, passionate, and multi-skilled babysitter/nanny. I have been caring for and working with kids for 9 years (including kids on other sides of the globe!) and I consider myself to be endlessly caring, persistently kind, and consistently hardworking. I have worked with various demographics in multiple...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I am passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. My previous babysitting roles have shown me the positive impact I can make in their lives. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games like outdoor sports, board games, and...
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Full Time Babysitter Or Nanny

Santa Barbara, CA

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$51/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
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...
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Fun Sitter :)

Santa Barbara, CA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
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.
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The Child Whisperer

Santa Barbara, CA

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$30/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Heather and I am an energetic 31-year-old, with the soul of a child! I just moved to Santa Barbara in March from Bend, Oregon. I have 15 years of experience between nannying, babysitting, teaching and directing a preschool with children of all ages. I am dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching...
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Mikey

Santa Barbara, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Mikey, and I'm a 19-year-old babysitter with extensive childcare experience. I've volunteered over 150 hours at a summer camp working with kids from preschool to 8th grade, and later earned a promotion to counselor, logging 480 hours of paid childcare. I also have babysitting experience with references available...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
hi! my name is sonya and i'm 18 years old currently going into my second year at sbcc studying early childhood education. I have been babysitting since I was 12, and I truly love kids and so I would just do this for fun. when I was 14, my parents had a little boy and that's when I knew I really love children. I have experience...
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Highly Experiences Nanny + Babysitter

Santa Barbara, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
I have been working with children for 16 years. I have worked with every age from infants, 2mo-14 years old. After graduating early from high school I took a full 3 years of courses on child development, psychology and social sciences. I work part time as a nutritionist and embodiment coach, and I am looking for a position of 30...
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Responsible & Dedicated Sitter

Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello! About me: I have experience with newborn babies to the teenage age years. I have cared/tutored K-6th grade students at after school programs since I was 15. I love interacting with all age groups and making sure they are safe and entertained. I currently work as a site coordinator at an after school program which makes me...
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Let Me Be Apart Of Your Family!

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hi everyone! My name is Maria and I am a Santa Barbara local. I recently graduated with my masters in Counseling Psychology from Cal State Long Beach. I am looking for one-time/temporary employment for the summer. About myself, I am an easy going, adaptable, and compassionate individual. When it comes to caring for children,...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hey there! I'm a caring and responsible childcare provider with three years of experience, and I absolutely love working with kids. My passion for childcare started with babysitting, where I realized how much I enjoy connecting with children and helping them learn and grow. I'm super patient and love getting creative with...
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Fun & Sporty Sitter

Santa Barbara, CA

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$13/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I have had experience with children of ages 3-15-year-olds. Whether you are looking for a date night or a scheduled nanny, I am here! I love to do outings, but of course school comes first. Food can always be a struggle but will always make sure their growing bodies are fed. I'm great with animals too!
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Babysitter/Nanny

Santa Barbara, CA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
Hello, My name is Linda. I am 26 years old working as an account manager for software company. I love to travel, exercise and learning about other cultures. I am very friendly, active and empathetic. I used to be a full time babysitter. Now, when I am spend most of my day in the world of adults I miss contact with babies and...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a fun and friendly childcare provider with a genuine passion for helping children learn and grow. I have three years of experience caring for children of all ages and am comfortable providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment. I have some college education and have taken several child development courses. I'm...
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Carly

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I am a passionate educator and learner and have been working with children since I was 16. I have been a theatre teacher, camp counselor, program director, and infant caregiver. I currently am a culinary educator working with children in the after school programs across Santa Barbara county. I am looking specifically for...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Dianne, looking for a family to help support in caring for their little one(s). I have childcare experience working at an elementary school with Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students for an afterschool program, I was responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for young...
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Part-time Child Care Available

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I started my first nannying job for twin girls that were 5 months old are now 9 years old. I nannied for them for 3 years and babysat them after. I worked for my church for 7 years providing childcare for kids ages 0-3 every week. I also nannied when I graduated high school for three girls ages 5, 8, and 12. I absolutely love...

Emily N. says "Sarah worked with us for over a year as a nanny to our little girl- and was the best fit for our family that I could have asked for (and then some)....

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  • 79 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.23/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.3

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Santa Barbara, CA

You can review 79 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.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Santa Barbara, CA is $22.23. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

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.

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.

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.

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