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Jacqueline A.

High Profile Live-In Nanny & House Manager

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jacqueline. I am an experienced caregiver and recent college graduate. For the last 9 years I have worked as a nanny, house keeper, organizer, personal stylist, home and event decorator, personal chef and grocery shopper, and yoga specialist. I love to bring my well rounded lifestyle into your home and make...

Lisa F. says "She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping us. Our daughter...

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Nanny Educator, Babysitter, Loving, Patient, Fun, Reliable

Santa Monica, CA

4.3(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Hello, I'm passionate about caring for children and guiding their individual development. I started babysitting for neighborhood kids when I was 7 years old. While in graduate school in the San Francisco Bay Area, I was a live in Au Pair for a 2-year-old girl and her 4 years old brother. In Chicago I've been a Part Time Nanny to...

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...

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Care Taker

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Christina, I am living in Santa Monica and enjoy walking to the beach, reading a good book on my patio and baking a variety of sweets! I graduated from SDSU in May 2019 with a bachelor's degree in family psychology. I went back to school during covid to become a certified interior designer. I offer...

Kelly N. says "Christina was great and held everything together for us like a champ. Thank you!"

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Highly Experienced With Children Of All Ages -- It's In My Blood!

Santa Monica, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I am the oldest of 6 kids, so childcare is in my blood! I started babysitting my siblings at age 9. At 12, I became a part-time nanny to my neighbors during the summers. During the school year, I continued to babysit my siblings and surrounding families' children on the weekends. In college, I nannied again, this time for a...
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About Lindsey

Santa Monica, CA

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as effusive, focused, and fun. I like working with kids because they teach me about the world and there is never a dull moment with them. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help families run their homes, care for their children, and take some of the load off of their full plates. I started...
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Santa Monica, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I have about 2 years experience as part time nanny (picking up kids from school, homework help, snacks, driving to and from sports and activities) but i've been babysitting since I was 11! Love kids and love getting them outside of their comfort zones! Taking them to try new activities, and be active not just stay at home.
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Full Time Take Charge Nanny

Santa Monica, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello. I will be looking for a full time nanny job at the end of the summer 2024! I've been working with children and families for the past 25 years. I love staying with a family for a long period of time. I've worked with all ages. I love to help keep schedules in order and maintain the organization of the home. Human...
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Santa Monica, CA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a recent university graduate with over 8 years of experience with children ages 1-15 years. Beyond childcare, these past few years I have worked as a camp counselor, lifeguard, swim instructor, tutor and a Certified Nursing Assistant. I love working with kids, and my goal is to provide a safe and creative space for...
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Santa Monica, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
I'm Carly! I just graduated from Loyola Marymount University this Spring. I am home in Portsmouth, NH this summer and am looking for some summer nannying or one time babysitting job opportunities. I love kids and have been babysitting for 10 years. I have experience with kids from ages 1 years old and above! I look forward to...
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Santa Monica, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
I am a mother of two grown sons. When they were small I ran a day care from my home with another woman who also had children the same age as mine. We were very popular and always full to capacity. Once they started school I became the class parent. Organizing other parents in fund-raising, etc... I volunteered with coaching,...
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Senior At CU Boulder Looking For A Fun Flexible Sitting Experience That Works With My Classes!

Santa Monica, CA

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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I currently work a full time job but am looking to babysit on weekends / one off date nights! Growing up, babysitters and nanny's were a large part of my identity. They were people that I looked up to, and I would love to be the same. I started "mommy-sitting" for kids when I was 9-years-old. Meaning I played with the...
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Credentialed Teacher/Tutor/Childcare Provider

Santa Monica, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Aloha SoCal and my home base Santa Monica. I have recently returned from Seattle, Washington where I was a Nanny for a family in the great northwest for two wonderful years, as well as being a very enthusiastic and happy grandmother. In navigating and creating new employment opportunities. I am now researching caring for one...
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Santa Monica, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
As a person who has always been the go-to babysitter wherever I've lived, I have found a lot of enjoyment and personal fulfillment being an additional reliable and nurturing adult in kids' lives. I'm a really patient person, who is engaging and fun with little ones, but also very comfortable with upholding any household rules...
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Santa Monica, CA

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$33/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an attentive, patient and nurturing childcare professional with more than 12 years of experience, working with children from infancy to 12 years of age in a variety of home settings. I am a positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills all while creating a safe, inclusive and engaging...
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Santa Monica, CA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Working with children has become my passion after 4+ years of experience! I am looking for an immediate opportunity to start! I have acquired my experience in childcare working with a family on a recurring basis and other families on an occasional basis for over 2 years. My additional years working with children were acquired...
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AFFECTED BY PALISADE FIRES- NANNY/ ASSISTANT/ TEACHER/ ADULT CAREGIVER

Santa Monica, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
AVAILABLE NOW !!!!! Read my reviews! Hi I'm Stacy. Mother and teacher. Kind, reliable, patient, & mature. Nanny 7+ years. Spec Ed teacher 20+. I'd love to meet your family. LIVE-IN OR LIVE OUT- available full-time, part-time and ONE TIME NANNY/ TEACHER/ ASSISTANT/ ADULT CAREGIVER I love to sing, dance, do arts and crafts,...
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Babysitter/Nanny Available

Santa Monica, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I'm new to the Denver area and miss the kids I use to watch back home. In the past I've watched up to 4 kids at a time ranging in ages anywhere from new born to teen.
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Children Are Our Future

Santa Monica, CA

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$40/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi, I'm Annie - a caring, reliable, and creative babysitter who truly enjoys spending time with kids! With experience caring for children of all ages, I bring a calm, attentive, and fun-loving energy to every home. I'm also an interior designer by trade, so creativity is second nature to me-whether that's setting up a cozy...
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Santa Monica, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as positive, silly, and compassionate. I'm a natural with kids and intend to work with children throughout my career as I have a degree in psychology and speech language hearing science with plans to go to grad school to become a pediatric speech language pathologist. Currently, I am a registered...
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Santa Monica, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have two years of full time child care experience. I cared for a newborn baby until she was 2 years old and her 8-year-old sister. And , of course, my own children, now young adults, gave me even more hands on experience how to deal with all kinds of situations. I'm very caring, reliable and calm. I like to take kids to the...

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  • 23 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.09/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.7

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

In Home Child Care in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 23 listed in home child care

Jacqueline A.

She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping...

- Lisa F.

Marisa D.

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...

- Lindsay M.

Christina C.

Christina was great and held everything together for us like a champ. Thank you!

- Kelly N.

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

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Santa Monica, CA. There are 23 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 June, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $26.09 for in-home child care providers near you in Santa Monica, CA.

You can compare 23 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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