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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
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Michelle O.
Santa Barbara, CA
$15-20/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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Darshana D.
Santa Barbara, CA
$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I'm Darshana and I have been a nanny and in child care for the last 10 years. I have worked with children from ages 1 month to 16 years old. I'm a kind, nurturing, positive, trustworthy, and fun nanny. I truly love working with kids. I have 22 ECE units and have student taught in a preschool. I'm CPR and first aid...
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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.