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Vanessa Y.

Caring Individual With More Than 5 Years Experience As A Daycare Teacher, Nanny, And Babysitter

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I am a experience daycare teacher and nanny. I worked where I helped care for up to 10 children. my duties consisted of cleaning, sanitizing, diaper changes, preparing meals, preparing crafts, homework help, and of course use my skills to help nurture children to achieve their cognitive, emotional, educational, and physical...

Emily P. says "Vanessa was the perfect match for my daughter! She took care of my 3 year old daughter and my daughter connected with her right away. Vanessa is a really...

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Alexandra C.

Fun Engaging Babysitter

Lakewood, CA

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Hi, welcome to my profile! My name is Lexi and I am super friendly, outgoing, and reliable. I absolutely adore working with young children, and cannot wait to find a family that is a great fit for me. I have over six years of paid working experience with children. My schedule is extremely flexible, so I can definitely work...

Care Member says "Lexi is a natural with kids, easily finding ways to connect with our shy toddler. She strikes just the right balance of being firm and flexible,...

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Christie L.

Infant/Toddler Nanny

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Since my early retirement, I have been caring for children ranging in age from newborn-12 years old. In addition to tending to their daily needs, I assist in light housekeeping when needed. I have reliable transportation and can provide references upon request. I am reliable and nurturing to the children I have cared for. My...

Care Member says "I have only the highest praise for Christie as a care giver and person. Christie lovingly watched our daughter from 5 months to 15 months! Christie was...

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Anella D.

Learning And Fun Focused Nanny

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny since September of 2018 and have cared for eight beautiful little ones in that time. My experience is with infants and toddlers. I prefer this age group because of how much they absorb and how quickly they grow. They need the most care and attention, and that is what I am willing to give them. I focus on...

Morgan G. says "Anella was the nanny for our son from when he was around 7 months to 2 years old. At 2 years old we decided to put our son in childcare to get more...

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Halie S.

Experienced, Patient, & Great With Kids!

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I have both personal and professional experience working with children from infant to teenage years. I come from a big family and I am the oldest child, so I have always had a lot of responsibility with helping look over my little siblings. I have also been the go to babysitter for my extended family and close family friends...

Care Member says "Halie has been our full-time nanny for over a year. She has been wonderful with our 4 year old daughter with special needs. She’s very gentle and...

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Audrey O.

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Audrey and I come from a family of nine. I am extremely family oriented and have a personal/professional background with all age groups. I have my BA in Child Development and Family Life Education and a Masters degree in Special Education. I am a current special education teacher in the city of Rosemead. I'm all...

Chloe F. says "Audrey is a very dependable and caring babysitter. She interacts well with toddler and educate with toys. I definitely recommend her."

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Malea N.

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
I have been in childcare for 5 years now, caring for children from 3 months up until the age of 15 years old. I am a recent Cal State Fullerton graduate. My whole life I have balanced work, school, and childcare for those around me, and enjoyed doing so. I have been a Girl Scout since the age 5, completing volunteer work,...

Gloria O. says "Malea, is a very sweet, reliable person. She was punctual and able to connect with my baby immediately. Any family would be lucky to have her!"

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Elizabeth R.

Caregiver, Housekeeper

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$51/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I enjoy my job as a caregiver, housekeeper cleaning. I like to make families happy and make their life easier. I am a very responsible person with own transportation, clean background and with good references.

Care Member says "Elizabeth is caring, ethical and professional. She is an advocate for her client's well-being and is very trustworthy. She has brought joy and hope...

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Fanny B.

Part Time Caregiver Availabel

Lakewood, CA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I love Children and already have experience in child care. During my experience, I notice that children love me too and that's the most important reason I want to be a nanny,. My compassionate nature and friendly personality makes me get along with them in not time. I am available to keep children happy and this quality makes me...

Care Member says "Patty is great with our little one. She is always playing games with him. Is attentive to things he may need. We also asked her to please speak Spanish...

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Jennifer R.

Nanny Available Full Time - Live In Or Out

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a fun and loving caregiver and nanny with over 10 years of experience with people of all ages and abilities. As a nanny my focus is on teaching your child, keeping them engaged and helping them grow to be healthy, intelligent and polite young people. I also have over 20 years experience in caring for the elderly and...

Mysti V. says "Jenna is an amazing caregiver. She goes above and beyond what is required. She has made such a connection with our daughter who has special needs. Jenna...

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Andrea H.

