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Mia C.

Love To Have Fun With The Kids. Child Care Available

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...

Care Member says "Mia was communicative, prompt, and thoughtful with the kiddos (6 month and 2.5 years). She brought a lot of toys for our toddler which was helpful bc we...

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Gina D.

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a recent college graduate from UCSB with a bachelor's degree in Sociology. I am 23 years old and I live in downtown Santa Barbara. I love hanging out with kids and making the most of our time! I am a devoted babysitter with 7 years of experience who finds deep joy in caring for children! I love babysitting because it allows...

Jonathan B. says "Gina was great, she took such good care of my one year old daughter and comfortably took everything in her stride, was very impressed and hope to use...

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Erin W.

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I'm looking for a full-time caregiving position starting November 24, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. -4 p.m. I have over 10 years of experience caring for infants and toddlers and take great pride in my work. I'm CPR certified and happy to help with baby meal prep, laundry, and tidying play areas. Families can count on me to be...

Katherine W. says "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...

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Shirin J.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there my name is Shirin I am a mother of two grown daughters in their thirtieth & a long-time resident of Santa Barbara. I have been babysitting/working as a nanny in Barbara/Goleta/Carpenteria for the last 15years with a lifetime of experience! I am reliable, trustworthy and have my own transportation. I have worked for...

Ashlee T. says "Shirin started with our family when our daughter was 4 month old. She was loving, kind, attentive and had our daughter's best interest at heart. We are...

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Sunantinee E.

Santa Barbara, CA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 31 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
As a mother of an 17-year-old son, I totally understand that a child is most important to the parents. And parents want to give them the best things and make sure they are in a good and safe place, and that includes a babysitter who parents can trust and be comfortable to leave their child with. I love to entertain kids by...

Care Member says "Our experience with Sunantinee was great. She arrived on time and was so attentive and caring for our 4 year old daughter. They got along from the get...

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Andrea G.

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 28 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
Nurturing young minds is my passion. My journey in childcare spans 14 years, fueled by a genuine love for watching children learn and grow. I hold a graduate degree, am a certified teacher, and have completed coursework in early childhood development. I'm also certified in First Aid Training and CPR Training. My approach is...

Jessica K. says "We had Andrea babysit while we were in town for a wedding. She was absolutely wonderful to work with! Easy to communicate with and flexible on timing as...

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Jamie M.

Full-time Or Part-time Nanny

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Jamie. I love working with children, especially babies and toddlers! Creating close, meaningful connections is very important to me, so working one-on-one with children and their families is a perfect fit. I have been caring for children for 20 years, including 8 years teaching preschool. I'm very responsible,...

Kevin F. says "For the past twenty-odd years Jamie has made caregiving her profession as well as her passion. My son and I have gotten to know her very well over the past...

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Sarah G.

Tutor And Caregiver

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
My name is Sarah, and I am a Westmont College alum with 10 years of experience caring for infants, youth, students, and pets. I come from a sports background, so I love being active and engaging with kids! I am also a certified swim instructor, and would be happy to teach your kids how to swim :) My Strengths Finder top 5...

Avena Z. says "Sarah is amazing. She was a regular babysitter for our 3 kids until she moved to go to college (which we were all very sad about). She was and still is,...

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Tiana G.

Part-time Nanny

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have 9+ years of experience working with kids in numerous fields such as a Gymnastics Coach, Camp Counselor, Kinder/First Grade Teacher's assistant, Afterschool Teacher, Dance Teacher, Babysitter, and Nanny. I have extensive experience with executing fun and enriching activities, taking kids on field trips, teaching problem...

Geneva I. says "Tiana is an awesome babysitter who has watched our son since he was 5. She often brings a fun project they can do together. Can't recommend enough!"

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Alyssa M.

Great With Kids And Love To Have Fun!

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am a highly experienced and dedicated nanny with over four years of childcare experience working with multiple families in the Santa Barbara area. I bring a warm, friendly, and dependable presence to every family I work with, and have experience caring for children ranging from infants to early teens. My background also...

Jen C. says "Alyssa is awesome and all the kiddos love her. She is high energy, creative and so much fun! I highly recommend her to any family! You would be lucky to have...

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Tristyn C.

Nanny

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
As a caregiver with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about supporting the growth and development of children. My patient, calm, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children and create a safe, nurturing environment. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred method to discuss...

tylor G. says "Tristyn is of pure heart. my daughter gravitates to her and enjoys spending time with her. my daughter smiles when she sees her and as a mother, that's all...

