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Keila B.

Occasional Babysitter

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
I was a teacher/counselor for 4th graders at a summer camp. I was an office assistant/nurse in summer camp as well. I have experienced with special need students, varying from physical and mental needs. I'm very passionate with kids, I'm studying to become a teacher/special education teacher. I love to do fun activities and play...

Care Member says "Keila was awesome for my family and I. She is very trust worthy. Keila helped me while I was pregnant with personal runs or just help around the house...

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Bryanna B.

Loving Babysitter

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi I'm Bryanna ! To me, someone's childhood is non-negotiably one of the most important aspects of their lives. To be apart of that growth and development in a positive way that has a lasting impact is a gift that truly drives me to do what I do as a nanny. Every child deserves a loving, caring, understanding, happy childhood...

Saudi B. says "Really appreciate all her help. Was a great fit for my family and I'm sure will be with anyone. Always on time and efficient with the tasks I wanted her to...

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Giselle M.

Full Time/Part Time Babysitter Available

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I have been babysitting for 5 yrs and have experience in preschool assistance. I also have petsitting experience and have worked at a pet store in the past for about 3 years. I love taking care of cats and dogs

Care Member says "Giselle was lovely! Communication was fantastic & our boys had a great time with her. "

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Jacqueline D.

Babysitter

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I'm Jacqueline, an experienced babysitter available exclusively on weekends. I work as a full-time nanny Monday through Friday, so I'm generally unavailable during the week. However, you can still message me to check if I'm free for babysitting after 7 p.m. on weekdays. With 4 years of paid childcare experience and CPR...

Care Member says "Jacqueline was very helpful and understanding. My children love her!!! I will definitely be having her again. Thank you Jacqueline"

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Svetlana F.

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I work in the medical field. I have professional neonatal, infant, pediatric CPR, first aid certification.. I work as a Respiratory Therapist in my other job. . My schedule is very flexible. I have experience with kids and adults as well. I am looking for a part-time, back up, date/night, occasional or on-call position as a...

Caroline M. says "Svetlana is someone who really takes the initiative and wants to help make a mother's life easier! She is really hands on and when she's in your home...

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Roula T.

Nanny

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My name is Roula, I worked for children center for 18 plus years with infants and toddlers. Due to the pandemic in 2020 I joined a dear family of two young boys for two and a half years. They moved out of states. May 2022 to May 2023 I worked for another awesome family of a now 1-year-old boy. July 2023 till December 2023...

Care Member says "My daughter loves Roula and I'm sure will be sad for her to go. Roula arrives on time, doesn't watch TV, stays engaged with the baby, and is diligent...

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Stephanie W.

Juggle Without Struggle!

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have babysat kids ranging from three months to 13 years old since I was 14. Both my parents are teachers, and I've always been highly involved in the community. I recently nannied for a family for about three years, and have many experiences with young children. Their child was a sweet 3-months-old who had a 3-year-old...

Leyla N. says "Stephanie has watched our twin girls from 6 - 21 months, three days a week. She is friendly, reliable, and was able to accommodate flexible hours. She is...

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Kathy G.

Loving Nanny With Flexibility!

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm available for recurring jobs as well as being available for your "on-call", "appointment", or "vacation" needs! I have 40+ years experience. Vaccinated & Boosted. I'm a retired Jr. High School Counselor and I really love working with kids of all ages. BA in Psychology and Masters Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. I'm also...

Care Member says "Kathy spent an evening with our almost two year old while we had a “mom and dad night out” during our vacation to Santa Monica! It is obvious that Kathy...

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Pernilla H.

Part Time Caregiver

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I started babysitting 2-year-old twins at the age of 11. As a teenager babysitting was my life. As soon as I was home from school I went across the street and watched the kids until their father came home from work around 9 p.m. I would make dinner, do homework, play games, bathe the kids, brush their teeth and get them into...

Care Member says "Pernilla was a pleasure to have as my daughter's sitter. She came early, was up for doing lots of activities with my daughter, and took great care of...

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Ruth M.

Fun Sitter!

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello my name is Ruth, but I do go by "Abby". My experience with childcare started in my Junior year of high school. For many years I would babysit for date nights or late dinners, occasions of that sort. I am also an Aunt to 6 wonderful kids. I learned a lot of infant care with my baby niece who is now 3. I am working full...

Care Member says "Abby is so reliable and she is a joy to have around!! She is a natural with babies, my baby immediately bonded with her and was the happiest when she...

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Candace C.

