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166 nannies are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Santa Barbara, CA
Annabelle M.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Very Own Mary Poppins-Nanny, Teacher, Household Manager, Personal Assistant
3.8
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a caring and dependable individual to help your family as an assistant or nanny/babysitter or if you are looking for a private home school teacher for your child or simply need extra support outside of the classroom, please do not hesitate to send me a message or give me a call! I have experience keeping...
Annabelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annabelle has been with our family since early 2015. She is on punctual and responsible, and even more importantly my children love her. Annabelle's responsibilities were to pick up the children, homework help, supervise chores, and in the summer, help set a...
Mary O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Cecilia S. I am married for 38 years , I have 3 adult children , they have their careers in business and they are married too. I love working with kids, that's why I studied 4 years child development bc I want to do the best possible care for your kids, . I have 25 years of experience taking care children from...
Cecilia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cecilia was so loving and engaged with my 8 month old. It's clear she deeply cares about children and takes her role as their care provider seriously. I felt very comfortable leaving my son in her care. She put us at ease and navigated his fussy days graciously."
Bryn S.
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
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, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Katherine P.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun, Caring Nanny Looking For Family In Need Of Childcare!
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Katie and I am a professional nanny currently seeking childcare jobs while taking a gap semester at Scripps College. When not at school, I am a full-time childcare provider. I have experience with newborns and toddlers, as well as older kids, and can work with ages 0-16. I am a trustworthy, thorough, and loving...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is my go-to Nanny. I couldn’t think of anyone more caring and responsible to put in charge of my children - who can sometimes partake in some shenanigans : - ) "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi
My name is Elaine, 39 years old, and fluent in English and Portuguese. I have 5 years of experience as a nanny in the USA (California and Michigan) and Australia (Sydney).
I have taken care of newborns to 14 years old.
Usually, I stay longer with families I work with, an average of 3 years.
I have good references and...
Elaine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elaine started as my regular childcare babysitter the day after my third son was born, and cared for both him and his 2 yo old brother for 3 years. She was amazing with my kids! She’s energetic, playful, and very reliable! While working for me she provided care,...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Taryn, glad to meet ya. :) I have a ton of nannying (all ages, 7+ years experience), dog/house sitting, event planning, personal/executive assistant experience, waitressing & people skills, and am very crafty. I also love helping out with little odd jobs/errands from time to time! Don't be shy to reach out!
Taryn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Taryn, is great! Wish she was closer so she could continue to take care of my girls. She is super reliable, responsible, punctual, organized, and super sweet with kids. She took care of my two daughters, 7 and 9, many times. She keep me informed throughout the...
Pablo L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have about 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I worked at a preschool over summer and have had babysitting jobs since age 15. I love kids and am looking for another part time job outside of the service industry :)
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Emily’s a great caregiver. She arrived promptly and kept me updated with texts and pictures throughout the night. My daughter had a great time with her "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I bring experience, education and wisdom to caring for your children and making your days easier. My goal is to enrich the lives of all family members. I brought up my sons while teaching in public and private schools. I ran a licensed daycare for 10 years, and owned a licensed preschool for 13. I prefer long term commitments,...
Elaine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elaine is our current nanny and she is truly one of the most amazing people I know. I still pinch myself after 2.5 years that my family is so lucky to have her in our lives. She has the ability to connect with children of all ages and her connection with babies...
Carey B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am seeking a part time nanny position and have provided a list of my experiences:
Nanny (2010-2011)
Cared for a 2-year-old boy. My responsibilities included working around strict dietary restrictions to ensure that he was well nourished, facilitating cooperative play, encouraging a love of learning through books and reading....
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hard-working and thorough. A pleasure to have in my house."
Katy Z.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 36 years old and have worked with children at various preschools, centers, day cares and church base programs since I was 18. I've also worked and helped set up training workshops for the president of the Santa Maria Association for Family Child Care. I currently have 30 units in early childhood development, 3 units in...
Latisha can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I had the pleasure to hire Tisha to work in my infant/toddler family child care business. Besides the basics of being reliable, punctual, I would like you to know that Latisha's dedication and love for children will exceed your expectations. When caring for...
Amelia C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there my name is Shirin I am a mother of two grown daughters in their thirtieth & a long-time resident of Santa Barbara. I have been babysitting/working as a nanny in Barbara/Goleta/Carpenteria for the last 15years with a lifetime of experience! I am reliable, trustworthy and have my own transportation. I have worked for...
Shirin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Shirin! She took care of our daughter from the time she came home from the hospital until she was about two and a half years old. They would go on walks and Shirin made sure to keep her on our eating and sleeping schedule. There were times when...
Tori D.
5.0
(1)
Hello there! I am a dedicated and nurturing nanny/babysitter with a heart full of love and compassion. I am 20 years old and a student at UCSB, and have a background in care taking at the senior living home where I practiced care taking, patience, communication, and empathy skills. This experience taught me the importance of...
