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422 child care providers are listed in Santa Barbara, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Santa Barbara, CA

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Andrea G.


Santa Barbara, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

5.0

(18)

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Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood

In-home child care provider for over a decade. Short-term and long-term (multiple years) employment for individual families. Substitute teacher in Child care Center. Have knowledge and experience in the following areas: - Basic care: feeding including food preparation, diapering, toilet training, implement and supervise sleep...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We couldn't recommended Andrea highly enough. We came to Santa Barbara for a wedding and we're so lucky to find her to take care of our 11-week old. Andrea arrived early and bonded with our son immediately. She is incredibly kind and clearly knowledgeable about...

Calley M.

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Sarah S.


Santa Barbara, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Child Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started my first nannying job for twin girls that were 5 months old are now 9 years old. I nannied for them for 3 years and babysat them after. I worked for my church for 7 years providing childcare for kids ages 0-3 every week. I also nannied when I graduated high school for three girls ages 5, 8, and 12. I absolutely love...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah worked with us for over a year as a nanny to our little girl- and was the best fit for our family that I could have asked for (and then some). She is kind and patient and engaging and made me feel comfortable from day 1. I knew that my daughter was cared...

Emily N.

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Mia C.


Santa Barbara, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Have Fun With The Kids. Child Care Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...
Mia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"I’ve known Mia for many years. She is reliable, caring, and excellent with children. I highly recommend her!"

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Nancy L.


Santa Barbara, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Looking Forward To Spending Time With Your Child/children And Enriching Their Lives.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am creative, enthusiastic, polite, nurturing and fun! I love working with kids of all ages. As a parent, I know what I would look for in a caregiver. Focused, hands on care with love and respect. I have adult children now, so I'd like to share my love for kids with another family. In addition, I have a lot of experience...
Nancy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Nancy has been a wonderful addition to our family! She’s attentive, kind, caring - all the things you look for in someone helping to care for your children. We have 3 kids and she’s so great at making sure they are all getting attention. I highly recommend “fancy...

Shawnee U.

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Michelle B.


Santa Barbara, CA

$16-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been babysitting for 3 years, kids ranging from ages 7mo - 8yo. Feel free to contact me!
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
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Ava N.


Santa Barbara, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter!

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Ava! I recently moved to San Diego from Santa Barbara to further my education. I grew up in Colorado and have been babysitting for 5 years. I've worked with children of all ages. A few facts about me, I am a HUGE animal lover, I love the outdoors, and spending time with my family. I love working with children because...
Ava can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ava was our summer nanny for our one year old. Our daughter loved spending time with her! Ava is responsible, punctual, and trustworthy. Sadly she moved away for school but another family would be lucky to have her! We miss her so much!"

Christine W.

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Ashley V.


Santa Barbara, CA

$24-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Open (mostly) Availability

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, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashley watched our twin 5-month-old boys in our hotel while we went to a wedding. She was on time. Easy and flexible to coordinate with. She was friendly and fun and easy to talk to as we talked through how we were hoping the evening would go. She was so great we...

Thomas D.

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Mistea S.


Santa Barbara, CA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a 25-year-old undergraduate at SFSU studying physics with the hopes of earning a Ph. D someday. Since I am quite good at math and the sciences I could even help tutor your child during my visits. My current job is unfortunately undergoing repairs for the next couple months due to a fire that occurred last week so I...
Mistea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
3.0
"Mistea was kind and sweet with the little one but seemed to be a bit overwhelmed. To be fair, my little one had separation anxiety at the time. Mistea also was a no call no show the second day."

Sara B.

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Devon J.


Santa Barbara, CA

$15-38/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Flexible, Experienced Caregiver

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kids loved Devon!! Unfortunately she went back to working for her previous family. She was very reliable and responsible."

Laura G.

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Alyssa S.


Santa Barbara, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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.

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Lilia M.


Santa Barbara, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lilia. I love kids! I have two adult ones of my own and miss hanging out with littles. Resident of Santa Barbara for more than 30 years. I am reliable, trustworthy, friendly and a good communicator. I can help with crafts, play, reading books, light cooking/meal preparation and take kids for activities. Thank you for...
Lilia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Lilia helped with childcare and driving and was very reliable and I felt comfortable with her looking after the kids."

Dave P.

