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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ruth and I am currently a senior at the University of Denver. I have 5 years of experience and can help with Travel and Crafts. I love working with kids and am always willing to help out wherever is needed! My schedule is somewhat flexible, but mainly open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays!
Ruth can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Breanna S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
Just a little about me, I worked at the camp in the kids' corner, and after school program for over a year. I worked with kids ranging from eight months to 12 years old. And I volunteer twice a month at my church nursery working with babies.
I have my associate degree in medical billing and coding. I am currently...
Breanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Breanna babysits for our 5 month old son. Being a new mom, I still have a hard time leaving my son, but Breanna has such a kind demeanor she immediately put me at ease. She is very confident in caring for little ones and I really trust her. I highly recommend...
Elizabeth S.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Laura I've been working with children for the past 9 years. During those 9 years I've worked at 3 daycare preschools, Kindercare , La petite academy & Learning land education center. At kindercare I was a floater, infants-school aged children. At La petite I was an early preschool teacher & at Learning Land I was a pre...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura was beyond fantastic! She was amazingly caring and attentive to our 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter. She literally played with them and engaged with them the entire time she was here. She is very polite and was not only punctual but arrived early every...
Leland K.
Joanne D.
Goleta, CA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Mom Experienced With Multiples And Premies Looking For Part Time Nanny Position
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a half-time nanny for a year and a half, beginning when the baby was 6 months old. I stopped because her mom had a second baby and decided to stay home with both. I provide occasional date night coverage now. I've also helped several families with occasional child care and am looking for a new regular family to serve UP TO...
Joanne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Thoughtful, reliable, punctual, honest, caring, fun, upholds a safe environment, active, fit, loving... these are just a few of the descriptions that my husband and I think of when we mention Joanne to our friends and family. She is truly a gem and we can attest,...
Care member
Carolina A.
Lompoc, CA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello families! I was an Au Pair (nanny live in) for 3 years. I have worked with children ages 5 months to 12 years old but my hours of experience are primarily with children ages 5 months to 3. I also grew up with children because my mother was a kindergarten teacher.
5.0
"Carolina has 10+ years experience caring for children. We know her extremely well because she was our nanny, lived in our home and cared for our two children (age 6 months and 10 years when she started) full-time for over one year. She still babysits for us and...
Care member
Melanie M.
Lompoc, CA
$17/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced And Dedicated Nanny With Early Childhood Education Expertise
5.0
(1)
Hello there! My name is Melanie, and I am a passionate and nurturing caregiver with a wealth of experience in early childhood education and several years of dedicated service as a nanny and teacher's aide. As a proud mother of three myself, I understand the importance of creating a safe, loving, and enriching environment for...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Melanie quickly became one of my two boys favorite people. She is kind, patient, caring and has a knack for working with kids. I appreciate how easily she handles stressful situations and somehow maintains her cool through it all. My two boys have given her a run...
Jamie R.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am 22 years old, and I consider myself a Basic Life Support (BLS) certified babysitter in South Lake Tahoe/Stateline as well as Santa Barbara. I attend college at University of California, Santa Barbara studying Cell & Developmental Biology.
As a person: I am very creative fun-loving individual, respectful to adults,...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Sarah twice to watch our three kids (4,4,7-yr old) in South Lake Tahoe. Sarah was very communicative and showed up early both times. We could really tell she enjoys watching over children; she came up with fun games to play with and sent us pictures...
Cameron C.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Isabel and I am a 21-year-old college student working towards a biology degree . I have 5+ years experience in after-school and evening childcare (ages 2-16) and can provide references. My experience includes being a STEM educator for elementary and middle schoolers. I am active and enjoy sports. I'm extremely...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Karen R.
Goleta, CA
$25-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
Warm, Creative, Enthusiastic Former Kids Pastor Ready To Jump In
I have 6 years of experience, from tutoring kids after school, to running the children's program at a local church. I'm comfortable with all ages of kids, and I'm quick to form genuine connections based on kids' interests. I believe in compassion as a crucial first step before any correction, while also knowing that kids thrive...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Alexandra L.
