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164 babysitters are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA
Hi my names Jessica, I'm 23 years old. I have several years of experience babysitting children, it started with my little cousins and close family friends then I worked in a daycare at the YMCA for 4 years until COVID shut it down.
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Simona, I am a positive and energetic person who has over 6 years of experience with kids. I have worked as a coach, babysitter, and camp counselor with children between the ages of 2-15. I am super responsible and reliable, and can help with any assistance you may need at home.
Simona can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Simona is wonderful. She has watched our kiddos a handful of times over the last couple of years and was always great. We have 8 year old twins and a 2 year old."
Mj L.
Hi there, my name is Abby! I've been babysitting since I was 14 for kiddos as young as 2 months, and I had the pleasure of being a nanny to a 10-year-old girl last summer, and a 6-month-old boy this past summer! I'm looking for new work for February, either as a babysitter or nanny (or both :)).
I love kids for their energy,...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Bridget D.
Santa Barbara, CA
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
A Fun Babysitter Who Strives To Make The Whole Family Happy!
Hi there! My name is Bridget, and I am a senior , and I am looking for either a situational or part-time babysitting/nanny job! I have a lot of babysitting and nanny experience from the last 6 years. Here are some standouts:
In the summer of 2020, I nannied for 2 sisters, one that was 6 years old and one that was 2 1/2. I also...
Bridget can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, my name is Elise and I am originally from Minnesota but I grew up in several states across the country. I fell in love with Santa Barbara while visiting as a kid and decided to move here for college. I attended Santa Barbara City College and transferred to UC Berkeley where I graduated with a bachelor's in Sociology this...
Elise can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have extensive childcare experience with children newborn-4 years. I can provide excellent references. I love working with young infants and toddlers. I have a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a B. A. in Psychology. I have studied child development and I'm passionate about positive growth. In my previous...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! I am a 22-year-old college grad with a B. S. in Psychology and Brain Sciences and a minor in Applied Psychology. I have taken multiple courses in child and adolescent development, endocrinology of human reproduction, and early childhood education, although I would contest that nothing beats hands on experience. I love...
Shea can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I'm 25, born and raised here in Santa Barbara!
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 others. I have great experience with all ages and with multiple kids!
I am comfortable with infants,...
Karina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am currently attending Cal State Northridge to become a mild/moderate special education teacher. I have been an aide in elementary classrooms for 4+ years, and am always around children due to my credential program. I have babysat children 6 weeks old up to 12 years old, so I am very comfortable with all ages.
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Hey there, I hope this finds you well!
I graduated with honors from UCSC with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration on Somatic Psychotherapy. I'm interested in understanding child development and psychology within pediatrics.
I have many...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Jocelyn A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$19-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
Patient, Kind And Interactive Babysitter Looking For Work!
Hi there!
My name is Jocelyn, and I'd love to provide care for your children! A few things about me: I'm currently a student at Santa Barbara City College studying Film Production. Throughout high school I volunteered at my church's daycare, and have worked several summers as a lifeguard (and have been CPR/AED certified). I am...
Jocelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Holly S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time (Full-Time Starting May 15th) Babysitter/Nanny
I am currently nannying part-time for a family with kids ages 3 and 4. I recently graduated from UCSB and I am looking to continue nannying, but full time.
I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years now. I love children, I enjoy getting outdoors as well as arts and crafts. Early childhood development and...
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
1.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chaney and I am a college student here in Santa Barbara! I have 6 years of babysitter/nanny experience with kids ages 2 weeks- age 17 and absolutely love kids! I am a reliable, responsible person and love to help families by loving and caring for their children. I also have experience with driving kids places,...
Chaney can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have experience as a full time nanny for a family with two children, ages 6 and 9 years old. I was with them for a year until I went back to school full time. I then babysat anytime I could. Most recently, I nannied for a 5-week-old baby while her mother competed horses.
Amelia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello everyone, my name is Alyssa . I am currently going to be a junior this upcoming fall in college majoring in Child Education and minoring in Psychology. I have past worked as a Sunday School teacher for 5 years with 4-5-year-old and currently worked as a teachers assistant for a first grade class this past spring semester....
Madison S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tutor (K-College/Graduate) & Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Madison is deeply committed to her role as Associate Director of Development at a Santa Barbara non-profit, where she works to provide low-income housing and supportive services for families, seniors, youth, and transitional-aged individuals. As the main fundraiser, she excels in writing grants for both foundations and federal...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hi I'm Alyssa and I'm a student at Santa Barbara City College and am studying psychology. Ive been working with kids for 4 years, I work as a cheer coach for a local high school and a cheer coach for a local nonprofit with kids 6-12. I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I've also worked as a behavior technician for kids with ASD. I see...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi. My name is Lizbeth . I have more then 10 years experience. I have 2 kids of my own (12 years old and 15-year-old). I'm bilingual Spanish/English. I have my own transportation. I do errands, clean and do laundry. Previous I work for a wonderful family I took care of their 2 kids (3-year-old and 6-year-old). I can do...
Lizbeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, outgoing 26-year-old UCSB alumni who has lived in SB since 2016, specializing as a mental health worker for a crisis residential treatment facility and a non-profit drug and alcohol counseling organization (in the adolescent dept). I have several years of additional experience working with children through my...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Barbara, CA:
How can I find a Santa Barbara babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Barbara, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 164 babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Santa Barbara, CA?
The average rate for Santa Barbara, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.16 per hour as of February 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews of the 164 listed babysitters.