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432 child care providers are listed in Santa Barbara, CA

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

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

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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Sarah S.


Santa Barbara, CA

$17-20/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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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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 5 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We were visiting the Santa Barbara area for the weekend to see some friends. We brought our kids and wanted to go out for dinner, adults only. We felt so comfortable right away with leaving her with our 2 babies. She was wonderful and I highly recommend! "

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Natalie L.


Santa Barbara, CA

$18-28/hr1 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Sitter; Attentive And Hardworking!

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
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.

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Elizabeth H.


Santa Barbara, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & 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!"

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Sunantinee E.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-45/hr14 yrs exp

As A Mother Of A 9 Year Old Boy.

Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood

As a mother of an 11-year-old son, I totally understand that a child is most important to the parents. And parents want to give them the best things and make sure they are in a good and safe place, and that includes a babysitter who parents can trust and be comfortable to leave their child with. I love to entertain kids by...
Sunantinee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sunantinee came through and helped us out with such short notice. She is punctual, takes direction well, and was good with our daughter. Carries a nice calm presence."

Melissa B.

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Ashley T.


Santa Barbara, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Ashley. I live in Santa Ynez and I love caring for kids. I have experience with babies-middle school age children. I am responsible, loving, patient and kind. My hobbies include painting, gardening, pets and the outdoors.
Ashley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"I hired Ashley during COVID for my child and I would highly recommend her. She is responsible, kind and loving. I honestly think she would be great with all ages. I highly recommend Ashley. You will be glad you did"

Kathleen M.

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Jamie M.


Santa Barbara, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jamie. I love working with children, especially babies and toddlers! Creating close, meaningful connections is very important to me, so working one-on-one with children and their families is a perfect fit. I have been caring for children for 20 years, including 8 years teaching preschool. I'm very responsible,...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Jamie watched my son on a daily basis for six months and was absolutely wonderful. My son had to be pulled from daycare for a medical issue and Jamie stepped in for my family during a very stressful time. My son, who can be slow to warm up, took an immediate liking...

Carol L.

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Kimberly L.


Santa Barbara, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am a mom of 3 older children, I'm a fun-loving, compassionate, easy going, very patient experienced nanny of 30 years. Love to cuddle your babies, enjoy playing, reading doing age appropriate activities. I have reliable transportation and clean drivers licenses. I'm very flexible and always willing to help out in any way....
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Trustline Certified

5.0
"We had Kim as our nanny for our infant son from the age of 4 months to 10 months. Kim is a beacon of kindness and warmth, embodying the true essence of wholehearted care. Her presence in our home was not just comforting but transformative. Kim's profound knowledge...

Alexa L.

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Rachel B.


Santa Barbara, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mom Of 2 Older Sons Is Here To Help. Come Home To Clean, Full, Happy Kids And A Tidy House

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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! "

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Gisel R.


Santa Barbara, CA

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny .

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked as a babysitter/nanny for various families, and I've absolutely loved the experience. This inspired me to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education, along with an Infants and Toddlers certificate at City College. I have hands-on experience caring for infants and toddlers as part of my school's student-teacher...
Gisel can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"GISEL is very professional, patient and kind."

Akram K.

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Jennifer M.


Santa Barbara, CA

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

15 Yr Pro

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

15 Years Pro Nanny I like working with kids because I absolutely adore infants and have an incredible amount of experience caring for them, between my own 3 children and 15 years worth of Nanny work. I'm proficient in all things baby related -physical and growth, and sleep to potty training. A usual day will be spent reading...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer started working for us when our baby girl was just 2 months old (she is nearly 2 now) and we consider ourselves lucky finding her when we did. She has always been extremely caring, trust worthy, loving and attentive towards our daughter & I have always...

Cindy K.

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Nina V.


Santa Barbara, CA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children for many many years. I love children and making sure that they know they are loved. I graduated from NYU this year and I also just became a certified yoga teacher.
Nina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Excellent friend and caregiver! Nina is a very responsible and grounded person who doesn’t forget to have some fun. "

Care member

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Hannah R.


Santa Barbara, CA

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

Passionate Camp Counselor Turned Prospective Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Hannah and I am a 23-year-old college student. I started babysitting as soon as I possibly could at the age of 13. I have worked with kids in various professional settings since I was 14, watching up to 15 kids at a time, including as a camp counselor every summer since 2016. I held two nanny positions in 2020 and...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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

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.

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.

Natalie L.

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, accommodating, on time, and understood my...

- Jenna H.

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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 205 reviews of the 432 listed child care providers.