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72 after school babysitters are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA
Hi! My name is Emma and I recently moved back to Santa Barbara after living on the East Coast. I'm looking to help out a family during the week after and/or before school, and the occasional date night. I've been taking care of kids since I was 14, and my most recent positions were for 2 years and 7 months, respectively. I have...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Kayla M.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and thrive. With over 6 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child.
I have a calm and patient personality, and I'm always friendly...
I am a second year student at SBCC. I am majoring in Liberal Arts as well as working at an after school program with kids through the local YMCA here in Santa Barbara. I have taken child development courses through my local college back home, in high school, and have had 2 years of babysitting experience. I like to consider...
Bridget D.
Santa Barbara, CA
$17-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
A Sitter Looking To Help Out And Have Fun With Your Kids!
Hi! My name is Bridget looking to pick up some babysitting shifts. I have babysat for many different families with kids in various age groups over the last 6 years. In the summer of 2020, I nannied for 2 sisters, one 6-year-old and one 2 1/2-year-old. In the summer of 2021, I helped a family, sometimes watching and caring for...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Brooke B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello! I am an experienced, passionate, and multi-skilled babysitter/nanny. I have been caring for and working with kids for 9 years (including kids on other sides of the globe!) and I consider myself to be endlessly caring, persistently kind, and consistently hardworking. I have worked with various demographics in multiple...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ava S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
As a childcare provider with five years of experience, I am passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. My previous babysitting roles have shown me the positive impact I can make in their lives. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games like outdoor sports, board games, and...
Ava can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Greetings:
I am very interested in your Nanny position.
In 1986 I was hired as a live-in nanny for a family in New York. The two children were 4-month-old boy and 4 year girl. Two years later I moved to Montecito, California. My responsibilities for the next 7 years were to carefully help the children develop and grow. I worked...
Marysol can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Early Education
Alessia G.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-44/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching children for about 4 years, I started with babysitting and became a swim teacher. I love to cook and don't mind cleaning or other house chores as well as helping children with school work or arts and crafts. I have worked with children from the ages of 1-month-old to 14 years old and truly enjoy all ages! I...
Alessia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alessia was great with our girls, 6 & 8. She played with them, got to know their interests and they loved her. "
Care member
I have been working with children for 16 years. I have worked with every age from infants, 2mo-14 years old. After graduating early from high school I took a full 3 years of courses on child development, psychology and social sciences. I work part time as a nutritionist and embodiment coach, and I am looking for a position of 30...
Caralee can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hi! My name is Mikey, and I'm a 19-year-old babysitter with extensive childcare experience. I've volunteered over 150 hours at a summer camp working with kids from preschool to 8th grade, and later earned a promotion to counselor, logging 480 hours of paid childcare. I also have babysitting experience with references available...
Nicole R.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm passionate about nurturing and caring for children. Having spent the last two years as a babysitter, I discovered my knack for providing a safe and stimulating environment for young minds. I believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives.
With my patient and calm...
Sonya S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
hi! my name is sonya and i'm 18 years old currently going into my second year at sbcc studying early childhood education. I have been babysitting since I was 12, and I truly love kids and so I would just do this for fun. when I was 14, my parents had a little boy and that's when I knew I really love children. I have experience...
Sonya can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Hello! About me: I have experience with newborn babies to the teenage age years. I have cared/tutored K-6th grade students at after school programs since I was 15. I love interacting with all age groups and making sure they are safe and entertained. I currently work as a site coordinator at an after school program which makes me...
Arlene can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with kids, both as a babysitter as well as with my former jobs as a tutor and as a children's gymnastics coach. I love working with kids; I am attentive, caring, and compassionate, and I would be grateful for any and all opportunities to help out you and your family! Prices and hours negotiable :)
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
5.0
"Our family was vacationing in Santa Barbara for the month. We were looking for someone to watch our 3 and 6 year olds so we could have a couple of date nights. Natalie was everything our family needed and more! She fit in perfectly, she was kind, playful,...
Jenna H.
Hello,
My name is Linda. I am 26 years old working as an account manager for software company. I love to travel, exercise and learning about other cultures. I am very friendly, active and empathetic. I used to be a full time babysitter. Now, when I am spend most of my day in the world of adults I miss contact with babies and...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Madison R.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a fun and friendly childcare provider with a genuine passion for helping children learn and grow. I have three years of experience caring for children of all ages and am comfortable providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment.
I have some college education and have taken several child development courses. I'm...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started my first nannying job for twin girls that were 5 months old are now 9 years old. I nannied for them for 3 years and babysat them after. I worked for my church for 7 years providing childcare for kids ages 0-3 every week. I also nannied when I graduated high school for three girls ages 5, 8, and 12. I absolutely love...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Sarah worked with us for over a year as a nanny to our little girl- and was the best fit for our family that I could have asked for (and then some).
She is kind and patient and engaging and made me feel comfortable from day 1. I knew that my daughter was cared...
Emily N.
I am a passionate educator and learner and have been working with children since I was 16. I have been a theatre teacher, camp counselor, program director, and infant caregiver. I currently am a culinary educator working with children in the after school programs across Santa Barbara county. I am looking specifically for...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Dianne C.
Santa Barbara, CA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Dianne, looking for a family to help support in caring for their little one(s).
I have childcare experience working at an elementary school with Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students for an afterschool program, I was responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for young...
Hi! My name is Janira and I am a NYC native. While living in NYC I worked as a tutor for grades K-12 and as a TA within the Public School System. Since moving to Santa Barbara in 2017, I have worked at a Montessori school community that taught me the importance of allowing the child to lead.
As a nanny (and babysitter), I have...
Janira can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Barbara, CA
Alessia G.
5.0
Alessia was fantastic with my two daughters, a toddler and a six year old, and everyone hit it off right away. If we could afford to have a caregiver for our children regularly, Alessia would definitely be one of our top choices. We look forward to being able to call on her again in the future as...
- Kinji L.
Natalie L.
5.0
Our family was vacationing in Santa Barbara for the month. We were looking for someone to watch our 3 and 6 year olds so we could have a couple of date nights. Natalie was everything our family needed and more! She fit in perfectly, she was kind, playful, accommodating, on time, and understood my...
- Jenna H.
Sarah S.
5.0
Sarah worked with us for over a year as a nanny to our little girl- and was the best fit for our family that I could have asked for (and then some).
She is kind and patient and engaging and made me feel comfortable from day 1. I knew that my daughter was cared for so so so well, and it made a...
- Emily N.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Santa Barbara, CA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
You can review 72 after school babysitter profiles near you in Santa Barbara, CA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Santa Barbara, CA is $21.83. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Santa Barbara, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Santa Barbara, CA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Santa Barbara, CA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
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Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
After School Babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 72 listed after school babysitters.