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Jeanine S.
- 10 years paid experience
- 12 miles
I have 10 years of experience working with children, ranging from infants as young as one week to young adults up to 20. For 7 years, I worked in a daycare setting, where I gained valuable hands-on experience in managing multiple children and fostering their problem-solving skills. Currently, I have been working in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for the past 3 years providing direct support to children on the autism spectrum and those with behavioral disorders. In addition to my professional background, I have personal experience as the oldest of five siblings, which has further enriched my understanding of child development and care. Children are my passion, and I believe that investing in their growth is vital for our future. My goal is to support children and their families in any way I can. Please note that my hourly rate will not change based on how many children you have. Hourly rate can also be negotiated for long term opportunities.
$26–32/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Magdalena N.
We've been fortunate to have her as our babysitter for the past nine months, and she has been nothing short of amazing with our family. She has cared for our 4-year-old, 9-year-old, and 10-year-old, and from day one she has shown an incredible amount of patience, kindness, and genuine care. Our two sons are autistic, and she has consistently met them with compassion, understanding, and unwavering support. She has built meaningful relationships with them in a way that I've honestly never seen another babysitter do. She takes the time to understand each child's unique needs, communicates with them respectfully, and has even helped us as parents learn new ways to better support and connect with our boys. One of the things we appreciate most is how intentional she is about making sure all three of our children feel included. She creates activities that everyone can participate in, encourages teamwork, and helps each child feel valued. She also empowers our kids to advocate for themselves, develop confidence, and practice important life skills in age-appropriate ways. Knowing our children are in her care gives us complete peace of mind. She is dependable, knowledgeable, nurturing, and truly invested in the well-being of the children she works with. We are incredibly grateful for everything she has done for our family, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for an exceptional babysitter. She would be an amazing addition to any home.
Karen C.
- 18 years paid experience
- 10 miles
Hi there! I have been working in childcare for over 18 years. I have worked as a live in nanny, live out nanny, and a Behavior Technician for children with Autism and other special needs. I am currently living in East Sacramento and looking for a part or full time nanny position around that area. I have my own car and I am CPR certified. Please let me know if you would like to chat!
$14–20/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Mary B.
We are loving working with Karen! She is very responsive to our kids and has settled into our family summer life easily.
Kat P.
- 22 years paid experience
- 7 miles
Heyyyyyy :) I'm a credentialed teacher in Arts, Media and Entertainment, as well as a Certified Sub for K-12 Gen Ed and SPED. I've worked with kids for 20+ years as a sitter/nanny, piano-guitar-vocal-acting-comedy coach, camp instructor, after-school hw helper/tutor, choir teacher, choreographer, and overall playmate. I'm looking to expand my childcare to include more of my additional skills like music, comedy, acting, tutoring, or small-group and camp-style enrichment. Additional fun facts: I have a Cheweenie and love dogs! I've worked as a Zumba instructor for adults and kids. I'm 1/4th French Canadian and can help with French hw. My passion is where music and comedy collide. I grew up in the Boston area and played lots of sports as well including varsity lacrosse and field hockey- Go Panthers!
$25–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Jim R.
Kat is a great sitter, and my wife & I are lucky when she watches our son. She has a great energy that all children would connect with, plus she has a focused mindset that puts any parent’s minds at ease. She fits as either a date-night sitter or a regular addition to a family routine. She’s a hard worker, good communicator,, and legitimately the funniest sitter we’ve ever had. (I think her voice even popped up in some of our son’s cartoons too!) Kat is at the top of our list for sitters, so as long as you don’t book her for a night we’d like, then I’d highly recommend!
Wendy R.
- 27 years paid experience
- 4 miles
I have about 27 yrs of experience. I just love, love, love, babies and children, and have worked with all ages, from newborns to teenagers! I have 15 units of Child Development. I have worked at a daycare and for LA and Pasadena Unified School Districts and because of this, I consider myself an infant and toddler teacher because I gained a lot of experience as one. I have a lot of fun and exciting age-appropriate learning activities that the children enjoy! I know and teach some baby signs and Spanish to the children that I work with. I also teach phonics and other pre-reading/reading skills along with sight words, digraphs, and blends. I also teach beginners addition and subtraction in a fun way! So the children that I work with are always smarter and ready for preschool and/or kindergarten.
$25–30/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Willa R.
I can't recommend Wendy enough! She is amazing with our now 8-month-old son and has been a huge help to our family. She knows babies and is such a calm, loving presence. We love that she does a lot of early language development activities with him-- lots of books, phonics, songs, etc. and he is always really stimulated and engaged during his time with her. We feel so lucky we found her! Highly recommend!!
Karen L.