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
Hi, my name is Andrea and I consider myself a professional auntie! I have helped many families by providing care for a few hours to an entire weekend. I would love to offer my services to help you take a much needed break. I do have a full time, M-F 8-5 (remote) job and I am available in the early mornings, evenings and...

Shannon B. says "Andrea was fantastic. She was responsive, punctual, & asked excellent questions. She was respectful of our house rules. She was friendly, outgoing, &...

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Lia W.

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a professional nanny of 20+ years. I'm Trustline registered and current Adult/Pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR trained. Fully vaccinated and boosted. I'm a mother too! (Two daughters in college) So, I understand the importance of consistency, stability and being trustworthy. I believe in positive discipline and gentle...

Svapna T. says "Lia was amazing!!! Our daughter was so well taken care of by Lia. She put our daughter right at ease and played all day with her. I am a first time mom...

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Maria M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
I am a married mother of 3 children ranging from 15, 9, 8 years old. I have cared for several young children in and out of my home. I was a full-time nanny also for two children for a few years.

Andrea L. says "I interviewed with Maria. She was on time for our interview, even a couple minutes early. Maria is very sweet and kind. She has a real calmness about...

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Talyn L.

Fun Crafty Sitter

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
For nine years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children and supporting families. My babysitting experiences showed me the importance of reliable care, and I'm passionate about providing that. I am patient, calm, creative, friendly, and approachable. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational activities...

Fatinah D. says "Tayln was our part-time helper and provided excellent care to my son starting when he was 4 months until 18 months. My son absolutely adored her! Very...

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Isabela M.

Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello!! I'm Isabela, 28yo and I'm originally from Rio - Brazil. I've been working with kids for at least 7 years (6 years in the US) and multiple age groups. I'm currently on a MBA program some days of the week on evenings only. I have a valid drivers license with a clean record/ fully vaccinated. I speak fluently Portuguese and...

Care Member says " We really hit the jackpot with Isabela! Our little ones are always so excited when she arrives. She's very sweet and loving. We were very impressed...

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Child care centers in Lakewood, CA

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Parkview Family Day Care

4323 Parkview Drive Lakewood, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
If you're looking for quality child care, you've come to the right place. At Parkview Family Day Care we'll give your child the attention and care they deserve. We are following all recommended safety guidelines during the current pandemic. We offer a nationally acclaimed preschool program. We spend our days outdoors lessons...

Care Member says "We have had a wonderful experience with Toni and her staff at Parkview. My toddler son is thriving there and looks forward to being dropped off every...

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PUREST Academy for Kids

12235 Centralia St. Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
+ 1 more
Our mission is to promote overall educational growth and development for children ages zero to six, by providing quality childcare at affordable prices. Our program offers an outstanding curriculum in areas such as: foreign language(Spanish), math, science, introductory sign language, creative art, music and movement. Healthy...

Lillian K. says "Please don't judge by the outer appearance this place is excellent. They love to care for children and the children can sense it. My daughter came here...

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Best Steps Family Child Care

2528 Deerford St Lakewood, CA

Child care
Preschool
Best Steps Family Child Care have been open and operating in Lakewood City since 1994. They are committed to fostering a love of learning in children in a safe environment away from home atmosphere. Their programs aim to turn education into fun and engaging experiences for children.
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Watch ME Grow Daycare

3242 Sandwood St Lakewood, CA

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Watch ME Grow in Lakewood California seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children from infants to preschool.

Janine K. says "Our son started at Watch Me Grow when he was 1 year old. We are beyond saddened to have to leave due to a job relocation. Watch Me Grow has watched our...

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Little People Destined for Greatness Childcare

5327 Iroquois Ave Lakewood, CA

2.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Little People Destined for Greatness Childcare located at 5327 Iroquois Avenue, Lakewood, California, offers childcare and learning services. The center operates from six AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school...
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  • 99 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.77/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Lakewood, CA

Child Care Providers in Lakewood, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 59 reviews of the 99 listed child care providers

Vanessa Y.

Vanessa was the perfect match for my daughter! She took care of my 3 year old daughter and my daughter connected with her right away....

- Emily P.

Alexandra C.

Lexi is a natural with kids, easily finding ways to connect with our shy toddler. She strikes just the right balance of being firm and...

- Care member

Christie L.

I have only the highest praise for Christie as a care giver and person. Christie lovingly watched our daughter from 5 months to 15 months!...

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care near you in Lakewood, CA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $21.77 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 86 child care providers near you in Lakewood, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Lakewood, CA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Lakewood, CA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Lakewood, CA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Lakewood, CA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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