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Nanny Brooke
Nanny Brooke
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr
Part-time
3 years experience
A little bit about me
Hi there! My name is Brooke, and I moved to Santa Barbara a bit over a year ago after graduating from CU Boulder. I studied Biochemistry and Spanish, and I wanted to go to dental school, but after working in dentistry for a year, I realized this is not my passion. Now, I'm re-asking myself the question: what am I passionate about? Though many answers have surfaced, one of them stands out: working with kiddos.
I've worked as a camp counselor, a childcare facilitator, and I've babysat for numerous families. Currently, I am a head coach for toddler/youth climbing programs as well. I have experience with children 6 months to 15+ years, and working with every age range continues to instill in me the joy and curiosity through which these kids see the world. I love to take a laid-back approach and let the kids I work with lead the way while encouraging and supporting their decisions. I'm excited to continue this next chapter and connect with you and your kiddos!
I've worked as a camp counselor, a childcare facilitator, and I've babysat for numerous families. Currently, I am a head coach for toddler/youth climbing programs as well. I have experience with children 6 months to 15+ years, and working with every age range continues to instill in me the joy and curiosity through which these kids see the world. I love to take a laid-back approach and let the kids I work with lead the way while encouraging and supporting their decisions. I'm excited to continue this next chapter and connect with you and your kiddos!
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Nanny Jamie
Nanny Jamie
Santa Barbara, CA
$32/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Hi! My name is Jamie. I love working with children, especially babies and toddlers. Creating close meaningful connections the children and their families is very important to me, so working one on one with children and their families is a perfect fit. I’ve been caring for children for over 20 years, including eight years, teaching preschool. I’m very responsible, gentle, creative and extremely attentive to the individual needs of every child I care for. I have a BA in Creative Writing, and certifications in Early Childhood Education, teaching yoga, and CPR/first aid. I also have experience as a tutor and case manager. I love to nurture the incredible imaginations children have through play, music, dance, reading, art and spending time in nature.
Have experience working with
Infants
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Recent reference
"Jamie has been our daily nanny for the last several months, and we're only ending with her because we are moving across the country. Our loss is your gain! She's been phenomenal with our daughter, who is now 7 months old. Jamie is reliable, always on time, gracious, and kind and loving to our girl. We noticed an immediate difference when she came onboard - our daughter gets a ton of positive interaction from Jamie. From play time to nap time to eating-with-our-fingers time, Jamie keeps her engaged and learning. We keep a (non-strict) schedule with our baby, and Jamie (without us asking) read the books we were reading to make sure she was on the same page as us. She's helped us, first time parents, appreciate and understand the development steps as she's experienced them with other children. So she takes great direction, and has a lot to add (if you want it!) based on her history. We have been over the moon to have her take care of our child, and we will miss her dearly."
- Weston
Nanny Jessica
Nanny Jessica
Santa Barbara, CA
$25/hr
Full-time
8 years experience
A little bit about me
Hello my name is Jessica, I have 10 years experience working with kids & 11 years if you count my little cousins. I am born and raised in Santa Barbara. I have a daughter who’s under a year and a Rottweiler. I love doing arts n crafts and playing sports with the kids
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Nanny Katherine
Nanny Katherine
Santa Barbara, CA
$20/hr
Full-time
6 years experience
A little bit about me
I am a current senior at Westmont College looking for a nanny position after I graduate in December 2025, preferably live-in. I love kids and animals and have experience with kids ages 3 months to 14 years. I have also worked with children with special needs and developmental delays. I can help with activities, homework, pick-up and drop-off, maintaining family rules, meals, and having fun! I have taken the Red Cross Babysitting Certification as well as a CPR course for both children and infants. Please feel free to reach out!
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Zeinabou
Nanny Zeinabou
Santa Barbara, CA
$25/hr
Full-time
1 year experience
A little bit about me
Hello I'm zeinabou traore married and mother of 5 years beautiful daughter and I'm student in business administration at Santa Barbara City college and my first language is french.
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Recent reference
"I would highly recommend Zeinabou to anyone looking for childcare. She is reliable, responsible, honest, caring and fully engaged with the children in her care. My children always looked forward to seeing her and had a wonderful time - full of playing, singing, dancing, laughing, and lots of imagination! - when they were together."
