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My name is Haley and I love being around kids. As your babysitter, I can take the kids outside, make art, help with homework, cook, play games, and share lots of giggles! I'd be honored to grow and learn alongside your little sprout.
I am experienced at pet sitting/dog walking so I am willing to offer those services as well....
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Cassandra A.
Summerland, CA
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Cassandra I have been babysitting and nannying for about 7 years now. My latest work experience has been at La Cumbre Country Club as there night time care provider where I looked after 3-9 kids a night. I have also had the experience to help out at local elementary schools and tutor young ones in math and almost...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Kyla D.
Summerland, CA
$24-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a patient, calm, and friendly childcare provider with over a year of experience. My passion for supporting families led me to this profession, and I understand the importance of providing reliable childcare options. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children, ranging in age from 1 to 11.
I believe in open and consistent...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I came from a pretty large family, so the reality is I started helping out with younger siblings and cousins right out the gate. The thing is I was always naturally good with kids and I really enjoyed it. Then when I got a little older I took some "working with children" classes, I became the go to neighborhood babysitter and...
Nikole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Nikki has been w/ our family for over a year now, and she is a gem! The kids love her, and she integrated into our family easily. She has traveled with us, done overnight, and drives the kids to various activities. Here is a summary of her strengths:
—excellent...
Kathy T.
5.0
(3)
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
5.0
"Daisy worked for us for about a month every day during the week and also helped on weekends. We had a wonderful experience and my son M loves her.
She is responsible, punctual, mindful and fun. She was careful with our son as he was just learning to walk, she...
Aranza P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there my name is Shirin I am a mother of two grown daughters in their thirtieth & a long-time resident of Santa Barbara. I have been babysitting/working as a nanny in Barbara/Goleta/Carpenteria for the last 15years with a lifetime of experience! I am reliable, trustworthy and have my own transportation. I have worked for...
Shirin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shirin has worked for our family as a nanny to our daughter, M, since she was 6 months old, beginning in 2017, and will be with us until October, 2020. Shirin is so much more than a nanny - she is a trusted, valued member of our family. Our daughter completely...
Meagan H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am s special education teacher in the Santa Barbara school district and have been working with children for over 15 years. I have experience as a nanny, tutor and teacher and love working with kids in every capacity. If you are looking for a trustworthy care provider you have found one here!
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I would highly recommend Alyssa for her skills - she was wonderful as she took care of my 5 year old."
Kamaljeet G.
Zoe C.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Outgoing And Dependable Babysitter/ Nanny- Flexible Hours!
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zoe was really good with our 16 month old boy. She is very energetic, dependable and great in providing feedback on daily activities. Would highly recommend and rehire her."
Manish K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lauren, I'm 21. I have previously studied child development and have experience watching children since I was 13 years old. With that experience, I have watched a range of ages from new born - 13 years old. I feel I'm very responsible, caring, hardworking, motivated, and ambitious. As for my schedule, I'm very...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Lauren has been working with us for the past few months with a new born and an almost 2 year old and it has been amazing. She caught on to our routine very quickly. She is warm, loving and the kids love her. We are so happy to find someone we can trust. Lauren...
Ryan M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a nanny with 15+ years of consistent and diverse childcare experience. I have worked in pre-schools, church nurseries, and daycares, and have been employed by hundreds of families in varying capacities. My childcare approach is respectful and positive. I am intentional to promote curiosity, creativity, kindness,...
Devon can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kids loved Devon!! Unfortunately she went back to working for her previous family. She was very reliable and responsible."
Laura G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a seasoned caregiver at 24 Hour Homecare with over two years of diverse behavioral-therapy experience & have been babysitting children from ages of 6 months old to 13 years of age through out my teenage and now adult years.
With my knowledge of behavioral therapy & passion for helping others while continuing to...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley has been our nanny for almost a whole year until our youngest started going to preschool. Ashley was incredibly cooperative, professional, reliable, and just extremely positive and happy while she worked with us. She was very respectful and I appreciated her...
Muniba S.
Camille V.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have just graduated from the University of Redlands, where I earned my B. S in Psychology to become a Behavioral Therapist for children with Autism.
I have been babysitting for several years and am an RBT with experience in clinical, school, and home settings. I believe in hands on, exciting interaction and hope to...
Camille can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Camille cared for my 11yr old boy for about 5 months. He broke his arm when when he was playing outside. when I came home she had his arm elevated on a pillow and she gave him Tylenol for the pain. As a Nurse I was very impressed! Camille became an invaluable part...
Kurt O.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Our family was vacationing in Santa Barbara for the month. We were looking for someone to watch our 3 and 6 year olds so we could have a couple of date nights. Natalie was everything our family needed and more! She fit in perfectly, she was kind, playful,...