Payton can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Payton is truly amazing! She’s dependable, kind and enthusiastic! She provides a safe and welcoming environment when you are away. Such a wonderful and sweet girl!! "
Care member
Lillian K.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Lily Student At SBCC Over 5 Years Of Babysitting/ Nannying Experience
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Lily and I'm a 20-year-old student at SBCC! I've been babysitting/ nannying since I was 14 and I absolutely love it! I have experience with newborns all the way to 12-year-olds and I find each age to be so exciting and special.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, responsible, and creative!
I like...
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lily to be with our two boys (ages 1 and 3). She is nurturing, responsible, understands safety, and she PLAYS with the kids. She's not going to be on her phone, half tuned in. She plays creative games, feeds them healthy snacks, is engaging and loving. My...
Meghan R.
Tamara A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Available To Work Right Away.
5.0
(2)
Hi - My name is Tamara, and I am from Nigeria. I moved to the U. S for school and has since then graduated with a bachelor's degree in Aviation and Business. I've been working with kids since I was at least 10 and love it. I started by watching my younger brothers and sisters, then my nieces and nephews and then began...
Tamara can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She's really friendly and careful with kids"
Tosin A.
Gabriella G.
Santa Barbara, CA
$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced & Available For Nanny Services, See Below
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience caring for children from newborn - 13 years old. I am the oldest of 4, with their ages ranging from 9-17. I am currently in my 4th year of college with credits in child development and child care classes. I have worked as a T. A, and LA County Parks & Recs. as a summer camp counselor. I am CPR &...
Gabriella can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabriella cared for our daughter (~18 months) for 6 months. She was a wonderful and responsible nanny and our daughter absolutely adores her, as do we. She is extremely responsible -- always on time, very conscientious about keeping things clean, an excellent...
Faye T.
5.0
(1)
I am unique in a sense that I have very long experience working with children of all ages and their families, both overseas Europe and Domestically in Neport Beach, Irvine, Santa Barbara. I have studied many languages and I am skilled in sports, swimming, biking, outdoors. I am unique as I studied nutrition, herbology and I...
Visnja can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"It is my pleasure to write a highest recommendation for Viki M. She has worked for me for over 10 years, helping with my children and acting as personal assistant throughout this time. I do not think my life would be smooth and easy without her help. To say she is...
Natali Z.
3.3
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I'm Marley.
I've been working with kids for the past 8 years.
I love to play board games, draw, sing/dance, teach meditation/yoga, watch movies, garden, and spend lots of time in nature!
My philosophy:
I believe in being a life learner. Children are so often forced to learn things at specific rates and ages and I...
Marley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Marley has been watching our 1 year old daughter for a number of months now, she has always arrived on time and never canceled last minute. Our daughter has always enjoyed spending the day with Marley as they are very active, either with singing/dancing in the...
Carolyn I.
5.0
(3)
Having lived in the L. A. & Ventura County area my entire life, I raised four daughters & also have five grandchildren. My prolific career of working with children includes many years of licensed childcare in my home, special education teacher's aide, & Girl Scout leadership (12yrs+). I've earned my CNA certification,...
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"When I leave my kids with Susan I’m able to fully relax. I trust her completely. It’s such a relief to find someone of this caliber and experience. My children love being with Susan!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I just graduated from Westmont last May, where I majored in chemistry and minored in biology and art. At Westmont, I loved to volunteer; I captained an intramural basketball team, was the art director for a student theater production, and was an orientation leader for incoming students. During my last three years, I TA'd...
Bailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"She is punctual and reliable girl, and will do what you asked. she is quiet girl , I asked her reading for my kids a lot."
Yidan C.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Santa Barbara, CA
Annabelle M.
5.0
We hired Annabelle on board to help with behavioral issues for our son and as a household assistant as she was more mature and dependable than other younger nannies we had worked with. We loved that she planned such fun geocaching adventures and also came up with creative lesson plans to extend and...
- Whitney K.
Cecilia S.
5.0
Cecilia was so loving and engaged with my 8 month old. It's clear she deeply cares about children and takes her role as their care provider seriously. I felt very comfortable leaving my son in her care. She put us at ease and navigated his fussy days graciously.
- Bryn S.
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
Karina S.
5.0
We have had Karina watch our 17 month old on 3 occasions thus far. We have been VERY happy with her care! We always return home to a happy boy, enjoying playing with Karina. She is an excellent communicator and is sure to check in via text with any questions & updates. She also shares a bit about...
- Zane O.
Katherine P.
5.0
Katie is my go-to Nanny. I couldn’t think of anyone more caring and responsible to put in charge of my children - who can sometimes partake in some shenanigans : - )
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Santa Barbara, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Santa Barbara, CA is as of is $23.16 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 166 in Santa Barbara, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
You can find different nanny services in Santa Barbara through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Santa Barbara, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 88 reviews of the 166 listed nannies.