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced and loving child and pet care provider. I grew up in LA and worked at a preschool, in the valley, before I became an attorney. Since then I have helped care for my three little cousins and several wonderful families from Care. com (ages ranging from babies to teens). I am caring, responsible, and patient, and...

Nicole A. says "I have known Candace for 15+ years and I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend her for any type of child care. She is intelligent, reliable, caring...

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Katherine C.

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Katherine. I am located in Van Nuys, but I am originally from Texas. I love kids and I have over 10 years of experience caring for children. I have cared for every age including babies. I have a bachelor's degree and tutoring experience so I am happy to help with educational needs. I love to be active and outdoors or do...

Francine M. says "Katherine babysat my son when he was a newborn and a few more times as he grew. He is a toddler now. She was very easy to work with, listened well to...

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Maya R.

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
As a natural-born caregiver with over eight years of childcare experience, I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My years of experience, coupled with my education, have equipped me with the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My calm...

Lynn M. says "Maya is respectful, kind and loving! She connects so easily with children, and her calm and gentle demeanor just draws kids to her! A true gem! "

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Orr C.

Full-time Caregiver

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
A little bit about myself- I am currently working towards my bachelors to be a Registered Nurse. I love pets, baking, running errands, cooking, and meal preps/juicing is one of my specialties! I am a very creative and artistic person! I have my own transportation!

Sophia C. says "Orr watched our 21 month old for a week while I worked in LA. She drove him to the park, made him lunch, and even taught him how to spell his name! He was...

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Jennifer V.

Experienced Nanny!

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Jen, I'm 27 years old, and a veteran. I've been nannying since 2019 caring for many families, to include military and high profile! My experience ranges from newborns to 10 years of age. I maintain a very flexible schedule so I'm available to stay later if needed or even last minute date nights (weekends...

Sandy W. says "Jen has watched my son a couple of times and he adores her! She is very timely and great with communicating. My son really enjoys having her as his sitter....

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Christina B.

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience
I have seven years experience in the child care field. I started when I was 18 years old volunteering at a preschool with ages 3 to 5-year-olds. From there I feel in love working with children I expanded my career in child care. I received my associates degree in Early childhood education and will be transferring in spring of...

Care Member says "We absolutely loved working with Christina. She is the best we’ve ever had. She took care of our son from his first birthday until seventh. Then our...

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Marta P.

Smile Creator

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
Hi! My name is Marta P. I am a mother of 5 including twins (all grown up now), who adores working with children. I have plenty of experience with infants, kids, as well as sleep training. I am a private chef who loves cooking and learning new recipes, which includes meal prepping for infants, kids, and adults. I am loyal and...

Care Member says "She is amazing and my kids love her! She’s very active with them and engaged. So attentive! I love her!"

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Monica G.

Nanny Of 10 Years Looking For Part-Time Or Full-Time Job

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am an experienced nanny and in childcare. Also responsible for other child-related tasks, such as doing laundry, helping with homework, and organizing activity schedules. Household management tasks like running errands or organizing are generally added only if caring for school-aged children. I have cared for children in the...

JoyAnn B. says "Monica pays attention to detail and focuses on watching our kids as if they were her own. Twins are especially hard but she provides stability and a calm...

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Mona E.

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Mona, I love working with kids and taking care of their needs
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Myra J.

Full time caregiver

Van Nuys, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hey families , my name is Myra I am retired mom who has worked for the same job for over 30 years , (I am flexible)I have 4 great adult children and a zoo of animals at home. I love to cook and laundry is one thing that relaxes me . I love playing with kids outdoors and arts and crafts to help manage electronics and get more...

Veronica B. says "Amazing family nanny! Myra is very intuitive and does stuff before you even ask, she has already thought of it!!! She is FANTASTIC with kids and pets!...

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  • 102 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.03/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.9

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Van Nuys, CA

Babysitters in Van Nuys, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 82 reviews of the 102 listed babysitters

Keila B.

Keila was awesome for my family and I. She is very trust worthy. Keila helped me while I was pregnant with personal runs or just help around...

- Care member

Bryanna B.

Really appreciate all her help. Was a great fit for my family and I'm sure will be with anyone. Always on time and efficient with the tasks...

- Saudi B.

Giselle M.

Giselle was lovely! Communication was fantastic & our boys had a great time with her.

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Van Nuys, CA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Van Nuys, 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 102 babysitters in Van Nuys, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Van Nuys, CA babysitters on Care.com is $24.03 per hour as of June 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Van Nuys, 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.

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