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60 babysitters are listed in Gardena, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Gardena, CA
5.0
(35)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a school teacher for a private school here in the South Bay Area. I'm also the mother of 2 adult age daughters that I have home schooled. I have more that 17 years of experience with children. I love to help, give care and teach children as well as their parents. I am friendly, enthusiastic, energetic, fun, playful,...
Tamelah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Our kids got along great with Tamelah right away. She was on time, ready to play and eager to learn our kids routines and needs. We look forward to having her watch the littles more often!"
Meredith L.
Catherine D.
Gardena, CA
$25-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Am A Babysitter/nanny. I Hope I Can Be A Help To Your Family!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic 19-year-old girl with a passion for working with children. I study psychology to help kids in school and at home. I've taken child development classes, curriculum development, etc. Seeking a nanny position to provide care and support to a family. Committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children. I am...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Catherine D as a great babysitter. She is responsible, reliable, and has a natural ability to connect with children. Catherine is always punctual and goes above and beyond to ensure the safety and well-being of the children under her care.
She is...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been doing childcare since the age of 16 for a local church, over 10 years. I have been a caregiver for the elderly and disabled for the past 3 years. I am able to work with children of all ages and people with all types of medical needs such as amputations, dementia and bedridden.
Calishia can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Calishia is awesome! She is very communicative, punctual and makes you feel at ease! She takes care of our 10 month old daughter when we need help. Our baby loves Calishia! She gravitated toward her right away. She usually has to warm up to people, but she was very...
Vanessa J.
4.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dilia. I have cared for children from newborn to 10 years of age. This includes: taking children to school and picking them up, organizing after school activities (arts & crafts, general sports), overseeing the children in the library, swim lessons (encouraging & guiding), etc. I love to create new games and...
Dilia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We have been so fortunate to have Dilia a part of our family since September 2017 when we relocated to LA from NYC. Dilia is a rare find, she has been an absolute delight to have around our home and her performance is second to none. She is super thorough and...
Joni R.
Elizabeth G.
Gardena, CA
$20-23/hr • 9 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I've been babysitting for 11 years and over the years have worked for 30+ families and 70+ children, but have also been a Sunday school teacher for 1st graders for 5 years, worked at a daycare, at a school as a playground supervisor, counselor for a couple summer day camps as well as sleep away camps. I am familiar with...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elizabeth babysat our children for an evening and we were so pleased with her. She fed the girls dinner, played with them and put them to bed. She was on time and left the house neat and tidy. We will definitely be hiring her again."
Thomas W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Here is a bit more about me: I have babysat children between the ages 2-12 and I have adequate experience working as a camp counselor for children ages 5-14 for as many as 9 hours a day. In the camps, I supervised as many as 15 children at one time. I am hardworking, enthusiastic, fun, and most importantly I really care...
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Hello!
Bailey is a compassionate person, bright, good-natured, and easygoing.
Bailey was an asset to us during the summer, and this crazy/unusual time. She jumped right in, assisting me by creating fun, safe activities, games, and crafts our son (6yrs)....
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am originally from Wales/Scotland UK. I am a well travelled British nanny (65 countries). I cant sit in of the TV or be inside too much! I love to adventure and take the little ones on educational outdoor outings to different museums, aquariums, and so forth.
I also really enjoy helping children with their academic work and I...
Sian can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She is an absolute professional who is so good with kids. She is patient and firm at the same time. Sian has a caring personality and she is also practical which makes her a great choice for working with kids. Her English accent was an added bonus. I would highly...
Es M.
Veronica R.
Gardena, CA
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been a full-time nanny for the last 10+ years and have also worked with numerous families providing date night or weekend care. I have an early childhood education certificate from El Camino College, CPR certified, and up to date on vaccines. I'm an empty nester so I am pretty flexible.
Veronica can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Veronica has been great with our infant son and our two dogs! She is a great communicator, punctual, and reliable. She is an experienced caretaker who gave us lots of great tips. We truly appreciate how she went above and beyond to care for our baby boy. Highly...
John E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years experience as a Nanny/Baby Sitter, providing good care and safe care for children from 5 months old through 13 years of age. I can provide excellent references upon request. I am honest, reliable, and looking for a full time position with a good family in need of my help. I am CPR first aid Certified, and ready...
Yomara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot speak highly enough of Yomara. She was our nanny for 2 years caring for our daughter when she was one-year-old.
If I had to describe Yomara in three words, I would choose: caring, trustworthy and dependable.
When I would come home from work, my...
Kristen S.
Zully C.
Gardena, CA
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Im 36-year-old that has lots of experience taking care of children all ages. I love to cook, clean and help with homework. I am CPR certified and have Reliable transportation. Enjoy helping mommies in anything that you need to make life just a little bit easier. Please feel free to message me so you can get to know me and see if...
Zully can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She’s always reliable and dependable. She’s good with kids and so sweet. "
Care member
Daisy J.
Gardena, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Dedicated and compassionate nanny with over 15 years of experience caring for infants and toddlers. Known for being reliable, nurturing, and highly attentive to children's needs. Comfortable working in homes with pets and committed to creating a safe, engaging environment. I have my own transportation, an excellent driving...
