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Anna G.

Loving And Caring Nanny At Your Service

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
In 2016 I started nannying a 4-year-old with special needs. I also joyfully raised two children of my own who are now thriving adults. Children have always held a special place in my heart, but working with J also made me realize how important it is to care for all children with absolute patience and kindness. I would consider...

Carolyn A. says "Anna cared for our toddler for about 8 months before we decided to send him to preschool. She was never late a single day, very attentive to our son and...

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Anastasia P.

Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I hav experience pet sitting while families are away, with great references. In the past I worked for a dog walking service.

Ana M. says "Anastasia is wonderful with my pets! I have a dog and two cats, including one cat who is very skidding around people but she is very chill around Anastasia....

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Alexis L.

Experienced In Babysitting Have 9 Years With Newborns To The Age Of 15. Bilingual Spanish / English

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hey I'm Alexis :))looking a sitter work opportunity in Los Angeles, California. I strive to be a good, skillful candidate. My availability is flexible. Services And Training: I am comfortable doing date night supervising, meal preparation, light house cleaning, babysitting , being a part time nanny . while your at work or even...

Miracle N. says "Alexis is WONDERFUL. I really don't want to share her! LOL. But I have referred some other mommy friends because she's so great. She sends photos of my...

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Danielle S.

Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...

Kelly H. says "Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and...

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Taylor M.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Allow me to introduce myself. I hail from the scenic town of Pebble Beach, CA, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Pepperdine University in Malibu in 2018. Following my academic pursuits, I embarked on a professional journey obtaining my Series 7 license and delving into the realm of private wealth management,...

John A. says "Taylor is the smartest, most comfortable person to be around. My dog Milo loves her, my wife never wants her to leave and our cat follows her back into our...

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Tyler R.

Experienced

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Tyler. I am a 37-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 15 years, I have worked for several families as a live-in/live-out manny and house manager. So far my experience has been with school age children 5-22 years old (some with special needs). I am looking for a full time situation or at least 30-40 hours a...

Jermelia H. says "Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old. Tyler was and...

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Elis A.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I'm Elis, a caregiver specialized in early childhood development. I've been working with children all ages for over 8 years now. In Brazil, where I'm from, I've worked as a teacher and manager of an English school, where I've had the chance to learn about pedagogy and early childhood learning. I've taken neuroscience...

Elizabeth A. says "I was very nervous about using Care but after meeting Elis she made me feel completely at ease. She has such a wonderful attitude and was so great with...

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Tasia H.

Calm Professional Newborn Care Nanny

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello my name is Tasia and I have 18 years experience with childcare. I have been providing childcare services to families since 2006. In my first year working with the families I was a live-in, as their child was a newborn and the mother was suffering from an illness due to childbirth. I was responsible for bath time,...

Danielle H. says "Tasia has more skills than she gives herself credit for. I really under paid her. Not purposely but after I worked with her for some time I realized her...

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Maya B.

Experienced And Attentive Pet Care Provider

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I am very experienced in working with animals. I grew up with several dogs, cats, and horses, and helped train and take care of them. Additionally, I have worked for several professional pet care services such as PJ's Pups, Rover, and Wag (in both New York City and Portland). I have worked as both a dog walker and dog/cat...

Madison B. says "Maya was so great with our 10 week old Pug Pancake! He was well taken care of and so was our home. We will absolutely hire her again!"

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Elizabeth B.

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
companionship
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Elizabeth, but I go by Liza. I am by nature an artist, but also a natural caregiver. Although I originally got an AA degree in Art, I had more education, including 2 yrs of pre-med courses. I found myself taking a massage therapy course, which I loved, & I spent a number of yrs working as a massage therapist...

Frances K. says "I highly recommend Liza as a senior companion/caregiver. She worked for me this last summer, and I would have continued with her but I went to full-time...

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Sarah B.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
Hi, I'm Sarah! :) I grew up around all types of animals and have over 10 years of experience caring for both small and large pets. I absolutely love being around animals and have an open schedule right now, which means I can spend lots of quality time walking or sitting your furry friends. I also have a reliable car and can...

Roger B. says "Sarah grew up in a home with many animals. She has a gentle spirit that animals gravitate to. Though I have not seen her attending to human children, I can...

