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The Cooper Family
The Cooper Family
A little bit about us
The schedule will shift a bit between summer and the school year, but we’re generally looking for afternoon help.
This summer, we’ll need help with camp pick-up (from either Goleta or Carp back to Santa Barbara depending on the week) and afternoons together — roughly 1:30–4:30.
Once school starts, we’re looking for 3–4 afternoons/week for school pick-up, after-school activities, and play.
A little about Cal — Cal is a super imaginative, fun, sensitive 4 years old. He loves pirates, building things, exploring outside, climbing trees, making up stories, and turning just about anything into an adventure. We’re looking for someone who loves that part of him and wants to jump in, be silly, play along, and encourage his creativity.
He’s also a sweet, sensitive kid who does best with someone who is warm, patient, and can balance fun with gentle boundaries.
A few things that are important to us:
**Someone who genuinely enjoys playing and engaging with kids
**Active and loves being outside
**Reliable and comfortable driving (clean driving record is a must)
**Interested in building a long-term relationship with our family
**Spanish speaking/bilingual would be amazing, but not required
**Great references
If this sounds like you (or someone you know), I’d love to connect!
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The Johnson Family
The Johnson Family
A little bit about us
We are a loving family settling into Santa Barbara this October and seeking a warm, experienced, and dependable nanny for our sweet, playful 16-month-old daughter.
Location: Santa Barbara, CA (Live-out)
Start Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, ~40 guaranteed hours/week (Preferred: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM; alternatively 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM also works well), Part-time from 8:00 AM -2:00 PM could work
Compensation: $30 to $40/hr DOE + paid holidays & PTO
This is a peaceful home full of joy, laughter, and kindness. Both parents work from home but are entirely comfortable staying out of the main living space if our nanny prefers. Each parent will work in separate offices out of earshot from the main living space so volume during playtime is not an issue. They are also comfortable stepping in to help our nanny if a break is needed. Both parents are calm, quiet, and friendly.
Daily stroller walks, backyard playtime, and visits to local parks (i.e. the Mission) within easy walking distance are a central part of the day, along with fun, screen-free playtime. Comfortable running basic household or child-related errands during times when parents have taken over care with the baby.
Core Focus: Engaging, age-appropriate toddler play, maintaining a predictable nap and meal routine, toddler meal/snack prep, and light child-related assistance (tidying play areas, child laundry).
Family Assistant potential: Running errands for family if there is extra time (not a must have!) such as picking up groceries, meal deliveries or organizing.
Ideal Background:
Calm, nurturing, communicative, and organized.
Experienced with active 1-to-2-year-olds.
CPR & First Aid certified, non-smoker, reliable transportation.
If this sounds like a great fit for your style and availability, we would love to connect for an introductory phone or video call!
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The Christie Family
The Christie Family
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The Anderson Family
The Anderson Family
A little bit about us
We are looking for someone who has Montessori experience / a positive parenting philosophy; who will prepare and pack healthy meals and snacks; who has a reliable and safe car to take the girls to parks/museums/beach and perhaps support in pick-up and drop-off of summer camps.
This role pays $20/hour.
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The Wang Family
The Wang Family
A little bit about us
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The Cavaletto Family
The Cavaletto Family
A little bit about us
• Thursdays: 8:00am–4:00pm (required)
• Monday, Tuesday OR Wednesdays: 8:00am–4pm (flexible with time and days)
• 2 days/week (some flexibility)
Details:
• Starting ASAP
• $25–30/hour + gas reimbursement
• Opportunity for additional hours (evenings/weekends or third day) for the right fit
About Us:
I have a 1-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl. Most of the time you’ll be with my son, with occasional care for my daughter.
He’s very active and loves getting out of the house — park trips, walks, music class, etc. 😊 (we are walkable to most places)
Requirements:
• Open to occasional babysitting (Friday/Saturday evenings or Saturdays)
• Light tidying while baby naps appreciated & occasionally running errands
If this sounds like a good fit, please message me!
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The Zakharneva Family
A little bit about us
Hi! We are a family of three looking for a part-time babysitter for our 5-month-old son. We live on the Mesa and are hoping to find someone who is experienced with infants, reliable, clean, and truly loves working with children.
📍 Location: Mesa, Santa Barbara
⏰ Schedule: 10 AM – 2 PM weekdays, starting in January
👶 Experience with infants required
If you’re interested or would like more details, please send me a message
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The Brown Family
The Brown Family
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The McCulley Family
The McCulley Family
A little bit about us
born and raised in SB and just can't get enough of all that this beautiful city has to offer. We can't wait to meet you!
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How to Find a Nanny Job in Santa Barbara, CA
Are you a nanny looking for a nanny job? Nanny Lane is a nanny website to help you find a nanny job near your area in Santa Barbara. You post your profile, connect with families, and sit back and relax while we process all your nanny payroll and taxes. On your profile, you can highlight your nanny references and receive a "ready for nanny payroll" badge to show families that you're professional. Families can ask for background checks and create nanny contracts to make sure there's no confusion when you start. Our nanny payroll service ensures nannies get paid on-time and legally so that they are contributing to Social Security income, Medicare, and unemployment benefits.
Types of Nanny Jobs and Nanny Responsibilities in Santa Barbara, CA
Before you start looking for a nanny job, it's essential to learn about the different types of nannies and how they compare to each other so that you make sure you’re looking for the right opportunities.
The different types of nanny jobs have different nanny responsibilities. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. However, in general, a nanny is responsible for making sure the children's needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example, housekeeping or meal preparation, it’s good practice to make sure your expectations are aligned with the family.
There are temporary nanny jobs, even seasonal nanny jobs like summer nanny jobs. Beyond seasonal and temporary nanny positions, there are differences between full-time and part-time nanny jobs. The primary difference being the number of hours you spend at your nanny job every week. For full-time nannies, there are options for live in nanny positions and live-out positions in Santa Barbara. Live-out positions are more common, but each family has their own set of needs that require different types of care, and live in nanny positions can be exactly what some families want. If you're looking to explore live in nanny positions , it's even more important to create a shared set of expectations around hours, responsibilities, and what is expected of you when you're not on the clock.
How to Interview for a Nanny Job in Santa Barbara, CA
Once you start connecting with prospective employers, the next step is a nanny job interview. Here is a list of some nanny interview questions to prepare for:
- What do you think children like best about you?
- What kind of activities will you do with children this age?
- How do you handle problems that arise behaviorally and emotionally with kids this age?
Beyond answering questions, families will want you to have your nanny references ready and ask any questions to show initiative. The nanny job interview is an excellent opportunity to get aligned on the nanny job expectations. By doing this, you can get off on the right foot with your future employer.