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Find babysitters in Santa Maria, CA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Santa Maria, CA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Santa Maria, CA

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Sarah M.


Nipomo, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

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I've been working with children for over 10 years and truly love what I do. There's something so special about being a part of a child's growth and development. Throughout the years, I've gained experience caring for kids of all ages, from toddlers to preteens, and I truly enjoy creating a positive and nurturing environment...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Sadie B.


Nipomo, CA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development, fostering a safe, fun, and educational environment. With eight years of experience and a caring personality, I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor. I believe in clear communication with parents and am comfortable enforcing...
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Trinity F.


Nipomo, CA

$22-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a caregiver with five years of experience who is enthusiastic about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting positions confirmed my passion for supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. I believe open...
I'm a certified childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I have 3 years of experience caring for children of various ages, and my calm and creative personality makes me a great caregiver. I prioritize clear and open communication with parents, ensuring their peace of mind while their...
Hello! My name is Catalina, but go by Cat :) I am a Sonoma State graduate in psychology, currently pursuing my masters degree ! I have always loved working with children & am a teachers assistant at a local school. I enjoying laughing, reading, coloring, and baking. I look forward to finding a fun fitting family to become close...
Catalina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jasmine G.


Grover Beach, CA

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a Cal Poly student looking for part time babysitting jobs. I am currently working for Lucia Mar School District as a paraeducator and have worked there for the last two years. I am the oldest of five kids so I have lots of experience around young children and really enjoy spending time with them. I am hard working, patient...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Jasmine is great! my kids still ask for her to come watch them."

Jeremy H.

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Molly R.


Grover Beach, CA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny For All Ages!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Molly. A little about my experience: I have nannied on and off for about 5 years now while also in college. I come from a big family so I am very comfortable with children of all ages (infant to tween!). Prior to nannying I have babysat for date nights occasionally to my family friends. I have also worked at a swim...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Madalyn L.


Grover Beach, CA

$20-50/hr16 yrs exp

Diverse Background. Former Teacher, Nanny, Special Needs/adults, Infant/children Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone. My names Madalyn. I'm a 33-year-old mother of 3 myself with a beautiful background working with children of all ages, mental and physical need. I've worked with infants/children for the past 15+ years. I have helped many moms after birth with the care of their little ones. (Over nights as well) So they are able to...
Madalyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Not only does Madalyn have the education and experience that every mom would desire for their child, but she is also a wonderful person all around. She goes above and beyond! She's very easy to work with and is a huge animal lover. I highly recommend her as a...

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Andrea M.


Oceano, CA

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable And Responsible Educated Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Andrea and I would love to help you with your nannying needs! About myself: I have my B. S in Child Development from California Polytechnic State University SLO and three associates degrees, one in Early Childhood Education. I also worked for one year at the Children's Center at Cal Poly and I am currently taking...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Andrea was great! We found her last minute when another sitter we booked cancelled before our trip from SF to Paso. Andrea was on time and super engaging with our twin 19 month old boys. She texted us throughout the day (we asked) and kept us informed of how...

Eric J.

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Cassidy E.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Experienced Babysitter Available On Short Notice

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Cassidy, I am 27 years old and for the past 8 years I have been working as a Michelin star trained chef. I am looking to take a step back from the restaurant industry and continue my work in childcare! I have 10+ years experience in caretaking ranging from many ages, disabilities and circumstances. I am...
Cassidy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We recently moved to town and needed to have support with work travel and date nights. Cassidy has been an amazing addition to our family dynamic. She is extremely dependable, our kids love her, and we have been thrilled overall with her services. We highly...

Hilary H.

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Dominique I.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$15-27/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, And Smart Nanny For All Ages!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm Dominique, a seasoned professional nanny with a decade of experience. My educational background includes a BA in political science and two AAs in early childhood development. My expertise primarily centers around the critical first two years of child development, yet I've successfully cared for children of all ages. I'm an...
Dominique can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dominique is the BEST. She is warm, loving and was able to develop a trusting relationship with my kids, their friends, myself and other moms. She has good ideas to plan activities that are fun and help social, intellectual development. She has excellent...

Isabel B.

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Katelyn V.


