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130 babysitters are listed in Santa Monica, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Santa Monica, CA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey everybody! My name is Sophie. I am an experienced nanny, and have cared for children of all ages. I am responsible, fun, patient, kind, energetic, reliable, trustworthy, and creative. I love working with kids, and they seem to love me as well. I also love animals, so much that I owned my own dog-walking and house sitting...
Sophie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophie was great! We have an infant and Sophie came in for a crucial 5 week stretch to help us out. She was great with our little one and was ready to take on any task we gave her."
David K.
5.0
(1)
I am a experienced full time nanny. I currently work Monday through Friday. I am available date night and weekends.
Andrea can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Andrea is one of the sweetest, most genuine and responsible people I know. She cares above and beyond what's required and forms her own bond with children. My daughter still remembers her fondly and we felt 1000% comfortable leaving her in Andrea's care. We've been...
Stephanie S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sabrina. I'm 26 years old and I live in Westwood. I work full time in accounting for a property management company but before that I nannied and babysat for several years. I was working full time for families and helping families part time for date nights and weekends. I'm available after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"I put a posting on here for a dog walker and a babysitter and Sabrina reached out for both and it was a perfect match. She helped with our Shepard mix by taking him on walks and dog sitting when we were gone all day or away for the weekend. She also helped pick up...
Sandra L.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with infants, I have worked for over 25 years with families that are starting their first baby. The reason I like working with them is because I like being a part of them, so I can help them with their first child. I have the patience and dedication that they need. I am cheerful and very punctual. I have CPR, I...
Ruth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ruth was very kind in helping out at the last minute to bring my daughter home from school. I would hire her again, anytime!"
Karen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Pattra or you can call me Amy. I'm originally Thai. I live in Santa Monica.
I used to be an Au pair for about 2 years with 2 girls since 2020 in Long beach. Afterwards, I have been nannying for a lot of families and different ages of kids between 3months old to 12 years old. I often take care of multiple kids at...
Pattra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Pattra, and our daughter loves her even more. Pattra has been with us since our daughter was four months old (14 months now) and we are so sad that we have to let her go because we are moving out of town. I ugly cried multiple times thinking about having to...
Care member
5.0
(5)
I'm a positive, reliable, and warmhearted person with over 15 years extensive childcare experience with children between 3 months up to 12 years old.
When caring for children, I feel deeply involved in the child's learning and follow their milestones. I enjoy teaching the child language skills, shapes/colors, reading, singing &...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sara helped us with our two daughters for 1-2y. She would pick up from school, do homework, cook and play with them. She joined us for a Hawaii vacation trip and was super helpful and easy to get along with. Highly recommend working with Sara! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, nice to e-meet you, my name is Jules I recently came home from working abroad in Tokyo as a performer where I've spend the past 5 years entertaining and engaging with children on a daily basis. As someone who has taken courses in Early childhood development I am specially trained to interact with children and know how to...
Jules can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Our kids love Jules. They have so much fun when she comes over and they are always well taken care of."
Darin S.
Danielle S.
Santa Monica, CA
$29-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitting Available After School And On Weekends.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of nannying experience with kids of all ages. I am very easy to get a hold of. If you would like any more information or references I would be more than happy to provide them.
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle watched my two children when they were about 6 & 8 years old, starting over a summer and continuing as an intermittent sitter. Danielle was always willing to take early morning hours, and was always on time. The kids had a lot of fun with her, I'd...
Kim M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Hilary, I live in Santa Monica.
I am beginning graduate school for a masters in clinical psychology from Pepperdine in January. I have a BA in telecommunications from Indiana University. I worked on set for 9 years in Atlanta. For 7 years, I was an on set costumer, and for 2 years I was an assistant...
Hilary can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We adore Hilary! She’s so fun & truly excited about everything. My son loves her energy. She’s reliable & on time. Her availability is excellent too. We’ve hired her for a last minute event twice now & she was right there when we needed her. "
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Vitoria P.
Santa Monica, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've been working in childcare for 12 years now, and I have to say it's a very rewarding job. I love spending time teaching the little ones to be independent and well mannered, and learning so much with them too! I have a few skills that I would love to share with your kids, such as playing basic guitar and ukulele, riding...
Vitoria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Vitoria gave a great phone interview with us, and was always quick and thorough with her communications. We hope to work with her in the future."
Kim D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of nanny experience. I'm fluent in Portuguese and English, can drive.
I have a bachelor's degree and am studying for the California Bar exam. For this reason, I am only available Saturdays and Sundays.
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Patricia is super sweet and professional. Always very polite and reliable "
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4.6
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving and extremely dedicated nanny with 15+ yrs of experience. I completed extensive coursework including developmental psychology and neuroscience, which informs my highly attuned approach to childcare, ensuring each child receives not only attention through deep listening but also affection through loving care and...
Ivana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are beyond grateful and lucky to have Ivana as part of our family. Ivana has been caring for our daughter, J, since she was 4 months old. She is incredibly kind, gentle, empathetic, engaging and passionate about her work with children. She is so knowledgeable...
Marisa B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Morgan - I'm a pediatric nurse with an extensive history of nannying and babysitting. In addition to being CPR and first aid certified, I have spent extensive time with kids with serious medical conditions, and was a gymnastics coach for over 4 years.
