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39 in home child care are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 7 years
What others are saying about in home child care in Santa Barbara, CA
Rachel was incredible with our kids! She watched 4 kids ranging in age from 7 to 12 and they had a BLAST with her! We were gone for almost…
Review for Rachel B. by Care member
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…
Review for Andrea G. by Jessica K.
Simona is wonderful. She has watched our kiddos a handful of times over the last couple of years and was always great. We have 8 year old…
Review for Simona N. by Mj L.
In home child care in Santa Barbara, CA
Rachel B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Mom Of 2 Older Sons Is Here To Help. Come Home To Clean, Full, Happy Kids And A Tidy House
5.0
(9)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was incredible with our kids! She watched 4 kids ranging in age from 7 to 12 and they had a BLAST with her! We were gone for almost 11 hours at a wedding and she kept them busy and having fun the entire time! Got them set with 2 meals during that time and...
Care member
5.0
(18)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Simona, I am a positive and energetic person who has over 6 years of experience with kids. I have worked as a coach, babysitter, and camp counselor with children between the ages of 2-15. I am super responsible and reliable, and can help with any assistance you may need at home.
Simona can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Simona is wonderful. She has watched our kiddos a handful of times over the last couple of years and was always great. We have 8 year old twins and a 2 year old."
Mj L.
Annabelle M.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Your Very Own Mary Poppins-Nanny, Teacher, Household Manager, Personal Assistant
3.8
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a caring and dependable individual to help your family as an assistant or nanny/babysitter or if you are looking for a private home school teacher for your child or simply need extra support outside of the classroom, please do not hesitate to send me a message or give me a call! I have experience keeping...
Annabelle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Annabelle on board to help with behavioral issues for our son and as a household assistant as she was more mature and dependable than other younger nannies we had worked with. We loved that she planned such fun geocaching adventures and also came up with...
Whitney K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I came from a pretty large family, so the reality is I started helping out with younger siblings and cousins right out the gate. The thing is I was always naturally good with kids and I really enjoyed it. Then when I got a little older I took some "working with children" classes, I became the go to neighborhood babysitter and...
Nikole can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Nikki has been w/ our family for over a year now, and she is a gem! The kids love her, and she integrated into our family easily. She has traveled with us, done overnight, and drives the kids to various activities. Here is a summary of her strengths:
—excellent...
Kathy T.
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Luda provided child care for my son from age 2 to 10 months and has been such an important part of his life! Luda is very kind and has a calm demeanor which would translate well into any work she does. When I went back to work when my son was young, I always felt...
Carly D.
Erin W.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Caretaker Looking For A Full Time Opportunity
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm a trustworthy, reliable, patient, vigilant regarding safety, nurturing, punctual, enthusiastic, and I adore working with children. Over a decade of experience being a caregiver I take the role with great responsibility and pride. I have a lot of experience helping babies and toddlers. I encourage personal growth and...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hi,
Erin has worked with us from Oct 2019 to April 2021 full-time. We hired her for our son when he was 5.5 months old, and I planned to go back to work from maternity leave. I am a first-time mom, and I cannot imagine how my last 20 months would have been...
Ankita P.
Camille V.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have just graduated from the University of Redlands, where I earned my B. S in Psychology to become a Behavioral Therapist for children with Autism.
I have been babysitting for several years and am an RBT with experience in clinical, school, and home settings. I believe in hands on, exciting interaction and hope to...
Camille can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Camille cared for my 11yr old boy for about 5 months. He broke his arm when when he was playing outside. when I came home she had his arm elevated on a pillow and she gave him Tylenol for the pain. As a Nurse I was very impressed! Camille became an invaluable part...
Kurt O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents, my name is Daisy, I'm a 28-year-old loving, energetic, playful, trustworthy, enthusiastic and responsible. I love and care for every child as if they were my own and safety is always my #1, especially since all children are little explorers. I have been babysitting since I was a preteen. I love pets, have clean...
Daisy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"We hired Daisy to watch our boys. Our 3 year old was a bit shy, but it didn't faze Daisy at all. She was also wonderful with our 7 month old, engaging with him using toys and walking him around while talking to him. Thank you, Daisy!"
Cailin W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can be the jack of all trades your family needs, expertly balancing child care with household management. With extensive experience caring for infants, toddlers, young kids, and preteens, I'm well-equipped to support children at every stage of development. I engage them in age-appropriate, interactive activities that foster...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is absolutely wonderful to work with. She has always gone above and beyond with my kiddos. She truly cares about them and the environment that is created for them to thrive. She helped me raise my little one from 6weeks old so she has plenty of experience...
Daniela D.
I've been a caregiver for elderly since 2008. I worked for individual with developmental disability, in home care and assisted living. I had a hospice private client for years a San Clemente CA. I worked for another elder client in Orange County CA for 11years. Back to working in a facility for couple of years before moving to...
janice can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I provide a nurturing and structured environment for young children, ensuring that their daily routines are both engaging and supportive of their development. My approach to childcare blends attentive care with thoughtful organization, creating a home atmosphere that is both warm and well-maintained. I handle essential household...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am a second year student at SBCC. I am majoring in Liberal Arts as well as working at an after school program with kids through the local YMCA here in Santa Barbara. I have taken child development courses through my local college back home, in high school, and have had 2 years of babysitting experience. I like to consider...
Brooke B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$18-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello! I am an experienced, passionate, and multi-skilled babysitter/nanny. I have been caring for and working with kids for 9 years (including kids on other sides of the globe!) and I consider myself to be endlessly caring, persistently kind, and consistently hardworking. I have worked with various demographics in multiple...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Cherith. I'm a registered nurse with over a decade of experience in critical care and emergency med-evac flight nursing. I am comfortable with all patient ages from infants to the elderly. With my years of experience in critical care I am proficient with tracheostomies, G tubes, etc. and with my flight nursing...
Cherith can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Grace!
I am a young Interior Designer from Colorado, looking to offer part-time nanny or babysitting services!
I have previously worked as a daycare assistant at an in-home daycare where I took care of up to 12 children ranging in age from 0 to 12 years. During my time there, I learned the basics of childcare...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Carolina & I live in Santa Barbara California. I have experience taking care of both children as well older family members for clients over the last eight years. Starting in my native country of Costa Rica where I earned a degree in Psychology, followed by Nantucket Island, MA, Cape Cod, MA and now here in Santa Barbara,...
Carolina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Karen H.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Responsible Bilingual Nanny Encouraging Creative Learning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience caring for children with ages from 3-months to 12-years-old. Fully bilingual, fluent in writing, reading and speaking in English and Spanish.
I graduated from high school in Goleta. Later, I began my undergraduate studies at SBCC, and transferred to the University of California in San Diego (UCSD)...
Karen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Victoria B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello,
I am interested in caring for your little one! I have over 10 years of childcare experience with & years in birthwork as a doula and childbirth educator. I also have experience in sleep training, baby feeding, and supporting babies developmental learning through play and visual, audio and kinesthetic learning. I can come...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Bergen B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$16-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Bergen B. I am from Chicago, IL. I live in Woodland Hills and I am home for winter break looking for babysitting jobs. I have been told that I am really good with kids. Being around kids is one of my favorite things. I love playing games and doing all different types of arts and crafts with them! I also love...
Bergen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Santa Barbara, CA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Santa Barbara, CA. There are 39 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Santa Barbara, CA?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of April, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $25.31 for in-home child care providers near you in Santa Barbara, CA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
You can compare 39 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
In Home Child Care in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 64 reviews of the 39 listed in home child care.