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Find babysitters in Thousand Palms, CA that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Thousand Palms, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Thousand Palms, CA
Alice K.
Desert Hot Springs, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile! My name is Alice, I'm 53 and have 3 of my own. Children are truly a joy for me! Each stage has its own unique joys and needs. I offer my experience to you to add to your successful parent toolbox.
Examples:
Showing love!
Expressed through lots of smiles, respecting their pace,...
Alice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alice was fantastic. She is trustworthy. Great with the kids and they developed a real bond with her. She helped us with many house projects and organizing which was great. Overall, she is a great person and I would hire her again and definitely recommend her.
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Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I used to babysit my boss's daughter but now she's a teenager and moved to Florida. I have two kids, 18 and 16 years old. Occasionally, I babysit some friends' kids if they have to go somewhere, and I'm not working. My friends know that their kids won't be just sitting in front of the television. When I babysit in my house, they...
5.0
"This lady is a true gem. Thoughtful supportable and pro active"
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Cynthia R.
La Quinta, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysat Children Of All Ages And Raised Three Children Of My Own
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of three and a grandmother of two. I have babysat and dogsat for numerous families in the Desert for the past 8 years. I am a retired real estate paralegal and am available for part-time child care, pet care, home management, or personal assistant. I also do home organization.
Cynthia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cynthia is absolutely wonderful! I wish I lived near her so I could work with her long term. She babysat/nannied my 2.5 yr and 8 month old boys for a whole week. She brought new, little toys for the boys to play with (which they LOVED) and even made us cookies. She...
Tom M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brittnee. I am 29 years old and live in the Coachella Valley with my husband, our beautiful children and 3 cats.
I treat everyone I meet with respect and maintain a high level of professionalism in my working relationships.
I have worked with many families privately and professionally for over 8 years in the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Currently unavailable for the rest of the 2018 season, please check back for schedule availability* My experience starts with being a stay at home mother of four boys. On a daily basis we would play, learn, laugh and love. We spent a lot of time outside at parks, beaches, and tennis courts. When indoors, we would read,...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Monica is a trustworthy and reliable person. She is also a hard worker with great work ethics. She is great with kids and adults alike and has a bright positive disposition. I would highly recommend Monica as a caregiver!"
Antoinette A.
Yessenia G.
Indio, CA
$29-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm a passionate childcare provider with 8 years of experience and a desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and I have strong communication skills, keeping parents regularly updated on their child's day. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household rules to ensure a safe...
Yessenia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"OMG Yessi! She saved us on a very short term booking, shared documentation to put our minds at ease, and boosted our confidence throughout the process. As first time users of this service, Yessi was a dream to have found. Our 4 year old is still talking about the...
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Araceli M.
Coachella, CA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! To start off, my name is Araceli, or you can call me Shelly if you'd like. I'm a 28 years old. I currently work at PGA West Golf Resort. Summertime is here and I am slowing down - I'm looking for part time work at the moment.
Araceli can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very punctual and responsive. She was great with my 7 year old. Highly recommend."
Jason C.
Arianna A.
Indio, CA
$20-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Arianna (Ari), I have over 8 years of experience babysitting/taking care of kids. As the oldest sibling I have took care of younger kids for over 10 years now, cooking for them and watching over them as if they're my own kids when parents were working. I love kids and babies and it would be a pleasure to help you...
Arianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Took very good care of my two kids. Would definitely book again!"
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
As a special needs teacher and childcare provider with a deep passion for nurturing young minds, I bring over seven years of experience and a wealth of skills to the table. My nurturing and patient personality resonates with children, creating a safe and stimulating environment for their growth and development. With a background...
Berenice can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Berenice was really responsive and flexible and most importantly great with my two kids. She was confident and can tell immediately she knew what she was doing and had things handled. My kids had a lot of fun with her and we will definitely use her again when we...
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4.9
(13)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello :) My name is Destiny and I have a heart for children. I have experienced caring for children between the ages of 0 weeks through 17 years old. In my experience I have fed, bathed, read to, sleep trained, helped W/ homework, behavioral intervention, carpooled to/from school, and did light cleaning in the home. I also have...
Destiny can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Destiny was so great with our 2 year old grandson. She not just played with him but taught him and even taught my daughter some tips on handling him if he was upset about not being able to do something he wanted to do. Also he spoke more words when she was there....
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Juana M.
