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Maria P.

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
RESUME SENT UPON REQUEST I started working with kids when I was 15 years old officially, before that I used to take care of all my siblings. When I was 17 and finished high school I was studying to become a History professor and tutored high schoolers. When I was 20 I became an Au Pair (nanny/cultural exchange) and worked...

Care Member says "Emilia is a hardworking elder care nanny and assistant. She is dedicated in every way and always goes above and beyond to help. She’s clever and is a...

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Jennifer A.

Experienced Montessori Trained Preschool Teacher

Pasadena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I am from San Francisco, CA and now live in Glendale/Pasadena. My mom used to own and operate her own Montessori toddler and preschool program and ran the business for over 40 years. I worked at the school as a preschool teacher for 25 years and I am trained in first aid and CPR and renew annually. I mainly work with children...

Marie S. says "My daughter and I met Jenny yesterday! We really like her! You can tell she has a way with children! My daughter is nuts about her! We are excited about...

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Jess M.

Pasadena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I'm Jess! I grew up in Los Angeles and know a ton of fun kid friendly activities would be enjoyed. I'm energetic, creative, and artistic. I'm extremely punctual and I love a challenge. Contact me if you think I'd be a good fit for your family! I like working with kids because as an artist, I admire children who have...

Care Member says "Jess is super sweet. My 5 year old loves her. She is always on time, communicates well, and plays with my son the whole time she is with him. We never...

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Rimma Z.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
I am a 27-year-old UMBC graduate. I earned degrees in biology and sociology and currently work in clinical research as a study manager. I am pursuing a master's degree in Health Leadership. I have cared for children ages 3 months to teens as a babysitter. I have previous experience of working with children at a pediatric...

Caroline J. says "Rimma is the absolute best. She babysat for both my kids for over 10 years. She is so reliable and responsible. My kids and I miss her so much. She...

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Carola C.

Babysitter/Nanny/Driver

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Carola and I am from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I studied child development and was a preschool teacher for about 6 years before coming to the U. S. I am a nanny who is very hard working and believes that every child is a unique human with lots of potential. For this reason I chose my career to help children...

Craig B. says "Carola is a real treasure. She's been looking after our almost 2-year-old son for the past few months, usually around 7-8 hours a week. Her care has been...

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Justine G.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
I am a former special education teacher (M. Ed) with a K-12 license in special education. I also have a BA in journalism. I have over a decade of experience teaching and, recently, providing in-home support. My interests include music, the arts, fashion, spending time outdoors, wellness, writing, and traveling. I have worked in...

Amy P. says "I really enjoyed meeting and getting to know Justine. She immediately connected with my daughter and was so pleasant, intelligent and trusting. I look...

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Deserie C.

Part Time Babysitter

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi !! My name is Deserie . I am a 26-year-old accountant. I have worked In the past at summer camps and have done tutoring for after school programs. During my undergrad, I would babysit for occasional date nights or weekends . The youngest I have ever taken care of is a 3 month of baby girl . I have experience in taking care of...

Amy L. says "We visited Nantucket for a week and needed a babysitter to watch 6 kids for one night. Deserie was very communicative and responsive the weeks leading up to...

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Karina H.

Child Care

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello! My name is Karina. I am passionate about providing nurturing, loving care for children in order to help them grow and learn. I'm also very organized and I strive to create a clean, safe environment for your child. I can also assist with organizing your home if you need help! I'm eager to join your family and help your...

Christina M. says "Karina has been caring for our daughter for a while now and she's great. She's always responsive and punctual and our daughter loves spending time with...

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Fatima G.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Fatima, and I bring over 13 years of experience working with children and youth in a variety of settings. Most recently, I served as a Program Manager for a literacy intervention nonprofit, where I managed initiatives supporting elementary students across LAUSD and PUSD. Prior to that, I worked as a Behavioral...

Patricia M. says "Fatima is amazing. She is our 'go to' date night sitter. I trust her implicitly."

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Suzy M.

Mother Of Two And Loves Children

Glendale, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a 51 yeas old mother of two children, ages 21 & 23. I love children, have lots of patience and really manage a house with children real well. I can also work as an assistant to the lady of the house if needed. It comes natural for me to entertain and play with creative ideas. I raised two of my own children and took...

Christine B. says "Suzy has been the nanny for our twin 3 year old girls this past year and we love her. She cares so much about our girls, loves to paint, play...

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Claudia R.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello my name's Claudia I had been working with infants since 1995 I'm a newborn care specialist postpartum doula , sleep training, breastfeeding consulting, trust line registered I have experience, and a good references I can travel ill love to help you in this new chapter in your life

Care Member says "When I was pregnant with my second baby, I knew I wanted to hire a newborn care specialist to help a few nights a week. Something we didn’t do with our...

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Victoria L.

