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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...
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...
Heloise K. says "I am so extremely delighted with and thankful for Whitney! I've interviewed and hired countless babysitters and Whitney is a rare find. She understands...
Rachael D. says "Julia was truly the perfect nanny! She listened to our girl and met her needs head on, while always communicating thoughtfully with us through it all....
Brittany A. says "Lulu was great with my two children. She watched them regularly over the summer and was always very reliable and honest. She was super sweet and...
Natalia F. says "Absolutely amazing! My daughter and doggo loved her and asked when can she come back! I will definitely be needing her help in the future!"
Care Member says "She's a total sweetheart, decent babysitter but not worth $30/hr. left early from shift without alerting us beforehand, very anxious about not offending...
Mckenzie S. says "We have been blessed to have Anette nannying for us with our son for a few months now and we pinch ourselves that we found her! She is so great with our...
Jacob E. says "Autumn is deeply empathetic, nurturing and kind. She loves to mentor and encourage youth and is an all-round positive and uplifting person."
Lotte K. says "Zahra is a very dependable nanny. We enjoyed having her. She was never late and always had a great attitude! You are in safe hands with her!"
Katherine M. says "Sarah was a fantastic babysitter for our daughter from the ages of 1-3. She provided many opportunities for creative play. They sang Disney songs...
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60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $26.62/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 4.5
Infant Nannies in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies
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- Lindsay M.
- Heloise K.
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Santa Monica, CA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $26.62. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Santa Monica, CA, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 16 infant nanny profiles near you in Santa Monica, CA that you can check out. You can also read 26 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Santa Monica, CA, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.