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63 babysitters are listed in Palm Desert, CA
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Palm Desert, CA
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of nannying experience. I also have 2 years of experience working as an ABA therapist and currently am practicing as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with kids of varying ages, 6months -17years old. I am comfortable and trained to work with many different children with varying abilities and am...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.0
"We had a call before she came to our place to talk about our needs my kids preferences, house rules and expectations. Scarlett played with both of my kids even when the little one is very used to be with mom, she had them entertain and I like the language she used...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very Responsible, Fun Loving, Dependable, Nurturing person. I have four children and two granddaughters and a grandson on the way! I look forward to being able to help a family with their needs. I love people and animals. The most important "job" I have ever had is the one of being a mother/grandmother. To me family is...
Rhonda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rhonda has worked with our family for over 5 years -- since my daughter was 3 months old and I returned to work, through COVID, through my 2nd maternity leave with my son, and through hybrid work environment. We are super sad to see her leave, but understand her...
Alexandra L.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
20 plus years of Safe Healthcare services including MEDICAL CARE NAVIGATION to include daily Medication Management, Dr. visit oversight & ongoing communication with family to ensure safe @ healthy care of loved one. SHARON'S SAFE HOME ASSESSMENT" is completed with each new client
including Fall Risk & Balance assistance: Safe...
Sharon can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I've intended to write a recommendation sooner...so shame on me!
Sharon is just great. She has helped with my husband for the past several months.
I will continue having her come part time. She is thoughtful, caring, clean, dependable.and always has creative...
Pat V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm very hard working and dependable. I'm incredibly patient especially when it comes to homework or learning new skills with kids. Growing up my parents always called me a "kid magnet." No matter what age you could find me playing or helping the kids around me. I currently attend California State University San Bernardino Palm...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Emma has been a babysitter for my 2 girls many times now, very trustworthy, dependable, and most importantly very caring and responsible for my girls when she has been a babysitter for them. They love being around Emma more than being around my husband and I!"
Itzel S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With experience working as a Para Educator for DSUSD, and babysitting my smaller siblings & family members I can honestly say I love my job. Therefore, I am extending my babysitting services to the public. I would really appreciate communication within the family as we both do our absolute best to care for your little ones.
Vanessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Vanessa was very professional and provided great care for our 2 young children. I would highly recommend her."
Casey D.
Veronica J.
Palm Desert, CA
$19-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved children, especially babies. I have worked taking care of children and babies for the last 20 years of my life, the first 10 in Mexico teaching kindergarten with children from 2 to 3 years old and giving Polynesian dance classes to girls of all ages. And I was also working as a babysitter for a year taking...
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Veronica did an amazing job with our 3 month old. She was so caring and attentive to her needs. We would definitely hire her again. "
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Penny W.
Palm Desert, CA
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Full Vaccinated. I've been working in childcare for 5 plus years and have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I am currently working in a infant care room. I have been working there for a year now. I love children and enjoying watching them. I am currently working at getting a degree in early childhood education. I work...
Penny can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She has really stepped up in helping our school age children with school work. She remains consistent in making sure the don't fall behind during these covid19 times. She is also very good with the needs of our infants and toddlers."
Lavonne M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kaitlin and I would love to find a family to work with on a regular basis. I am CPR certified and have over 10 years experience working with kids and housekeeping. Laundry is one of my favorite activities. If I see something that needs to be done, I do it. I am old school in the sense that I do not put kids in front...
Kaitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kate is dependable and honest. A hard worker."
Larry E.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am not your typical Personal Assistant
I am a former Risk Management professional. I was my Dads caregiver/companion these last few years and now want to keep your home, family and loved ones comfortable.
I can provide stellar service and will keep your home clean, in order and take care of any special personal requests that...
Sharon can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, pet waste cleanup & more
5.0
"As a busy entrepreneur I was struggling to stay on top of housework, and am thrilled to have found Sharon via Care.com. She is so lovely to work with! Sharon is highly experienced, flexible, great at her job and has a range of skills that makes her a wonderful...
Cass C.
Caroline L.
Palm Desert, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a nanny with 10+ years experience, I currently watch one toddler part time on Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, but have flexibility for my days off or evenings. Don't hesitate to reach out, I'm happy to help!
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Caroline is a lovely warm young lady who my little ones took a liking to right away. She is playful and funny with a great attitude. She spend several weeks with us while we visited Santa Fe and I just love her. Wish we could take her back to Austin with us! Ha ha,...
Laine M.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Mostly everyone calls me Jas. I received my AA in Child Development and am currently pursing my BA in Psychology at Cal State San Marcos. I was a behavior therapist for children with autism before becoming a Preschool teacher! I resided in San Diego before moving back home out in the Coachella Valley. I recently took a leave...
