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60 babysitters are listed in Los Alamitos, CA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Los Alamitos, CA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Emma and I am a 23-year-old nanny. I have had a great passion for children my entire life. I would consider myself to be a very positive, enthusiastic, nurturing, organized, and responsible person. I enjoy dancing, playing games, sports, making crafts and much more. I have had a lot of experience with children...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma is absolutely amazing! She took my kids on little outings each day and when I got home from work they were so excited to tell me about their day. My little one can be challenging and Emma was so patient and good with her. Also, my boy seemed happier than...
Nancy T.
Ava W.
Los Alamitos, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ava and I am very interested in your job posting. I have been caring for children for 6 years so far. I have a lot of experience children of all ages. I also have my degree in biological science.
I have 6 years of experience with childcare. I have watched all ages of children as well. I am caring, playful,...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ava is fun, responsible and imaginative. My 5 year old and 2 year old were instantly happy to be with her. She's also super responsible and smart - my younger child has peanut and other food allergies and Ava quickly understood the information I gave her and I felt...
Jessica R.
5.0
(3)
I'd describe my personality as reliable, loyal, and willing to learn! I know that every family is different.
I like working with kids because I love watching them grow and learn. I started working with a 3-month-old and watched her grow into a toddler and it was such an incredible experience.
I started working with kids in 2014....
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Both of my girls love Jennifer! They get so excited when she comes over. She's never late and the kids are always happy (or asleep) when I get home. I've known her quite a while and have and would recommend to a friend."
Laura G.
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
"My husband and I were looking for a long term consistent home helper who can help us with our 7 year old twin boys who are both on the autism spectrum. When we interviewed him, we were immediately impressed with the fact that he brought Legos to play with the boys...
Chisato H.
Nikko T.
Los Alamitos, CA
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hey, I'm Nikko. I am a dedicated childcare provider with over three years of experience caring for children of all ages. What motivated me to start is the positive impact I've had in previous babysitting roles, and I hope to continue making a difference in the lives of children and their families. I'm known for my patience,...
Karly G.
Los Alamitos, CA
$16-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 2 years of experience. I am a college graduate from UC Santa Barbara and love spending time with kids! Looking for a babysitting job over Summer before I start my career in the fall!
Karly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Ayanna R.
Los Alamitos, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a nurturing and organized childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's development and well-being. I've gained valuable experience through my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my love for making a positive impact on children's lives. I believe in supporting families and providing reliable care that...
Hi! My name is Ashley. I am a senior at High School and a member of the volleyball team. I LOVE kids and have been working as a babysitter the past few years. I am from a large extended family and have spent many family gathering's helping my aunt out, taking care of multiple children at once. I also spent the past 3 years...
Jennifer R.
Los Alamitos, CA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I am a recent graduate of CSULB where I received my undergrad in French and Spanish and I am now currently working on a masters in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. My dream is to open up an international preschool one day. I have worked at Rossmoor Elementary for over four years in their before and...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Taylor H.
Los Alamitos, CA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm a fun and patient childcare provider with seven years of experience. I'm passionate about helping children grow and learn and believe every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment in which to do so. My background includes some college coursework, and I'm CPR and First Aid certified.
I'm comfortable caring for up to...
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly, caring, and funny!
I like working with kids because they allow me to feel free and be my creative self!
I just finished up my junior year at CSULB and am heading into my senior year. I am looking for a summer job to make some money so that I can start supporting myself...
Ashlynn M.
Los Alamitos, CA
$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With seven years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to care for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love to play games and engage in activities that promote learning...
My name is Navy, I am 25 years old and grew up in Orange County, CA. I am an experienced baby sitter/nanny for children 9 months and older. My most recent childcare job ended in May; I cared for two 5-year-old twin boys within a lovely family of four. I am currently moving from LA to NYC, so I am looking for a Part-Time or...
5.0
(16)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I really love kids, especially newborns. As a nurse, I have some experience in that field. I am a registered nurse in Chile and here in CA. I am a medical assistant. I successfully raised my three children and babysat newborns too. I would like to take care of other kids as my own, because I strongly believe that your real...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sara is wonderful & we absolutely feel so lucky to have found her! She put my anxious mind at ease as I returned to work. I truly feel that she genuinely cares for our little one & her experience is second to none."
