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39 hourly child care are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby hourly child care is 5 years
Hourly child care in Santa Barbara, CA
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
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.
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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shirin has worked for our family as a nanny to our daughter, M, since she was 6 months old, beginning in 2017, and will be with us until October, 2020. Shirin is so much more than a nanny - she is a trusted, valued member of our family. Our daughter completely...
Meagan H.
Hi! My name is Savannah. and I am a college student currently attending Santa Barbara City College, where I am majoring in Early Childhood Education. I have six (going on seven) years of child care experience, which began as a part-time babysitting job for a 7-month-old baby. I ended up watching her up until she was 5 years old,...
Savannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Blaise R.
Santa Barbara, CA
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a second year student at SBCC majoring in business marketing with a plan to attend culinary school post graduate. I have 3 years of experience caring for children, and in the summer of 2024, I've worked with Sacramento County In Home Supportive Services as part of care program for special needs family member (my...
Blaise can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
I love working with kids and creating a safe and fun environment for them to be in. While working for my last job I had a lot of freedom in the activities we got to do and I learned how to entertain small kids for multiple hours everyday. I also have had experience caring for younger children through babysitting for family...
Gracen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ava B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have years of experience babysitting and nannying. I also grew up an oldest child with younger siblings and cousins. I have always been used to taking on the caretaker role in my family. I have done a lot of volunteer work with children. My mom is a second grade teacher, and I have spent countless hours in the classroom with...
Ava can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have 6 years of experience through babysitting/nannying, being a State Parks junior lifeguard instructor, and coaching youth water polo. My experience ranges in caring for children ages 2mo to 12+. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry if needed and feel comfortable driving with children as well. I am a new...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm a freshman English major at UCLA home for about a month for winter break and would love to babysit
My twin sister and I used to babysit together when we were in high school and always loved it since we were used to being the youngest in the family (we have 3 older brothers). I have most experience babysitting children...
Romy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up in a home that was licensed for child care. I spent many hours with the children. We did circle time, arts and crafts, field trips, etc. I love spending time with children, watching them learn and explore new things. I love the outdoors, going for walks, exploring creeks, visiting the museums and all this wonderful...
Joann can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Zoe C.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Outgoing And Dependable Babysitter/ Nanny- Flexible Hours!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Zoe!
I am currently a Communications major with hopes to pursue a Masters in Education and eventually become a Kindergarten teacher. Over the past decade I have gained experience in childcare, hospitality, lifeguarding, and teaching swim lessons. I believe the early years of childhood build the foundation for a...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Karina L.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello All,
A little about me: I have lived in Santa Barbara for the last four years. I'm a Cal Poly Alumni. The last two years, l've worked as an EMT in Santa Barbara and Ventura. I am continuing my education so l'm returning to my favorite job; caring for children of all ages.
Experience: I was a part-time sitter during...
Karina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all! I am so excited you found my profile :)
A little bit about me- I am currently an elementary school teacher but am excited to be a nanny again! I have been working with children for 9 years now- as an elementary school teacher, in professional daycare settings, babysitting, but primarily, nannying. I have experience...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hey there, I hope this finds you well!
I graduated with honors from UCSC with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I am currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration on Somatic Psychotherapy. I'm interested in understanding child development and psychology within pediatrics.
I have many...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Kayla K.
Santa Barbara, CA
$28-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Santa Barbara local who currently lives on the Mesa. I recently renewed my certification through the Red Cross for infant/child/adult CPR, first aid, and AED. I have a clean driving record and my own reliable car. I have been caring for children of all ages for 7 years now and come from a large family so caring for others...
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I am currently looking for a part-time childcare position as I complete my senior year of college in Santa Barbara. I have a reliable car with a clean driving record, so I can easily help with pick-ups, drop-offs, or any transportation needs your family might have. My schedule is flexible to accommodate your needs,...
Kendall can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Mary M.
Santa Barbara, CA
$16-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi I'm Mary and I just moved to Santa Barbara a couple months ago and will being going to SBCC for the spring semester. I currently have a job at Marshalls but will be leaving due to not a lot of hours. I am hoping to get a babysitting job as replacement.
I love kids and I worked at an after school program which I also...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Sydney F.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Sydney . I am currently a junior at cal state San Marcos. I am originally from Santa Barbara, just a few hours up the coast. I absolutely adore children. At home I was a part time nanny for a lovey family for about three years, from about 6 months old to 3 years. I had to leave because of course I had to move...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Grace Q.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Recent Nursing School Graduate Looking For Part Time Childcare Jobs For The Summer!
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello and nice to meet you! My name is Grace and I am a recent nursing school graduate! While awaiting my nurse residency in the NICU to start I'd love to be able to help out your family this summer! I have numerous previous experience in babysitting from infants, toddlers, and children. I am additionally AHA BLS, CPR certified....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am looking for a nanny position (20-27 hrs) for ages 6 months- 12 years starting mid August 2024 through June 2025. I will be transferring to ucsb next year so I would most likely be available for longer term nanny positions. My prices vary depending on age and how many kids! I can include structured learning time with kids as...
Siella can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for hourly child care in Santa Barbara, CA
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.
Ashley V.
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 asked her to watch them again our...
- Thomas D.
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.
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Average Rating5.0 / 5
Hourly Child Care in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 39 listed hourly child care.