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60 infants child care are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 6 years
Infants child care in Santa Barbara, CA
4.7
(16)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Safety First Infant Care! For 15 years, I've cared for infants and toddlers with love, creativity and joy. I am 100% reliable and responsible. Trained in a hospital newborn nursery as a student RN, I also taught elementary and preschool, and am the mom of 3 happy adult daughters. All this experience gives me the ability to...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer was a wonderful addition to our family!
Jennifer is more than a nanny, she provided invaluable guidance during our little one's early years including sleep training, feeding schedule and troubleshooting early feeding problems.
I would recommend her...
Kelly L.
Andrea M.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Newborn/Infant Specialist With 29 Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for 30 years, mostly as a Professional Nanny and Infant Specialist. I have extensive experience with all ages and stages, from birth through High School. I have cared for many single-birth babies, as well as 10 sets of twins and two sets of triplets. I have experience with preemies, medically fragile...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Andrea is a very special childcare provider who has also become a friend. She is genuinely devoted to "her" kids and seeks to make a personal connection each time she interacts with them, whether it is out in the community, or while caring for them. Her level of...
Leslie J.
Rachel B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Mom Of 2 Older Sons Is Here To Help. Come Home To Clean, Full, Happy Kids And A Tidy House
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
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...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is AMAZING! I trust another mother's instinct around safety, kindness and encouraging good manners. Our kids begged for her to come back and make cupcakes! Plus the house was tidy and fresh when we returned. Thank you Rachel! "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! If anyone is looking for a part-time nanny, I'm a local college student with extensive experience looking to babysit/nanny this fall.
-4+ years nannying experience (ages infant-elementary school)
-Summer camp counselor/childcare (ages infant-kindergarten)
-Infant training
-CPR Certified
-Cooking, cleaning, pet care
-Working...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Fun and responsible! Has lots of energy and kids loved her. She was also on time and easy to communicate with. Would hire Grace again!"
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Bertha A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!! 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 thir indivual...
Bertha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"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 she would see Bertha again the next night (we had her sit for us for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding...
Leah W.
Stella H.
Santa Barbara, CA
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Stella, and I've been providing childcare to families for almost 10 years. I have always loved spending time with kids and began babysitting for family friends when I was 14. Most of my experience has been taking care of infants and toddlers, but I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from a couple of months old...
Stella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stella is a super awesome human who LOVES kids and it shows. she knows just what to do in ever situation with complete calm, enthusiasm and good cheer. she always has great ideas for good fun and is totally reliable. my girls and i think she is the BEST!"
shelly A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I'm 23, born and raised here in Santa Barbara!
I'm currently a nanny for a wonderful family, but always open to date night sitting in the evenings!
I have 5+ years of professional experience working with kids. Within those years I have worked at a daycare, nannied for a few families, and babysit occasionally for...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Karina! She watched my 7mo son several times when I had to go back to work before he could start daycare. She is a professional. Great at keeping him engaged and watching his cues, she has a calming presence and is just a kind and thoughtful person. We are...
Katie F.
Hayden S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Hayden and I just moved to New York after graduating from UC Berkeley! I am in between jobs and looking for a short term or casual nannying/babysitting gig. I've worked with kids of all ages (infants to preteens) and am also comfortable with drop offs/pick ups, cooking/meal prep, light house-keeping,...
Hayden can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Hayden was so helpful in engaging with our high needs child. From the park to art projects and learning/teaching daily routines, she was energetic and fun but calm. Highly recommend!"
Jeff R.
Mindy N.
Santa Barbara, CA
$50-66/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experience as a Birth and postpartum doula, and taken care of children, worked and cared for multiples, autistic children, infants, and toddlers. I can support you, bring creative ideas, lactation needs, rest needs, and organizational needs, pairing down, building efficiency, cooking, also provide comfort...
Mindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so grateful to have found Mindy when our little one was just 6 weeks old. As first time parents with no family nearby we were looking not just for a nanny for our little guy, but for someone we could learn from and help us adjust to life as new parents....
