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Jerine J. says "Glenda has cared for my 4 month old son on a part-time basis. She is extremely punctual, reliable, and trustworthy. As a new mom, I am still learning...
Pinky K. says "Tuija is a fantastic caregiver. She worked with me for 2.5 years taking care of my 2 children until they entered pre-school. Tuija took care of everything...
Care Member says "We’ve worked with Celine off and on for quite a while and we have nothing but good things to say about her. My daughter loved her caring and calm...
Care Member says "Nuriya was an integral part of our household TEAM for 2 years, helping with the mental load of running a household with a toddler with special needs. We...
Ashleigh U. says "Elyce was a wonderful choice as a nanny. Unfortunately she was looking to work for a family for the next few years and we were not a right fit for her....
John K. says "Natalie was wonderful in every aspect and I highly recommend her. Natalie is punctual, professional, easy going, and seemingly always happy! Oh, and my...
Brianna M. says "Bri was extremely amazing and attentive to my daughter! She watched my girl while I were in Chicago and my daughter absolutely loved her. I highly...
Yana R. says "Marina is the most reliable, carrying, dependable, children adoring nanny you can find. She is a person who does this work out of true passion for the...
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Melina M. says "My twins had never had someone else put them to bed (or really been babysat by anyone but their grandma) and I was a bit nervous to leave them with...
Courtney D. says "When my daughter was just a few years old, I found myself completely overwhelmed and struggling to juggle our busy schedule. After incredible thought...
William L. says "She is very honest and always looking forward to be a better person."
Kristin H. says "My kids love Iris. She is always on time and my children look forward to their evenings with her!"
Athena S. says "Mariana was my son's very first nanny (he's 10 months old) and was with us for only a few weeks before we had to move out of the area. In such a short...
Care Member says "Diana was a great fit for our family, but our schedules didn’t align. She was patient, caring, thoughtful, and all the things you want in someone who is...
Amanda N. says "Meghan arrived on time and did a great job getting to know our little girl before we went out for the night. Our daughter enjoyed her time with Meghan...
Care Member says "Brittanie was an asset to our family when we were navigating the newborn phase. She has a wealth of knowledge around childcare (feeding, scheduling,...
Yuri And Mike J. says "Brianna is a fantastic, lovely, nanny and babysitter. She took care of my daughter from 2.5 years old until she was 4 years old on a weekly basis....
Brooke W. says "Betsy worked for us only for a short while, but she was fantastic! She was so attentive to our 6-month-old and even taught me things about infant care...
Chevita S. says "Katharina cared for our newborn daughter through age 6. We moved away and were extremely sad to leave Katharina. She provided overnight care, weekend...
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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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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.