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Find child care providers in Santa Maria, CA that you’ll love

112 child care providers are listed in Santa Maria, CA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Santa Maria, CA

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Catherine A.


Santa Maria, CA

$10-18/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care Provider

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy small children, especially infant through preschool age. I have worked in the preschool environment where we had scheduled activities for the children. I have helped my sister with her grandchildren including after school care ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade.
5.0
"She is a God sent, I feel comfortable leaving my little one with Cathy and our baby had the easiest time getting comfortable with her. I'm so happy we found each other! "

Chris B.

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Isa F.


Santa Maria, CA

$19-25/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Caring for children and having an impact on their growth and development is something I truly enjoy and pride myself in being a natural at. In addition to providing a nurturing environment, I will happily embrace any educational assistance as requested. I work to combine a day of play time that involves indoor activities (card &...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Isa is very punctual and reliable. My 3 kids are always looking forward to seeing her every week. She brings games and cooks meal for the kids too."

Amanda L.

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Lelani R.


Santa Maria, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

30+ Years Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm LeLani. I have taken care of children since I was 12. At 18, I was a live-in nanny to two children & was assistant for 1 year at her daycare w/16 kids under 3. I have two children; a 30-yro boy & a 28-yro girl. Their whole lives, I worked at daycares & baby sat all my friend's children. I love to play & make sure each...
Lelani can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"Lelani is kind and responsive. We were referred to her by a trusted colleague and were very happy. She babysat our 6 month old baby and put him to bed without issue. Will not hesitate to request her services in the future. "

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Randi B.


Santa Maria, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Randi! I am 27 years old & I have been babysitting since I was about 16 years old. I have a ton of experience with children of all ages! I also have 2 daughters as well which has helped me gain my knowledge immensely! I am currently looking to do date nights or really anytime that is needed. My schedule is very...
Randi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We have had the privilege of having Randi for the last 2.5 yrs. I was struggling with postpartum living in a new town when we hired her. She has been my daughters favorite person since she was 6 months old and my son loves just having hang out time with her. My...

Leona W.

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Alyssa A.


Santa Maria, CA

$17-21/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Pirate/superhero/dinosaur

Working with kids has always been my passion so I'm currently looking for a family in need of a little extra help with those little ones. I have a background in serving as well as working in healthcare but what has truly been the most rewarding experience has been helping to raise my little brothers, nephew, and niece. I enjoy...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa is one of the most kindhearted people I have ever come across. She is so patient and understanding. Always on time. Knows how to handle any obstacles that come her way. Definitely trustworthy. She is so caring and always thinks of others. Alyssa is the...

Anissa D.

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Sierra L.


Santa Maria, CA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available To Help! Weekdays And Weekends!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Experienced Nanny Available To Help! Weekdays And Weekends! In my previous positions, my job title has changed from a Nanny, to an extension of the family. I can confidently say my experience and skills will directly help you and your family :)
Sierra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Elisabeth A.


Santa Maria, CA

$17-21/hr3 yrs exp

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience by being the oldest sister of four. I can help with Light housekeeping and Cooking/ Meal Preparation. Currently am enrolled to Corban University pursuing my dreams of becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. I am comfortable with pet (cats/dogs). I have worked with different age groups ranging from...
Elisabeth can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth is an amazing sitter. She is very reliable and wonderful with my kiddos. They absolutely live her. She's great with them in every way and and also has helped me out on short notice. I feel 100 % comfortable in having her as my go to sitter in caring for...

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Maria C.


Santa Maria, CA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Senior Care: \nBringing over 8 years of caregiving experience, I am a dedicated professional committed to enhancing the lives of those I serve. My extensive background reflects a genuine passion for providing compassionate and skilled care, ensuring the well-being and comfort of individuals under my watch. Being bilingual in...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maria was on time and super engaged with our three kids. The house was clean when we returned. The kids cannot wait to have her back again."

Kate A.

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Victoria L.


Santa Maria, CA

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Time Childcare

I am 22 years old and have been babysitting since I was 16; children ages 6 month to 13 years. In 2016 I received an AA Degree in Psychology and a AA Degree in Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Science. I am currently pursuing a degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Child & Family Development at California Lutheran...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Tori was an amazing babysitter! She was very attentive and knew how to take care of my two boys! She would make a great caretaker! "

Emilee E.

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Hannah P.


Santa Maria, CA

$17-18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights, And Weekends

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Hannah! I am currently working as an office administrator at an accounting firm and am looking to work outside of it as well! I grew up in a large family and have been babysitting since I was about 11 years old, then began nannying when I turned 18. I have nannied for families with children of all ages, some that...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Hannah is very nice and understanding of my children’s individual needs I know they enjoy her company she’s been a great help."

Kylie S.

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Katherine P.