Ali C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am very outgoing, fun and hard working. I have lots of experience over the years with children ranging from infants to early teens. I worked at Lifetime Fitness in the child care center for a year and a half, which gave me most of the exposure to working with children of all ages. I have also babysat for many families over the...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 her."
Jen C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've had 20 years of experience in nannying and babysitting kids from infants to young teens well as many years of being an older sister. I've taken Child Development, Arts and Environmental Studies courses and am certified in child CPR and First Aid. I love babies and toddlers and I am more than happy to get kids exploring...
Sonya can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Sonya a little over 2 months ago to care for my 10 month old daughter, and we couldn't be happier. She is a perfect fit for my daughter and our family. Sonya immediately had a connection with my daughter from the beginning, and the two of them have a...
Lindsay B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Nikole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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, done overnight, and drives the kids to various activities. Here is a summary of her strengths:
—excellent...
Kathy T.
Grace Q.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Recent Nursing School Graduate Looking For Part Time Childcare Jobs For The Summer!
Hello and nice to meet you! My name is Grace and I am a recent nursing school graduate! While awaiting job applications and nursing residency's to start I'd love to be able to help out your family this summer! I have numerous previous experience in babysitting from infants, toddlers, and children. I am additionally AHA BLS, CPR...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Diane S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am an empathetic, patient, enthusiastic caregiver with a passion for working with infants. My goal is to create a loving, engaging environment for your little one while providing peace of mind and excellent communication for parents.
I've spent the last year caring for infant sets of 2 (twins and share-care arrangements)with...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
I am an outgoing person with a passion for caring for children! I have many years of experience with caring for youngsters. I have babysat sporadically over the years for friends, family and coworkers. I have extensive experience with children aged 2 and up, and cumulatively about a years worth of experience with infants. I am...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Grace F.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Early Childhood Guide- 8 Years In Schools, Centers, And Homes
Dedicated childcare provider and community worker. Utilizes experience, expertise, and educational background to nurture and engage with young children, all while providing valuable support to their families. Confident in fostering community connection, nature exploration, and musical expression. Uses developmentally appropriate...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Kiana E.
Santa Barbara, CA
$16-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Kiana, I'm originally from the east coast and moved to California for college. I have at least 3 years of nannying and babysitting experience, from infants to preteens. I am majoring in Early Education and just looking to make a little money while doing what I love, hanging out with kiddos!
Kiana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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...
Care member
Mackenzie K.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Mackenzie and I am a very reliable, patient, and calm-natured person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I love taking care of kids and am able to assist with other household tasks as well, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. I am from Santa Barbara and...
Mackenzie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Santa Barbara, CA
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer started working for us when our baby girl was just 2 months old (she is nearly 2 now) and we consider ourselves lucky finding her when we did. She has always been extremely caring, trust worthy, loving and attentive towards our daughter & I have always felt at ease knowing that my daughter...
- Cindy K.
Andrea M.
5.0
Andrea is a very special childcare provider who has also become a friend. She is genuinely devoted to "her" kids and seeks to make a personal connection each time she interacts with them, whether it is out in the community, or while caring for them. Her level of professionalism and skill level is...
- Leslie J.
Rachel B.
5.0
Rachel is AMAZING! I trust another mother's instinct around safety, kindness and encouraging good manners. Our kids begged for her to come back and make cupcakes! Plus the house was tidy and fresh when we returned. Thank you Rachel!
- Care member
Grace W.
5.0
Fun and responsible! Has lots of energy and kids loved her. She was also on time and easy to communicate with. Would hire Grace again!
- Care member
Bertha A.
5.0
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 she would see Bertha again the next night (we had her sit for us for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding night). I would absolutely recommend...
- Leah W.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Santa Barbara, CA
How much is child care for an infant near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Santa Barbara, CA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Santa Barbara, CA, is $24.53.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Santa Barbara, CA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
The infant child care services available near you in Santa Barbara, CA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Santa Barbara, CA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Santa Barbara, CA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.
Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA infants child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Infants Child Care in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.