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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joy has exceeded all expectations. She is everything you want and need in a caregiver. She is very kind, patient, gentile, and quick to recognize when to be helpful. Joy is a very unique person. She is self motivated and willing to go above and beyond to help....
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon is wonderful! I needed help with overnights with my 3 month old, so both hubby and I could get some sleep. She was great on getting her fed on time, and got her to sleep peacefully through the night. My baby does get tummy aches, and Shannon was able to...
Sandy C.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"We used her on our first time leaving our son ever- which as a mom is super nerve-racking! Lena came over a few days before to meet us and our son- under a year old btw, she is incredibly warm and great with children, also with our large dog. We have used her...
Jen S.
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: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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
(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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Halie took super good care of our kids and they absolutely loved her. 100% recommended!"
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:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Rebecca was there for me in a last minute situation. She was also a great baby sitter my 4 year old said she played and colored with him the whole day. She made sure my boy was well fed, happy and engaged. I would absolutely recommend Rebecca to my friends and...
Erik H.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jill has watched my children of and on the last year and she is very reliable and my kids love her. My son has allergies and she learned what do quickly and how to prep food for him. She plays with them and seems to enjoy them."
Rachael S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!.
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 members, also I have 3+ years as a...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lindsey was great with our 4 year old L and our pets!"
Sandra M.
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, 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.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Being a man raising newborns isn't the easiest thing to do, but Jayla made this experience easy breezy for me. She was my "fathers helper" for about a year and a half. She helped me with meal prep, light housekeeping, sleep training and etc. I use to call her the...
Greg H.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as caring, sincere and innocent.
I like working with kids because they are the heart of the family, hope to a better world, and the key to innocence.
I'm looking for a job that can allow the opportunity to provide quality childcare.
I started working with kids ever since I was a kid.
In my...
5.0
"We didn't end up working with Stefania, but we did meet with her twice. She was very responsive, honest, polite and professional. We were looking for someone with more experience with children under 1 and CPR certified. However, we would have loved to have worked...
Robert V.
Thaina F.
Huntington Beach, CA
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hey families!
I am an experienced nanny and babysitter looking for a full time nanny position. I am located in Huntington Beach and looking for opportunities around this area. I am CPR certified and have reliable transportation. My hourly rate starts at 25 for one child, but I can totally be flexible on that. I can start as...
5.0
"Thaina was punctual and responsible taking care of my child. I will definitely hire her again. Thank you Thaina."
Suzane E.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in La Palma, CA
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
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.
Angelena R.
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. She follows baby's routine and is...
- Yessenia M.
Danielle C.
5.0
My kids and I traveled from Northern CA for an extended family weekend in Anaheim. I was very unsure about leaving my 2 littlest kids with a caretaker to attend a wedding during our stay. The hotel had recommended care.com & thankfully, through that recommendation, we found Danielle. She responded...
- Megan V.
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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 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.