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39 in home child care are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 7 years
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
(7)
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We didn't know what was missing until we hired Rachel. She connected with our family right away and the kids just lit up! We have a newborn and 5 year old. She was able to manage both without missing a beat! She is completely focused on their well being and having...
Kennedy O.
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, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Andrea provided baby sitting services for our wedding. She helped watch three 1 year olds, including my own, and was so sweet with them. She was great about going with the flow during our hectic event too. Absolutely would rehire if we are in the area again!"
Katarzyna A.
5.0
(4)
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(2)
I am a senior at Bowdoin College, at home for break from December 22-January 18th. I am double majoring in French and Africana Studies with a minor in Music. After nine years of French classes and five months living in Bordeaux as a part of a language immersion program, I am fluent in French and could teach some French basics to...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is an incredibly kind, fun, responsible, and caring person. She is amazing with kids. She knows how to be goofy and have fun with kids, but then she is also able to be disciplinary in a kind manner if necessary. Hannah is not afraid to fully embrace her...
Gabrielle M.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I highly recommend hiring Daisy for your childcare needs. We hired Daisy for about six weeks of full-time in-home child care. She was punctual, receptive to feedback, and quickly learned our plan for our child. I was most impressed by the care and attentiveness...
Adam Z.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Camille was visiting the bay area this summer, and it was incredibly helpful to have her around for a few hours each week to help with my son and some cleaning/organization while I unpacked an insurmountable amount of boxes from our recent move. In addition to the...
Michelle T.
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: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
Stefani A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30-51/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter, Rides, Dog Walker Or Runner, Anything Really! Nursing Student- Looking For An Extra Job
5.0
(1)
(I'll be back in Orange County and am available to babysit there from December 14-Jan 6)
Hi! My name is Stef. I am 26 years old, and I have been babysitting and dog sitting since I was in high school. I've done it all from newborns to high school drop off/pick up.
I just started nursing school at Westmont and moved here from...
Stefani can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Stefani last minute to help us out while we were vacationing with another family in Santa Barbara. Between us we had 3 kids (two 8 year olds and a 5 year old). She was great at communicating both prior to and while she was babysitting. She asked good...
Lauren H.
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...
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Karen H.
Santa Barbara, CA
$22-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Responsible Bilingual Nanny Encouraging Creative Learning
I have 4 years of experience, 1-3 children at the time, ages newborn-11yrs. Fully bilingual (English and Spanish), fluent in writing, reading and speaking. I do not have any pets, but I enjoy being around them. I am very active, and enjoy any sport.
I graduated from Dos Pueblos High School, and later completed a transfer...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
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.
Shelby S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-31/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Shelby and I am a mom of three wonderful children, one of whom has a disability. Our family loves spending time outdoors, whether it's going on hikes or spending a day at the beach or nature preserve.
I am happy to offer childcare services either at my home, where my two toddlers are also present. I am CPR...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking for a part-time (possibly full-time) nanny position. I recently moved to Nevada City after graduating from UCSB this spring with a BA in Anthropology. While living in Santa Barbara, I was a part-time nanny of 2 kids for roughly 2 years. It was lovely to become a part of the family and earn the children's...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Santa Barbara, CA
Rachel B.
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!
- Care member
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.
Nikole R.
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 communication w kids and...
- Kathy T.
Liudmyla K.
5.0
Luda is a great nanny! My son was having a bad day when she arrived but by the time I got home he was in a great mood, sleepy, and easy to put down for bed. 10/10 would hire again!
- Alice Z.
Hannah J.
5.0
Hannah is an incredibly kind, fun, responsible, and caring person. She is amazing with kids. She knows how to be goofy and have fun with kids, but then she is also able to be disciplinary in a kind manner if necessary. Hannah is not afraid to fully embrace her inner child if that means making your...
- Gabrielle M.
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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 March, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $24.54 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 Rating4.5 / 5
In Home Child Care in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 52 reviews of the 39 listed in home child care.