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459 babysitters are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA
5.0
(1)
Hello there! I am a dedicated and nurturing nanny/babysitter with a heart full of love and compassion. I am 20 years old and a student at UCSB, and have a background in care taking at the senior living home where I practiced care taking, patience, communication, and empathy skills. This experience taught me the importance of...
Payton can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Payton is truly amazing! She’s dependable, kind and enthusiastic! She provides a safe and welcoming environment when you are away. Such a wonderful and sweet girl!! "
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5.0
(2)
Hi there! My name is Alyssa and I have been a babysitter for 5 years and a nanny for 3! I am currently a student at SBCC and plan to transfer to a UC after my two years. I recently moved to Santa Barbara from a small town in Northern California where I nannied for 3 families who I loved dearly. I have always loved kids and know...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa has been a blessing to our family. She just gets kids. She is creative, interactive, engaged, and truly loves spending time with littles. Naturally a very nuturing and caring person. Takes initiative around the house and treated our girls the very best....
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3.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I'm Marley.
I've been working with kids for the past 8 years.
I love to play board games, draw, sing/dance, teach meditation/yoga, watch movies, garden, and spend lots of time in nature!
My philosophy:
I believe in being a life learner. Children are so often forced to learn things at specific rates and ages and I...
Marley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Marley has been watching our 1 year old daughter for a number of months now, she has always arrived on time and never canceled last minute. Our daughter has always enjoyed spending the day with Marley as they are very active, either with singing/dancing in the...
Carolyn I.
Lene C.
Santa Barbara, CA
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lene and I am a current Sophomore at UCSB. I love cooking and cleaning; my favorite cleaning products are baking soda + vinegar, fabuloso/pinsol, "the pink stuff", barkeepers friend and srub-daddies! I find organization and deep cleaning to be very relaxing and satisfying. I would love to help out families who...
Lene can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, oven cleaning & more
5.0
"Lene was great. We hired her to help with some housekeeping after having a baby. She did an excellent job with the cleaning. She's a hard worker and a wonderful person."
Carrie H.
Bella G.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Bella! My Goal Is To Cultivate A Kind And Dependable Presence As I Help Families.
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I would love to work for your family. I believe I can offer patience, kindness, and comfort.
I have been working with kids for about 4 years now. I am Red Cross CPR and first aid certified. I can adapt to new situations and my goal is to make sure the children feel safe, understood, and that their needs
5.0
"Bella has demonstrated her ability to be a caring and nurturing young woman.
She is patient, loving and kind. She is creative so every day is a new adventure. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a credentialed Special Education Teacher in Southern California. Can work with students or adults in any setting. With my credential I can also help other children in grades K-8. Please contact me with what you need and I can let you know how I can assist you or your family.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, friendly, and giving.
I like working with kids because they bring me joy, I like helping them learn and I enjoy being imaginative with them.
I'm looking for a job that brings me happiness and is rewarding.
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old.
In my spare time,...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ariana is the babysitter of your dreams! She is the most trustworthy, responsible, timely, caring, loving babysitter we’ve ever had! I found her on care.com and at first I was a bit skeptical about using an app to find someone, but I am so glad I did. She really...
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Erin W.
Santa Barbara, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Caretaker Looking For A Full Time Opportunity
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I am bilingual in Spanish as well. I have course work in early childhood education. I am CPR. Certified as well as MA Certificate.
Nathalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Julianne H.
Santa Barbara, CA
$10-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Responsible And Energetic Babysitter, Pet Care Provider, And Tutor
I am a recent college graduate with a BS in Psychology. I am taking a gap semester/year off before getting my Masters in School Psychology. I love animals because I think they bring a special joy into this life! I would be happy to help you and your family as I take care of your animals.
Julianne can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Simona, I am a positive and energetic person who has over 6 years of experience with kids. I have worked as a coach, babysitter, and camp counselor with children between the ages of 2-15. I am super responsible and reliable, and can help with any assistance you may need at home.
Simona can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
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,...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a seasoned caregiver at 24 Hour Homecare with over two years of diverse behavioral-therapy experience & have been babysitting children from ages of 6 months old to 13 years of age through out my teenage and now adult years.
With my knowledge of behavioral therapy & passion for helping others while continuing to...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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:
Early Education
First Aid
CNA
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...
Shea can also help with: Travel
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...
Irina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Irina took loving care of our son from the age of 3 months until 16 months. During that time, she grew to be like family.
Irina is beyond reliable, consistent, and nurturing. She never missed a day and even showed up early. She has great experience spanning...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Barbara, CA
Payton S.
5.0
Payton is truly amazing! She’s dependable, kind and enthusiastic! She provides a safe and welcoming environment when you are away. Such a wonderful and sweet girl!!
- Care member
Alyssa B.
5.0
Alyssa is magic with kids! She plays, she jokes, she crafts, she does it all! From infants to toddlers, she really is the most special. I 100% recommend her for any sitting or nannying.
- Care member
Marley K.
5.0
Marley has been our full-time nanny for close to a year now and we're so grateful that we found her. She's very mature, dependable and honest and takes great care of our soon to be two-year-old. She was really open to taking our daughter to different activities and was always really present (I never...
- Celsea J.
Lene C.
5.0
Lene was great. We hired her to help with some housekeeping after having a baby. She did an excellent job with the cleaning. She's a hard worker and a wonderful person.
- Carrie H.
Bella G.
5.0
Bella has demonstrated her ability to be a caring and nurturing young woman.
She is patient, loving and kind. She is creative so every day is a new adventure.
- Care member
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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 459 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 $21.31 per hour as of April 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 164 reviews of the 459 listed babysitters.