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256 babysitters are listed in Van Nuys, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Van Nuys, CA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Roula is an absolute gem. She's been helping watch our two boys since April 2020, and we couldn't live without her. She is not only the most dependable person (arriving an hour early before her shift even starts to ensure she's never late), but also the most...
Carey B.
5.0
(1)
I've had dogs, cats, and fish essentially my whole life! Even fostered 9 husky/pit puppies along with their mother for 5 months! Eventually I ended up keeping the mother (Nova) and one of the kids (Otter) for myself as they were just too cute to let go of. Funny enough my brothers each own cats. So whenever they're out of town I...
Donte can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
5.0
"Donte has taken such good care of my pets (2 dogs and a cat), many times. He follows my instructions for feeding and playing with them, and genuinely cares about their happiness and well-being. Definitely would hire Donte again! "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a young Grandma and I Love kids. I grew up in a neighborhood where everyone had a large family and I have 8 nieces and nephews. I have a tons of life experience with children.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"I hired Sarah to take my mom to Dr. appointments. Sarah is always on time & is a safe driver. Mom enjoys her companionship."
Anne H.
5.0
(3)
Hello! I am so excited to meet with you! My name is Nychelle and I would love to be your next nanny! Your little ones , no matter what age, are at the most impressionable stages of their life. With my schooling in child development, entertaining infants - toddlers in daycare, and aiding in raising my own siblings, I am extremely...
5.0
"Nychelle is well grounded, caring, trustworthy, and enjoys kids!"
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Martha T.
Van Nuys, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for over 25 years. I have four children of my own. I have worked with families that had twins or triplets, so it is safe to say that I'm capable of taking care of one or more children at a time. I'm an honest and hard working individual who loves taking care of other children. I find it quite...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Martha T. has been working with us as a Nanny/Housekeeper for the past 6 months and would still be with us if we weren't moving out of the country. She has shown to be very reliable, hard working, enthusiastic, caring and trustworthy.
Martha helped care for our 22...
Carine K.
Teofana P.
Van Nuys, CA
$30-35/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello there!
I'm your go-to person in Van Nuys:
- Flexible schedule, including last-minute, date nights, weekends, and recurring availability for school pick-ups with my own car
- Reliable for both spontaneous and planned childcare needs
- Good at keeping things tidy and organized
- Love cooking healthy meals and meal...
Teofana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"She wanted to get paid to interview. "
Chris C.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Justine. I'm a graduate of NDSU where I obtained a BFA in Musical Theater. I currently reside in Los Angeles. I moved here from North Dakota in pursuit of new adventures and new opportunities. I have 5+ years of Nanny experience, the first family was in 2012 for a family with two children (boy 7, girl 5) and then...
Justine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Justine was my children's summer nanny when they were 5 and 8 years old. Her creativity, art projects, picnics, and adventures created a truly fun and memorable summer for my children. She would send me pictures of their projects and adventures, which created...
Lynette G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an energetic, reliable, and fun-loving child caregiver, who loves the ins-and-outs of working with kids.
With 3 years of diverse nanny experience, including multiple families simultaneously, I've seen the value a safe and present caregiver brings to a family. I've cared for children of all ages, from toddlers to...
Susanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Susanna is fantastic!
She is reliable, responsible & a pleasure to be around. My boys ages 12 & 15 adore her, as much as I do! She takes her job seriously, but always brings warmth, calm & humor to her interactions with the kids. She's easy to communicate with,...
Wendy G.
Maya R.
Van Nuys, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Maya! I'm 26 and am currently located in Los Angeles, CA. I have experience with caring for children ages between 1-10 years old. I love crafts and playing games. I have my own car and I'm great at cooking up quick meals and cleaning up is no problem for me! I'm 100% CPR/First Aid certified, so I know how to...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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! "
Lynn M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am a 34-year-old professional nanny with plenty of experience and new ideas to help your kids have a great summer! I am an ABA therapist and have experience with kids anywhere from 6 moths old to 15 years old. Because of my job, I have worked with kids with modern to severe autism and other behavioral disorders....
Susana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our 4 year old son was diagnosed with ASD a few months back and we were very nervous to hire a nanny. We were so lucky to find Susana who not only works with our son beautifully, but gives us such incredible guidance as far as our son's behavioral challenges. She...
Alissa C.
5.0
(1)
I am a pet owner and animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs, birds, fish, and rodents. I have worked with many animals and am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets. I have been a volunteer at a shelter and have participated in their pet care summer programs.