- Isabella
Nanny Alivia
Nanny Alivia
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Currently a Master’s student in the area studying psychology and working clinically to accrue hours towards licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked as a full-time nanny between undergrad and graduate school, a high school volleyball coach, and have had years and years of experiences babysitting and working with all ages of kids in different facets. I spent the last two years helping to raise my sisters’ kids ages 2 & 3.
Not only do I have the academic knowledge and clinican experience of understanding child and adolescence psychology, I also have a warm, patient and flexible personality who truly cares about supporting my fellow humans. Your child/children will feel safe, seen, and supported when with me.
Not only do I have the academic knowledge and clinican experience of understanding child and adolescence psychology, I also have a warm, patient and flexible personality who truly cares about supporting my fellow humans. Your child/children will feel safe, seen, and supported when with me.
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
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Nanny Jill
Santa Barbara, CA
$40/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
I have been an art teacher for 24 years including in Santa Barbara and New York. My husband and I have two children that are 12 and 14. I have a lot of experience working with children with disabilities including, trichotomy, feeding tubes, pristine, and catheterization.
Have experience working with
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Judy
Nanny Judy
Santa Barbara, CA
$30/hr
Part-time
2 years experience
A little bit about me
I am a caring. compassionate and dedicated nanny and I have over 25 years of experience being a nanny/babysitter. In addition, I have had the pleasure of raising two children of my own and I am a grandmother.
I am seeking a part-time position caring for newborn babies and/or infants. I am willing to perform light housekeeping, pet care, running errands and occasional overnight.
I am very calm, nurturing and loving which is sensed by the babies in my care. Although I am fun loving, your child's emotional well-being and physical safety are my main concerns. I enjoy reading, singing songs, playing games and walking to watch for butterflies and birds, watching them fly and sing . I consider myself a very responsible individual and have a lot of patience and integrity.
In conclusion, I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean background check and great reviews available at an interview. I welcome the opportunity to be interviewed for the care of your baby. Judy
I am seeking a part-time position caring for newborn babies and/or infants. I am willing to perform light housekeeping, pet care, running errands and occasional overnight.
I am very calm, nurturing and loving which is sensed by the babies in my care. Although I am fun loving, your child's emotional well-being and physical safety are my main concerns. I enjoy reading, singing songs, playing games and walking to watch for butterflies and birds, watching them fly and sing . I consider myself a very responsible individual and have a lot of patience and integrity.
In conclusion, I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean background check and great reviews available at an interview. I welcome the opportunity to be interviewed for the care of your baby. Judy
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
Nanny Tawnya
Nanny Tawnya
Santa Barbara, CA
$35/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience
A little bit about me
Hi, my name is Tawnya, I am 35 years old and a professional career nanny. I have a bachelor's degree in cognitive psychology and a post-baccalaureate degree in early childhood education, both earned at MSU Denver, in the state of Colorado.
My top five qualities that make me a perfect match for this career are my trustworthiness, playfulness, communication skills, patience, and my see-a-need-fill-a-need mentality.
These are simply a few of my strengths that have made me excel in my career, however, I am highly confident and capable in many other areas as well.
I would love the opportunity to share more about myself and showcase my skills, please feel free to connect with me if you believe I can be an asset to your family, thank you!
My top five qualities that make me a perfect match for this career are my trustworthiness, playfulness, communication skills, patience, and my see-a-need-fill-a-need mentality.
These are simply a few of my strengths that have made me excel in my career, however, I am highly confident and capable in many other areas as well.
I would love the opportunity to share more about myself and showcase my skills, please feel free to connect with me if you believe I can be an asset to your family, thank you!
Have experience working with
Infants
Special Needs
Certifications
CPR
First Aid
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"Heather is an amazing child whisperer! She was the preschool teacher for both of my children and has occasionally babysat. She is the incredibly mix of sweet and loving with boundaries that make a child care provider so great."
- Amy
Nanny Marika
"Marika is a wonderful person, full of joy and imagination to share with children. Her love of children comes through her attentiveness and care, and she relates to them from a loving and age appropriate level."
- Marie
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"Marika nannied for my three children for a summer. They were kindergarten & preschool aged. She was always on time, left the house clean, and kept them busy with fun outings and activities. I highly recommend her."
- Lesley
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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.).
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