Desert Hot Springs, CA
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Juana. I am 24 years old. My ultimate goal in life is to end up in a career with children. Being a teacher is my goal. I love being around kids they make me feel young and bring a certain joy to me. This motherly side comes from caring for my 2 younger sisters. Also from volunteering at my local parish teaching...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Juana about 3 years ago to care for my two children, a two year old baby girl and a 4 year old boy. It was extremely difficult to trust a complete stranger with my children but Juana made such an amazing first impression. She is extremely punctual,...
Christina L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Valerie, and I'm currently attending University online to complete my Bachelor's Degree in environmental science. I hope to contribute to saving our environment and planet. In the mean time, I like to spend my time reading and writing. I work here on Care. com to pay for my expenses. I've always loved working with...
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was so wonderful with our 3 month old. She is calm and was able to soothe him and take great care of him. She was also flexible with our schedule and helpful in all ways. Would highly recommend. "
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Laura and I am an extremely diligent, responsible, and reliable person with 15 years of experience as a nanny to my credit. I have an immense love for children, and my prior stints as a nanny have helped me establish bonds with kids between the ages of 0-14, with an emphasis in newborn care.
My capacity to...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"In the six weeks that Laura was with us she became a trusted member of our family. Always dependable and punctual Laura came prepared and focused on taking care of our 4-5 month old daughter. We still keep in touch with Laura and would recommend her to any family...
Zachary O.
Hi there my name is Jasmine I'm 20 years old I've been babysitting for over 4 years, I was once a full time nanny for the ages of 2 and 8. But I've also babysat kids from age range infant to 13. I am CPR certified, I've dealt with both little girls and boys. I do have regulars who request me from time to time when they come down...
I'm a patient, calm, and friendly childcare provider with six years of experience caring for children of various ages. My passion for working with children stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option.
My approach to childcare is centered...
I have been caring for children for 8 years. I love kids, am CPR certified, and have been around children for a long time due to my church and our youth/nursery program. I have experience in caring for infants-high school ages, and love spending time with kids. Every year I coach volleyball at a camp called FCA UCLA (fellowship...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I'm currently a student at College of the Desert with a goal of completing my bachelor's degree, and I have around 6 years combined childcare experience. Most of that experience falls between the ages of 6-14, but I have worked with kids as young as 3 weeks old. I am working on re-certifying myself in CPR/First aid, I am...
Meredith can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Emma R.
La Quinta, CA
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Emma and I'm 23 years old. I have my Bachelor's in Recreation and Sport Management. I am currently working on my Master's in the same field. I have babysat my younger cousins for years and love kids and pets! I also did an internship with Child and Youth Programs on a Navy base. I am CPR/AED and NASM Personal...
Emma can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Ana B.
Indio, CA
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm a caring and patient individual with six years of experience in childcare. I've enjoyed working as a preschool and primary school teacher, and I'm now focusing on providing high-quality childcare.
My calm demeanor and kind personality make me an ideal caregiver. I ensure regular communication with parents through text to...
I am an 29-year-old who has been caring for my siblings all of my life. I am quite qualified to take care of newborns to adolescents. I enjoy helping others whenever I am able to--both adults and children alike. When I care for others' children, I care for them as if they were my own. And I take pride in that.
Deira can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thousand Palms, CA
Alice K.
5.0
Alice is incredible and has been an absolute blessing to our family. For almost 4 months, she has cared for our 3-month-old son and 4-year-old daughter with such thoughtfulness and initiative, and both kids absolutely adore her. Her proactive and detailed approach to caregiving, combined with her...
- Care member
Cherry T.
5.0
Highly recommend. Very Thorough and highly detailed cleaning
- Care member
Cynthia R.
5.0
Cynthia is absolutely wonderful! I wish I lived near her so I could work with her long term. She babysat/nannied my 2.5 yr and 8 month old boys for a whole week. She brought new, little toys for the boys to play with (which they LOVED) and even made us cookies. She went above and beyond -- folded my...
- Tom M.
Monica P.
5.0
Monica is a trustworthy and reliable person. She is also a hard worker with great work ethics. She is great with kids and adults alike and has a bright positive disposition. I would highly recommend Monica as a caregiver!
- Antoinette A.
Yessenia G.
5.0
We had a wonderful experience with Yessi! She was prompt, responsible, and instantly connected with our son (4) and nephew (2.5). It was clear from the start that she has a natural ability with kids, making them feel comfortable and engaged. We felt completely at ease leaving our boys in her care,...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Thousand Palms, CA:
How can I find a Thousand Palms babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Thousand Palms, 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 4 babysitters in Thousand Palms, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Thousand Palms, CA?
The average rate for Thousand Palms, CA babysitters on Care.com is $23.00 per hour as of April 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 Thousand Palms, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Thousand Palms, 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.