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60 babysitters are listed in Cerritos, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Cerritos, CA
Arnelle D.
Cerritos, CA
$18-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Arnelle ! I am a 25-year-old, alumnae of California State University - San Francisco with a degree in Consumer and Family Science with an Emphasis in Nutrition. I come from an extremely large Nigerian family that taught me all of the ins and outs of child care so I could help provide childcare in the...
Arnelle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Can you say super sitter?! Arnelle is an amazing sitter! I had her take care of my 5 year old and 8 month old for two weeks while my nanny was out. Arnelle was on time every day and super flexible when I was needed her to extend. She was extremely fun and playful...
Mya G.
4.0
(4)
Throughout my experience I have learned so much about what I want to do for my career. My passion is helping others in any way that I can and I especially love kids. I have a great work ethic I am passionate, patient, caring and I am also a mother. I have lots of experience with kids, including babysitting for friends, family...
Destiny can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Destiny care for our baby, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. She is responsible, reliable, and truly great with kids. Our baby always looked forward to the time spent with her, and we felt completely at ease knowing he...
Care member
Sakinah C.
Cerritos, CA
$20-25/hr • 15 yrs exp
I Don't Just Want To Be A Nanny, I Want To Be Like A Family Member.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi
I'm Sakinah, but you can call me Kia. I'm a highly dedicated and experienced sitter, specializing in caring for newborns, toddlers, and primary school children.
I am a responsible, reliable, and caring sitter. My flexible schedule allows me to accommodate various childcare needs, whether occasional or part-time.
Combining...
Sakinah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kia is such a wonderful sitter! Her bubbly and fun personality has quickly enamored my toddler (who asks for her all the time!) and she's also very competent and attentive with caring with my 5 months old. She's able to handle both boys at one time and is very good...
Heather M.
Hello! My name is Katrina, but everyone calls me Kat!
I have been babysitting since I was a freshman in high school and have experience with children ages 4 months-13 years old! I have watched for 10+ families over the years and still keep in contact with a lot of them :) I am adult and pediatric first aid/CPR/AED certified. I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Sofia, and I am a first-year student at the University of California, Irvine, majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences. I am passionate about healthcare and am working toward my long-term goal of becoming a pediatric surgeon. Over the past two years, I have dedicated 200+ hours to volunteer work, gaining valuable...
Darlenne D.
Cerritos, CA
$22/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am passionate to make a positive impact on children's lives. My creative and imaginative nature allows me to foster a fun and enriching environment for kids. I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of all ages and am experienced with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, and preteens.
Understanding...
Andrea G.
Cerritos, CA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Recently finished a full term 1st Grade Teaching job at Dolores Mission School. I volunteered at Calvary Cross Day Care/Preschool for 4 years taking care of children and engaging with their daily activities. I enjoy being around children because I aspired to be a Pediatric Oncologist Nurse but college took a turn and now I am an...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Chinenye U.
Cerritos, CA
$18-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there! My passion for working with children has been a driving force throughout my life.
I recently graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills with a Bachelor's degree in Child Development where I obtained clinical experience shadowing child care workers and helping with hands on activities with the children....
Kaneisha C.
Cerritos, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am currently a behavior management assistant working with children on the spectrum as young as 1. 5yrs old. I also have previous experience working in a daycare setting. I can manage multiple kids at once and keep them entertained. I can also help older kids with any school work.
Kaneisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Micaela S.
Cerritos, CA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
I just graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a master's in Speech Pathology and Audiology. I have been working with children since I was 16 and specialize in working with children with communication disorders. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborns all the way up to teenagers. I have also worked at...
Micaela can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Addisyn B.
Cerritos, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi I'm Addisyn(Addie for short). I have been watching kids from a young age, helping out with family friends children. By the age of 16 I was watching children 2 years and up, by the age of 17 infants and up, and I have experienced at working at a preschool from 2023 to May of 2024. Having worked at a preschool I understand the...
Addisyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Monica P.
Cerritos, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a passionate childcare provider with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have four children of my own. Two are young adults and two in high school. I know what it takes to run a busy household from cooking, cleaning, sports and activities. My love of nurturing and educating young minds inspired me to...
Skills:
CPR
Guihua C.
Cerritos, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With six years of childcare experience, I've been fortunate to positively impact the lives of children and support families. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children.
I prioritize open communication with parents, ensuring...
