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Babysitters in La Palma, CA
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:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(1)
I am a married women who choose to put my nursing career on hold to take care and raise my sisters 3 girls. I'm First Aid/CPR certified with child, infant, and toddler experience. I have been a nanny to a family of twins for 5 years until they relocated to Texas. I have been a pre-school teachers aid for 2 years. We have also...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Shannon, nice to meet you :)
I have tons of experience. I've been a live in Nanny, Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny, Babysitter & I'm a single mom with a teen. I know what kids are like & what they need, I actually listen to them. I love kids & I'll treat your babies like they are my own. I don't mind sick kids or...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Shannon was great when caring for our three kids! We highly recommend her for anyone looking in the future!"
Justin S.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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
(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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Angelena was the very first babysitter we hired for our 5 month old son. As a first time mom I was very nervous about leaving my baby and she put my anxiety to rest. She has a calming presence, is knowledgeable about infants, and was very nurturing with our son....
Kelsey L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about me; my name is Halie and I am 29 years old.
I have both personal and professional experience working with children from infant to teenage years. I come from a big family and I am the oldest child, so I have always had a lot of responsibility with helping look over my little siblings. I have also been the go to...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My two babies (2 1/2 and 1) had never had a babysitter before and I was nervous about how it would go. But when Halie arrived, I was instantly put at ease. She is very calm and kind and my toddler immediately felt comfortable around her. So comfortable that even...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graduate of Cal State Fullerton. I graduated in 2019 with a BA in psychology, and a minor in child and adolescent development. In May, I returned to school to get my masters in psychology. I currently work in a group home with at risk youth. With the stressors of work, I am not fully able to concentrate on my school work,...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia watched our 2 children full time. She was always on time and never missed a day. She was wonderful with the kids and showed great patience even when they were being difficult. Our children miss her dearly. Olivia would be a great asset to any family who is...
Lisa R.
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Mia is an amazing nanny, and loves our two kids like they were her own. She's very engaging and brings activities to keep the kids entertained. She's great about following our schedules and making sure the kids stay on routine. My son often asks when she's coming...
Brenda S.
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Taytum was excellent with my autistic son. I will be hiring Taytum in an ongoing basis throughout the summer. She was attentive and caring to my son!"
Windy F.
Emily E.
Whittier, CA
$18-28/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Emily and I'm 21 years old. I am a certified EMT so I have all my First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. I recently had a baby girl named Skyla so now I have a bunch of new experiences that benefit my nanny jobs. I used to be a lifeguard at Great Wolf Lodge so I can recognize potential hazards for your child(ren) in and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily watched my child today. She was on time, which is way harder to find on this website than it should be. My son loved her. And she cooked us a great meal."
Tamara C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Karine, I'm 30 years old. I am originally from Brazil. I got a degree in Tourism and Hospitality and a master's in People Management. I speak Portuguese, Spanish, English and I am currently studying French. I worked in hotels for several years in Brazil. My last role it was as an Operational Manager, so I was...
5.0
"Karine was hired to do regular cleaning and some light meal prep. She’s extremely thorough and helpfully provides notes on what she’s cleaned and what she is planning to clean via Apple’s reminders app, where we can go in and add/reprioritize. When she’s done...
Doug S.
Rebecca C.
Westminster, CA
$17-60/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My Name is Rebecca but you can call me Becca :) , I'm 25 years old and I graduated in 2017 from High School. 03/06/24 I became a mom to a baby girl and it had been the best thing for me !!! I also have experience taking care of my nieces and occasionally watching family friends kids over the years. My nieces ages are 13 and 10...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Rebecca is very caring and raised not to be judgemental and to be open minded and to love all. Treat people with kindness and don't judge by looks, race or sexuality but what is on the inside. "
Meredith C.
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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jill is our current family babysitter for my 19 month old son. She has been such a bright ray of sunshine for our family and fits in perfectly. My son absolutely adores her. She takes excellent care of him, leaving this overbearing mommy at ease while I am away....
Nicole S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Currently offering Tuesdays and Thursdays.
I am a mother of two boys born 17th months apart. Whom are now both nearing towards their tweens.
My favorite age was infant to toddler years because of how much they still need from you.
I have years of experience with my own children and babysitting for friends and family...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lindsey was amazing with our daughter who is 2. She helped introduce her to new foods, learning experiences, and cared for her every need.
Lindsey also helped with meal prep for our little ones as well as tidied up and did laundry on a regular basis.
I...
Adam G.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 29-year-old child care provider seeking Nanny/Sitter opportunities in your area. I have worked with over 8 families since i've turned 18 years old. I have spent the last 8 years with my most recent family.
I have an abundant amount of experience with children of all-ages. I have worked for day care centers and individual...
Jayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Great with newborns. Helped me feel secure going back to work for my first set of babies. "
Jen N.
Jenna D.
Huntington Beach, CA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Ive been babysitting my neighbors for the past 7 years, but now they are all grown up so I am looking for other families in need of a sitter! I love children so this is the perfect job for me! I am CPR certified, and have been working for a foster care agency for the past 7 months. I just got my bachelors degree in Child...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is so kind and patient with children! She has babysat not only my cousins, siblings & friends kids but also my pets! She is incredible!!"
Darcie G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in La Palma, CA
Catherine T.
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.
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, well informed, a great problem...
- Care member
Sophia R.
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 her in her life. Beyond trustworthy...
- Corinne F.
Shannon O.
5.0
Shannon has been so wonderful with my infant triplets. She started helping us with them when they were about two months old, and has been so loving with them the entire time. She's very capable of managing three infants who may all need attention simultaneously, and has offered very helpful advice...
- Lisa P.
Angela V.
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 me to go to work with no worries...
- Sharon L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in La Palma, CA:
How can I find a La Palma babysitter near me?
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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.