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Jennifer R. - Seeking Work in Santa Barbara

Nanny Jennifer

Santa Barbara, CA
$17/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Jennifer Rosas
I’m 18 years old
I’m from Carpinteria
I love to work out and take care of my little brother (he’s 11)
Trying to bet a better experience with kids for my future career as a Counselor psychologist for kids !
Daisy W. - Seeking Work in Santa Barbara

Nanny Daisy

Santa Barbara, CA
$17/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I am a freshman at UCSB, I love kids and miss babysitting regularly. I balanced watching the kids of three families with regular shifts at a flower shop weekly. I love animals, nature, and am extremely tidy.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Cinthia O. - Seeking Work in Santa Barbara

Nanny Cinthia

Santa Barbara, CA
$22/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Cynthia, and I’m a responsible, caring, and reliable college student. I enjoy spending time with kids and creating a fun, safe, and positive environment for them. I’m patient, dependable, and happy to help with things like homework, activities, meals, and keeping children entertained. I understand how important it is for parents to find someone they can trust, and I would love the opportunity to provide caring and dependable support for your family!

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Infants
Special Needs

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Jessica G. - Seeking Work in Santa Barbara

Nanny Jessica

Santa Barbara, CA
$31/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is jess, and I’m a responsible, caring, and dependable person with a genuine love for working with children. I have experience caring for kids of different ages and enjoy creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for them. I’m patient, attentive, and able to help with homework, prepare simple meals, and organize engaging activities. My goal is to make both children and parents feel comfortable and confident while I’m in their care.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Alexa G. - Seeking Work in Santa Barbara

Nanny Alexa

Santa Barbara, CA
$19.50/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hii Im Alexa, I love interacting with kids and want to pursue that road in my career. Im the eldest amongst my cousins so I have a lot of experience with kids from different age groups. I also did volunteer work at aquarium doing arts and crafts with the children that went that day. When babysitting I always kade sure to put things back and clean up before the day was over and throughout the day to keep a tidy area.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Kali N. - Seeking Work in Santa Barbara

Nanny Kali

Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr
Full-time
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Kali Nickel and my passion is education and working with kids. In 7th grade I was hired as a summer nanny for the first time. From there, I held several babysitting and nannying jobs, including an overnight nanny. My degree is in elementary education with a minor in early childhood development. While in college, I worked at a daycare where I was the lead teacher in a 4-5 yr old preschool room. After graduation, I moved to AZ and taught 4th grade for a year. I'm currently looking for a nanny job to continue my career and chilldcare and education.

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Infants
Special Needs

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Alea B. - Seeking Work in Santa Barbara

Nanny Alea

Santa Barbara, CA
$40/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I love working with kids and creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment for them to grow. I enjoy being active, whether it’s playing sports outside, helping with homework, or finding creative activities indoors. Families can count on me to be responsible, caring, and engaged while making sure the kids are having fun and staying safe!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Ava H. - Seeking Work in Santa Barbara

Nanny Ava

Santa Barbara, CA
$25/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi Im Ava, Im starting college in fall and love working with kids and helping out families in any way I can! I am very organized, caring and can manage a lot around a house. I am from the Bay Area but I am very excited to explore Santa Barbara and meet all the wonderful people here!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Yareydee G. - Seeking Work in Santa Barbara

Nanny Yareydee

Santa Barbara, CA
$22/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I have 5 younger siblings they are all mostly 10- 17 years younger than me. I absolutely adore kids and pets! I helped raise my siblings and I personally enjoyed it. I am always happy to work with a positive attitude

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Special Needs

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Santa Barbara, CA?

The average cost of a child care provider in Santa Barbara, CA is $26.10 per hour. Most Santa Barbara families on Nanny Lane pay $22 to $30/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Santa Barbara, CA

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Santa Barbara, CA

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

Find what works best for you and your family. Nanny Lane’s child care services are here to help you along the way.

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