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Hannah D.

Nightly Babysitter

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Hannah, and I am a Chico State graduate with Bachelor degrees in both Child Development and Psychology. I have been working with children professionally for 10 years, including within preschool settings (in which I planned, developed, and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum), Day Camp...

Carly C. says "Hannah took care of our 1 and 3 year old boys for 3 evenings while we were visiting Santa Barbara. She took great care of the boys - played with them, gave...

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Bertha A.

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello!!! My name is Bertha, I'm a mom of two boys and I have been working with children since 2006. I hold an Early Childhood Education Associate. I work with ages, 0-10 years old. Most of my experience is with Infants and toddlers. I have childcare experience, working with a group of 4 Infants and toddlers at the time, meeting...

Leah W. says "Bertha watched our toddler while we were in town for a family wedding and she was absolutely wonderful. She was very kind and our daughter was happy to know...

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Bailey M.

Energetic And Creative Babysitter/Tutor/Personal Assistant

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Bailey! I recently graduated from Westmont (23') where I majored in chemistry and minored in biology and art. I love the outdoors, being active, sports, and creating art. Throughout college (and after) I held many different positions: Chemical Researcher, Teacher's Assistant, Orientation Leader, customer service roles at...

Yidan C. says "She is punctual and reliable girl, and will do what you asked. she is quiet girl , I asked her reading for my kids a lot."

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Sarah D.

The Mary Poppins Of SB

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I can be the jack of all trades your family needs, expertly balancing child care with household management. With extensive experience caring for infants, toddlers, young kids, and preteens, I'm well-equipped to support children at every stage of development. I engage them in age-appropriate, interactive activities that foster...

Daniela D. says "Sarah is absolutely wonderful to work with. She has always gone above and beyond with my kiddos. She truly cares about them and the environment that is...

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Child care centers in Santa Barbara, CA

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Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers

560 North La Cumbre Road Santa Barbara, CA

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers are faith-based, nature-centered quality programs for children ages birth through kindergarten. We have two campuses in Santa Barbara to serve your family. We have received 5 stars in the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), full accreditation through the National Association for the...
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The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop

605 W Junipero St Santa Barbara, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop is a play-based, child-centered cooperative preschool. As a parent cooperative, The Oaks is run by the parents of the children enrolled in the preschool with close supervision from the Director, Sunny Crandell, and the Assistant Director, Laura Lyons. The extensive parent participation allows The...
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San Marcos Parent Child Workshop Inc

400 Puente Drive Santa Barbara, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
International
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Child care
+ 1 more
The San Marcos Parent-Child workshop is a licensed, cooperative preschool and parent education class. Children between the ages of 2-5 years are introduced to a quality preschool experience, using developmentally appropriate practices. The nurturing, loving environment makes an ideal first school experience for your child and...
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Providence Preschool

3723 Modoc Rd. Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Preschool
Providence Preschool provides a caring and nurturing Christ-centered environment dedicated to the total development of each child. We encourage physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development through our age appropriate curriculum and purposeful play and exploration. A carefully chosen curriculum allows each...

Bethany B. says "Amazing, caring, loving, and devoted staff that pour into your children. An amazing community of parents and families that makes this place a second home...

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The Learningden Preschool

4485 Hollister Ave Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Located in Santa Barbara, California, The Learningden Preschool is a facility that offers early childhood education since 2008. It uses a combination of three educational approaches in teaching their students. These are the Reggio Emilia Philosophy, the Montessori Philosophy, and the Waldorf Philosophy. Additionally, the school...

Cj W. says "Have had two boys go here and they have a wonderful, loving staff that are just great."

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  • 360 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.08/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Santa Barbara, CA

Child Care Providers in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 180 reviews of the 360 listed child care providers

Mia C.

Mia was communicative, prompt, and thoughtful with the kiddos (6 month and 2.5 years). She brought a lot of toys for our toddler which was...

- Care member

Gina D.

Gina was great, she took such good care of my one year old daughter and comfortably took everything in her stride, was very impressed and...

- Jonathan B.

Erin W.

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...

- Katherine W.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Santa Barbara, CA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $24.08 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 336 child care providers near you in Santa Barbara, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Santa Barbara, CA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Santa Barbara, CA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Santa Barbara, CA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Santa Barbara, CA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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