We have 310 child care providers in Santa Monica, CA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Melanie C. says "I cannot say enough wonderful things about Irma! She has been with our family for over two years, since my son was about five months old, and she has...
Tom T. says "Dixie has been tremendous help with our 2-year-old son. Very experienced and proactive, she in record time taught him colors, numbers, letters and shapes....
Kelly N. says "Christina was great and held everything together for us like a champ. Thank you!"
Lindsay M. says "Marisa was fantastic with my 6 year old and 8 year old sons! From the moment they met, Marisa engaged my sons in conversation and showed genuine...
Julia L. says "Finding Judy to help us with our newborn was one of the greatest gifts. Even though this was our second child, my husband and I learned still SO much about...
Alexander S. says "Sherry is an absolute gem! She watched our 2y old for 4 days. She kept him busy with walks, chalk, play dough, cars, train, and many books. She tidied...
Care Member says "She was a great fill in when our nanny was out. Thanks!"
Kim D. says "Vitoria gave a great phone interview with us, and was always quick and thorough with her communications. We hope to work with her in the future."
Sher A. says "While she was an excellent candidate for a short term nannying job, she flaked last minute giving us little to no time to find a replacement."
Care Member says "Ivana was our son A.'s nanny for approx 4 months. She cared for him from 3 months old and is incredibly loving, educated, experienced and caring. We...
Emily B. says "Jennifer is a very thoughtful and thorough caregiver. She really engaged with our 6 and 9 year old. She did a great job in the month she help us. She...
Stephanie S. says "Andrea is one of the sweetest, most genuine and responsible people I know. She cares above and beyond what's required and forms her own bond with...
Care Member says "Lei is terrific!!! Our son immediately gravitated toward her. And he can be shy with new people. She’s extremely solid and confident. Fun and takes a...
Sandra L. says "I put a posting on here for a dog walker and a babysitter and Sabrina reached out for both and it was a perfect match. She helped with our Shepard mix by...
Care Member says "Shea watches our toddlers 2/3 y/o. Since she's started with us I couldn't be happier with her punctuation, attentiveness, silly and playfulness, her...
Child care centers in Santa Monica, CA
Jacquelyn A says "Untitled #1 School is an awesome place for children and families. Our son and our family are loving our experience! The school is a beautiful and...
Matthew W says "Our son Freddie spent a wonderful year here and we credited Ivo and Natalie for contributing greatly to the well-adjusted, kind, loving child he's become....
Morgan P. says "Our 4-1/2 year old was lucky enough to attend Kayla's "Chakra Camp" program with three other children for a week in the summer of 2020 in the Boston, MA...
Bokai C. says "I sent my first kid to Pati's house since she's 15 months old, and now she's 4. My second kid went there since she's 13 months old, and she's 2 now. They...
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310 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $24.79/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7
Child Care Providers in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 160 reviews of the 310 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $24.79 per hour as of June 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 270 child care providers near you in Santa Monica, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Santa Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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.