Jenna H.
5.0
(1)
I grew up in a large family and have always loved working with kids. From being a surf instructor, to a dance teacher, to a pre-school teaching assistant, I have a wide skill set that makes me confident in my ability to look after your kid. Outside of work I have also been babysitting kids from the ages of 6 months-12 years old...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Liz was absolutely wonderful with my two daughters. They looked forward to the days she was watching them. She was reliable and flexible driving them wherever they needed to go!"
Care member
4.4
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kristen:
My goal is to provide the best childcare to meet the needs of working families. I am a devoted, reliable childcare professional with over 10 years experience. I care for newborns and children of all ages. I worked as a recreation supervisor/coordinator for over 20 years in NY. I am very outgoing and friendly...
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristen became part of our family. She is so wonderful! We miss here everyday now that we moved away. "
Denise H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sarah, and I am a Westmont College alum with 10 years of experience caring for infants, youth, students, and pets. I come from a sports background, so I love being active and engaging with kids! I am also a certified swim instructor, and would be happy to teach your kids how to swim :)
My Strengths Finder top 5...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was the best nanny we hired for our 4 young daughters! (Two which were twins). We always felt so secure with Sarah watching our girls and taking care of all of their needs. Our girls were very young and and busy and my husband and I would return home to happy...
Jason H.
Rachel B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Mom Of 2 Older Sons Is Here To Help. Come Home To Clean, Full, Happy Kids And A Tidy House
5.0
(7)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny, personal assistant and postpartum doula. I love nurturing children of all ages! I have had the privilege of working with over 47 families since COVID. Including working at the Miramar. I specialize in infants and children with special needs.
My own sons are 21 and 24 years old. They went to Montecito...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is AMAZING! I trust another mother's instinct around safety, kindness and encouraging good manners. Our kids begged for her to come back and make cupcakes! Plus the house was tidy and fresh when we returned. Thank you Rachel! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
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My name is Elaine, and I am 40 years old. I have six years of experience as a nanny in the USA, specifically in California and Michigan.
I have cared for children ranging from newborns to 14 years old, especially newborns to 2. 5 years old. Typically, I stay with the...
Elaine can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elaine started as my regular childcare babysitter the day after my third son was born, and cared for both him and his 2 yo old brother for 3 years. She was amazing with my kids! She’s energetic, playful, and very reliable! While working for me she provided care,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Denise. I'm currently residing in Santa Barbara County! I have been babysitting for nearly 12 years now so I think it's safe to say that I love children! Whenever I babysit, I always make sure to stay active and do arts and crafts with the kids. I am also one of 6 kids in my family so I have always been...
Denise can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Denise was an angel for our family. She is honest, full of energy and spunk, and our baby absolutely ADORES her. We are so thankful to have found her, and feel like she's part of our family now."
Somer B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, friendly, and giving.
I like working with kids because they bring me joy, I like helping them learn and I enjoy being imaginative with them.
I'm looking for a job that brings me happiness and is rewarding.
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old.
In my spare time,...
Ariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ariana is the babysitter of your dreams! She is the most trustworthy, responsible, timely, caring, loving babysitter we’ve ever had! I found her on care.com and at first I was a bit skeptical about using an app to find someone, but I am so glad I did. She really...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Summerland, CA
Nikole R.
5.0
Nikki has been w/ our family for over a year now, and she is a gem! The kids love her, and she integrated into our family easily. She has traveled with us, done overnight, and drives the kids to various activities. Here is a summary of her strengths:
—excellent communication w kids and...
- Kathy T.
Daisy G.
5.0
I highly recommend hiring Daisy for your childcare needs. We hired Daisy for about six weeks of full-time in-home child care. She was punctual, receptive to feedback, and quickly learned our plan for our child. I was most impressed by the care and attentiveness provided to our child. She treated him...
- Adam Z.
Shirin J.
5.0
Shirin started with our family when our daughter was 4 month old. She was loving, kind, attentive and had our daughter's best interest at heart. We are thankful to have had Shirin's experience and guidance as we navigated the newborn phase as first-time parents. She was especially helpful with the...
- Ashlee T.
Alyssa S.
5.0
I would highly recommend Alyssa for her skills - she was wonderful as she took care of my 5 year old.
- Kamaljeet G.
Zoe C.
5.0
Zoe was really good with our 16 month old boy. She is very energetic, dependable and great in providing feedback on daily activities. Would highly recommend and rehire her.
- Manish K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Summerland, CA:
How can I find a Summerland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Summerland, 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 3 babysitters in Summerland, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Summerland, CA?
The average rate for Summerland, CA babysitters on Care.com is $25.33 per hour as of March 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 Summerland, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Summerland, 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.