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164 infant babysitters are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We loved having Erin look after our two boys, ages 1 and 4, for almost a year. She is so kind, patient, reliable and trustworthy. They always had lots of fun together and she is very creative with play. I felt completely confident with them in her hands. We loved...
Katherine W.
I have 10 years of experience. Live in, live out, babysitting, care taking and supporting newborns and postpartum mothers. I am active practicing mindfulness. I enjoy supporting my community, as we raise our children to explore life an learn to thrive from love and compassion. I am creative and love to play.
Brittney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hi,
Are you still looking for support with your kid?
My name is Elaine, and I am 40 years old. I have six years of experience as a nanny in the USA, specifically in California and Michigan.
I have cared for children ranging from newborns to 14 years old, especially newborns to 2. 5 years old. Typically, I stay with the...
Elaine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elaine started as my regular childcare babysitter the day after my third son was born, and cared for both him and his 2 yo old brother for 3 years. She was amazing with my kids! She’s energetic, playful, and very reliable! While working for me she provided care,...
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Julianne H.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Teacher Looking For Summer Nannying Opportunities In/near Santa Barbara
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 28 years old and moved to Santa Barbara two years ago for a teaching position. I work at a high school in town helping students with learning disabilities. I've had a variety of babysitting experiences over the past 8 years while working in education, and am comfortable with all ages, including newborns. During the...
Julianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Stella H.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Stella, and I've been providing childcare to families for almost 10 years. I have always loved spending time with kids and began babysitting for family friends when I was 14. Most of my experience has been taking care of infants and toddlers, but I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from a couple of months old...
Stella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stella was fabulous with my 2 year old! It was our first time leaving him with a babysitter and she was so great interacting and playing with him. I would definitely hire her again."
Missy T.
My schedule is flexible, I am able to work days, nights and weekends. I have been babysitting for a few years now and absolutely love it. I have experience with children of all ages as well as multiple children at once. I enjoy taking the kids outdoors, helping with homework and listening to anything their wild imaginations...
Vianne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Alana K.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am energetic, fun, and caring, I have 5 years of experience of taking care of kids. I have babysat from kids ranging from infants to teenagers. I love kids and love babysitting! I am looking to make some extra money before going back to college!
Alana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
10+ years of child care, nanny, and family manager experience. Willing to transport kids, meal-prep, help with laundry, organize and tidy kids' rooms, and pitch in to make a family's life easier. Trusted with sensitive information (having served as sitter/nanny for MLB family and prominent physician's family). Willing to provide...
Quinn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Janae! I've been babysitting for about 5 years between a workout facility and as a personal family babysitter for 2 families. I'm currently studying psychology and brain sciences at UCSB in hopes I can eventually work as a school psychologist. I am usually available everyday (with a day or 2 note in advance) to...
Janae can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Janae is an outstanding caregiver. She is wonderful with my children, very playful and energetic. I think she knows our schedule better than I do and runs them around to all their activities. It's so nice to come home from work knowing the kids have been fed...
Melissa S.
5.0
(6)
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, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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....
Ashlee T.
Kenna B.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since eighth grade, culminating in around seven years of childcare experience. I've served as a part-time nanny that involved responsibilities such as driving, light cooking, and light cleaning. I have had experience caring for infants all the way up to junior high. I've volunteered in kids ministry at...
Kenna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! I am a 22-year-old college grad with a B. S. in Psychology and Brain Sciences and a minor in Applied Psychology. I have taken multiple courses in child and adolescent development, endocrinology of human reproduction, and early childhood education, although I would contest that nothing beats hands on experience. I love...
Shea can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Hello, my name is Johannah, but most people call me Jo. I have been babysitting for family, as well as non-family members for at least 6 years.
I'm 21 years old living in Santa Barbara, working as a server downtown. I'm currently taking a gap year to travel and for us on becoming the best version of myself!
I absolutely adore...
Johannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Chloe F.
Santa Barbara, CA
$22-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Chloe and I am a UCSB student who is a responsible and experienced babysitter/nanny with a love for children all ages. I have several years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I have had the opportunity of working as a summer camp counselor, as well as babysitting children in my...
Chloe can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Hi my name is Cecily and I'm a PhD student at UCSB! I am looking to provide part time child care or babysitting. I have extensive nannying experience (full time, multiple children, infants, overnight) and would be available to help with school pick ups / drop offs or evening care. I really enjoy doing crafts and outdoor...
Cecily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi. My name is Lizbeth . I have more then 10 years experience. I have 2 kids of my own (12 years old and 15-year-old). I'm bilingual Spanish/English. I have my own transportation. I do errands, clean and do laundry. Previous I work for a wonderful family I took care of their 2 kids (3-year-old and 6-year-old). I can do...
Lizbeth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emma N.
Santa Barbara, CA
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with four years of experience. My time in previous babysitting roles motivated me to become a caregiver as I found joy in supporting families and providing reliable childcare options.
I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I believe in open communication with parents...
Jacqueline E.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Currently I am working as a para educator at a local junior high school . I love my job. I l assist general classrooms and also assist special need students. I like working with kids because it is very rewarding. Seeing them grow up and learn new things is an awesome feeling.
I started working with kids a couple years after...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Barbara, CA
Erin W.
5.0
We loved having Erin look after our two boys, ages 1 and 4, for almost a year. She is so kind, patient, reliable and trustworthy. They always had lots of fun together and she is very creative with play. I felt completely confident with them in her hands. We loved having her as part of our family and...
- Katherine W.
Elaine C.
5.0
Elaine started as my regular childcare babysitter the day after my third son was born, and cared for both him and his 2 yo old brother for 3 years. She was amazing with my kids! She’s energetic, playful, and very reliable! While working for me she provided care, activities, prepared food, and drove...
- Care member
Stella H.
5.0
Stella was fabulous with my 2 year old! It was our first time leaving him with a babysitter and she was so great interacting and playing with him. I would definitely hire her again.
- Missy T.
Janae K.
5.0
Janae is an outstanding caregiver. She is wonderful with my children, very playful and energetic. I think she knows our schedule better than I do and runs them around to all their activities. It's so nice to come home from work knowing the kids have been fed dinner and the kitchen is clean. My...
- Melissa S.
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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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Santa Barbara, CA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Santa Barbara, CA in April, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in California, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Santa Barbara have rates starting at $22.95.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 164 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
There are 164 infant babysitters near you in Santa Barbara, CA. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 107 reviews of the 164 listed infant babysitters.