- 18 years paid experience
- 15 miles
I Ain't Afraid of No .... Diaper! .....or Toddler! .....or Teenager! Bonjour Parents. My name is Karen. I am originally from Toronto, Canada and have been living in LA for 8 years now. I have been a professional, stay home mom with 3 grown, wonderful, successful teenagers. My children are bilingual in French and my eldest daughter graduated in June 2024 as Valedictorian. The teens have fledged now so I have a flexible schedule to provide occasional or part-time sitting for you. I live in Valley Village and service the San Fernando Valley. I have been with Sitter City for almost 2 years and have been very fortunate to provide my services to many incredible families whose children I just adore! In August 2024, I held a substitute position at a daycare, helping to care for 12 little ones under 2 years old. I do children and pets well. I love playing traditional board games, doing puzzles, reading stories - Dr. Seuss is my best friend! Singing songs, going out for walks, playing in the park and creating fun adventures. I genuinely enjoy being a sitter and love to help, teach, play with the children I care for. I am also 100% animal friendly. You name it - I've either owned it or experienced it. I am trustworthy, responsible, punctual, kind and patient. I offer 19 years of hands-on experience, maturity and knowledge to keep your child(ren) safe, happy and entertained when you need to be away. I do not have a criminal record and I have my own vehicle, with a clear driving record of 44 years! I do not smoke, vape or use any recreational drugs (never have!) I am certified with The Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, CDSS Child Abuse & Neglect Reporter and my immunizations are up-to-date. Merci. Who Ya Gonna Call?!! Karen @ (818) 579-3081
$26–26/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Kelly K.
Karen has been the best babysitter for our 15 month old boy! First and foremost, she makes me feel so comfortable when we leave because safety is her number one priority. Second to that, she is always making our boy laugh and have the best time. She is very reliable and punctual and brings our baby boy different toys to play with each visit. She is also so helpful in tidying up the house when we are out. We couldn’t recommend her more!
Melissa Y.
- 40 years paid experience
- 12 miles
I simply enjoy the innocent energy of infants, babies, toddlers and children. They are like precious battery chargers to me. I will care for your child/children as if they are my own. I have 40 years of sitting experience, personal experience and tons of references. I recently moved to L.A. from FL, for my last employment I was with a family for 6 years from newborn age until both children were school age. I stay in communication with almost all of the families over the years. Amazing to watch them grow into adults with careers. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I'm a divorced empty-nester, so my schedule is wide-open for your convenience. My 22 yr old daughter lives in my bldg. in Hollywood, which shows just how loving my maternal instincts are. I have a car and am willing to babysit up to 10 miles from Hollywood LA. I am also available days and/or evenings on the weekend. Please note - I have a 4 hour minimum per sitting. I am also willing to travel with families on vacations upon request.
$28–32/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Willi R.
Melissa is absolutely wonderful. She is extremely easy to communicate with, was very understanding with all of our requests for the care of our child, and most importantly, our child absolutely loved her right away and continues to. From the first moment she walked in, my normally shy child was happy to see me walk away. Melissa has come over a few times now, and is always on time, a great communicator, and follows our instructions. Couldn’t recommend her more!
Marina V.
- 15 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Hello, My name is Marina. As a teacher, I enjoy inspiring children to become the best versions of themselves. I have taught children for over 15 years and bring compassion, wisdom and mindfulness to childcare. My teaching experience entails the following: - Elementary classroom teacher - Art appreciation teacher for K-12 - EFL teacher - Tutor for K-12 - University professor of art history - Art museum tour guide for children. I look forward to meeting you and your children.
$45–50/hr
Kuei C.
- 5 years paid experience
- 9 miles
Hello, my name is Kuei Mei Chen (I go by Carol Chen). A little about me: I moved here from Taiwan in 1998, and I have five years of experience working as a nanny/caregiver, 3 of which includes experience caring for an infant. I truly enjoy caring for young children. Accompanying them as they grow, watching them from crawling to learning how to walk, to guiding them in discovering the world around them and helping them learn to communicate and speak, I deeply enjoy every part of the process.
$26–30/hr
Scarlett L.
- 6 years paid experience
- 4 miles
My Name is Scarlett Lopez I am a warm Energetic loving Babysitter who has a genuine passion to one day having a family of her own but for now passion sticks with taking care of all kids all ages & helping them learn and grow. I have 6 years of Experience with 3 years starting from 13yrs old taking care of my families babies 2 days a week and every weekend Ive experienced Infant babies to 3 year olds in those years. Sadly our families broke up but was blessed with another 3 years to babysit for a family who worked busy jobs and had a 4 months old and 5 year old. I skilled on helping them maintain the house clean, baby laundry, bottle feeding/cleaning, burping, helping with any learning they wanted me to do with my 5 yr old. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. Im Excited to Bring my passion and positive attitude to beautiful families in the Palmdale/Lancaster/LA Areas with an open workable schedule & bring some joyful fun & very supportive environment while gaining even more valuable experience (Im a fast learner too:) While supporting all your needs!
$25–30/hr
Isabelle S.
- 14 years paid experience
- 4 miles
My name is Isabelle and I attend Pasadena City College and live in Pasadena! I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old, I am now 26. I've always been amazing with kids as it has always come very natural to me. I have experience with all ages from newborn to preteens. I am very organized, creative, trustworthy, caring, responsible, fun to be around, and great with kids! Please contact me if you're interested. I have cpr training and a lot of experience with infants. I am also fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
$22–30/hr
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