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1,584 babysitters are listed in Los Angeles, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Los Angeles, CA
Shayelyn M.
Los Angeles, CA
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am looking for a recurring date night or evening babysitting position. I have 14 years of experience as a paid babysitter (three taking care of up to 40 kids at once) and I also have six younger siblings who I help take care of. I enjoy working with kids and helping them grow! I am excited to meet you and your family.
Shayelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Shaye is great with kids! She is fun,and responsible."
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is McKenna & I am 25 years old. I live in Santa Monica and work for a cancer research institute. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old so I have lots of experience. I have babysat for all different types of kids and families and always have fun activities for the kids I babysit. I hope that I may be...
Mckenna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Sharay D.
Los Angeles, CA
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Child Development Major Who Loves Working With All Children
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sharay D. I usually have my kids and their parents call me Shay. I have 4 years of professional experience but a lot more when babysitting my family. I'm majoring in Psychology at CSUDH. I aspire to be a good role model and friend to the children I care for. I can help with Housekeeping Cooking/Meal Preparation, and...
Sharay can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sharay took care of our daughter starting when she was about 6 months old and our daughter loved her! Our little one is not a "lay around for tummy time" type of baby and Sharay did a great job of keeping her engaged the entire time we watched her. She's helped us...
Amanda L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Mel! I am currently a preschool teacher in Toluca Lake, pursuing an advance degree.
Before teaching I was a nanny for over 10 years and also worked in rare disease patient advocacy as a program producer.
When I'm not teaching I enjoy spending time with my husband, catching up with friends, cooking, reading, snuggling...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mel has worked for our family here in California for quite a few months now and she is absolutely amazing! We will continue to use her as much as we can. Our daughter is now 9 months old and is always so excited to see her. "
Geneva G.
Taylor T.
Los Angeles, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I love children and have had experience with caring for children since I was a preteen. I have experience with children ranging from infant/toddler age to high school in a variety of settings. I have been a nanny/babysitter, camp counselor, and have taught in elementary, middle and high school settings as a student teacher. I...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very nice person who was great with our 20-month old. Good communication, friendly, & made us feel safe sending us sweet little updates. Excited to hire again!"
Irena S.
Yendi E.
Los Angeles, CA
$26-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable, Caring, Available Weeknights/Weekends. Looking For Part-Time Job Or Full-Time Job.
5.0
(2)
I just moved to Los Angeles from Chicago and would love to help take care of your children! I have taken care of children from a month old to about 12 years of age. It's been hard being far from my little ones, I helped my sister in law with my niece and nephew since birth, they are now 5 and 3. My best friend has a baby girl of...
Yendi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yendi has a very natural 'motherly' nature about her. My daughter gravitated to her warm and calm presence from day one and they quickly became two peas in a pod! She is patient, attentive, present, and thoughtful in all that she does and she was always such a...
Emma F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!
My name is Kat and I have been babysitting for a little over 13 years now. I have had the pleasure of babysitting kids of all ages over the years but have the most experience with infants and toddlers. I am CPR certified and took an EMT course as well as early child development courses. I would love to help out with...
Kat can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katharina cared for our newborn daughter through age 6. We moved away and were extremely sad to leave Katharina. She provided overnight care, weekend care and afternoon care. We can't say enough about how much we love Katharina!"
Chevita S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Sarah, a 26-year-old with a passion for childcare. After running my own business for 5 years, I'm excited to return to the role of caregiver. With extensive experience in babysitting since age 12, I've provided reliable and nurturing support to children of all ages. I create safe, enjoyable environments, adapting to...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sara was wonderful to work with. She was flexible and helped me out when I was in a bind. She watched 2 of my girls consistently, they were always happy, fed, and things were cleaned up. My girls still ask about her and speak fondly of her. I wish she was closer to...
Care member
Beatriz S.
Los Angeles, CA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting children of different ages for the past 2 and half years, most of them from newborn to elementary school. I have a lot of experience taking care of children for long periods, usually 9 or 10 hours a day and sometimes full time for the parents go to business trips. Fun and out going, open mind and...
Beatriz can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Bia to help my son with a project and she has since worked as an organizer , dog walker and took care of our home and dog while we were on vacation. She comes when she is scheduled, is honest and always has a positive outlook and is a joy to have around. I...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience includes babysitting young children, light housework, house managing, errand running, and house/pet sitting for a few families collectively for the past 5 years as well as working in a high school as a special needs aide for 7 years. I have recently taken a leap of faith and have moved down to LA from the Bay Area....
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Don't miss the opportunity to hire Jacque. She is the perfect fit for the busy family. We interviewed and immediately hired her. She has been a dream. Always cheerful, willing to help and ready to work. Jacque used our car and helped transport our teens to and...
Care member
Grace C.
Los Angeles, CA
$17-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Psychology Student Who Loves Working With Kids!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Grace and I am originally from Los Angeles but I am currently attending school at Boston University. I have been babysitting ever since I was in middle school and have done many jobs such as being a summer camp counselor and volunteering at my local preschool. I loved babysitting at home and am hoping to get a...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"I'm a high school teacher, and I taught Grace in 10th grade. When I was looking for a babysitter for my 2 year old daughter (this was 2022) Grace came recommended by a colleague. We used Grace every time we needed a babysitter until she graduated and went to...
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Regine L.
Los Angeles, CA
$42/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a cum laude graduate of UCLA and have worked as a costumer for film and TV for the past nine years until the current strikes have stopped production. I have been babysitting since the age of 12 and have also worked as a camp counselor. I spent two years working as an au pair for a family in Paris, France, and had...