Goleta, CA
$25-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi Families,
My name is Alexandra! I am a 21-year-old student studying Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
I have been working with children for over 5 years. Starting as a babysitter while in high school. I also have experience as a tutor, kids camp counselor, and carpool driver. Throughout my career I...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Monse A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring & organized
I like working with kids because of some experience. I first began working with children by volunteering. Working in after school programs. I would help with homework , projects & always making exciting to learn
I'm looking for a job that is willing to accommodate my...
Monse can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Sabrina C.
Goleta, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm available for part-time child care jobs as I apply for new positions in tech. I have 5+ years of experience working with children through babysitting, volunteer work, after-school daycares and summer camps!
Sabrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Mackenzie L C.
Goleta, CA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am currently going into my 3rd year at UCSB and have been tutoring elementary through high school level students for the past 4 years! Additionally, this past Summer I began a tutoring position at UCSB as the lower division Economics and Statistics tutor, helping 1st and 2nd year students in the major. When tutoring, my focus...
Mackenzie L can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Amelia S.
Goleta, CA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi I'm Amelia! I am 21 years old and a student at UCSB. I have 6 years of child care experience starting all through my high school years and am now looking for new nannying opportunities here in SB! I am extremely responsible and dependable when it comes to taking care of and looking after children. I have a passion for working...
Amelia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!! My name is Kira and I am 22 years old. I have been babysitting for 8 years now on and off. I am going to school for clinical psychology to become a therapist! I have worked with children of all ages and children with special needs. I am willing to help with basic household chores. When taking care of children my...
Kira can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Macy H.
Goleta, CA
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I am Macy! I've been caring for kids 7-12 consistently throughout high school. Mostly just in the evenings. I just got back from a year as an au pair in Switzerland where I cared for 3 boys (an infant, 3, 5) My job consisted of cooking healthy meals for the whole family, preparing funny unique snacks for the boys, playing (a...
Julianne H.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Teacher Looking For Summer Nannying Opportunities In/near Santa Barbara
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 28 years old and moved to Santa Barbara two years ago for a teaching position. I work at a high school in town helping students with learning disabilities. I've had a variety of babysitting experiences over the past 8 years while working in education, and am comfortable with all ages, including newborns. During the...
Julianne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cayla and I'm a 28-year-old female. I'm from Santa Barbara and I currently work as a Preschool Paraeducator with Special Education at Santa Barbara Unified School District. Previously, I worked at an Outdoor Preschool here in Santa Barbara. I graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt with a degree in Environmental...
Cayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Josceline G.
Lompoc, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Here is a little bit about myself. My name is Josceline. I am 28 years old. I started working with children during my high school years. I would babysit children in my family and my siblings. However I didn't began working for an actual setting 2 years after I graduated. I graduated in 2014 and began this journey in 2016. I...
Josceline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Solvang, CA
Breanna S.
5.0
Breanna babysits for our 5 month old son. Being a new mom, I still have a hard time leaving my son, but Breanna has such a kind demeanor she immediately put me at ease. She is very confident in caring for little ones and I really trust her. I highly recommend Breanna!
- Elizabeth S.
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.
Laura C.
5.0
Laura is a great nanny, she was always punctual and created a fun/safe environment for our one year old.
- Bunmi O.
Joanne D.
5.0
Thoughtful, reliable, punctual, honest, caring, fun, upholds a safe environment, active, fit, loving... these are just a few of the descriptions that my husband and I think of when we mention Joanne to our friends and family. She is truly a gem and we can attest, that your child(ren) will be in...
- Care member
Carolina A.
5.0
Carolina has 10+ years experience caring for children. We know her extremely well because she was our nanny, lived in our home and cared for our two children (age 6 months and 10 years when she started) full-time for over one year. She still babysits for us and remains a close family friend. She is...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Solvang, CA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Solvang, CA?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Solvang, 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 Solvang, CA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Solvang, CA is $20.00. 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 Solvang, 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 Solvang, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Solvang, 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 Solvang, CA can really come in handy.
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