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Hello! I am an experienced nanny and doula looking for overnight work. I am a Los Angeles native, with over 15 years of childcare under my belt. I became trained as a doula in 2020, and after nannying for the past three years for a family I adore, I am starting my doula career. I am currently looking for overnight doula work,...
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm excited to apply for a new nanny position with your family! I have experience in multiple areas of childcare such as working at a daycare, tutoring children during remote learning, being a date night sitter, and being a family nanny! I have worked with children aged 3 months to 12 years old and have experience with...
Sabrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
AVAILABILITY: Currently available after April 2024 for Spring babies!
I have been providing support as a Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula to new and growing families in the L. A. and Southbay area. I work primarily overnight, taking over newborn care such as feeding, diaper changing, sleep conditioning, and baby...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Sandra as a caretaker for little ones! Our nanny had to leave the country for an extended period and we hired Sandra to fill in, but I truly wish we could keep her forever! She has been exceptional in caring for our 8-month-old TWINS, which is no...
Sarah P.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I've worked with children for over 20 years. Certified private preschool teacher. Worked as Professional Nanny, I owned a licensed family daycare for 7 years (lots of experience with multiples) I've been working for 3 years providing RESPITE care for families with children with special needs. Certified Nursing Assistant...
Mayra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mayra was an incredible help to us. We originally hired Mayra as a night nurse for 2 weeks for our 5 month old so that we could take a little break and catch up on some sleep. Mayra not only helped us with sleep training but when our day time nanny had a family...
Carol W.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Brittany. I have been babysitting for over 15 years and also helped raise my three little sisters. I've worked as a nanny and babysitter for kids of all ages, as well as camp counselor. I can provide you with many references, as well as a resume. I have an absolute passion for kids, the outdoors,...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brittany is wonderful and my children absolutely love her. She has a natural love for children and is always ready to play with my high energy boys. I feel very comfortable leaving my children in her care. She's always on time, super reliable and easy to get a...
Cara P.
5.0
(1)
HI! My name is Gerda and I'm as passionate about working with new mothers during their postpartum journey, as I am about caring for their newborns. They go hand in hand.
I have more than 20 years experience as a Newborn Care Specialist and Nanny. I'm very proud of my career and worked with dozens of families over the years. I am...
Gerda can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Gerda helped me and my husband with our newborn son. She is knowledgeable and patient. She is confident in her skills and took great care of our colicky baby and also was helpful at calming nervous new parents and helping us through the difficult transition into...
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver with a spirit for providing exceptional support. Experienced in fostering a comfortable, safe and nurturing environment for kids to learn and grow. Intuitive, organized, and honest. Hobbies are visual arts, fitness, yoga, cooking, nutrition, horses, and books.
Maria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hi Maria, we are supposed to interview on the phone today, but for some reason I can't see our chat so I don't have your number. Can you message me from your end?"
Puja R.
5.0
(3)
My name is Leanne. I have almost 30 years professional nanny/doula experience. I have worked with children of all ages and have additional experience with multiples, preemies, ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy and speech delay. Sleep and potty training whiz!
I'm a mother of 2 wonderful grown children. I enjoyed raising them and...
Leanne can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Annie as my NCS for 3 months. I can't imagine how my life would've been without her. She was so knowledgeable about everything newborn. I felt a huge sense of relief and comfort whenever she was around. We continue to use her as an occasional sitter for our...
Sharyn E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been called a baby whisperer, I love working with infants, toddlers and little ones under seven. I'm a firm believer in positive reinforcement and instilling empowerment while nurturing their imaginations and fostering joy.
I am a:
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Lactation Educator
Childbirth Educator
Experience...
Ansar can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ansar is a joyful and fun person to be around."
Morgan B.
Claudia L.
Marina del Rey, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Provider Available With 20+ Years Experience
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny/small children caregiver with more than 20 years of experience in the Los Angeles area. I am a certified postpartum doula for more than 10 years, a Certified Lactation Consultant & Educator (Certificate from UCLA) for more than five years, and a trained infant "sleep trainer" with more than 10 years of experience. I...
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I want to highly recommend Claudia. Not only she is punctual in all of her scheduled work times, she's extremely competent at her job. Claudia is very experienced and an expert at dealing with our newborn infant. She's full of knowledge and tips/tricks and we...
Chester W.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am a mother of 2 beautiful children that is looking to help out other families for night outings and weekend sitting. I have a Bachelors degree in Child Development. I have been a nanny for many families during a 20 year career. I've been a preschool teacher in between nanny positions. Plus I've been an assistant to a...
Annie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Traveling from out of town and had to change our location. Annie was happy to oblige. Punctual, kind and great with my son. Would highly recommend!!"
Mary D.
Jaime M.
Los Angeles, CA
$25-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Peace! My name is Jaime and I am a dedicated nanny/babysitter. I have over 5 years of experience working with families as a nanny/mothers helper. I have gained the reputation that I am responsible, energetic, a great listener and caring. My passion for Additionally, I am well experienced with children from infancy - 10 years...
Jaime can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jaime was very liked by our family. Our one year old daughter was cared for with respect and kindness. Jaime taught her sign language throughout the day, helped prepare her lunch and dinner, and kept the areas she was in clean. She’s a great caregiver and...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for 30 years with children of all ages. My passion in life is engaging with and nurturing children's greatest emotional, physical and intellectual potential. I have extensive experience working with infants, toddlers and school-aged children as a nanny, family assistant, camp counselor and birth & postpartum doula....
