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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Cassandra A.
Summerland, CA
$10-15/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 1 family 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over a decade of experience in childcare and education and a bachelors in applied developmental psychology, I am looking to help care for the next generation and teach them to be kind. I am a former outdoor educator and seasoned traveler, among other things, so if you are an active family who would like someone able to...
Caleigh can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Caleigh. She babysat my daughter starting at 6 mo and my 4 years old son for the year I worked part-time. My kids loved her because she played games with them and rarely did screen time, which I really appreciated. Also, she is a great communicator....
Rebecca H.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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....
Ashlee T.
5.0
(2)
I am a senior at Bowdoin College, at home for break from December 22-January 18th. I am double majoring in French and Africana Studies with a minor in Music. After nine years of French classes and five months living in Bordeaux as a part of a language immersion program, I am fluent in French and could teach some French basics to...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is extremely competent and mature. She is personable and interested in children, so they feel listened to, but is firm with needed. Kids had a lot of fun with her!"
Erik T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey! Im Jenny! I am a nursing student at SBCC. I am a licensed EMT and CPR certified. I love to be around kids. I'm pretty active! I love to play sports and be outside.
Jenny can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jenny was wonderful- we cannot wait to have her back! Our son had a very nice time with her and she was very responsible. I would absolutely hire Jenny again!"
Madelene J.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"I would highly recommend Alyssa for her skills - she was wonderful as she took care of my 5 year old."
Kamaljeet G.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Lauren has been taking care of my little one since he was 7 months old. She is responsible, loving, gentle, and trustworthy. My little one has a huge smile every time she walks in the door! I feel completely at ease leaving my son with her and highly recommend her...
Jenna D.
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristen became part of our family. She is so wonderful! We miss here everyday now that we moved away. "
Denise 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 12 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, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, 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...
Care member
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, outgoing 26-year-old UCSB alumni who has lived in SB since 2016, specializing as a mental health worker for a crisis residential treatment facility and a non-profit drug and alcohol counseling organization (in the adolescent dept). I have several years of additional experience working with children through my...
Margaret can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi! My name is Evyn and I am looking for babysitting jobs while in college. I am currently an Integrated Marketing Communications major at Malibu, and just got back from studying abroad in Switzerland. I have been babysitting/nannying for around 7 years now for various families around Santa Barbara and Montecito. I love kids and...
Evyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an incoming nursing student looking for part-time nannying positions to help make ends meet! I have six siblings, all of whom I have taken care of. They range in age from 4 years old, being the youngest, up to 18 years. I have a lot of experience babysitting and love kids! I have been previously employed with a...
Haylee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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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.
Caleigh H.
5.0
My kids loved Caleigh. She babysat my daughter starting at 6 mo and my 4 years old son for the year I worked part-time. My kids loved her because she played games with them and rarely did screen time, which I really appreciated. Also, she is a great communicator. If she hadn't moved away, we'd...
- Rebecca H.
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.
Hannah J.
5.0
Hannah is an incredibly kind, fun, responsible, and caring person. She is amazing with kids. She knows how to be goofy and have fun with kids, but then she is also able to be disciplinary in a kind manner if necessary. Hannah is not afraid to fully embrace her inner child if that means making your...
- Gabrielle M.
Jenny S.
5.0
Jenny was wonderful- we cannot wait to have her back! Our son had a very nice time with her and she was very responsible. I would absolutely hire Jenny again!
- Madelene J.
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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 $21.33 per hour as of January 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.