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62 infants child care are listed in Santa Barbara, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for infants child care is 7 years
Infants child care in Santa Barbara, CA
Bertha A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!!! I'm a mom of two boys and I have been working with children since 2006. I hold an Early Childhood Education Associate. I work with ages, 0-10 years old. Most of my experience is with Infants and toddlers. I have childcare experience, working with a group of 4 Infants and toddlers at the time, meeting thir indivual...
Bertha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bertha watched our toddler while we were in town for a family wedding and she was absolutely wonderful. She was very kind and our daughter was happy to know she would see Bertha again the next night (we had her sit for us for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding...
Leah W.
Stella H.
Santa Barbara, CA
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & 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.
Hayden S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Hayden and I just moved to New York after graduating from UC Berkeley! I am in between jobs and looking for a short term or casual nannying/babysitting gig. I've worked with kids of all ages (infants to preteens) and am also comfortable with drop offs/pick ups, cooking/meal prep, light house-keeping,...
Hayden can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Hayden was so helpful in engaging with our high needs child. From the park to art projects and learning/teaching daily routines, she was energetic and fun but calm. Highly recommend!"
Jeff R.
Mindy N.
Santa Barbara, CA
$50-66/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experience as a Birth and postpartum doula, and taken care of children, worked and cared for multiples, autistic children, infants, and toddlers. I can support you, bring creative ideas, lactation needs, rest needs, and organizational needs, pairing down, building efficiency, cooking, also provide comfort...
Mindy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are so grateful to have found Mindy when our little one was just 6 weeks old. As first time parents with no family nearby we were looking not just for a nanny for our little guy, but for someone we could learn from and help us adjust to life as new parents....
Ali C.
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Nikki is the best. She nannied my kids (age 2 and 4 at the time) two years ago for the summer and we still call on her as our first choice for babysitting. My kids get so excited when she comes over. Nikki's strengths are her genuine love for the kids she cares for...
Stephanie D.
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 12 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ayrris! I am moving to LA from Santa Barbara this Fall and am seeking a Newborn Care Specialist position. I have over 10 years of experience working with newborns and children up to age 14 and I also have a background in nursing. I love working with kids and am truly an expert at what I do. I have worked with over 200...
Ayrris can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Marcelina C.
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated and nurturing childcare professional with over 10 years of experience providing exceptional care for infants, toddlers, and young children. Skilled in creating engaging activities that support developmental milestones, managing daily routines, and fostering a loving and safe environment. Strong background in infant...
Marcelina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Michelle A.
Santa Barbara, CA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with three years of experience working with children of all ages, ranging from infants to preteens. My passion for caregiving stems from my own childhood experiences, where I fondly remember the nurturing and engaging activities I shared with my caregivers. I aspire to create a...
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
15 Years Pro Nanny
I like working with kids because I absolutely adore infants and have an incredible amount of experience caring for them, between my own 3 children and 15 years worth of Nanny work. I'm proficient in all things baby related -physical and growth, and sleep to potty training. A usual day will be spent reading...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kelsey S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
As a childcare provider, I enjoy helping children learn, grow, and have fun. With 5 years of on-and-off babysitting and work experience with children from infant through high school, I'm comfortable caring for up to two children of any age.
My patience and friendly demeanor enable me to connect easily with kids. I also pride...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Carrie is a nurturing, playful caregiver with a lifelong passion for working with children. With extensive experience as a nanny, teacher's aide, babysitter, daycare worker, and tutor, she creates positive, engaging environments.
Known for her natural ability to connect with children, she approaches every childcare role with...
Carrie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Diane S.
Santa Barbara, CA
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am an empathetic, patient, enthusiastic caregiver with a passion for working with infants. My goal is to create a loving, engaging environment for your little one while providing peace of mind and excellent communication for parents.
I've spent the last year caring for infant sets of 2 (twins and share-care arrangements)with...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Linda G.
Santa Barbara, CA
$50/hr • 4 yrs exp
NICU, Post-partum, RN available for infant care.
Able to assist with feeding regimes
Breastfeeding
Sleeping schedules
medication administration
Medical devices
Formula mixing
Breast milk fortifying
Why hire a plain old nanny when you can have an actual registered nurse trained in newborn care ?
I have a long history of working with children: infants, toddlers, preschoolers. I have Early Childhood Education certificates I have a warm personality and enjoy caring about kids. I am professional about using books, songs, and rhymes for future literacy. I enjoy a healthy way of life: yoga, swimming, Pilates, and healthy...
Irina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Irina took loving care of our son from the age of 3 months until 16 months. During that time, she grew to be like family.
Irina is beyond reliable, consistent, and nurturing. She never missed a day and even showed up early. She has great experience spanning...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Brittainy! I have been professionally working with children, of all ages, for over 10 years now. My first childcare job was working for the YMCA in their after school program. Attending to 80 kids, K-6, there was never a dull moment! I also worked in an infant/toddler room & their pre-school. After that, I worked as an...
Brittainy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I am an outgoing person with a passion for caring for children! I have many years of experience with caring for youngsters. I have babysat sporadically over the years for friends, family and coworkers. I have extensive experience with children aged 2 and up, and cumulatively about a years worth of experience with infants. I am...
Margaret can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I'm 25, born and raised here in Santa Barbara!
I have 5+ years of professional experience working with kids. Within those years I have worked at a daycare, nannied for a few families, and babysit occasionally for others. I have great experience with all ages and with multiple kids!
I am comfortable with infants,...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kiana E.
Santa Barbara, CA
$16-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Kiana, I'm originally from the east coast and moved to California for college. I have at least 3 years of nannying and babysitting experience, from infants to preteens. I am majoring in Early Education and just looking to make a little money while doing what I love, hanging out with kiddos!
Kiana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I would love to connect and see if we would be the perfect fit! I have years of experience with children including infants to pre-teens, special needs, and medical needs management. I am fun and reliable and I love taking care of others as well as cleaning and organizing.
I am Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified....
Hagan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Santa Barbara, CA
Bertha A.
5.0
Bertha watched our toddler while we were in town for a family wedding and she was absolutely wonderful. She was very kind and our daughter was happy to know she would see Bertha again the next night (we had her sit for us for both the rehearsal dinner and wedding night). I would absolutely recommend...
- Leah W.
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.
Hayden S.
5.0
Hayden was so helpful in engaging with our high needs child. From the park to art projects and learning/teaching daily routines, she was energetic and fun but calm. Highly recommend!
- Jeff R.
Mindy N.
5.0
We are so grateful to have found Mindy when our little one was just 6 weeks old. As first time parents with no family nearby we were looking not just for a nanny for our little guy, but for someone we could learn from and help us adjust to life as new parents. Mindy came right when we needed her...
- Ali C.
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.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Santa Barbara, CA
How much is child care for an infant near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Santa Barbara, CA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Santa Barbara, CA, is $25.53.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Santa Barbara, CA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
The infant child care services available near you in Santa Barbara, CA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Santa Barbara, CA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Santa Barbara, CA?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Santa Barbara, CA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.
Ratings for Santa Barbara, CA infants child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Infants Child Care in Santa Barbara, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 62 listed infants child care.