Find a Child Care Job in Santa Barbara, CA

Q: How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

Child care providers can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Providers have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on providers as well.

Q: How much do in-home child care providers make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, nannies in the US typically charge $19.00 an hour and babysitters $17.50 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Q: Why are in-home child care taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books.” Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

Q: What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

A nanny is a child care provider who has a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a nanny position and career. You could work part-time or full-time, live-in or out, temporary or ongoing for an extended amount of time. You could be an au pair, overnight nanny, or newborn care specialist. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or you could be a travel nanny. A babysitter is a child care provider who doesn’t have a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a babysitter position and career. Because your work with each family is part-time, you can work with multiple families at the same time. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or for nights or weekends when the family needs care.

Q: When do child care providers work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, child care providers could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

Q: How do child care providers find jobs?

On Sittercity, child care providers can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many providers will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

Q: What are things child care providers do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that child care providers do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

Q: How can child care providers make extra money?

There are a few ways that both nannies and babysitters can make some extra income. Nannies can be available for one-time sittings outside of their normal schedule for when families have date nights or meetings. They can also help to coordinate a nanny share with other families. In a nanny share, a nanny typically receives two-thirds of their hourly rate from each family, thereby increasing how much they make per hour. Babysitters can create relationships with more families to increase their opportunities to get hired for a sitting. Babysitters can also offer to care for kids on holidays so that the parents can celebrate on their own. Like on Valentine’s day.

Search for jobs, message families, and build a career you love—all for free

JOIN NOW

$10–17/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 4 miles away

Seeking a babysitter with a car and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hello! I need a babysitter for my child, who is in elementary school. The job starts on April 27th, but the start date is flexible. You will work Monday through Friday, from 2:15 PM to 5:30 PM the times also fluctuate

I ask that you have a car and prior experience with special needs children.... More

See Full Job Details

$24–25/hr
Goleta, CA • 4 miles away

1-on-1 Aide at Lobster Jo's Summer Camp in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

We're looking for a 1-on-1 aide to assist our 8 year old son Luke at Lobster Jo's Goleta Beach summer camp for 6 weeks. Luke is silly and imaginative, and loves the ocean. He also has autism with ADHD. He craves adult attention, wants to do things his own unique way, and transitions can be a... More

See Full Job Details

$20–25/hr
Goleta, CA • 4 miles away

Baby sitter needed.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for an occasional sitter to help with our two little ones. Someone with transportation would be ideal. We're also looking for someone who will engage with them in a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring their well-being and development. This person must be responsible, punctual,... More

See Full Job Details

$25–40/hr
Goleta, CA • 4 miles away

Seeking babysitter for two children, ages...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/18

12:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hello sitters! We are looking for a compassionate babysitter for our two children. One is two years old and in preschool, while our eldest is 10 years old and in fourth grade.

The role requires someone that is comfortable with special needs as my toddler has a G-tube, though there is no... More

See Full Job Details

$20–28/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • Less than a mile

Looking for a reliable babysitter for my...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi, I'm looking for a babysitter for my infant (currently 3 months old). The day and time are flexible.

I'm looking for someone who can look after my son as needed. Ideally, for 2 hours in the afternoon for 1-2 days a week (Mon, Tues or Fri), so I am able to get some housework done and run... More

See Full Job Details

$17–18/hr
Goleta, CA • 4 miles away

Babysitter needed for middle school child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

Hi there! We're looking for a babysitter for our middle school child starting May 1st. The hours will be from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate has a car to help with school drop-offs and activities. You will engage our child in fun and educational activities, assist... More

See Full Job Details

$30–35/hr
Santa Ynez, CA • 21 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for 4 Children,...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/31

5:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We want a reliable babysitter to watch four children aged toddler to elementary. The job starts on July 31st with flexible hours from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The ideal candidate has experience with multiple children and a safe, reliable car. You will help with meal preparation, supervise playtime, and... More

See Full Job Details

$20–26/hr
Goleta, CA • 4 miles away

Reliable babysitter needed for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello sitters! We are looking for a responsible babysitter for our two children, ages preschool and elementary. The start date is April 29th and we need someone who could do weekday afternoons/evenings, potentially from 3 or 3:30 until 7:00 pm when mom travels for work.

You’ll need to have your... More

See Full Job Details

$20–29/hr
Santa Ynez, CA • 21 miles away

Seeking sitter for wedding

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/16

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hello, we are traveling to a wedding from out of state and are looking for a sitter the the night of the wedding. We will be staying in an Airbnb and we would like someone who can come to us to watch the kids while we get ready for the wedding, during and after. Their grandparents are coming to the... More

See Full Job Details

$16–17/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 2 miles away

Seeking Occasional Babysitter for 2 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our toddler. The job starts as soon as possible, minimal hours 4 to 8 hrs max ( guaranteed hours are not guaranteed ), great communication skills, Available Mostly M T W TH F ( NO Sat & Sun ) Must have Available Home Care Space as well as our... More

See Full Job Details

Child Care FAQ

How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

When do child care providers work?

How do child care providers find jobs?

What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

Child Care jobs near Santa Barbara, CA

Goleta, CA Carpinteria, CA Santa Ynez, CA Solvang, CA Oak View, CA Buellton, CA Ventura, CA Ojai, CA Oxnard, CA Lompoc, CA

See all Child Care Jobs in California

LOOKING FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS INSTEAD?

Find a Child Care Job in Santa Barbara, CA

Refine Results

Other Care Types

Child Care FAQ

How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

When do child care providers work?

How do child care providers find jobs?

What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

Child Care jobs near Santa Barbara, CA