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Taytum. I am a recent college graduate with my B. S. I have plenty of experience since I have a younger brother, 10 years younger than me & a younger cousin, I have been babysitting/nannying on care/fb groups for the past 4 years, I recently taught English to children ages 3-16 this summer, and I was a snowboard...
Taytum can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Quick response, very flexible, very committed to the job."
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Alexxis C.
Pico Rivera, CA
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alexxis, I believe I would be a great fit for you and your family! I have over 7 years of experience with babysitting. I am a college student, I am vaccinated, and have my own transportation! I hope to hear from you :)
Alexxis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Alexxis applied to my job posting. I needed to secure childcare for a non-student day (the school would be closed and the children would have to stay home). I sent a request for a background check on her profile and she immediately accepted it so I was able to get...
Elsa R.
Ryann M.
Fullerton, CA
$18-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ryann and I have a Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences, and a Master's degree in Special Education- Applied Behavior Analysis.
I am also published author of a children's interactive journal on social-emotional intelligence in hopes to change the world!
I have many years of experience with...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ryann has babysat our 2 and 5 year old a handful of times and she is great! She is dependable and shows up on time. She is very friendly and kind with our kids and they always say they had a great time with her."
Jim H.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of experience working with children and 21 years with teenagers and young adults, I have a deep commitment to education and behavioral support. My 13 years as a classroom teacher and work as an intervention specialist have provided me with extensive experience in working with various age groups and...
Shannon can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Shannon has been a huge part of my kids lives since they were infants. Shannon is so calm and loving with the kids. Has a lot of experience. She’s someone who has spent multiple days watching my kids while me and my husband were on vacation. I would say she is very...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Damaris I'm currently in my last year in college on my way to transfer to Charles Drew University. I have been babysitting since high school, taking care of 3 precious children. I also am known as the friends and family babysitter because absolutely adore kids. I love working with toddlers but I babysit children of...
Damaris can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Damaris was so great! I hired her to help me for a few hours in the evenings on weekdays with my 2 year old and 7 month old, and she saved my sanity!! Not only was she great with the kids she was so helpful around the house, cooking, doing the dishes and helping me...
Maggie R.
Julie P.
Long Beach, CA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am very resourceful, flexible and reliable. I have 4 years experience working in the care industry and have developed so much knowledge and a more gentle approach by working with many different babies and seeing very different household routines! I would love to help out as best as I can by taking the extra load off...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julie was a God send. This was a very stressful thing for me being the first time I've ever had to hire someone for child care. She is an excellent communicator, very sincere, great with children and keeps you totally informed on your child. My daughter absolutely...
William L.
Jacqueline H.
Anaheim, CA
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jacqueline. I have a wide range of experience as a caregiver. When I was 16 I got certified to be a babysitter. However I've been babysitting for much longer. Me and my 4 siblings have over a 10 year age gap so I learned how to care for young children early on. I've also babysat for family members, friends of...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jacqueline did a outstanding job watching my 12 yr old son. She was attentive to his needs, space and is very nice to both my son and I. Very thorough and on time! I hope she can work with us again in the future. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cerritos, CA
Arnelle D.
5.0
Can you say super sitter?! Arnelle is an amazing sitter! I had her take care of my 5 year old and 8 month old for two weeks while my nanny was out. Arnelle was on time every day and super flexible when I was needed her to extend. She was extremely fun and playful with my children, I could often hear...
- Mya G.
Destiny C.
5.0
We had the pleasure of having Destiny care for our baby, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. She is responsible, reliable, and truly great with kids. Our baby always looked forward to the time spent with her, and we felt completely at ease knowing he was in good hands. Destiny was...
- Care member
Sakinah C.
5.0
great with the kids / on time, thx!
- Care member
Taytum S.
4.0
We had to hire a last minute nanny / baby sitter and Tatum was a huge help. She arrived promptly and took good care of our 11 month baby. She was able to do all the tasks and baby care instructions we gave her. We ended up hiring her a few more days while out of child care and would hire her again!
- Care member
Alexxis C.
5.0
Alexxis applied to my job posting. I needed to secure childcare for a non-student day (the school would be closed and the children would have to stay home). I sent a request for a background check on her profile and she immediately accepted it so I was able to get the results within the hour. I...
- Elsa R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cerritos, CA:
How can I find a Cerritos babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cerritos, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 13 babysitters in Cerritos, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Cerritos, CA?
The average rate for Cerritos, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.00 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Cerritos, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cerritos, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Cerritos, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Babysitters in Cerritos, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.