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Luísa Mariano - Seeking Work in Santa Monica

Nanny Luísa

"She was frequently our overnight and sometimes long-term sitter. Always communicative, patient with our girls, trustworthy and reliant."

- Paula

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Nanny Angela

"Angela is the best! She started with us when my daughter was 4 months old. She is so reliable, caring and took such good care of both my kids. My house was also so clean! Can’t say enough good things and highly recommend her."

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

The average cost of a child care provider in Santa Monica, CA is $20.34 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 Monica, CA

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

Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Santa Monica, 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.