I am an...
Maria can also help with: Boarding, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marta P. I am a mother of 5 including twins, (who are all grown up now). I am hardworking and trustworthy. I enjoy cooking, learning new recipes, and enjoy doing arts and craft.
Marta can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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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Christina B.
Van Nuys, CA
$40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"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 daughter was old enough to watch him. Shes fun, patient, caring and trustworthy
I highly recommend her "
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Maria B.
Van Nuys, CA
$24-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Currently In College Starting My Major In Child Development
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
experience in early childhood education at YMCA.
9 years of experience in caring for infants through their milestones, courage when exploring and finding their strength , and independence when finally exploring with their own running little legs!
experienced with toddlers - teens (including special needs specifically autism...
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She's great with kids and knows how to interact with them"
Alicia G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I previously have helped my mother and her cleaning company. We have cleaned homes, churches and restaurants. I am very detail oriented and hardworking.
Christiana can also help with: Oven cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Christiana has been our nanny for 5 months and took care of our baby since she was 3 months old.
Christiana was amazing, she set our heart at ease the minute she walked in: kind, extremely caring and sweet.
She gave us updates via text and kept track of naps and...
Sharon L.
5.0
(2)
I am a retired nurse, who loves kids. I am a wizard in the kitchen and cleaning I have watched kids of every age, and enjoy watching every area of child development. .
I'd describe my personality as friendly, hardworking, dependable
I like working with kids because they are the best of us.
I'm looking for a job that...
Princess can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Princess has been caring for our 6 month old daughter on a part-time, long-term basis and we couldn't be happier with her. She's so great with our daughter, teaching her new skills and working with her through her tantrums. She's also incredibly organized and...
Jeremy H.
Jaqueline D.
Van Nuys, CA
$25-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a very patient and caring individual. I'm introverted and love to spend my time reading. I'm currently in school to become an EMT and I am CPR certified.
5.0
"Met for first time today. This is a new experience for me. I felt very comfortable leaving my husband with Jacqueline . She had a question while I was away and texted me. I appreciated that. Will use again"
Faith G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Monica is incredibly responsible, communicative, caring and intelligent. She loves kids of all ages and is very creative and kind. She goes above and beyond to provide children with a warm, fun environment and is always thinking one step ahead. When she worked...
Susan M.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Ana, I'm 22 years old and I have open availability during the week. I have experience caring for children ages 1 through 15. Rest assured, I am committed to ensuring your children achieve their developmental milestones with personalized attention and care. Along with being a nanny and a sitter I also have experience in...
Ana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana was amazing. She did very well with my little boy. I could not thank her enough. On time, respectful, clean. I would hire her again. "
Leo M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Rosie,
For the past 8 years I have been babysitting for several families whose children range from newborn to toddler.
My number 1 priority is making sure that children are always in a safe environment, fed healthy snacks and meals, and entertained with parent approved books and shows.
Including caring and...
Rosie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rosie has been our nanny for the past eight months and she has been exceptional with my baby girl. Rosie takes great care of her as if she was her own granddaughter and keeps her healthy, happy and smiling all day. As a full time working mom, I needed someone that...
Helen K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Van Nuys, CA
Roula T.
5.0
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 with her care
- Care member
Donte P.
5.0
Donte has taken such good care of my pets (2 dogs and a cat), many times. He follows my instructions for feeding and playing with them, and genuinely cares about their happiness and well-being. Definitely would hire Donte again!
- Care member
Sarah K.
5.0
I hired Sarah to take my mom to Dr. appointments. Sarah is always on time & is a safe driver. Mom enjoys her companionship.
- Anne H.
Nychelle H.
5.0
Nychelle brings JOY everywhere she goes. And on top of that manages to be incredibly responsible, dependable, and trustworthy.
In our time working with her she has followed our kids’ leads to co-create elaborate dance routines, magnatile castles, barbie fashion shows, and paintings. She’s also...
- Care member
Martha T.
5.0
Martha worked for us from when my son was 6 months old until he was 16 months old. Martha is hard working and honest and reliable, my son adores her and we still use Martha now to babysit for us when we need a date night or for when we need a reliable carer for our son. My son now goes to daycare...
- Therese B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Van Nuys, CA:
How can I find a Van Nuys babysitter near me?
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 256 babysitters in Van Nuys, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Van Nuys, CA?
The average rate for Van Nuys, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.76 per hour as of May 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 Van Nuys, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Van Nuys, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 114 reviews of the 256 listed babysitters.