Regine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Regine has looked after our 19 month old for one night when we traveled to LA in September. She was on time and caring. We felt very comfortable in leaving our daughter with her."
Anne-sophie N.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 13 years old. In between, I have also nannied for several families. I have been responsible for children from 0 months to 18 years old. I have become close with all of the families I have worked for and I cherish the familial relationships I have made. I grew up doing competitive cheer and worked...
Talcy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My son can be a handful, but Talcy kept up with him! She built animals out of play dough, played toys with him and they played out in the yard. I'm not sure who loved her more my son or my dog! She's great with animals as well. I feel very lucky to have found...
Nicole K.
Sara M.
Los Angeles, CA
$35-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Entertainer, Teacher, & Your Child's New Favorite Sitter!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Sara! I'm a nanny, family assistant, & creative, and have spent my entire life around & caring for babies & kids! I was a part time babysitter in high school and college, and have been a full time nanny over the last four years. I have tons of experience with early infant development and caring for infants 0-18 months, as...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sara has been fantastic with my two kids (5 yr & 3 months). I am working from home these days but it has been HUGE having Sara a few times a week. I get so much done with ZERO interruptions when she is here. My 5 year old is always disappointed when she leaves. And...
Lindsay Z.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Asia and I have basically spent my whole life around children. In high school, I constantly volunteered at a local daycare and I later became a tutor there. While attending UC San Diego as an undergraduate I was the nanny to a wonderful family. I started as their date night sitter and became their summer...
Asia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Asia really likes babies and is great with them. We'll definitely use her as a babysitter again."
Vishal H.
5.0
(2)
My name is Susy,
Currently, I am a part of a loving family in Playa Vista that has relocated. I have been with them for over 2. 5 years now. I am also very familiar with the area and children activities. I am a Sweet, Loving, Attentive, Responsible person and I am very Covid serious. I live Downtown, LA and I have a safe and...
Susana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Susana was really great with my kids, she was their 2nd mom while I was at work. She cared for my kids as if they were her own. Every time she came over I knew I was leaving my kids with someone I trusted and that to a parent is everything. She taught them...
Vivian O.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Lina and I'm 26 years old. I graduated from Notre Dame with a background in Marketing and a concentration in International Business. Through my time at NDNU I had the opportunity to take a childhood development class. I speak both Spanish, and English and am currently learning French. I absolutely adore children and...
Angelina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Had a wonderful experience working with Angelina. She was a kind, caring and attentive nanny for our 2 year old, and also helped out on occasion with our 4 year old, who she was very fun, patient and considerate with. Great with pretend play, outdoor time and at...
Erin C.
5.0
(1)
Hello! Experienced nanny/care provider here! I babysat for friends and family for 7 years after receiving my Red Cross Babysitter Certification at age 16 (I'm now 26). Then I was hired at the YMCA as an after school care provider where I cared for about 30 elementary age kids at a time, for 2 years. I was also furthering my...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"In our experience it's difficult to find 'the one' employee who checks all the boxes. Jenna checked them all and came to feel like a member of the family for us. She's cool under pressure, was always considerate, reliable and never complained even under difficult...
Kristopher M.
Laken G.
Los Angeles, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! In 2021 I graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design, with high honors, and immediate moved to LA. As a full-time actor with a flexible schedule, I have the perfect availability for babysitting!
Throughout my high school years, I gained valuable experience babysitting and even created an after-school dance...
Laken can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laken was very sweet and great with my daughter"
Erin S.
Heather T.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I a babysitter and usually work 3-4 times a month with different families so I am looking for something a bit more consistent with the same family. I was a nanny for a family from care in 2013 for a year and a half. I worked in a preschool for two years in high school for an ROP class and volunteered at a day camp for two...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My children love Heather! She was always on time and kept them entertained. I loved getting updates from her while I was at work. I was sad when she moved but she still does occocasional date nights. Any family would be lucky to work with Heather!"
Hayley R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Los Angeles, CA
Shayelyn M.
5.0
Shaye is great with kids! She is fun,and responsible.
- Elizabeth M.
Sharay D.
5.0
Sharay took care of our daughter starting when she was about 6 months old and our daughter loved her! Our little one is not a "lay around for tummy time" type of baby and Sharay did a great job of keeping her engaged the entire time we watched her. She's helped us numerous times and is our go-to...
- Amanda L.
Melanie F.
5.0
Mel has been our son's caretaker since he was 6 months and she is pretty much part of our family. She is responsible, diligent, kind, thoughtful and has a heart of gold. She is everything we could have ever hoped for as a care giver. We love Mel and you will too.
- Shiv G.
Taylor T.
5.0
Very nice person who was great with our 20-month old. Good communication, friendly, & made us feel safe sending us sweet little updates. Excited to hire again!
- Irena S.
Yendi E.
5.0
Yendi has a very natural 'motherly' nature about her. My daughter gravitated to her warm and calm presence from day one and they quickly became two peas in a pod! She is patient, attentive, present, and thoughtful in all that she does and she was always such a joyful and positive addition to our...
- Emma F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Los Angeles, CA:
How can I find a Los Angeles babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Los Angeles, 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 1,584 babysitters in Los Angeles, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Angeles, CA?
The average rate for Los Angeles, CA babysitters on Care.com is $23.66 per hour as of February 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 Los Angeles, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Los Angeles, 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.
Ratings for Los Angeles, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Los Angeles, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 686 reviews of the 1,584 listed babysitters.