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142 nannies are listed in Santa Monica, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Santa Monica, CA
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
In 2016 I started nannying a 4-year-old with special needs. I also joyfully raised two children of my own who are now thriving adults. Children have always held a special place in my heart, but working with J also made me realize how important it is to care for all children with absolute patience and kindness. I would consider...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anna has been so wonderful and caring with our son. We hired Anna as a full-time nanny when I went back to work and she made the transition as easy and smooth as possible. She is very attentive and always makes sure our son is engaged and learning and growing....
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have been a nanny for 7 years mainly specializing in newborns and toddlers. I love kids and I am amazing at coming up with fun activities for developmental stages! I am energetic, creative, reliable, great at multitasking and have an overall bubbly personality!
Cheyenne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I've known Cheyenne since she was 6 years old. She has helped me raise my 5 kids since they were infants She is an amazing cook, has a positive attitude, is incredible with children and newborns, and is very reliable. My kids always have such a great time with her...
Gillian D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of nanny experience. I'm fluent in Portuguese and English, can drive.
I have a bachelor's degree and am studying for the California Bar exam. For this reason, I am only available Saturdays and Sundays.
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Patricia is amazing, talented and whip smart! She is detail oriented, self-starting, and very self-sufficient - always ready to figure things out on her own. She is very trustworthy, and we feel completely comfortable that our 16 month old son is safe and being...
Mitchell M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jacqueline. I am an experienced caregiver and recent college graduate. For the last 9 years I have worked as a nanny, house keeper, organizer, personal stylist, home and event decorator, personal chef and grocery shopper, and yoga specialist. I love to bring my well rounded lifestyle into your home and make...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping us. Our daughter loved having her over. She is wonderful with kids and we will continue to use her for babysitting. We found a...
Lisa F.
Irma O.
Santa Monica, CA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 17 Years Of Experience In Education And Child Development
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am blessed to put my passion of raising children to work in my career. I have experience as a mother of two (one son and one daughter) as well as 17 years of experience working at Santa Monica - Malibu Unified School District. I have taken child development classes at Santa Monica College and attended child development...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Irma cared for our first son from the age of 9 months to 4 years and our second son from birth to 1.5 years. Needless to say, she became a part of our family and the boys really loved her. Irma was a very dependable person who was rarely late and was very flexible...
Beverly L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey everybody! My name is Sophie. I am an experienced nanny, and have cared for children of all ages. I am responsible, fun, patient, kind, energetic, reliable, trustworthy, and creative. I love working with kids, and they seem to love me as well. I also love animals, so much that I owned my own dog-walking and house sitting...
Sophie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is sweet, kind, generous and my 7 year old loves her!"
Valerie B.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Bella, an undergraduate at UCLA studying sociology and communication and in search of a part-time job. I've taken care of kids pretty much my whole life -- beginning with my nieces and nephews as early as 13 years old. I was a camp counselor at UCLA Recreation last summer where I supervised groups of 15 elementary-age...
Izabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Only person I would trust with my 3 girls. Firmly holds boundaries with kindness and gentleness. So patient and caring especially with my disabled girly. "
Care member
4.4
(16)
Hired by 44 families in your neighborhood
Night Nurse / Night Nanny / Overnights / Mornings available 7p-11a!
I'm a nonsmoker with 17 consecutive years of professional domestic experience, looking for a family with a great sense of humor, laid back, big on communication, and loves the outdoors. I'm open-minded and welcoming of all families (LGBT, high-profile, single...
Nate can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nate is great!
She always had positive energy when she came to my home. My kids loved her, and our dog. She started with organizing my home, then housekeeping, and a few errands (drop off/pick up dry cleaning, shopping for home items we were low on, and coming to...
Catherine M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Whitney, more commonly known as the "babysitter extraordinaire" (self proclaimed ;)!!!!). I have my own car and am able to travel. I have been working in early education as a preschool teacher for almost 10 years. Naturally, with so much clientele from my classrooms it was simple to make the transition...
Whitney can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am so extremely delighted with and thankful for Whitney! I've interviewed and hired countless babysitters and Whitney is a rare find. She understands how to lovingly lead children, and she confidently, JOYFULLY cares for my three small children through the CRAZY...
Heloise K.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have worked as a live in nanny for seven years. I have taken care of my younger cousins my whole life. I was also a staff member at the Crisis Nursery. I have been working professionally for 11+ years. I am familiar and comfortable with children of all ages. I am a dancer and have played multiple sports my entire life so I...
Suhasni can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were in a bind and Suhasni came to the rescue :). Excellent communication arrived on time and was very sweet with our little girl. We would definitely recommend and definitely use her services again!"
Taylor C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am from Southern Utah. I came from a family of six kids and I have always loved children. I will be a nanny who will care for your kids, teach them things, and make sure they are smiling and having fun! I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families who have have had a great experience with me as well as babysitting for...
Gracie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were a bit anxious to hire someone for a short period of time, but Gracie has been amazing. She is extremely intuitive with our kids (2.5 and 9 months), active, engaged, calm, and receptive. She is a great communicator and very responsible. We felt comfortable...
Kristina R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kendall and I am a nanny, photographer, and assistant. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies and a minor in Creative Writing from the University of California Berkeley, I approach life with curiosity and an appreciation for the beauty of language, visual arts, and theory. Growing up in Montana helped...
