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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
Hello! My name is Tessa and I am a freshman at SBCC. I have many years of experience babysitting for a range of ages. I am red cross certified and absolutely love working with kids! In addition to babysitting I can also take care of pets! I've been told I'm very good with kids and all of my babysitting experiences have been very...
Diana R.
Santa Barbara, CA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Childcare Provider, Babysitter, Dog Sitter/Walker, Housekeeping.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 30 years experience caring for children as a teacher and as a parent and childcare provider. I enjoy working with children and their parents to make it a happy learning experience and to teach skills for life. I started in a school in the UK, as a teen teaching a group of 4 to 6-year-old, reading, writing, Maths, dance,...
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Elizabeth, I am 27 years old.
I have lots of experience working with kids of various ages. I am currently working as a medical assistant as well as attending school as a full time student. Previous to this employer I worked at Elementary School as the Assistant Site Director for the Recreational After-School...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Zoe C.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Outgoing And Dependable Babysitter/ Nanny- Flexible Hours!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Zoe!
I am currently a Communications major with hopes to pursue a Masters in Education and eventually become a Kindergarten teacher. Over the past decade I have gained experience in childcare, hospitality, lifeguarding, and teaching swim lessons. I believe the early years of childhood build the foundation for a...
Zoe can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Stefani A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30-51/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter, Rides, Dog Walker Or Runner, Anything Really! Nursing Student- Looking For An Extra Job
(I'll be back in Orange County and am available to babysit there from December 14-Jan 6)
Hi! My name is Stef. I am 26 years old, and I have been babysitting and dog sitting since I was in high school. I've done it all from newborns to high school drop off/pick up.
I just started nursing school at Westmont and moved here from...
Stefani can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lauren L.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Attentive Sitter Looking To Help Out Families With Date Nights Or Other Occasional Sitting!
I'd describe my personality as kind, attentive, playful
I like working with kids because they are so creative and unapologetically themselves!
I started working with kids more than 8 years ago, when I was still a high school student. My most recent experience working with kids was as a Garden Educator in Santa Barbara Schools...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
As a mother of an 11-year-old son, I totally understand that a child is most important to the parents. And parents want to give them the best things and make sure they are in a good and safe place, and that includes a babysitter who parents can trust and be comfortable to leave their child with. I love to entertain kids by...
Sunantinee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents, my name is Daisy, I'm a 28-year-old loving, energetic, playful, trustworthy, enthusiastic and responsible. I love and care for every child as if they were my own and safety is always my #1, especially since all children are little explorers. I have been babysitting since I was a preteen. I love pets, have clean...
Daisy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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...
Taryn A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a nurturing childcare provider with 10 years of experience ensuring children's safety, growth, and happiness. Currently, I'm a UCSB premed student working toward becoming a pediatrician, inspired by my love for children and positive experiences in childcare.
I come from a big family and enjoy working with kids of all...
Johnathan R.
Santa Barbara, CA
$22/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:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all! I am so excited you found my profile :)
A little bit about me- I am currently an elementary school teacher but am excited to be a nanny again! I have been working with children for 9 years now- as an elementary school teacher, in professional daycare settings, babysitting, but primarily, nannying. I have experience...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Athena M.
Santa Barbara, CA
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Athena, I'm 20 years old and I'm a student at Cuesta College. I have an open schedule and a lot of experience with children. I love the outdoors, children, cooking and traveling. I am passionate about working with kids, I enjoy spending quality time with children and watching them learn and grow. Safety is...
Athena can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Vandela B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience of babysitting, camp counseling, and teaching art classes for young children. I am an online student at SBCC with an open schedule. I have a car and am a safe driver with a clean record. My hobbies include painting and drawing, volleyball, and going to the beach. I have won national awards for my art...
Vandela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Karen H.
Santa Barbara, CA
$22-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Responsible Bilingual Nanny Encouraging Creative Learning
I have 4 years of experience, 1-3 children at the time, ages newborn-11yrs. Fully bilingual (English and Spanish), fluent in writing, reading and speaking. I do not have any pets, but I enjoy being around them. I am very active, and enjoy any sport.
I graduated from Dos Pueblos High School, and later completed a transfer...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Jackeline F.
Santa Barbara, CA
$21-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I will be an upcoming senior at Cal Poly SLO studying Sociology this fall. I have years of experience working and volunteering with kids primarily k-12 but also babysat for younger kiddos (I can always go more into detail through personal conversations of course). I have a clean background and driving record, reliable...
Avery H.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Avery!
I am currently a student at SBCC and am majoring in Early Childhood Education. I truly love working with young kids, and have been actively babysitting since I was 12. Additionally, I assisted a pre-school toddler group for 3 years.
I have experience caring for kids ages 1-12.
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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.