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Alessia G.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-44/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching children for about 4 years, I started with babysitting and became a swim teacher. I love to cook and don't mind cleaning or other house chores as well as helping children with school work or arts and crafts. I have worked with children from the ages of 1-month-old to 14 years old and truly enjoy all ages! I...
Alessia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alessia was fantastic with my two daughters, a toddler and a six year old, and everyone hit it off right away. If we could afford to have a caregiver for our children regularly, Alessia would definitely be one of our top choices. We look forward to being able to...

Kinji L.

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Elaine C.


Santa Barbara, CA

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I bring experience, education and wisdom to caring for your children and making your days easier. My goal is to enrich the lives of all family members. I brought up my sons while teaching in public and private schools. I look forward to every day spent with children, accompanying them as they teach us who they are! Each child...
Elaine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Elaine is our current nanny and she is truly one of the most amazing people I know. I still pinch myself after 2.5 years that my family is so lucky to have her in our lives. She has the ability to connect with children of all ages and her connection with babies...

Carey B.

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Virginia C.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Reliable And Flexible

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a retired professional who has worked at the national and international levels and now prefer to spend time with children - love their curiosity, their vibrancy, and silliness. I have been taking care of kids since I was pre-teen - so a long time- and have two grown daughters and an almost 3-year-old granddaughter. I love...
Virginia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Virginia was incredible. She was excellent company for our little 4month old girl. Very communicative and flexible. Super sweet and loving. Took our little girl on walks outside which is her favorite thing to do. I’ve already recommended her to two people and...

Stephanie S.

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Liudmyla K.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/Family Assistant/Tutor

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am from Ukraine and have been residing in the states for 8 years now. Taking care of kids is more than a job to me; it is a commitment to be a helpful partner to parents + to invest in children, help them thrive in day-to-day situations and grow in character and excellence. I have worked with kids in non-profit...
Liudmyla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Luda is a great nanny! My son was having a bad day when she arrived but by the time I got home he was in a great mood, sleepy, and easy to put down for bed. 10/10 would hire again!"

Alice Z.

Child care centers in Santa Barbara, CA

Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers

Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers

560 North La Cumbre Road, Santa Barbara, CA

Hope 4 Kids Early Learning Centers are faith-based, nature-centered quality programs for children ages birth through kindergarten. We have two campuses in Santa Barbara to serve your family. We have received 5 stars in the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), full accreditation through the...

The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop

The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop

605 W Junipero St, Santa Barbara, CA

The Oaks Parent-Child Workshop is a play-based, child-centered cooperative preschool. As a parent cooperative, The Oaks is run by the parents of the children enrolled in the preschool with close supervision from the Director, Sunny Crandell, and the Assistant Director, Laura Lyons. The extensive...

San Marcos Parent Child Workshop Inc

San Marcos Parent Child Workshop Inc

400 Puente Drive, Santa Barbara, CA

The San Marcos Parent-Child workshop is a licensed, cooperative preschool and parent education class. Children between the ages of 2-5 years are introduced to a quality preschool experience, using developmentally appropriate practices. The nurturing, loving environment makes an ideal first school...

The Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County runs and operates Los Niños Center located at 130 E Cota St., Santa Barbara, California. The center offers child care and education programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers designed to provide a meaningful early childhood experience....

Child Development Network

123 W Padre St Ste F, Santa Barbara, CA

Child Development Network in Santa Barbara, California is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for families and kids from all ages.

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Santa Barbara, CA

Andrea G.

5.0

We had Andrea babysit while we were in town for a wedding. She was absolutely wonderful to work with! Easy to communicate with and flexible on timing as well as navigating babysitting an infant in a hotel room. Extremely knowledgeable about children and sweet with our son. Would highly recommend...

- Jessica K.

Sarah S.

5.0

Sarah worked with us for over a year as a nanny to our little girl- and was the best fit for our family that I could have asked for (and then some). She is kind and patient and engaging and made me feel comfortable from day 1. I knew that my daughter was cared for so so so well, and it made a...

- Emily N.

Mia C.

5.0

I’ve known Mia for many years. She is reliable, caring, and excellent with children. I highly recommend her!

- Care member

Nancy L.

5.0

Nancy has been a wonderful addition to our family! She’s attentive, kind, caring - all the things you look for in someone helping to care for your children. We have 3 kids and she’s so great at making sure they are all getting attention. I highly recommend “fancy Nancy”!!

- Shawnee U.

Ava N.

5.0

Ava was our summer nanny for our one year old. Our daughter loved spending time with her! Ava is responsible, punctual, and trustworthy. Sadly she moved away for school but another family would be lucky to have her! We miss her so much!

- Christine W.

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Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 116 reviews of the 422 listed child care providers.