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5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Maria. I am 23 years old, and have a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis in Mathematics and minor in Early Childhood Education. I have worked as a babysitter since I was 16 and have taken care of numerous children. These experiences have included children of all ages from new born to 13...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Hela, I'm a professional and experienced nanny and a former preschool/middle school teacher who loves children of all ages! I'm responsible, fun, and energetic and I have over 14 years experience working with children; working as a professional nanny for the last 6 years, 2 years as a French teacher in a...
Hela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Having Hela join our family for > 1.5 years was an absolute blessing for our family. She is a warm, caring, accommodating, and nurturing person who created an environment where our daughter felt safe, loved, and eager to learn. Being a first time mom, I was...
Ivy T.
Alyssa P.
Buena Park, CA
$27-60/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyssa . I have 5 years of experience with children in classrooms. Im open to helping with travel, errands, and anything that you throw my way ! I get along very well with children and I have many planned activities to offer! As a lifeguard for the Grand Californian Hotel at the Disney Resort, I also maintain...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa showed up early, we had a chat and I was super comfortable with her. The kids had fun and my daughter was asking for her again as soon as she left. I would definitely hire her again."
Lucy C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Uma! I taught 2nd grade for 7 years at a private Christian school. Also, I was a Kindergarten teacher assistant at a private Christian school for 2 years. Currently, I'm an instructional aide at a public school. I have one son who is 18 years old and I have a miniature husky. I have a lot of experience working with...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Uma with the kids and Uma is very dependable, respectful, and friendly. She is very professional and reliable. I would highly recommend Uma."
Jeffrey Y.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent social work graduate, looking to work with kids meanwhile I work on my Masters Program(part time). I enjoy working with kids, I love playing with them, making them happy because seeing kids happy makes me happy too. I babysit my cousins and siblings all the time and have a good time doing it. My favorite activity...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We have hired Angela on a few occasions to watch our two girls. One is slightly Autistic and has certain things that she needs to perform her way and Angela followed them perfectly! She is also very attentive of both our daughters plays with them and follows their...
Carlos M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello :) My name is Kristina! A little about me is I am a 22 year hard worker who has reliable transportation and not too far from many cities! I am CPR/BLS certified and I have professional training in first aid. I have a clean driving record and do not partake in any drinking or smoking of any kind.
I have babysat/ taken...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristina has babysat for our family on multiple occasions. She is a very sweet and respectful person."
Jay L.
Courtney M.
Huntington Beach, CA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Courtney. I started babysitting when I was 14. I am an active person so I like to do activities that will get kids moving. I am a certified lifeguard and swim instructor and have been for over 4 years. I am able to adapt to any schedule and willing to do anything that is needed from me.
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney has worked for me caring for my 2 sons who are now 19 months old and 3.5 years old for over a year. If I could keep Courtney living near me, I would. I am DEVASTATED to lose her, but she is moving and I have to let her go!! She is a HUGE part of our...
Marita J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ashley and I am a Cal State Long Beach graduate with my BA in Psychology. I also have my AA in Sociology from Long Beach City College along with (6) completed early child development courses. I worked at a Daycare/Preschool for 9 years as a day care teacher and preschool teacher. Some of my responsibilities were...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is a wonderful nanny - very professional, caring, dependable, flexible and punctual. She was always very careful and tender with our 1 year old and very engaged and fun with our 5 year old. She is great at following family’s directives and supporting with...
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Tatiana M.
Garden Grove, CA
$20-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Provider - Toddlers To Pre-Teen
3.3
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Tatiana and I'm 23 years old with a passion for working with children. I'm currently a part-time student and staff member at the Boys & Girls Club where I teach and mentor elementary-aged students. I am both CPR and First Aid Certified. I also am working toward my certification in Child Development...
Tatiana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tatiana is great with our little one. We have a toddler and she’s been patient, gentle and always willing to be active and creative. Our little one talks about her for days after she watches her. "
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Beatriz L.
Long Beach, CA
$28-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've been a childcare provider for over 7 years , and I'm passionate about helping children learn, play, and grow. I'm skilled at creating a safe, nurturing environment and fostering children's social, emotional, and intellectual development.
I believe in open communication with parents and prefer to follow their preferred...
5.0
"Beatriz is wonderful with our son K.! She has watched him since he was 6 months old, and he is now 15 months. She is helpful, kind and always makes sure he is safe. She is punctual and has been flexible with our scheduling needs. We are sorry to lose her as we are...
Caroline S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greeting, I'm Christian (Xen) I'm looking to work with children to better prep myself for my child based career. I have been providing care for mainly children with some infants and teenagers in between for years in the forms of respite, chaperoning, and caretaking. During that time I also assisted with light housework and...