Grover Beach, CA

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My skills include I am punctual, patient, flexible, trustworthy, and have phenomenal communication skills. I am confident that I can make an immediate impact on your family!
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Katelyn has really made an impact on my family! My kids and I are so grateful for her time, commitment & dependability. It is clear that she is making sure my children are safe and cared for on a routine basis. You can tell that she AND my kiddos are having fun....

Elizabeth M.

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Amanda L G.


Oceano, CA

$17/hr2 yrs exp

I Am A Licensed CNA And Have Experience In Child Care And Available For You

Hello I am a licensed CNA that currently works at a Nursing facility who has a natural ability to be a caring hardworking individual. I personally have a lot of experience with children specifically children with autism from my brother being on the spectrum and from working as a para at Los osos middle school. I have a lot of...
Amanda L can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amanda was such a great sitter for our little boy! She came over the day before to meet with us and to interact with our son. I felt so at ease after meeting her and seeing her connect with W! The fact that she is a mom also made me feel so reassured. Amanda...

Katelyn P.

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Mia V.


Los Alamos, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Childcare Provider

Hired by 51 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Mia! I have worked with children both here in USA and in different countries in Europe. I can speak English, Spanish, and Italian. I have worked with children in Italy, Spain, and France. I feel comfortable with all aspects of childcare. This includes traveling with families. I have also worked in different...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mia was a pleasure to work with. Super flexible, reliable and trustworthy. Her calm and friendly demeanor streamlined the “off boarding” process and my daughter had a great day with her. "

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Morgan C.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love to cook, craft, and bake. I have 10+ years of experience. My goal is to provide stability and do what you would. I am finishing time with two 18-20-month-olds. Previously I was with a family with children aged 5, 8, and 11 for a year. I cared for them and the home. I scheduled, worked with specialists, meal...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I recently hired Morgan to watch my 5 y/o daughter and 2 dogs on occasion. My daughter enjoys being with Morgan and shows me all the different things they worked on while I was gone. She comes on time and follows through with the tasks I ask of her. Morgan is now...

Michelle H.

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Tricia S.


Grover Beach, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Part-time Care Taker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tricia. I was raised in Edwards, Colorado, as the middle child among five siblings. Growing up, I took on the responsibility of caring for my younger brothers and started babysitting family friends at the age of 12. Over the past 15 years, I have had the privilege of providing childcare for numerous wonderful...
Tricia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kristin S.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Creative, Energetic, And Positive Caregiver.

Hello! My name is Kristin & I am a stay-at-home mom to two little ones of my own. I'm a positive, energetic, & creative 26-year-old. I have been in childcare over the last 10 years & have experience working with children of all ages & backgrounds. I am CPR certified & can provide a list of previous employment references as...
Hi, I'm Aubrey B and I just graduated from Cal Poly Slo! I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in child development. I just moved to Chico to be closer to family and am looking for work during my gap year before I attend graduate school. I have about 8 years of experience babysitting/nannying; ages...
Aubrey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
I'm a mom of 3 with two of them away at college. I'd love to provide care from my home since I have my 11-year-old daughter but am pretty open and flexible.
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I'm a caring and responsible childcare provider passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My genuine love for children motivated me to pursue a career in caregiving, and I find great joy in making a positive impact on their lives. As a caregiver, I am patient, calm, and creative, fostering a fun and safe...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Maria, CA

Jasmine G.

5.0

Jasmine is great! my kids still ask for her to come watch them.

- Jeremy H.

Madalyn L.

5.0

We had a great experience with Madalyn! She was responsive and on-time, and was very sweet and playful with our kids. She watched our 3 kids, plus a close family friend, and was very confident with handling all the chaos and logistics of 4 kids. Would definitely recommend for other families!

- Care member

Andrea M.

5.0

Hired Andrea to watch 5 kids during a wedding (for about 6 hours). Andrea was great with the kids and made sure everyone had a fun, safe time. Would work with again!

- Max R.

Cassidy E.

5.0

We recently moved to town and needed to have support with work travel and date nights. Cassidy has been an amazing addition to our family dynamic. She is extremely dependable, our kids love her, and we have been thrilled overall with her services. We highly recommend her!

- Hilary H.

Dominique I.

5.0

Dominique seems to be an excellent caregiver. She is extremely professional and has significant early childhood education training. I wish our schedule would have matched up so I could have hired her!

- Ginessa S.

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Average Rating4.9 / 5

Babysitters in Santa Maria, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.