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan is great. She started babysitting my now 2 year old at 14 months. She also babysat my 4 year old. My kids love her. She was always doing something fun with them. She'd take my youngest to the park. She made them meals and put them down for naps or to bed. I...
Kati O.
Lynn C.
Santa Monica, CA
$25-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am available for immediate childcare for the remainder of my chapter here in LA. I will be relocating to Atlanta mid-May. I have been with my previous family (2 kids) for three years. . If you need a referral from my previous nanny, I'd love to connect you for reassurance!
Treat yourself to a date night, have a peace of mind...
Lynn can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lynn is just incredible! We love seeing our baby boy interact with Lynn. She is highly entertaining with great energy but also very good at putting our baby to bed in time! Lynn is very respectful and we love having her work for us."
Hanbyul J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've had 20 years of experience in nannying and babysitting kids from infants to young teens well as many years of being an older sister. I've taken Child Development, Arts and Environmental Studies courses and am certified in child CPR and First Aid. I love babies and toddlers and I am more than happy to get kids exploring...
Sonya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Sonya a little over 2 months ago to care for my 10 month old daughter, and we couldn't be happier. She is a perfect fit for my daughter and our family. Sonya immediately had a connection with my daughter from the beginning, and the two of them have a...
Lindsay B.
Malia K.
Santa Monica, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi Y'all My Names Malia! I'm 21 And Santa Monica Born And Raised!
5.0
(1)
Hey there! I'm an experienced babysitter with 5 years of childcare expertise. From tiny tots to teenagers, I've had the privilege of working with kids of all ages, each teaching me something unique and special. Safety is my priority, and I'm trained in CPR. But it's not just about safety - I believe in creating a fun and...
5.0
"Malia is a kind and sweet care taker. She played all day with my kids and handled tantrums really well. The house was left clean and the kids were put to bed and we were happy parents. She is responsible and smart and does a thorough job around the house. "
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Taylor C.
Santa Monica, CA
$33/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Taylor C and I am a student at the University of California, Berkeley. I have 4 years of babysitting experience from 6-month-olds through young teenagers. I was an overnight camp counselor for 3 consecutive summers in High School so I am no stranger to creating fun activities, crafts, cooking, and tidying up......
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor helped me with my three young children. I have three year old twins who are autistic and a one year old. As soon as she arrived she tried to engage with my youngest and make her feel comfortable. This is the first time my children have been babysat and...
Crystal A.
5.0
(1)
(UPDATE: Greetings families! Just a heads up, my schedule is pretty booked at the moment. But I'd still be glad to chat to see if we'd be a good fit down the road! It may take a couple days for me to get back to you, thanks in advance for your patience. :)
Hello families! My name is Shea and I live in Santa Monica. I'm...
Shea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shea watches our toddlers 2/3 y/o. Since she's started with us I couldn't be happier with her punctuation, attentiveness, silly and playfulness, her creative project and nature walks with my kiddos. She's caring and kind -- she makes my kids laugh out loud and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi, My name is Lei(Flora) , I'm 34 years old , and I speak mandarin and english. I have over 10 years of experience to take care kids for others . They are from new bron to age 10. I also worked in preschool . I enjoy spend time with kids , and do different and fun project with them. Such as drwaing , singing , dancing , doing...
Lei can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am writing to enthusiastically recommend Flora for any position involving childcare. Flora has been an invaluable asset to our family, providing exceptional care to our daughter from infancy to her current age of 21 months.
Throughout her tenure with us, Flora...
Wen Y.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Leah, and I babysat and nannied throughout high school and college. I have experience with every age group. I've always loved children and spending time with them. I have experience assisting with homework, physical therapy, administering medication, and caring for sick children.
I currently work in finance for...
Leah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Leah is extremely responsive whenever I contact her. She was always a few minutes early for her "shifts". Although she is young, she is clearly a very responsible young woman with a great head on her shoulders. She was very attentive to our instructions. Our 16...
Layne T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Monica, CA
Sophie H.
5.0
Sophie was great! We have an infant and Sophie came in for a crucial 5 week stretch to help us out. She was great with our little one and was ready to take on any task we gave her.
- David K.
Andrea M.
5.0
Andrea is one of the sweetest, most genuine and responsible people I know. She cares above and beyond what's required and forms her own bond with children. My daughter still remembers her fondly and we felt 1000% comfortable leaving her in Andrea's care. We've been a reference and others have shared...
- Stephanie S.
Sabrina L.
5.0
I put a posting on here for a dog walker and a babysitter and Sabrina reached out for both and it was a perfect match. She helped with our Shepard mix by taking him on walks and dog sitting when we were gone all day or away for the weekend. She also helped pick up my twins from preschool and hangout...
- Sandra L.
Ruth A.
5.0
Ruth is a true professional who handles babies with ease. She rocked my baby to sleep within minutes before my very eyes. She is detail oriented, precise, and understands the enormous responsibility of being a nanny because she is also a mother.
- Lauren V.
Pattra P.
5.0
We love Pattra, and our daughter loves her even more. Pattra has been with us since our daughter was four months old (14 months now) and we are so sad that we have to let her go because we are moving out of town. I ugly cried multiple times thinking about having to take my baby away from her best...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Monica, CA:
How can I find a Santa Monica babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Monica, 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 130 babysitters in Santa Monica, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Monica, CA?
The average rate for Santa Monica, CA babysitters on Care.com is $23.99 per hour as of May 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 Monica, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 81 reviews of the 130 listed babysitters.