Christian can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Xen is great with my grandson. My grandson has ADHD and autism. Xen takes him to the park, helps him with homework and is caring. My grandson loves him :)"
Shanene R.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience working at a childcare. I know how to feed, change diapers, play, teach and watch the children sleep during nap time. At the childcare, I worked with babies from 3 months old to 5 years old. I am also bilingual, I am fluent in Spanish. I truly enjoy working with children and have the patience and...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa is amazing with kids, has them engaged with fun and educational activities. She is very reliable and always gives her best. Really loving and caring person."
Humberto L.
Ariana S.
Downey, CA
$52/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello I am a overnight newborn care specialist/nanny with lots of twin experiences and have great references. Available for part time and on-call. Service all of Los Angeles and Orange County.
All vaccines up to date
Covid vaccine & Booster
Pet lover
Non smoker
Reliable
5.0
"Ariana is amazing. She has been helping with our newborn for awhile now and is an amazing infant care specialist, but also an amazing, kind person. She brings us so much peace of mind and sense of security when our girl is with her.
She treats our kids like they...
Kaytee B.
Lauren L.
Huntington Beach, CA
$19-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a charismatic college student trying to find a happy family to connect with on here that might need some help with their little ones. I'm currently a student at CSULB and have some flexibility in my schedule now that most things are online. A little about me is that I'm originally from Austin, TX, but I was living...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Wonderful! Reliable, easy to be around, super flexible, punctual and GREAT with our baby! Highly recommend!"
Shannon M.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Claire and I am a 32-year-old experienced nanny. I studied Child & Adolescent Development in college. I lived in Santa Cruz working as a nanny for 5 years and now I am back to my hometown of Long Beach. My passion is with childcare and I have worked hard to be an excellent caregiver. I have worked in...
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Claire was on time, polite, easy going, friendly, and jumped right into help me with the babies! Wow on an interview! The babies and my little puppy Yorkie adored her. What a special and an amazing girl Claire is! She asked questions and answered my questions well....
Sarah C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome to my page! I'm Mary, and I've been babysitting practically since I was born! I'm the 8th in a family of 10 children, and I have 15 nieces and nephews. Additionally, I volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for kids in foster care. I love how kids see the world and enjoy helping them discover...
Mary can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary was awesome! We are so excited to have her available to sit for our 7yo. She was fun, caring, and attentive. She asked the best questions to make sure she fit seamlessly into our families needs. Our child was bummed the next morning that she wasn't coming...
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Lisbeth R.
Long Beach, CA
$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very friendly approachable person. I have over 4 years of experience working with children under 5 years of age. I am an energetic and trustworthy individual. If you have any questions please reach out!
Lisbeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Catherine T.
Whittier, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring & fun.
I enjoy working with kids because they are all so different in they're own ways so it makes working with different families enjoyable, every day is different!
I'm looking for a job that is in need of someone, like me to make a positive impact on they're children.
I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Catherine is a very caring person who is great with children. She is also very professional. She did a great job with my kids and they absolutely adored her."
Priscilla M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat kids all through my high school years and have currently been working as a behavioral technician for two years now. I work with kids of all age ranges that behavioral disorders, so I am well trained and equipped to handle various behaviors presented by kiddos. I have also worked as a tutor for children of various...
Kiana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kiana was great with my kids. They didn't want her to leave when we got back. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a recent graduate from Morgan State University with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and I'm currently pursuing my master's in social work. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I genuinely enjoy spending time with kids.
In addition to babysitting, I'm CPR and First Aid certified, so...
Ayona can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in La Palma, CA
Hela B.
5.0
Having Hela join our family for > 1.5 years was an absolute blessing for our family. She is a warm, caring, accommodating, and nurturing person who created an environment where our daughter felt safe, loved, and eager to learn. Being a first time mom, I was cautious with who cared for her but Hela...
- Ivy T.
Alyssa P.
5.0
Alyssa showed up early, we had a chat and I was super comfortable with her. The kids had fun and my daughter was asking for her again as soon as she left. I would definitely hire her again.
- Lucy C.
Uma R.
5.0
Uma did a great job caring for my 7 year old son and my 3 year old daughter. She was on time, had a great way about her, very professional and instantly engaged with my kids. After she left my kids gave her great feedback and said they would love having her babysit them again.
I felt very...
- Care member
Angela F.
5.0
We recently hired Angela to babysit our two children and she was great! The kids loved her and had fun playing with her. We will definitely use her in the future!
- Kelley B.
Kristina W.
5.0
Kristina was very kind and patient with my children. We had a phone conversation and she asked very important questions about routines, likes and dislikes. She went above and beyond and even washed my dishes. Kristina was attentive, my six year old was very excited about the coloring activities they...
- Johanna M.
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How much do babysitters charge in La Palma, CA?
The average rate for La Palma, CA babysitters on Care.com is $17.67 per hour as of March 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 La Palma, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in La Palma, 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.