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Rachel B.

Loving Mom Of 2 Older Sons Is Here To Help. Come Home To Clean, Full, Happy Kids And A Tidy House

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I am a professional nanny, personal assistant and postpartum doula. I love nurturing children of all ages! I have had the privilege of working with over 47 families since COVID. Including working at the Miramar. I specialize in infants and children with special needs. My own sons are 21 and 24 years old. They went to Montecito...

Care Member says "Rachel was incredible with our kids! She watched 4 kids ranging in age from 7 to 12 and they had a BLAST with her! We were gone for almost 11 hours at a...

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Andrea G.

Child Care Provider

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 28 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
In-home child care provider for over a decade. Short-term and long-term (multiple years) employment for individual families. Substitute teacher in Child care Center. Have knowledge and experience in the following areas: - Basic care: feeding including food preparation, diapering, toilet training, implement and supervise sleep...

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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Liudmyla K.

Nanny/Family Assistant/Tutor

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am from Ukraine and have been residing in the states for 9 years now. Taking care of kids is more than a job to me; it is a commitment to be a helpful partner to parents + to invest in children, help them thrive in day-to-day situations and grow in character and excellence. I have worked with kids in non-profit...

Alice Z. says "Luda is a great nanny! My son was having a bad day when she arrived but by the time I got home he was in a great mood, sleepy, and easy to put down for...

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Nikole R.

Part Time Best Friend

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I came from a pretty large family, so the reality is I started helping out with younger siblings and cousins right out the gate. The thing is I was always naturally good with kids and I really enjoyed it. Then when I got a little older I took some "working with children" classes, I became the go to neighborhood babysitter and...

Kathy T. says "Nikki has been w/ our family for over a year now, and she is a gem! The kids love her, and she integrated into our family easily. She has traveled with us,...

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Camille V.

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I have just graduated from the University of Redlands, where I earned my B. S in Psychology to become a Behavioral Therapist for children with Autism. I have been babysitting for several years and am an RBT with experience in clinical, school, and home settings. I believe in hands on, exciting interaction and hope to...

Jonathan M. says "Camille was a calm and caring nanny for us 2 times a week. She washed her hands when she arrived and gave us updates throughout the day. She was in tune...

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Daisy G.

Daisy G.

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi Parents, my name is Daisy, I'm a 28-year-old loving, energetic, playful, trustworthy, enthusiastic and responsible. I love and care for every child as if they were my own and safety is always my #1, especially since all children are little explorers. I have been babysitting since I was a preteen. I love pets, have clean...

Adam Z. says "I highly recommend hiring Daisy for your childcare needs. We hired Daisy for about six weeks of full-time in-home child care. She was punctual, receptive to...

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Erin W.

Experienced Babysitter/Caretaker Looking For A Full Time Opportunity

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

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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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
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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janice D.

Senior Caregiver- Montecito, And In Padaro Ln Patient

Santa Barbara, CA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I've been a caregiver for elderly since 2008. I worked for individual with developmental disability, in home care and assisted living. I had a hospice private client for years a San Clemente CA. I worked for another elder client in Orange County CA for 11years. Back to working in a facility for couple of years before moving to...
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Adyson A.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Adyson , and I'm a junior at UCSB majoring in Biopsychology. I've been caring for children since I was 14 and worked at a daycare for over two years. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, and I completed a hands-on nursing program in high school where I gained experience in a hospital setting, so safety and attentive...
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Natalie T.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been a Registered Nurse for the past 5 years- most of that has been at the bedside and travel nursing. The last year I have made a switch to a remote nurse case manager which I have been loving! This has given me a lot of flexibility with my schedule and less demanding hours than I had working in the hospital. I have been...
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Brooke B.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
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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Cherith N.

Need A Skilled Private RN?

Santa Barbara, CA

from
$50/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
Hello! My name is Cherith. I'm a registered nurse with over a decade of experience in critical care and emergency med-evac flight nursing. I am comfortable with all patient ages from infants to the elderly. With my years of experience in critical care I am proficient with tracheostomies, G tubes, etc. and with my flight nursing...
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Grace M.

A Little About Me!

Santa Barbara, CA

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$24/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Grace! I am a young Interior Designer from Colorado, looking to offer part-time nanny or babysitting services! I have previously worked as a daycare assistant at an in-home daycare where I took care of up to 12 children ranging in age from 0 to 12 years. During my time there, I learned the basics of childcare...
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Grace M.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
I've been around kids my whole life. My previous babysitting roles showed me how much I enjoy caring for children. During the summer i'm a camp counselor (for summer fun) & I babysit when I can. I have two years of experience caring for children ages 4-11. I am patient, calm, creative, friendly, and approachable. I am...
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Kaia L.

Crafty College Student With A Car!

Santa Barbara, CA

from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kaia, I'm a dedicated and experienced nanny with over four years of childcare experience working with a variety of families in the Santa Barbara and San Diego area. I bring a calm, friendly, and dependable presence to every home, and have cared for children ranging from infants to early teens. I'm passionate...
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Carolina S.

Positive And Creative Caregiving!

Santa Barbara, CA

from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Carolina & I live in Santa Barbara California. I have experience taking care of both children as well older family members for clients over the last eight years. Starting in my native country of Costa Rica where I earned a degree in Psychology, followed by Nantucket Island, MA, Cape Cod, MA and now here in Santa Barbara,...
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Kayla H.

Santa Barbara, CA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 5th grade teacher looking for extra summer work. I love reading at the beach and working in the garden. I have taught grades k-6th and have also babysat for over 10 years. I'd describe my personality as sociable, well organized, and empathetic. I love doing art projects, crafts, and helping kids with summer work. I am...
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Elizabeth S.

Santa Barbara, CA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I bring years of hands-on experience as both a professional nanny and a proud grandmother. I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages-from cuddly infants to energetic preteens-and I genuinely love creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment for little ones to thrive. Whether it's singing songs, reading...
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Thanah A.

Babysitter

Santa Barbara, CA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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/...
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  • 46 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.91/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.5

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

In Home Child Care in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 46 listed in home child care

Rachel B.

Rachel was incredible with our kids! She watched 4 kids ranging in age from 7 to 12 and they had a BLAST with her! We were gone for almost...

- Care member

Andrea G.

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...

- Jessica K.

Liudmyla K.

Luda is a great nanny! My son was having a bad day when she arrived but by the time I got home he was in a great mood, sleepy, and easy to...

- Alice Z.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Santa Barbara, CA

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Santa Barbara, CA. There are 46 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of July, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $24.91 for in-home child care providers near you in Santa Barbara, CA.

You can compare 46 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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