Daisy can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Daisy is a very pleasant person, her understanding of children makes her a great caregiver."
Rafael C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a devoted childcare provider with over eight years of experience, my journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles. Witnessing the positive impact I had on children's lives fueled my passion to pursue a career in caregiving. My patient and calm nature, combined with my creativity and approachability, enables me to connect...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea is a dependable, honest and caring person.
We hired Andrea to take care of our one-year old girl. Now, the baby girl is old enough to enroll in a daycare. Otherwise, we will keep Andrea because we know the baby is in good hands. It's very sad to say...
Shawn Z.
Ailyn R.
Gardena, CA
$28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ailyn. I recently graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a degree in Liberal Studies focusing on Elementary Education. I'm currently in the Teacher Credential program at CSULB.
Outside of school and work, I enjoy staying active by working out, being out in nature, and spending quality time with my loved ones....
Ailyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ailyn did great with my kids and was able to make them feel comfortable right away. She also did nighttime routines and knew how to quickly get them to sleep when they woke up. On top of that, Ailyn is punctual and responsive and made the experience very easy!"
Jessica T.
Yvette G.
Gardena, CA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring and playful.
I enjoy working with kids because I can learn just as much from them as they learn from us.
One thing you should know about me is it's never a dull moment with me. I love to try new activities as it not only gets kids out of their comfort zones, but also helps me learn...
5.0
"Yvette was an amazing fit for our family and helped a ton! Very reliable and a great attitude every day. She is great with our son and both our pups, she was quickly part of the family. We would absolutely hire her again and highly recommend her services!"
Troi S.
Adriana W.
Gardena, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I am 33 years old, married with no children and I have a degree in nutrition.
During my years of career as a nutritionist I was supporting education programs in children from 6 to 12 years old to avoid the two biggest problems in the world which are malnutrition and overweight or obesity.
I am very active and practice...
Adriana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is patient, loving and dependable. She has a background in nutrition and has a very big heart. She is intelligent and has a great sense of humor, you will not be disappointed in bringing her into your life or the life of your children!"
Teresa W.
I have experience caring for children from 5 months old to 9 years old. I know how to change a diaper, and I know what creams to use in case of a rash. I do not have any experience taking care of disabled children, but I would love to learn! I like to meet with the parents and children before I start babysitting so the children...
Trinity can also help with: Craft assistance
Xyomara N.
Gardena, CA
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a creative and friendly childcare provider passionate about helping children grow and learn. My 2 years of experience have taught me how to engage children of all ages with a variety of games and activities, including board games, puzzles, and educational apps. I have experience caring for up to 4 children at a time and am...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Fane T.
Gardena, CA
$19-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've been caring for children for two years, and it's a role I'm passionate about. I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive. I am known for my patience, calm demeanor, and friendly approach, which helps put parents and children at ease.
From outdoor...
Kiala C.
Gardena, CA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a friendly and approachable childcare provider with over a year of childminding experience. My passion for supporting families and my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles inspired me to become a caregiver.
I believe clear communication is essential; therefore, I provide regular updates to parents about their...
Hello, I am a mother of 4 and I have raised 4 beautiful children. In their early years I did some homeschooling for two years. I have 1 cat named Boo and two doggies named Wybie and Boogie. I worked in the helps ministry at my church caring for children to help parents out as they attended Church service or Bible study. I am a...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gardena, CA
Tamelah M.
5.0
Tamelah was a great choice for my childcare needs for my 9yr old daughter. She was energetic, thoughtful, and inquisitive, which insured me that my requirements would be met. She was punctual, arrived with the biggest smile and readiness to start the assignment. I was assured that I had made the...
- Seneca W.
Catherine D.
5.0
I highly recommend Catherine D as a great babysitter. She is responsible, reliable, and has a natural ability to connect with children. Catherine is always punctual and goes above and beyond to ensure the safety and well-being of the children under her care.
She is creative and engages children in...
- Care member
Calishia W.
5.0
Calishia is awesome! She is very communicative, punctual and makes you feel at ease! She takes care of our 10 month old daughter when we need help. Our baby loves Calishia! She gravitated toward her right away. She usually has to warm up to people, but she was very comfortable with Calishia!
- Vanessa J.
Dilia M.
5.0
We have been so fortunate to have Dilia a part of our family since September 2017 when we relocated to LA from NYC. Dilia is a rare find, she has been an absolute delight to have around our home and her performance is second to none. She is super thorough and leaves our home sparkling each week....
- Joni R.
Elizabeth G.
5.0
Elizabeth babysat our children for an evening and we were so pleased with her. She fed the girls dinner, played with them and put them to bed. She was on time and left the house neat and tidy. We will definitely be hiring her again.
- Thomas W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Gardena, CA:
How can I find a Gardena babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Gardena, 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 39 babysitters in Gardena, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Gardena, CA?
The average rate for Gardena, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.69 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 Gardena, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gardena, 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 Gardena, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Gardena, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 84 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.