Kendall can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kendall is currently our nanny for our 2 girls and son when he isn't in school. She is always on time and willing to stay late if need be. My kids adore her and ask for her to come over every day! She helps out around the house with the cooking, cleaning, and takes...
Haley S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in Northern VA and have been living in Los Angeles for four years now and have been a nanny in the area since then. I recently graduated from The University of South Carolina, go Gamecocks! I love spending time outdoors and staying active. As a childcare provider, I enjoy sharing my love of the outdoors and...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Abby was with us for two years. She was always great with the my kids and I could always count on her. My two girls will miss seeing her every week."
Vanessa I.
5.0
(1)
I am a experienced full time nanny. I currently work Monday through Friday. I am available date night and weekends.
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Andrea is one of the sweetest, most genuine and responsible people I know. She cares above and beyond what's required and forms her own bond with children. My daughter still remembers her fondly and we felt 1000% comfortable leaving her in Andrea's care. We've been...
Stephanie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
A bit of background:
I have worked with children since I was a teenager and would describe myself as friendly, calm and responsible. Until June I worked at a private school in Culver City, after running my own preschool in Maine for six years. I am available for date night babysitting and occasional fill-in or temporary...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was awesome! She did a great job caring for my 20 month old daughter. Would not hesitate to book her again!"
Khouryanna T.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving and extremely dedicated nanny with 15+ yrs of experience. I completed extensive coursework including developmental psychology and neuroscience (UCLA), which informs my highly attuned approach to childcare, ensuring each child receives not only attention through deep listening but also affection through loving care...
Ivana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We recently hired Ivana to care for our 13 month old... it was the first time someone would be putting her to bed in the evening besides me (mama lol), so I was quite nervous to say the least. Ivana was really great with our baby girl and I felt completely...
Sabrina C.
5.0
(1)
(UPDATE: Greetings families! Just a heads up, my schedule is pretty booked at the moment. But I'd still be glad to chat to see if we'd be a good fit down the road! It may take a couple days for me to get back to you, thanks in advance for your patience. :)
Hello families! My name is Shea and I live in Santa Monica. I'm...
Shea can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shea watches our toddlers 2/3 y/o. Since she's started with us I couldn't be happier with her punctuation, attentiveness, silly and playfulness, her creative project and nature walks with my kiddos. She's caring and kind -- she makes my kids laugh out loud and...
Care member
Armita A.
Santa Monica, CA
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I am an experienced and enthusiastic nanny who loves child care. I have 9 years of childcare experience in my community and neighborhood. I love taking on any and all childcare responsibilities, I enjoy everything from mealtime to playtime to storytime. I am responsible and reliable, and I am always on time. I know...
Armita can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Armita has been caring for our 2 very active girls (4 and 7) over the past six months. She's been with our girls while we're out at date nights, as well as full 9 hour days while we're at work.
Before we hired Armita, out children had only been watched by their...
Allison M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sabrina. I'm 23 years old and I live in Santa Monica.
I've been nannying for over 5 years now, and I truly enjoy taking care of children. I have my own car and insurance and I have worked with several families to help watch their kids, in ages ranging from toddlers to teens. I have helped with pickups/drop-offs,...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Sabrina helped me with my one child who was about 6 years old at the time and helped as family assistant. She worked part time to help me out with my daughter taking her to her dance classes and taking her to several museums. As a family assistant she helped with...
Jorge R.
Alison M.
Santa Monica, CA
$52/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time pre-school teacher with my BA in Human Development with a specialization in Early Childhood and my AA in Early Childhood Education. I also have many years of nanny experience which include working with children with various unique needs including ADHD, ASD, food aversion, highly gifted children and premature...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Alison was the nanny for our 20 month old twin boys for four months. She was great with them. She is very knowledgeable about young children and chooses activities that are good for their development. She was very verbal and interactive with our boys which was...
Mike C.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Santa Monica, CA
Anna G.
5.0
Anna cared for our toddler for about 8 months before we decided to send him to preschool. She was never late a single day, very attentive to our son and helped around the house and with laundry. She's very responsible and a good communicator. she helped teach our son not to hit or bite and has been...
- Carolyn A.
Cheyenne O.
5.0
I've known Cheyenne since she was 6 years old. She has helped me raise my 5 kids since they were infants She is an amazing cook, has a positive attitude, is incredible with children and newborns, and is very reliable. My kids always have such a great time with her playing sports, doing different...
- Gillian D.
Patricia M.
5.0
Patricia is amazing, talented and whip smart! She is detail oriented, self-starting, and very self-sufficient - always ready to figure things out on her own. She is very trustworthy, and we feel completely comfortable that our 16 month old son is safe and being watched by someone with a lot of...
- Mitchell M.
Jacqueline A.
5.0
She is absolutely amazing! She is always on time and responds quickly to messages. She is a hard worker and very efficient with helping us. Our daughter loved having her over. She is wonderful with kids and we will continue to use her for babysitting. We found a gem!
- Lisa F.
Irma O.
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Irma! She has been with our family for over two years, since my son was about five months old, and she has really become part of our family. Since day one, Irma has been extremely kind, patient, generous, and understanding in how she deals with my son....
- Melanie C.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Santa Monica, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Santa Monica, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Santa Monica, CA is as of is $25.50 per hour as of February, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Santa Monica, CA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 142 in Santa Monica, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Santa Monica, CA?
You can find different nanny services in Santa Monica through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Santa Monica, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Santa Monica, CA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Santa Monica, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 77 reviews of the 142 listed nannies.