Pasadena, CA

4.6(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi there! I started babysitting at 16. I've worked with families and day cares, including church programs, all of which I've enjoyed very much! I'm a native Spanish speaker, and I'm happy to share my language and culture with the little ones. I have experience taking care of enfants, toddlers, kids 4-15 years old, and also...

Care Member says "Victoria helped take care of my 10-year-old twins. One of my daughters had special needs and was still in diapers and Victoria was very kind and gentle...

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Audra M.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I have cared for multiple different families, and clients ranging from infancy to 30 years old. I am sensitive and respectful to all cultures, ethnicities, traditions and practices. I have always had a warm embrace and am kind and fun loving with children. I am an active person; I like to incorporate that into my jobs, I...

Care Member says "We love Audra! She is reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable, profession and fun! Our son has been working with her and absolutely adores her. We feel...

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Chantal W.

Part Time / Date Night Babysitter

Pasadena, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello Parents! With over a decade of experience, I am a seasoned life coach and babysitter dedicated to supporting families through every stage of their children's development. From newborns to 8-year-olds, I prioritize creating a nurturing environment that fosters emotional, physical, and cognitive growth, while also...

Care Member says "We hired Chantal as a Spanish tutor for my daughter who is taking Honors Spanish. Her grade went from a C to an A! Chantal was also super easy to work...

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Jackie B.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for the past 10 years. My experience is with infants and children ranging in age from 2 months to 12 years old. I am comfortable taking care of multiple children at once. I am a very fun, loving and energetic person. When babysitting, I enjoy planning activities (around napping and eating schedules...

Jess P. says "Jackie is amazing. She is a diamond in the rough. She is punctual, dependable, caring and she is so wonderful with our little baby girl. She has a strong...

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Sky D.

Burbank, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi families! My name is Sky, and I'm a caring, patient, and dependable caregiver with 4 years of childcare experience. I previously worked as a behavioral technician for 2 years, supporting children with different developmental and behavioral needs, which helped me build strong skills in patience, communication, and creating a...

Nick C. says "Sky was great with our 2 year old daughter. She was prompt and kept our daughter happy and entertained the whole day. We came home to a very happy baby....

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Elva F.

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Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
My name is Elva and I am 51 years old. I have raised three children by myself and have been working in the childcare field for 25 years. I have 21 units of child development classes from a local community college and was the head teacher in an infant/toddler classroom at a Montessori preschool I also worked with infants/toddlers...

Care Member says "We love Elva!! She took care of our two kids (one infant, one toddler) during COVID when we had to work and needed someone consistent to watch them. She...

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Renie R.

CPR/AED/First-Aid Certified/Vaccinated - Avail Nights, Sat, And Sun - $80 Minimum

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi there, I'm Renie! I've cared for many children, from infants to special needs teens. If you'd like to meet with me as you consider hiring a new sitter for EARLY MORNINGS M-F (local only), NIGHTS, SATURDAYS, OR SUNDAYS, I'm happy to send you more info w/references and have a chat! I'm a fun but mature grown-up you can trust...

Care Member says "She is amazing I had her babysit my son just today and she’s a very sweet soul she has great contact and played and treated him like we do !!! Felt very...

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Maria Elena A.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

North Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello! I have childcare experience from working with a few families and working as a preschool assistant teacher for kids ages 2 months to 5 years old. I am available for childcare for all ages. My rate is not $50/hr, I can't change it on this website for some reason. I have open availability Monday to Friday. I am...

Brian S. says "Maria has been taking care of our 1 year old son and does a great job. She keeps our son on a great engaging routine and she is very clean, organized and...

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Antonieta C.

Burbank, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Looking for a part time position come November! Available for temporary help, once and while help, or occasion specific help (weddings, parties) I'm a touring artist and have a tour scheduled March 2026 for 3 weeks. A little bit about my experience: My most recent job was with the Family, who just welcomed a new baby girl,...

Elspeth K. says "Antonieta is fantastic. She is professional, compassionate, and fun. My toddler immediately warmed to her and had so much fun with the mix of activities...

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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in La Crescenta, CA

Babysitters in La Crescenta, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Maria P.

Emilia is a hardworking elder care nanny and assistant. She is dedicated in every way and always goes above and beyond to help. She’s...

- Care member

Jennifer A.

My daughter and I met Jenny yesterday! We really like her! You can tell she has a way with children! My daughter is nuts about her! We are...

- Marie S.

Jess M.

Jess is super sweet. My 5 year old loves her. She is always on time, communicates well, and plays with my son the whole time she is with...

- Care member

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in La Crescenta, CA

The average rate for babysitters in La Crescenta, CA on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of April 2026. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in La Crescenta, CA often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 11 babysitters in La Crescenta, CA, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in La Crescenta, CA offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in La Crescenta, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in La Crescenta.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in La Crescenta offer flexible or same-day availability.

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