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Linda L.

Night Nurse / Afternoon-Evening Child Care

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Linda. If you are looking for overnight care for your new baby, I would be happy to help. Bringing home a new baby can be very overwhelming and I would love to have the opportunity to help with the transition. I am a CPR certified night nurse/nanny and have been doing this for many years. I have lots of experience...

Eunice C. says "My husband and I worked with Linda when we had our first baby and needed help with our newborn. She was our night nurse for 8 weeks and she was absolutely...

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Carly T.

Child Care Provider

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi I'm Carly! I am 30 years old, have a masters degree, and have 10 years of experience doing child care and tutoring. I am a warm, engaged, and very caring provider. I work full time in special education as a mental health provider but I enjoy doing childcare on weekends and during the summer. I have worked with children...

Care Member says "Carly is amazing! She watched my boys (now 10 & 8) for about 2 years. She was great with both of them. My older son is autistic and he loved spending...

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Amy R.

Child Enthusiast

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience. I worked for some time as a Behavioral Therapist with autistic kiddos of all ages and needs. I also have many more years of experience with my own nieces and nephews (6 of them, aged 1-14!) which is where my love for children comes from. They keep me on my toes and we're always doing fun things,...

Care Member says "Amy was respectful of our parenting strategy and picked up the children on time. She kept them engaged with quality tasks."

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Maria L.

Night Nanny/ Newborn Care Specialist/ Postpartum Doula.

Los Angeles, CA

4.9(1)
from
$45/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 56 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi! if you are considering overnight newborn care-I'd be happy to help. I am Maria, a Certified NCS or Newborn nanny (Newborn Care Specialist, aka "night nanny/ night nurse"), Postpartum Doula, Sleep Consultant and also a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor. Currently, I am looking for night time positions. Have references,...

Care Member says "Hiring Maria for 3 months was our best decision. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and was a lovely presence in our home. In the tough early weeks, she was...

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Rita L.

Bilingual E/S Warm Caring Professional Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Hi dear family! My name is Rita and I'm a warm, nurturing, and gentle Nanny. I have plenty of experience and I love this beautiful job. It is a blessing for me to assist others, specially if there are kids to take care of. I love children, they are angels for me. I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I can do light cooking, light...

Amanda G. says "Rita is truly remarkable! She provided excellent care for my son for a duration of 5 months. Rita was exactly what I needed as I transitioned back to...

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Melinda B.

Caring & Entertaining Nanny At Your Services !

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am a friendly, outgoing and dedicated individual. I get along well with others, while also working efficiently on my own. I currently graduated from San Jose State University. I have worked with children for the past 6 years for the City of San Jose as a Recreation Leader for after school and summer camps. I also plan,...

Cameron S. says "Melinda has helped me on a regular basis for a number of years with my 5-year-old son. Melinda has a strong background in community service, mentoring...

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Shirley A.

Fun, Responsible, Caring Nanny

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Shirley. I am 40 years old. I have a driver's license. I have a safe car. I speak two languages (English and Spanish). I'm certified on CPR. I love kids and pets. I am a very active, happy, responsible, punctual, talented, caring, sweet, dependable, honest and with very good values. I love reading, sports,...

Care Member says "We love Shirley and will be so sad to part ways with her when we move out of state. She has been with us for almost a year and has taken excellent care...

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Linda F.

Caring Physician/ Babysitter/Nanny/Tutor

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Aloha! My name is Linda and I have been caring for children in one fashion or another since I was a kid myself. I have multiple siblings, younger cousins, and eventually nieces and nephews for whom I babysat throughout my life. I also babysat regularly while I was in college and graduate school. Next, I took care of children in...

Cha H. says "We are very careful with who we trust with our baby boy, and it's important for us to feel like he is receiving the best care. Linda was outstanding and...

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Greer Olivia S.

Nanny/Tutor Looking To Cultivate Creative Care

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I'm Greer and have over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages from infants-teens, from 1 kid to 4. I enjoy working with a range of ages and backgrounds as I come from a large, diverse family. I was homeschooled as a young child and really enjoyed the freedom to cultivate my interest. I pride myself on...

Charlene N. says "Greer is very friendly & punctual. We loved how she was attentive to our toddler and she would interact with him. I would definitely hire again."

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Anya D.

Fun Sitter!

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Anya and I would love to nanny for you. I've always loved kids. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, grade schoolers and teenagers. I can provide references upon request I look forward to helping your family as well!

Patty M. says "I believe our daughter, who is currently 5 months old, manifested Anya into our lives and more importantly, into her life. She needs Anya's calm and...

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Hamsa H.

Experienced & Reliable Nanny In South Orange County

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 43 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have more than 10 years of experience as a nanny, working specifically with infants & toddlers. In addition, I am a mother of two grownup girls. I am a nanny who enjoys spending time with the children, watching them grow through the years. I enjoy doing various activities with the kids such as taking a walk, going to the park,...