Santa Maria, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Over 10 years of experience with kids of all ages from newborns to young adults. I am friendly, outgoing, and love nature and animals. I enjoy arts & crafts, and anything educational. I have privately tutored kids from elementary to college level courses; I graduated university in 2012. We are a military family, but...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katherine routinely watches my 11 year old son, not because I need the care, but because she is such a great influence on him. She goes above and beyond with everything she does to include homework help, healthy snack prep, craft making, etc. My son truly confides...

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Janis K.


Santa Maria, CA

$17-20/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For Full Time Employment.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been fortunate to be able to babysit two grandchildren from newborn to their early teens. I've also been a Nanny to a family with five children who lost their father in an accident and their mother was in the military. When I started they ranged from four to 15 years old. I took care of the house, cooked and cleaned and...
Janis can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"amazing! our girls loved her and she did an excellent job. so trustworthy and would hire her again in a heart beat. "

Bree S.

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Yurenis L.


Santa Maria, CA

$10-17/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Yurenis - I'm interested in the job position. I love working with kids. I have been working full time with kids in the ages of 1 - 12 y/o for the last three years. I consider myself reliable, responsible, flexible, and patient. I would like to discuss further with you!
Yurenis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My husband and I took a trip to Los Alamos for a wine weekend with friends and were the only ones in the group with a baby. Had to figure out childcare somehow and weren't sure how it would work out, but we really got lucky because Yurenis came for two days and...

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Jordan M.


Santa Maria, CA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Happy To Help With Anything You Need.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Jordan! I am 21 years old. I am a college graduate with an associates in biology and sociology. I am CPR certified, and also know first aid. I can help with taking care of kids of all ages, including helping in elderly care or special needs children. I have 6 years of experience when it comes to nannying. I would love...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Jordan is very sweet and smart young lady! She's punctual and easy to communicate with! We just started using her and are very happy to have her helping us!"

Patricia S.

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Bonnie D.


Santa Maria, CA

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up in Nipomo and graduated from Cal Poly with a B. S. in Kinesiology. I love crafts, practicing yoga, playing ukulele, and practicing Russian language. My husband and I have lived in Orcutt for six years. He is a high school history teacher. I have worked in an elementary school, the childcare room at a gym in Pismo...
Bonnie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We hired Bonnie to help care for my 1 and 5 year olds when my mom fell and was unable to care for them. After mom recovered, we liked her so much that we asked her to keep coming! She is great with the kids and keeps them busy with educational activities and...

Kelly P.

Child care centers in Santa Maria, CA

Upward Bound Preschool

Upward Bound Preschool

1040 Patterson Rd., Santa Maria, CA

Upward Bound Preschool ministers to each child as a whole person. We provide a developmentally appropriate environment in which each child can grow physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially and spiritually at his/her own pace. Each child is a unique gift from God and we strive to provide a...

Columbia Children's Center

Columbia Children's Center

840 East Stowell Road, Santa Maria, CA

Preschool & Child Care for children 18 months through 5 years.

Children's Choice Learning Center at Sant Barbara County Child Care Center

The Community Action Commission of Santa Barbara County runs and operates Westgate Center located1240 Bethel Lane #1A, Santa Maria, California. The center offers child care and education programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers designed to provide a meaningful early childhood experience....

Bragg Family Childcare

815 Paden St, Santa Maria, CA

Bragg Family Childcare is a home-based day care facility at 815 Paden St, Santa Maria, licensed by the state of California. Their center offers child care services for children aged from 3 through 12 years old. Their center specializes in maintaining a child-friendly environment where excellent care...

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

Catherine A.

5.0

She is a God sent, I feel comfortable leaving my little one with Cathy and our baby had the easiest time getting comfortable with her. I'm so happy we found each other!

- Chris B.

Isa F.

5.0

Isa has been such a blessing. She's punctual, dependable, kind, helpful, and goes out of her way to accommodate your schedule. She's great with kids and will help around the house without having to ask her. I will continue using Isa because she's amazing!

- Savannah S.

Lelani R.

5.0

Lelani was great with our kids, 10 months and 3 years! We were in town for a wedding and needed help for the night. She brought fun toys for my three year old and put her to bed. She fed ours kids dinner and played with them all night. She is super sweet and fun and my kids loved her.

- Care member

Randi B.

5.0

Randi was so sweet and perfect for the job! Only reason I couldn't pursue was I wanted to hire someone that could stay 3+yrs. From the beginning she was responsive, on time and I could tell on first impressions she has a good head on her shoulders. Would highly recommend for hire and hope a possible...

- Katherine B.

Alyssa A.

5.0

Alyssa is very responsible. She has great communication and problem solving skills. She's enthusiastic and can entertain children. Watchful eye and knows well of how to handle an emergency situation. Would definitely recommend!

- Michelle A.

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

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Child Care Providers in Santa Maria, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews of the 112 listed child care providers.