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73 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
A little about me: I would describe myself as an animal-loving/ baking enthusiast whose favorite things in life are my family, my horse, and hosting homemade dinners for my closest friends.
A fun fact about me! I believe being a positive influence has a greater impact on those early years than we sometimes even realize. How...
Kayla K.
Santa Barbara, CA
$28-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Santa Barbara local who currently lives on the Mesa. I recently renewed my certification through the Red Cross for infant/child/adult CPR, first aid, and AED. I have a clean driving record and my own reliable car. I have been caring for children of all ages for 7 years now and come from a large family so caring for others...
Skills:
CPR
Bella M.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Bella Bio Hoping To Find A Family In Santa Barbra Or Montecito!
Hi! My name is Bella and I am a student at SBCC. I was born in Utah, but have lived in Texas, Hawaii, and California.
I have three younger siblings, a sister and two brothers. In my spare time I love to draw and bake. Since I was 12, I have had the privilege to care for children of neighbors, cousins and my own younger siblings....
Florita C.
Santa Barbara, CA
$27-32/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a caring and responsible person who has 5+ years of experience working with children in different settings. I am able to provide fun and safe activities for the children. I am also more than happy to help with additional tasks.
Florita can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sadie F.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Sadie, a creative and friendly caregiver with four years of experience with children, adults, and seniors with severe disabilities. I'm passionate about fostering a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children to learn and grow. Currently, I am working as a special education para-educator.
I believe in...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I'm Darshana, a dedicated caregiver with over 10 years of experience in childcare and household management. I have had the pleasure of working with children ranging from 1 month to 16 years old. My approach is nurturing, positive, and trustworthy, and I genuinely love supporting children's growth and development.
I...
Johnathan R.
Santa Barbara, CA
$24-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Johnathan, and I provide the "big brother experience" as a manny. As the oldest brother of three, I've supported my siblings through every stage of growing up, and I bring that same energy, care, and guidance to every family I work with.
I'm here to make life easier for parents while creating a fun, safe, and structured...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Amanda A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8 years of experience and have loved working with kids for as long as I can remember.
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
In high school, I worked for an after-school program for two hours every day. We did homework, activities, and day-long field trips in the summer. I worked with groups of about 20 kids ranging from kindergarten to 5th grade. Also, I have babysat for a year old girl for about a year and two siblings that were full of energy. I...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Vika, and I absolutely love working with kids! With 4 years of experience on Care. com and having had the pleasure of working with over 20 wonderful families, I've become quite the expert in creating fun and engaging experiences for children of all ages.
Whether it's arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, or...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very clean, friendly, and responsible babysitter. Such a sweet gal!! "
Care member
Audrey K.
Santa Barbara, CA
$21-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Audrey! I grew up with my mom running a small home daycare and liked being her little assistant growing up. She taught me a lot about working with children through tantrums to diaper changing. I've done babysitting and worked with an adult with autism before.
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from Cal Poly SLO with a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development.
I worked with children on the Autism spectrum providing behavioral therapy.
I worked for the last 6 months as a live-in nanny in Holland, providing care for an infant and 3.5-year-old.
Kids truly are my passion and I'm looking forward to...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Michelle O.
Santa Barbara, CA
$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am 19 and attend SBCC. I moved from Marin County, California. There, I have babysat since I was 12, ranging from kids ages only a few months old, up to 13. It was mainly night or day gigs, no scheduled nanny hours. I've babysat for multiple families who have referenced me out to all of their friends, broadening my work circle...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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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 73 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 $21.88. 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?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Santa Barbara, CA.
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 73 listed after school babysitters.