Find experienced nannies in Santa Barbara, CA

Hi my name is Salma and I am currently a college student. I have always loved taking care of people, specifically younger kids. I love being around people with a lot of energy and I tend to find that kids will always keep you on your toes and moving and that is definitely something I love about being a sitter. I love being outdoors and being active, and truly doing anything outside when it is sunny. I have always been told that I have a very maternal side as I am commonly called the “mother” of the friend group due to me just always caring for and looking after my friends. I am bilingual, I speak both English and Spanish fluently. I love to read and paint and that’s something I love doing with kids as I feel it allows them to be very creative and hands on. Something that sets me apart from other sitters is I am very attentive, loving, and energetic. I will always try to keep kids busy whether it be indoors our outdoors because I believe in letting kids let there energy out in fun ways while fostering an environment where kids will always learn a new skill or just have fun with what they are doing.

I love being a babysitter because I really enjoy spending time with kids and discovering all sorts of interesting things. It brings me great joy to learn alongside them and it makes this job incredibly fulfilling. I have several years of experience working with children, having been involved in children’s radio programs since I was nine years old, leading music workshops and school concerts. For babies and toddlers from birth up to three years old, I provide daily, age-appropriate activities focused on early childhood development, including motor skills such crawling, walking or talking, autonomy skills, and daily care such as feeding, hygiene, and learning what they can safely eat. I love using music and movement with them, and I’m always researching and learning whether it’s about child development, nutrition, or body movement. This allows me to always think like a child and connect with them at their level, which is the best way I can support their growth. I also like guiding them through values I learned at home since I was little with helped me a lot as a person. Since I was a child, I have been deeply interested in the world of arts and music. From the age of 12, I have been learning to play instruments like the jarana, piano, ukulele, and I perform basic skills in guitar and Latin percussion. Since I was 6, I have also danced folk and Latin American dances. Additionally, since I was 9, I have been part of a radio program, so I am a radio host and do voiceover and radio presenting. I have also been studying to become a jazz singer for two years. I absolutely love dancing, painting, drawing, and creating crafts. I also love cooking; I have learned a lot from my mom. Since I was 12, I have been deeply immersed in a traditional musical genre from my hometown, and I continue to grow my knowledge in that style. I consider myself a nature lover, and I am passionate about teaching kids the importance of caring for the environment. I have and I feel that I connect easily with children. I also have a lot of patience, which I have found is the key to all of this work that I love, and I have been driving since I was 14 years old.

Hi! I am a third year studying film and theater at UCSB. I am originally from Indiana, where I have 2 younger siblings. I believe this is where my love for children comes from, for I have always thought of my siblings in a maternal way. Thus, I started babysitting in 8th grade for it was the only job that truly sounded appealing and exciting to me. Ever since then, I have babysat and nannied throughout my summers and during the school year on weekends and nights. I genuinely love working with kids and hope to work with yours :)

I am a freshman at CU Boulder but will be there starting in the fall as I am transferring from UC Santa Barbara. I am 19 years old, majoring in psychology and am from Thornton, Colorado. I have my own reliable transportation. I am currently working towards obtaining my certification to become a registered behavior technician, working with children with autism. I'm patient, calm, creative, and I have a natural ability to connect with children. I also have a fully updated resume that I will be happy to provide. I enjoy playing a variety of games with kids, including outdoor sports, board games, and educational games. I love to create a fun and engaging environment for them to explore and learn. I have 7 years of experience in caring for children and have cared for multiple children. I also volunteer at my local church where I have experience in the infant room all the way through 12 year olds. I am First Aid and CPR certified, certified as a babysitter and as a lifeguard. I'm confident I can provide your family with the reliable, high-quality childcare you're looking for. My main goal is to have a fun and safe time. I understand the importance of communication and I like to work closely with parents to ensure their children's needs are met. I'm also very comfortable supporting household rules and routines. I look forward to getting to know you and your children!

Hello All, A little about me: I have lived in Santa Barbara for the last four years. I’m a Cal Poly Alumni. The last two years, I’ve worked as an EMT in the Santa Barbara and Ventura area. I am continuing my education so I’m returning to my favorite job; caring for children of all ages. Experience: I was a part-time sitter during college for over a dozen families and enjoyed working with all of them. I have also cared for friends’ and family members’ children since the age of 10. My AHA BLS CPR certification is up to date and have successfully preformed CPR multiple times. Availability: I am open to working any time of day and any number of hours.

Hello, My name is Pilar and I’m an experienced and reliable nanny. I have 15 years of professional experience working with children in home and school settings. I have reliable transportation and experience driving kids. I also have 18 ECE units and am CPR certified. I am up to date on vaccinations and happy to provide references. I can be reached by phone at 805.259.9376. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Hi my name is Cinthia, I am 28 years old. I am originally from Guatemala i have always liked working with kids in my country I was studying to be a preschool teacher. My dream was to have my private preschool. I moved to the United States in 2020. I Worked at a private preschool called Sforza for 6 years. I also worked for KinderCare in Chicago Illinois for one year. And 1 year of experience like babysitter/nanny. After getting married in 2022 I moved from Chicago Illinois to Santa Barbara California

I’m a very fun energetic person who loves the outdoors. I take pride in kids education by helping them grow, learn and find their passions in life. There is nothing more rewarding than watching a child grow and progress while in my care. I have 15 years of experience with kids from Newborn to 16 years old. I also work with elementary students during school year and have great background in Special Education. I am also studying to become a nurse.

I am a lifelong explorer — of the world, of culture, and of the deeper landscapes within myself. Over the past decade, I have lived and worked at the intersection of child-rearing and consciousness across four continents, from the rhythmic heartbeat of West African villages to the misty mountains of Sri Lanka, the ancient temples of India, and the lush cloud forests of Ecuador. Travel, for me, has never been tourism — it has been education in its purest form. Every community I have immersed myself in has taught me something irreplaceable about how human beings grow, connect, heal, and raise their young. That accumulated wisdom lives in everything I bring to the families and children I serve. When I am not working, you will find me deep in a spiritual and meditative discipline that keeps me anchored, self-aware, and emotionally regulated. I am a devoted student of the mind and the inner life, passionate about understanding what it means to truly know oneself. Music is one of my greatest loves — not the kind you stream on shuffle, but the living, breathing traditional sounds of global cultures: drumming circles, devotional chanting, folk instruments, the kind of music that carries the memory of a people in every note. I move my body daily through yoga, martial arts, and dance, and I find as much joy in a quiet morning of journaling as I do in an afternoon of creative play with children. I am health-conscious in how I eat, how I rest, and how I show up. I believe deeply that the most powerful thing you can model for a child is a person who is genuinely, curiously, joyfully alive — and that is something I bring with me everywhere I go.

I love being a sitter because I love working with kids and have a lot of experience in child care. I am very loving and caring an very friendly. I’ve worked with kids ages from infants to 10 years old for more than 16 years. I have my degree in child development as well.