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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Christian (Xen) is a great person to hire. He is reliable, punctual and even brought Legos to share with my son (age 6). Xen is responsible, caring and kind and trustworthy. I have hired him on early mornings during my fitness training, he has taken my son into...
Kaitlyn A.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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
(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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kiana was great with my kids. They didn't want her to leave when we got back. "
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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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Oluwatosin A.
Anaheim, CA
$20-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Joy. I have over six years of experience working with special needs children in various capacities that care is needed. This includes autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome.
I would describe myself as a compassionate, reliable, hardworking, observant and a patient person.
Oluwatosin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Oluwatosin, or Joy as we know her, is a beautiful, kind, smart, caring, reliable, honest, gentle, amazing person. She has been helping my Mom, an Alzheimer's patient, for 2 years. We met her through a friend and I trust her completely. Joy is very highly educated,...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Patient and dedicated nanny enthusiastic about working with children of all ages. Seeks a position in a daycare setting.
Organized, friendly and reliable nanny seeking for a family. Excellent communicator well versed in early childhood environments. Attentive caregiver to 1-3 infants and preschool children for 11...
Lourdes can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Five stars aren’t enough here! Lourdes is more than a caregiver – she's a gem. Reliable, loving, and committed, she plays, reads, and does art and crafts with the kids. She also helps around the house, and is a delightful companion. We are so incredibly lucky to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for over 14 years. I currently work at a high school with Special Needs students and nanny a 7-year-old in Tustin. I am seeking a nanny position closer to home.
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have had Angela as a sitter for my adult disabled daughter for 3 years. She is a wonderful, caring provider, dependable provider and I have never had any reason to question my decision to hire her. She has been such a help to me and my family, which has allowed...
Sharon L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience in my field of work. Included is baby-sitting infants and minor children. I also do light house cleaning and preparation of meals. I pride myself on being a good role model to the children and parents whom I am employed by. I am a quick to learn what a child's interest are and use that to help with...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Carmen is the best nanny we've ever had! My baby loved playing with her the first day they met each other. She is attentive, responsible, caring and dependable. She also helped with light housekeeping and made my place so clean. My baby smiles every time he sees...
Yuting W.
Sophia R.
Whittier, CA
$20-37/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi Dear Families!! Are You Looking For Someone Who Loves Your Kids As Their Own? That's Me!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello dear family, this is Sophia
I have been taking care of children since I'm 17yo, babysitting and aupair experience too.
I speak English and Spanish fluent.
My last work experience was with 2 under 2.
Currently working with a 7 months old, 3 times at week but very flexible schedule.
I really loved and enjoyed my time with...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
" I can't say enough how amazing Sophia has been. She is patient, kind, and so attentive. We felt our little girl was safe and taken care of every step of the way. She has helped care for her from 6m to now 18+ months, and our little one is smarter for having...
Corinne F.
4.7
(12)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Danielle, a certified Early Childhood Elementary Teacher actively seeking weekday evening care roles and occasional weekend caregiving positions. With over a decade of experience working closely with children, I've developed a keen ability to listen attentively and adopt a student's mindset to understand their...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle has watched my toddler regularly over the past few months and we are so happy to have found her. She is reliable, an excellent communicator, and incredibly kind. My son has pretty intense separation anxiety but he always warms up and has tons of fun when...
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Angelena, or Lena, I'm 24, a CNA & current Nursing student at CSUF. I'm very passionate about early education & strongly believe that good communication between you, the parents, and myself is vital. I'm experienced with children age 0-12, with my most common being infant-preschool age. I've also been multiple...
Angelena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Angelena is our go to sitter for my son. She has been a constant presence for my first born and I can truly say I feel at ease knowing she is watching my son. Angelena communicates well with updates, as well as anything that may come up that needs clarifications....
Yessenia M.
Mia T.
Long Beach, CA
$17-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of Baby Sitting & Care taking experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, School Work, and Crafts.
Mia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Great with our daughter and our dogs."
Christina S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily, I am 27 years old, and I am a physical therapist by day. I am dependable, responsible and energetic, and love working with kids! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, watching children from 7 months-10 years old. I also nannied all throughout graduate school. In addition, for 2. 5 years I...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My little one loves her from a first sight. It's pity that our schedules did not matched. Maybe she has not much experience with infants (my baby is 7month old), but I'm sure she can do it perfectly. "
Irina S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Taytum watched our 2 babies under 2 on a weekly basis. She was punctual and great with them. The babies were always happy to see her when she came to watch them. Would definitely hire again!"
Krystal M.
Jillian S.
Lakewood, CA
$25/hr • 16 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver. Available Full Time When Summer Starts And School Ends!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for over 13 years now! Mostly a bunch of organizations (through church) with child care. I had a nanny position for almost 2 year. (both families moved away) I am a full time student working on my Teaching Credentials for Single-Subject Art (so I would love to do arts and crafts with your kids). I...
Jillian can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jillian was amazing! I hired her for a 4-week job to care for my 3yo while she was between preschools. Jillian is patient, fun, and goes with the flow. She played pretend for hours on end with my daughter and took her on fun adventures to the park, hiking, and...
Erika S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am very patient, caring, and flexible. I have worked with children that range from the ages of 0 (i. e. newborns) to 12+ years. I have 8 siblings, so I naturally have lots of experience helping to raise and take care of my siblings all of my life. My paid experience includes teaching in 5 different preschools, coaching...
Destiny can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Destiny is an amazing person and amazing with kids. Our daughter D. (9 months) just loves her! Destiny shows up (on time) with a smile on her face and is always ready to play and interact with D. I work from home and can hear Destiny constantly singing, talking and...
Claire C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in La Palma, CA
Beatriz L.
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 moving, but any family will be...
- Caroline S.
Christian P.
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.
Ariana S.
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 were her own and is so loving and...
- Kaytee B.
Lauren L.
5.0
Wonderful! Reliable, easy to be around, super flexible, punctual and GREAT with our baby! Highly recommend!
- Shannon M.
Claire B.
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. I have no doubt that she is...
- Sarah C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in La Palma, CA:
How can I find a La Palma babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in La Palma, 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 3 babysitters in La Palma, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 La Palma, CA?
The average rate for La Palma, CA babysitters on Care.com is $17.67 per hour as of January 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.