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Eleanor O’Connor

Santa Barbara$20/hr | 5 yrs experience

Hello there! My name is Eleanor I am a 22 year old human who enjoys snuggling up with a good book, practicing yoga and experiencing the gifts of nature. I am a recent college graduate and love learning about different people and ways of life and have spent time traveling and practicing languages. I have always been passionate about working with children and believe in the difference that compassionate care can make on a child's life. I enjoy being silly and playing with curiosity and creativity. I value presence, good listening and communication, am a flexible worker and would strive to meet your specific needs as a parent and employer. I would love the special opportunity to meet your little one and be a presence in your home, please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Hope to hear from you soon!

April Craddick

Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara$22/hr | 6 yrs experience

My name is April and I am a fun, creative and caring 33-year-old. I have been blessed working for some awesome families as well as non-profit organizations offering recreational opportunities for kids in our community. I am confident in my experience with children of all ages and abilities. It is pretty cool that my job is to understand, nurture, teach and help them grow. Whether we are at the beach, local museums, parks or library, I love to stay active with my nanny babes making sure they get the most out of their day. We will always be learning something new while having fun in the sun!

Auggie Ball

Santa Barbara$25/hr | 2 yrs experience

1 of 5 children in my family has gifted me with a love of family and kids. I am 10 years older than my youngest siblings and grew up caring for them. Safety first and fun will follow was the family moto and we always had fun. I am patient and understanding and very good at redirecting behavior to appropriate responses/activities. I love animals, organization, connecting with nature and hands on learning with children. The world is still so full of magic at that age, let's go find it!

Ellie Acevedo

Santa Barbara$22/hr | 2 yrs experience

My name is Ellie, I am 23 years old and I live in Santa Barbara. I absolutely love working with children and have lots of experience with newborns and infants. I love nature, reading, and art. I’m looking forward to meeting you! :)

Marlena Hughes

Santa Barbara$15/hr | 1 yrs experience

Hello! I am going into my 3rd year at the city college and will continue studying journalism, photography and culinary arts. I’m from San Diego and I’ve also lived in Lake Arrowhead. I used to work for UCLA Conference Center as a server and babysitter. I babysat kids in ages ranging from 9 months to 10 years old. I nannied a 2 year old boy for little over a year. I’ve played most sports and love anything outdoors.

Stephanie Diaz

Santa Barbara$20/hr | 4 yrs experience

Hi! My name is Stephanie and I am a college student at SBCC. Previously, I have been a barista at Starbucks for two years and have been a babysitter for two families in the past back in Chicago. I started to babysit occasionally/regularly in Santa Barbara, but am looking more a consistent job as one! I am fluent in English, American Sign Language, and Spanish as well. I am dedicated to the tasks at hand and do not take anything for granted. Overall, I have a passion to helping others and children have a spot in my heart! Look forward to hearing back! If you would like to set up a call or meet up, let me know!

Ana Rabanal

Santa Barbara$20/hr | 6 yrs experience

Im Ana, I have 32 years old, Im peruvian,I love practice golf and swimming, very athletic girl, I came to Santa Barbara to study, I want to work with kids, I have a baby gilr of 5 years old, so I have experience taking care babies, I also support sometimes in my aunt’s kindergarten in Orange County ,I speak english as well.

Cassidy Williams

Santa Barbara$20/hr | 2 yrs experience

I am a 2nd year Communications student at UCSB from Seattle, WA, and I have been caring for children since I was about 13 years old. I have experience with ages 0-12, and I really hope to find the right fit with a family in Santa Barbara soon!

Clarina Ramirez

Santa Barbara$22/hr | 6 yrs experience

Hello! My name is Clarina and I am a fun, caring 24 year old. I love interacting with children of all ages and enjoy watching them grow. It is my top priority to make your child feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I understand the great influence that caregivers have on children and I do my best to be an excellent example to them by communicating and treating them with respect. I bring a nurturing spirit and find great value in using encouraging and kind words around all my children.

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A nanny share is when one nanny cares for children from two different families. Each family saves significantly on child care expenses, while the nanny enjoys higher pay than the typical full-time position.

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Nanny Shares in Santa Barbara, CA

The Ray Family

Santa Barbara$20/hr | 1 kid

The Yu Family

Santa Barbara$20/hr | 1 kid

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 3-4 hours/day.
Soothing the kid when she is crying; playing with the kid.

The Jha Family

Santa Barbara$18/hr | 1 kid

Working from Home. Financial Services

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Auggie B.

Auggie is such a fun person to be around and is very good at reading kids and adjusting to their needs. She not only watched my kids, but also taught them to ski with the patience of a saint! My kids loved her and miss her now that she is gone! They always had some fun craft that they were proud to have accomplished with “Miss Auggie” and she makes the worlds best sugar cookies! - Michelle

Auggie B.

Auggie was my daughter’s private ski instructor and was truly amazing. My daughter had so much fun with her and learned so much. She was great with all of the kids around the ski area and was everyone’s favorite! Any family would be so lucky to have her working with them and caring for their kids. - Sarah

Flor C.

Flor has been our nanny for four kids (9,7, 1, and 14 mos) for 2+ years. She’s amazing! Caring and loving. Our kids love her! - Laurie

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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 $19.09 per hour. The cost of a child care provider is dependent on the child care provider’s experience, qualifications and location.

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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Santa Barbara, CA

Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara. Our child care services include background checks, PLUS, and payroll.

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.