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Katharina M.

Experienced Full-time Or Part-time Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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...

Chevita S. says "Katharina cared for our newborn daughter through age 6. We moved away and were extremely sad to leave Katharina. She provided overnight care, weekend...

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Lucy B.

Lean On For Trusted Support & Care

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
companionship
meal prep
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
Over the years, I have gained substantial experience in caring for aging adults, who often face chronic illnesses, physical conditions, cognitive decline, and other aging aspects. Understandably, emotions like fear, loneliness, and anxiety/depression may be common for both older adults and their family members. As a care...

Care Member says "Lucy has been invaluable to our family during a very challenging time. She is a hard worker, thoughtful, proactive, and kind. She's proven herself...

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Griselda S.

Los Angeles, CA

3.3(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
companionship
home modification
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Bringing a decade of experience in senior care, I'm passionate about supporting families by providing dependable care for their loved ones. I'm friendly and approachable, and I prioritize earning trust when building connections with care recipients. I communicate with families through written daily reports and regular updates...

Care Member says "Griselda is honest, dependable, and she has caring attitute and caters to my grandmother's every need. She's always pleasant and my grandmother really...

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Christina C.

Detail Oriented Organization And Design Services

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
3 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Christina, I live in Santa Monica and enjoy walking to the beach, reading a good book on my patio and baking a variety of sweets! I am a certified interior design and offer personalized home organization and design services. I enjoy helping families effectively organize their homes so everything has a place of...

Care Member says "Christina was an absolute pleasure to work with. I hired her to organize my 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom home, and I have never felt more at ease knowing...

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Brie D.

Tutoring / Child Care Services

Los Angeles, CA

4.7(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hello! I'm from snowy Anchorage, Alaska. I've worked in the elementary and high school general education and special education settings in public, non-public, charter, private schools, and homeschooling over the last 14 years. I graduated from the University of Anchorage with a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and then...

Sarah L. says "Hired Brie to babysit my 4 month year old son. She was very easy to communicate with, arrived on time, and wonderfully cared for my son who was having a...

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Elizabeth D.

Part-Time Pet Sitter And Walker

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
grooming
pet walking
I provide dog sitting, walking and boarding services. I enjoy playing and looking after dogs both in and outside of the home. I can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Alexis N.

Babysitter, House-sitter, Dog Walker

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My main job is taking care of children, which I've been doing for years, but while this has been my job, many families have trust and given the responsibility to take other family members... their cats and dogs. So, I have extended my services for pet care and it's been the most enjoyable job I've ever had. My schedule...
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Allison M.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
Hello! My name is Allison and I am a caregiver. I have been taking care of the elderly for over 30 years. I take pride & joy in helping people. I am also a massage therapist so I can help with exercises taking walks and physical therapy. I am Mature, patient, compassionate, understanding, dependent & trustworthy. I live in the...

Janet B. says "Allison is a wonderful caregiver. She helped take care of my husband. I was extremely happy with her heartfelt sincerity, her compassion and her hard work....

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Caine L.

A Walk A Day Keeps The Vet Away!

West Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hey there! My name is Caine and I am offering walks or boarding services for all your little friends who might not get to go out during the day. I work from home as an accountant with my pug, Amara, and we would love to have you hang out with us during the day! I have professionally cared for animals for about 8 years now, and...

Alice M. says "Caine was so wonderful with my Husky. Bella is very "vocal" when I go on trips, but she immediately took to Joshua and they became fast friends. He is...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.17/hr as of April 2026

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Marina del Rey, CA

Therapy Dogs in Marina del Rey, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Anna G.

Anna cared for our toddler for about 8 months before we decided to send him to preschool. She was never late a single day, very attentive to...

- Carolyn A.

Anastasia P.

Anastasia is wonderful with my pets! I have a dog and two cats, including one cat who is very skidding around people but she is very chill...

- Ana M.

Alexis L.

Alexis is WONDERFUL. I really don't want to share her! LOL. But I have referred some other mommy friends because she's so great. She sends...

- Miracle N.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Marina del Rey, CA

To find a therapy dog near you in Marina del Rey, CA, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Marina del Rey, CA is $24.17 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Marina del Rey, CA. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Marina del Rey, CA, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Marina del Rey, CA, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.

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