Anny S. says "Hamsa has been taking care of our two kids 3-5 years old so we can have a night out since September 2023. She has been absolutely brilliant and the kids ask...

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Vanessa A.

Los Angeles, CA

4.7(1)
from
$28/hr
22 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello families, I have over 22 years of experience working with newborn babies, infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I also got certified as a foster parent and I have worked with multiple families in their homes, helping them raise their children. I am bilingual I speak English and Spanish and I also have my own...

Care Member says "I could spend an entire afternoon telling you how wonderful Vanessa is but here are the main points; she truly cares, she is a wonderful human being and...

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Claudia R.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
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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Teresa C.

Preschool Teacher

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello, I am a Certified NCS with a background in early childhood education and a genuine passion for supporting new families. I am well-versed in infant CPR and first aid, and I have extensive knowledge of infant development and care practices. My experience includes providing overnight care, establishing routines, and...

Care Member says "Tere is phenomenal and has been a godsend for our family! We can’t imagine the overwhelming first few weeks without her. She is a true baby whisperer,...

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Sarah H.

Babysitter In South Lake Tahoe

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I am 23 years old, and I consider myself a part-time/date night babysitter in South Lake Tahoe/Stateline. I recently graduated from UC Santa Barbara studying Cell & Developmental Biology, and will be spending the winter + spring (& maybe summer) in South Lake Tahoe. I am working at Sierra @Tahoe full time (9-5), so I am...

Care Member says "Sarah was excellent with our two daughters!! She was very warm and friendly making her a natural with kids. Our daughters (2.5 & 8 months) both were so...

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Child care centers in Los Angeles, CA

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9706 - First Flight Child Development Center

9320 LINCOLN BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
At First Flight Child Development Center, your child will learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. We we provide quality daycare, preschool programs, and summer camp in Los Angeles, CA. Our experienced teachers support confidence, social skills, and school readiness through engaging, hands-on learning. We provide...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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HAYES FAMILY CHILD CARE

107 LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
Liddle Steppers Family Daycare Located in Los Angeles, CA 90002. Liddle Steppers Family Daycare is a warm and welcoming place where children can learn, play, and grow in a home-like setting. We provide personal, family-centered care and take the time to get to know each child. Our activities include creative play, reading,...

Care Member says "She’s amazing provider. She goes out of her way for our children."

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Green family childcare

12623 Greene Ave. LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(5)

State license verified

International
Montessori
Faith based
Cooperative
Academic
+ 4 more
Green Family Child Care is a home-based program that operates with the quality, structure, and intention of a preschool. We provide a loving, safe, and fun environment where every child is nurtured, celebrated, and encouraged to grow at their own pace. As a faith-based program, we gently introduce young learners to the Fruits of...

Care Member says "My youngest child attended Ms. Monica’s school for one year, nearly four years ago. As a pandemic toddler, she had limited social interaction during...

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KIDTOPIA EARLY LEARNING CENTER

4313 CRENSHAW BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Special needs
+ 4 more
Kidtopia early learning center currently is one of if not the best early learning centers around. Kidtopia offers small class sizes for plenty of one on one care, attention, love and development. Our facility meets and exceeds standards of the state and local governments. Did I mention the staff, all of our teachers are tenured...

Danae X. says "They are great! I would give them a 10 if I could. One thing for sure Mr. and Mrs. Smith go above and beyond for all the kids. My daughter has been there...

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INTIWASI EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

9017 W PICO BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

International
Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
+ 3 more
Everything your child needs to learn, grow, and succeed. Our commitment is to create a brighter future for every child, through a personalized approach to education and a high emphasis on Spanish language acquisition. Our preschool is grounded in Montessori and Reggio principles, and our elementary program uses top tier...

Veronica C. says "We love Intiwasi!! From the moment we first started our daughter there in 2021 - height of the pandemic! I felt a sense of warmth and community. Since...

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  • 3,558 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $26.00/hr as of October 2026

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

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Los Angeles, CA

Child Care Providers in Los Angeles, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 553 reviews of the 3,562 listed child care providers

Linda L.

My husband and I worked with Linda when we had our first baby and needed help with our newborn. She was our night nurse for 8 weeks and she...

- Eunice C.

Carly T.

Carly is amazing! She watched my boys (now 10 & 8) for about 2 years. She was great with both of them. My older son is autistic and he...

- Care member

Amy R.

Amy was respectful of our parenting strategy and picked up the children on time. She kept them engaged with quality tasks.

- Care member

Common questions about child care in Los Angeles, CA

Child care costs in Los Angeles, CA can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Los Angeles, CA can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Los Angeles, CA often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Los Angeles, CA, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Los Angeles, CA, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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