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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
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I'm a fluid multi-tasker, I see what needs to be done and do it. I love to engage with children and check in with them consistently. I'm flexible when it comes to scheduling and plans. I'm very compassionate and also keep things on track. I'm interested in health and wellness. CPR Certified.
Johanna C. says "There is a reason why Katie has so many positive reviews, she is simply amazing. Katie started with us when our daughter, R, was 5 months old. Katie...
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- $17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Bridget, and I am a senior , and I am looking for either a situational or part-time babysitting/nanny job! 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 one that was 2 1/2. I also...
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi, my name is Elise and I am originally from Minnesota but I grew up in several states across the country. I fell in love with Santa Barbara while visiting as a kid and decided to move here for college. I attended Santa Barbara City College and transferred to UC Berkeley where I graduated with a bachelor's in Sociology this...
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, my name is Abby! I've been babysitting since I was 14 for kiddos as young as 2 months, and I had the pleasure of being a nanny to a 10-year-old girl last summer, and a 6-month-old boy this past summer! I'm looking for new work for February, either as a babysitter or nanny (or both :)).
I love kids for their energy,...
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carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi my names Jessica, I'm 23 years old. I have several years of experience babysitting children, it started with my little cousins and close family friends then I worked in a daycare at the YMCA for 4 years until COVID shut it down.
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
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...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have extensive childcare experience with children newborn-4 years. I can provide excellent references. I love working with young infants and toddlers. I have a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a B. A. in Psychology. I have studied child development and I'm passionate about positive growth. In my previous...
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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Hi my name is Thanah and i'm 19 years old. I recently moved to Santa Barbara to continue my education in college and was valedictorian of my high school graduating class. In my hometown I have babysat for numerous family friends. I have experience with playing with children at home and at the park, driving to and from school/...
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi there! I am a 22-year-old college grad with a B. S. in Psychology and Brain Sciences and a minor in Applied Psychology. I have taken multiple courses in child and adolescent development, endocrinology of human reproduction, and early childhood education, although I would contest that nothing beats hands on experience. I love...
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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...
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
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I love all aspects of working with kids and would love to find a family to work with during the summer before the next school year. I am also bilingual and happy to speak Spanish with your kids if that is ideal!
I am a very caring and responsible babysitter. I have 8+ years of experience. My first priority is that the kids...
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have a long history of working with children: infants, toddlers, preschoolers. I have Early Childhood Education certificates I have a warm personality and enjoy caring about kids. I am professional about using books, songs, and rhymes for future literacy. I enjoy a healthy way of life: yoga, swimming, Pilates, and healthy...
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- $46/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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I am currently nannying part-time for a family with kids ages 3 and 4. I recently graduated from UCSB and I am looking to continue nannying, but full time.
I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years now. I love children, I enjoy getting outdoors as well as arts and crafts. Early childhood development and...
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- $17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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Hi! My name is Chaney and I am a college student here in Santa Barbara! I have 6 years of babysitter/nanny experience with kids ages 2 weeks- age 17 and absolutely love kids! I am a reliable, responsible person and love to help families by loving and caring for their children. I also have experience with driving kids places,...
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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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- $19/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi there!
My name is Jocelyn, and I'd love to provide care for your children! A few things about me: I'm currently a student at Santa Barbara City College studying Film Production. Throughout high school I volunteered at my church's daycare, and have worked several summers as a lifeguard (and have been CPR/AED certified). I am...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Sofia - born and raised in SB and a UCLA grad with a degree in Psychology. I absolutely love working with kids and bring a lot of joy, energy, and care into what I do. I've worked as a Behavioral Therapist with kids on the spectrum, and I studied a ton of developmental psych at UCLA, which really shapes how I connect...
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
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Hello, my name is Laura. I have many years of babysitting, nanny and mother's helper experience Transporting, doing errands, light housecleaning/laundry, meal prep, animal care as well. Most of my experience has been working with children, pre teens and teens, 5-16. I enjoy getting to know the child/children as well as the...
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi. My name is Lizbeth . I have more then 10 years experience. I have 2 kids of my own (12 years old and 15-year-old). I'm bilingual Spanish/English. I have my own transportation. I do errands, clean and do laundry. Previous I work for a wonderful family I took care of their 2 kids (3-year-old and 6-year-old). I can do...
Hello! My name is Tessa and I am a freshman at SBCC. I have many years of experience babysitting for a range of ages. I am red cross certified and absolutely love working with kids! In addition to babysitting I can also take care of pets! I've been told I'm very good with kids and all of my babysitting experiences have been very...
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140 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $23.21/hr as of August 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6
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 140 babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 $23.21 per hour as of August 2025. 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 2025, 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.
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