Care member
4.3
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Ada.
I'm currently a daycare assistant in Lakewood, CA.; therefore, I'm CPR & First-Aid certified. I've been a nanny of children of all ages. I graduated high school & am interested in a career in Child Development. I'm bilingual, responsible, energetic, and a reliable person.
Working in the daycare has given me a...
Ada can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"she is great! Thank you so much for your help!"
Celina R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Camille and I am an Occupational Therapy student at Dominican University of California. I am also on the soccer team and I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job to help me pay for college. I am willing to help with everything from light housekeeping to cooking to driving. I am very reliable, responsible,...
Camille can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Camille cared for our daughter part-time for several months in Spring 2022. She was fantastic and our daughter loves her. Camille is very responsible, earnest, kind, trustworthy, and reliable. We would highly recommend her."
Katie F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Joanna and I am a recent college graduate! I received my bachelor's degree from Cal State University Long Beach, and am currently pursuing my teaching credential here as well!
When I was about 14 years old, I began getting my CPR and first aid license so I could be more professional when babysitting. Since...
Joanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I felt extremely comfortable leaving my son with Joanna. She is very reliable and fun. She is one of the few people that I have hired where I didn't worry at all while I was away from him because I knew he was well cared for by someone attentive to his needs. She...
Megan G.
Chloe C.
Buena Park, CA
$22-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Providers Seeking Occasional/part Time Opportunities!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Chloe and I am 22 years old. I am looking for part time or occasional babysitting opportunities as I am currently in graduate school for my masters in Speech-Language Pathology. I have 3 years of childcare experience and I love working with kids! Previously I have worked at a K-6 science summer camp and...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Me and my husband were nervous for our kids first babysitter-Chloe was great! I highly recommend her."
Katie E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with children of all kinds, I cared for a girl with rhetts syndrome for a year. My tasks included feeding, cooking for, driving, reading to, and talking to her. I also have experience working with kindergartners and first graders. I worked with them for 2 years. I read with them, painted with them, practiced...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We came to Care.com to explore our nanny options and found Lauren through them. We appreciated how professional, punctual and helpful she was. We also liked how well she connected to our baby and her educational background. Even though we currently don't have a...
Gabriela S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 23 years old and currently work at boot barn, l've been a nanny for about 6 years on and off. I've also worked with developmentally disabled adults for about 2 years. Im currently looking to move to a new/different nanny opportunity. I've been babysitting since I was about 13 starting with my little cousins. I just love...
Magnolia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was great! She showed up exactly when she said she would be there & was amazing with both of my boys. (Ages 18 months & 9 years). My 9 year old asked if we could use her again & again! She is very respectful & we were 100% comfortable with her. "
Michaela G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Los Alamitos, CA
Emma F.
5.0
Emma arrived on time and ready to interact with my active toddler! She was easy to talk to and kept me updated on how my little guy was doing. Would definitely recommend Emma!
- Lydia B.
Ava W.
5.0
Ava is fun, responsible and imaginative. My 5 year old and 2 year old were instantly happy to be with her. She's also super responsible and smart - my younger child has peanut and other food allergies and Ava quickly understood the information I gave her and I felt really confident leaving him in...
- Jessica R.
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer is reliable, trustworthy, and absolutely wonderful with infants/toddlers and children of all ages. You truly can't put enough emphasis on the importance of being able to trust someone with your children, and I have never felt more comfortable leaving my babies with someone as I have with...
- Care member
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.
Sara S.
5.0
Sara is wonderful & we absolutely feel so lucky to have found her! She put my anxious mind at ease as I returned to work. I truly feel that she genuinely cares for our little one & her experience is second to none.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Los Alamitos, CA:
How can I find a Los Alamitos babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Los Alamitos, 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 13 babysitters in Los Alamitos, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Los Alamitos, CA?
The average rate for Los Alamitos, CA babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of December 2024. 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 Los Alamitos, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Los Alamitos, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 Los Alamitos, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Los Alamitos, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.