Jasline can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We requested Jasline for 2 nights while in town and we were satisfied with her reliability and communication. She arrived both nights prior to the time she was booked to ensure we got to where we needed to be on time. Our kids warmed up to her quickly, which made...
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Antoinette A.
Palm Desert, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Occasional Babysitter With Over 30 Years Expierence
I am a mother of two grown children, and have cared for many of my friend's and extended family's children my entire life. I have extensive experience with the care and keeping of children of all ages. I particularly enjoy working with infants and toddlers. I love arts and crafts, reading, games and early education basics mixed...
Antoinette can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Jolande K.
Palm Desert, CA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Parttime Babysitter/nanny Available For Evenings And Weekend
I am a mother of two grown-up sons and a fulltime granny-nanny for my own granddaughter since she was 4 months old. She will be 3 in April 2024. I am CPR/first-aid certified. I am COVID-vaccinated and boosted. I am a non-smoker. I am comfortable with pets.
Jolande can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Elizabeth W.
Palm Desert, CA
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced And Caring Babysitter: Providing Safe And Engaging Childcare Services
Experienced and caring babysitter dedicated to creating a safe and engaging environment for children. Prioritizing their well-being, I build trusting relationships and tailor activities to promote their development. Open communication with parents ensures their involvement in their child's routine and progress. Trained in CPR...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Elizabeth W.
Palm Desert, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
"Experienced And Caring Babysitter: Providing Safe And Engaging Childcare Services"
Experienced and caring babysitter dedicated to creating a safe and engaging environment for children. Prioritizing their well-being, I build trusting relationships and tailor activities to promote their development. Open communication with parents ensures their involvement in their child's routine and progress. Trained in CPR...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Heather L.
Palm Desert, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Credentialed, Certificated Elementary Teacher. I Can Babysit, Tutor, Homeschool And Cook For You.
I am a licensed and credentialed California teacher. My family transferred to Fort Worth Feb.'24. I took the year off of teaching to move. I'd love to help you with your kids, I'm great with babies, young kid, and older elementary kids. I can help with homework, or homeschool your kids as well. Bonus, I'm a great cook!
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Julia C.
Palm Desert, CA
$11-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I love love interacting and taking care of children. I have experience babysitting my two youngest sisters and a close friends three children. I also love pets.
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning
Anastasia N.
Palm Desert, CA
$24-34/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Anastasia. I have been in childcare since I was 16, I am now 22 years old. Ive spent time working as a nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, teaching naturalist, etc. Because of this I have a lot of well rounded experience with kids ages 2-17, whether it be care or teaching them. I have certifications including...
Anastasia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Brianna V.
Palm Desert, CA
$22-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Brianna. I graduated from Calvary Chapel Bible College in 2019, and soon after trying a few different jobs realized how much I enjoy caring for children. At only 13 years of age I began as a babysitter for different friends and family. My experience is not only with infants and toddler but older kids as well. I spend a lot...
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Susan K.
Palm Desert, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi There I'm Susan And I Would Love To Care For Your Kiddos!
I have many years experience. I am a stay at home mother of 2 beautiful girls 20 and 11 years old. I have been taking care of children & babysitting since I was young . I enjoy playing with kids, reading books with them, doing puzzles, going on bike rides, & letting them do coloring & painting etc. The children under my care...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palm Desert, CA
Scarlett R.
5.0
My kids absolutely loved Scarlett, she is patient and caring, on time, and fun with kids. Reliable, fast and good communication. My daughter learned to write a few letters and my son was able to communicate well with her. Will be hiring her again for sure!
- Asma A.
Rhonda W.
5.0
Rhonda has worked with our family for over 5 years -- since my daughter was 3 months old and I returned to work, through COVID, through my 2nd maternity leave with my son, and through hybrid work environment. We are super sad to see her leave, but understand her need to move out of the area to be...
- Alexandra L.
Sharon O.
5.0
Sharon's positive can do attitude and caring demeanor I makes it such a pleasure to work with her. She is attentive to our needs and brightens our day! She is experienced and very professional as well!
- Becca L.
Emma K.
5.0
Emma is very kind, punctual, and good at what she does. The kids loved her and loved the snacks she made too!
- Karen M.
Vanessa P.
5.0
Vanessa was very professional and provided great care for our 2 young children. I would highly recommend her.
- Casey D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Palm Desert, CA:
How can I find a Palm Desert babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Palm Desert, 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 63 babysitters in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, CA?
The average rate for Palm Desert, CA babysitters on Care.com is $18.79 per hour as of April 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 Palm Desert, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Palm Desert, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 41 reviews of the 63 listed babysitters.