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113 child care providers are listed in Santa Maria, CA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 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 has watched my toddlers (twins, boy and girl) and is fantastic with them. She is flexible and dependable. She is caring, and attentive. In addition to play time, she makes sure they do educational activities. They enjoy spending time with her. I would hire Isa...

Angela T.

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Alyssa A.


Santa Maria, CA

$16-21/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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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

$10-15/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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Marlissa C.


Santa Maria, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am the eldest of four. I helped out my mom often with my two youngest siblings as I was being home-schooled at the time. My first nanny job began in 2013 as a summer position. Soon after, I signed up for care. com and have helped out families with their children ranging in ages from 3 months-14 years old. From July...
Marlissa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Marlissa did a great job with our one year old. We worked from home while she watched him and it was very comforting hearing our little one laugh and play with her. I loved how she would play music for him and I would always catch them reading together."

Kelsi M.

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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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katherine is an amazing caregiver who has helped my son find his happy, energetic, creative self again. She prides herself with unique activities, healthy snacks, and encouraging mindful behavior. So glad to have connected with her!"

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Jordan M.


Santa Maria, CA

$15-16/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, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Yurenis L.


Santa Maria, CA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Yurenis - I'm passionate about a balanced-healthy lifestyle and I'm an Integrative Health Coach. I love working with kids. I worked full time with 2 different families the last two years, taking care of their kids in the ages of 2 -12. I consider myself reliable, responsible, flexible and patient.
Yurenis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My family was staying in Lompoc for 2 weeks and needed childcare during the day while we worked. Yurenis watched our girls (7 and 4.5) for two weeks 9-4. She was punctual, patient, and creative in her ideas while spending time with our girls. She shared a lot of...

Carly G.

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Janis K.


Santa Maria, CA

$15-20/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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Bonnie D.


Santa Maria, CA

$15-20/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: Craft assistance, meal prep
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.

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Macinzie F.


Santa Maria, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

As a natural caregiver with three years of experience, I'm dedicated to fostering children's growth and development in a nurturing and engaging environment. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and innate desire to make a positive impact on young lives. Patient, calm, creative, and friendly, I...
Macinzie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ryan S.


Santa Maria, CA

$15-60/hr1 yrs exp

Caring And Energetic Babysitter

I'd describe my personality as adventurous, empathetic, and adaptable. I like working with kids because they are creative and imaginative which leads to engaging interactions. Kids are interested in a lot of things so it is nice to teach them and help them understand what certain things are. I'm looking for a job that is in a...
Ryan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Briana C.


Santa Maria, CA

$13-14/hr4 yrs exp

Spring Break Care !

Hello families! Spring break is coming soon for many students and I would love to care for your kiddos while parents still have work. My name is Briana, I have 3 years of experience working with children, specifically children with learning disabilities and developmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder. I can help with...
Briana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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.

Maria C.

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.

Victoria L.

5.0

My kids, ages 5 and 7, LOVE IT when Tori comes to babysit! They actually can't wait for me to leave when she's here! Tori is reliable, loving, and so caring for them!

- Katie S.

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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 26 reviews of the 113 listed child care providers.