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jennifer (Malika) was really good with our twin 1 year old's. She was very reliable and we learned a lot from her."
Kristopher S.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Alex:) I am 21 years old and currently studying to become a practicing doula. I was a school teacher for children ages 5-7 at a daycare in Sun Prairie, Wi, I am CPR certified and love kids I have my own apartment that I can watch kids at also! For the past 2 years I have been working as a Registered Behavioral Therapist...
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were very nervous and didn't know what to expect when looking for a sitter for our high energy 1.5 year old. I am so grateful to have been contacted by Alex because she was as perfect as a fit as we could have had for our family. Her knowledge in ND/autism in...
Brittany F.
Hi! My name is Marissa, I'm a certified labor & postpartum doula who also happens to nanny. In the months I don't have clients, I would love to assist families by providing expert and personalized childcare. Because of my job, I have a copious amount of knowledge for infant care. I am also infant CPR & First Aid certified...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm a professional nanny with 25+ years in private and school settings. I'm also a night doula. I have 40+ ECE units and I've worked as Preschool teacher and Infant Toddler lead teacher.
I'm a hard worker, who is loyal, honest, and discreet.
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm Shakora!
If you are looking for a gentle, loyal, passionate individual to look after your babies and kiddos that would be me . I have well over 10 years of experience working with all demographics of children. My main priority is helping you to navigate this thing called life with kids from infants to toddlers. I'm...
Shakora can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am a native Italian mom and wife with 25 plus years of experience in childcare of all ages. I am CPR certified and also a baby nurse, Doula. My husband and I have raised two wonderful children that are now grown up. I have also worked with many families in the growth and education of their children and have found the work very...
Mariann can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Working with children is my passion and something I have been doing for over 10 years. I have been working with infants for about 6 years now. Two of the families I was around before the baby was born so I assisted during their entire first year. I have done overnight care for 3 different families to allow the parents to get...
Julia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 yrs of experience. Certified Newborn care specialist/Postpartum doula/Night nurse/Nanny.
I can help at night or day with baby, parents support, baby related stuff.
Edina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for doulas in Santa Monica, CA
Sandra F.
5.0
I highly recommend Sandra as a caretaker for little ones! Our nanny had to leave the country for an extended period and we hired Sandra to fill in, but I truly wish we could keep her forever! She has been exceptional in caring for our 8-month-old TWINS, which is no easy task!
Sandra is creative...
- Sarah P.
Mayra M.
5.0
My experience working with Mayra was amazing. It was the first time I left my 4.5 month old with anyone other than family members and Mayra helped to reassure me in advance by providing all of her safety certifications and other credentials. She was so kind! She took excellent care of my son from...
- Care member
Brittany H.
5.0
10/10 just hire Brittany. She helps me with my three boys 6 and under (phew!). She’s patient and kind but also can hold the boundary that kids need. She simply wants to be helpful and was a team player willing to help me with light housekeeping, errands, kid bday party set up, and really anything...
- Care member
Gerda B.
5.0
Gerda helped me and my husband with our newborn son. She is knowledgeable and patient. She is confident in her skills and took great care of our colicky baby and also was helpful at calming nervous new parents and helping us through the difficult transition into parenthood.
- Care member
Maria D.
5.0
We are so grateful for Maria and her support role in our lives. Maria is experienced, confident, direct, and reliable. She is always calm and communicative with our child, helping him learn about the world and how to engage safely with all that he’s curious about. He adores her and we all feel very...
- Jesse J.
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FAQs for finding a doula near you in Santa Monica, CA
How much does a doula cost near me in Santa Monica, CA?
The average hourly rate for a doula near you in Santa Monica, CA is $24.00. That being said, it’s important to remember that the actual amount a doula charges per hour can vary based on their experience, the types of services you’re looking for, and other unique factors.
How can I find a doula near me in Santa Monica, CA?
If you’re considering hiring a doula to support you in your upcoming birth, Care.com can help. You can search through a variety of Care.com doula profiles to find a doula near you in Santa Monica, CA who offers the services you’re looking for. You can even read reviews from other mothers who worked with the doulas you’re considering hiring to get an idea of what they’re like to work with.
Is hiring a doula near me in Santa Monica, CA safe?
Doulas don’t provide you with medical services and you will still have a doctor assist you while giving birth, but a doula can offer additional support and care during and after a pregnancy. We ask all doulas on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. If a doula completes a CareCheck they will have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We advise you to take extra precautions when hiring a doula near you in Santa Monica, CA by running your own background check and by interviewing a handful of candidates.
What types of doula services are available near me in Santa Monica, CA?
Doulas can provide support in a few ways. You can hire a birth doula to assist you during birth, you can hire a postpartum doula to provide you with care after delivery, or you can hire a night doula (also known as an overnight doula) to keep an eye on your newborn while you get some much needed rest. You can search Care.com to find the doula services you’re looking for near you in Santa Monica, CA.
What types of questions should I ask when interviewing a doula near me in Santa Monica, CA?
When you’re looking to hire a doula near you in Santa Monica, CA, it can be really helpful to interview a few different candidates to learn more about their experience and the services they offer. This is also a valuable time to see which doula makes you feel most comfortable and supported. You can ask them about how many clients they have worked with, what services they offer, and what kind of support they can provide during labor.