Santa Barbara, CA 93101
from $27 per hour
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Experience: 5 yrs
Hi families, I'm Graci! I am 28 years old and I live on the West Side in Santa Barbara. I grew up in Carpinteria and graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Psychology. I have about 5 years of childcare experience and genuinely love working with kids! I've cared for children from 6 months through school age and have experience as a nanny and babysitter for multiple families. I also regularly help care for my niece and nephew. I'm patient, responsible, dependable, and hands-on. I love playing outside, doing crafts, reading, going to the park, and finding fun ways to keep kids engaged. I'm also happy to help with meals, homework, bath time, bedtime, and light housework! My psychology background has given me a strong interest in child development, and I love getting to know each child's personality and interests. I'd love to find a family I can build a genuine, trusting relationship with!
She has been caring for our family on and off for about 2½ years, and I truly can’t say enough wonderful things about her. I first hired her after having my second son, and she quickly became someone I could completely rely on. My boys are now 6 and 2½, and they absolutely adore her. She is truly a breath of fresh air. She’s patient, dependable, attentive, and always willing to jump in and help wherever she’s needed. Having two boys at very different ages can be a lot, but she handles them both so naturally. I always feel comfortable knowing my kids are safe, happy, and well cared for when they’re with her. She also helps with my 11-year-old stepdaughter, including taking her to practices and activities, helping with homework, and keeping up with her schedule. One of the things I appreciate most is how easily she connects with kids of completely different ages. She can go from caring for a toddler, to playing with my 6-year-old, to helping an 11-year-old with homework without missing a beat. She has also traveled with our family several times and has been an incredible help. She’s flexible, easygoing, and responsible. She doesn’t just “watch” the kids she interacts with them, plays with them, keeps them engaged, helps with their routines, and has taken the time to really get to know each of them. Over the last 2½ years, through the time she has spent caring for our children, we’ve naturally developed a wonderful relationship and friendship with her. She has become someone our entire family trusts and genuinely loves having around. My kids light up when they see her, which says everything to me as a mom. She has been such a wonderful part of our lives, and I would absolutely recommend her to another family looking for someone dependable, caring, and genuinely great with kids.
9/21/2026
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$27-33/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$25/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Craft assistance
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Packing/moving
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Education
College degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Additional details
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