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60 live-in nannies are listed in Downey, CA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 10 years

What others are saying about live-in nannies in Downey, CA

Great communication with the kids.

Review for Nelda H. by Adetayo A.

Skyler is such a breath of fresh air and allowed me and my 1 yr old to ease into some life altering moments without us missing a beat. She

Review for Skyler L. by Care member

America is a lovely, kind, honest woman. I was so happy she helped me out last minute on a Saturday night. She was great with my 22 month

Review for America C. by Jennifer H.

Live-in nannies in Downey, CA

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Nelda H.


Downey, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

4.9

(12)

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Caring for children is my PASSION! I have an AA Degree in General Studies & I have over 20 units in Early Childhood Education. I have over 15 years of experience working with children. I had an ROP class in Child Development in high school (senior year). I would volunteer in 2 different classrooms. I worked as an...
Nelda can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"If I could have hired more than one nanny, I would have! Nelda is sweet, bubbly and kind. My then 5-month-old melted into her lap without hesitation. Her references all spoke highly of her. I have told other friends who will be looking for nannies that I would be...

Leona O.

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Skyler L.


Downey, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a dedicated childcare provider with 10 years of experience. A passion for fostering children's growth and development motivated me to make a positive impact on their lives. My creativity, patience, and friendly nature make learning fun and engaging for the children in my care. I provide regular updates to parents and ensure...
Skyler can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Skyler is such a breath of fresh air and allowed me and my 1 yr old to ease into some life altering moments without us missing a beat. She was able to step in and give me peace of mind while I sorted out new life and work. I knew that my little one was exposed to...

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America C.


Downey, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Weekend Care giving.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for the last 10 years, I'm so thankful to be part of that experience and be part of their early development in life not only as a nanny but someone who can hopefully and positively impact their lives. My first job experience was with a new born baby girl and a 3-year-old boy, after that I have work...
America can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"America is a lovely, kind, honest woman. I was so happy she helped me out last minute on a Saturday night. She was great with my 22 month old. She speaks English and Spanish perfectly and I asked her to speak Spanish to my daughter, which she did. I would highly...

Jennifer H.

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Sabrina R.


Downey, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CPR & First Aid Certified Babysitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Dear Parents, my name is Sabrina. I've always had a passion for working with children. I started babysitting at 18 years old, so that's over 10+ years now, was a nanny for 2 years, and an assistant teacher at a daycare. I now work at a non profit organization for children. I believe we really shape children's lives, so I would...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Sabrina to watch my girls ages 4 months & 4 years old. She showed up on time and handled the girls great. She had no issues with communicating & responding promptly while we were out on our date night. My 4 year old asked if Sabrina could "be her babysitter...

Inez C.

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Jennifer R.


Lakewood, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available Full Time - Live In Or Out

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Jennifer as our nanny for our twins. She worked for us for 2 years. We were so lucky to have her! Jennifer was simply the best! She was so kind and patient with the kids. Teaching them how to swim, read, music. She is a great cook and made meals for...

David C.

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Stephanie F.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Live In Or Live-out Nanny, Looking For FT, Long-term Work.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm an experienced caregiver with a lot of experience caring for babies and toddlers. I've worked with doctors/UCLA residents and lawyer families so I'm used to juggling busy schedules and am very flexible. I'm CPR certified, have a driver's license, my own car, and a clean background check. I'm also pet-friendly and...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie took care of my baby with so much love and attention. She is always responsible, punctual, and reliable. I feel completely at ease knowing my child is in such good hands. Highly recommend!"

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Maria H.


Long Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hi my name is Maria. I am 44. 1 have been a nanny since 2005. 1 was at my last nanny job for 2 years which was a live-out position caring for 1 small child in Long Beach, CA. Before that job I was caring for 1 child in seal beach, CA. Also I took 6 years off to care for mother after a stroke. I have helped care for my niece(13)...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Showed up early. She was very organized and professional. "

Aubrey S.

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Helen T.


Long Beach, CA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Attentive And Spirited Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over 10+ years of child care experience, ranging from newborns to pre-teens, I have been able to develop a specific care-oriented skill set that enables me to be an anchor for families in need of a reliable, dutiful, mindful, and understanding caregiver in their homes and steady presence in their children's lives. I've been...
Helen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Helen is a responsible, openminded, and efficient nanny who I trust with my son completely. She's got a great spirit and brings a wonderful and warm presence into my home. I love her attitude and am so happy she helps me out with raising my son."

Sally E.

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Alicia Z.


Long Beach, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Dedicated Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with infants and toddlers as a child care provider since 2007 and absolutely love it! The last few jobs I had were with twins plus one. Every child is different for sure they all need their own time. I spend time with them outside, playing, exploring, games at home, reading, learning on their age level,...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alicia worked for our family in a nanny-share (two families, two children) for one year. Our home was the primary home for care five days a week and both children were 7.5 months apart. She worked with us to establish a routine which included diapering, feeding and...

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Patricia P.


Bellflower, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

To Be A Nanny Or Mother's Assistant To Demonstrate My Love For Children In A Live-out Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have been babysitting for many different families for the past 15 years. I love kids I'm very happy, lovely responsible and always on time. I have a lot energy I'm willing to teach ABC'S, numbers, colors, shapes arts and crafts and potty training. I like to make healthy food and I teach kids good...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Patty was our nanny from the time my daughter was a newborn until she was one years old. In general, Patty is incredibly kind, energetic, and competent. Patty helped my daughter with her motor and developmental skills, sang songs, and was overall tremendously...

Hester A.

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Ayla E.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting and nannying for 18 years. I have looked after all ages of children, ranging from infants to teenagers. I also have two younger siblings who I have been looking after their whole lives. Additionally, I have experience working with many types of kids in that I have worked at camps, in children's hospitals...
Ayla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was a pleasure to work with and always had great feedback. The kids adored her and had a blast every time."

Amy R.

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Heizel Z.


Gardena, CA

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

Law Student Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Role

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Heizel! I spent my college years working as a nanny, which gave me invaluable experience in caring for children of all ages. After graduating, I transitioned into a career as a Trust and Estates Litigation Paralegal, a role I truly loved. However, I recently made the exciting decision to pursue my passion for law...
Heizel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Heizel is amazing, babysat my kids when she was in college and they were so sad when she graduated. She stopped working for us due to her pursuing her career in law, my kids are grown now but still talk about her! "

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Joy E.


Whittier, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Former Teacher Turned Experienced, Fun & Responsible Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*I am fully vaccinated (Moderna) and will comply and respect any safety measures which will help promote healthier interactions.* I currently live in Whittier, CA. I majored in Psychology and minored in English and graduated in June 2010 from UCLA. I have my M. Ed in Special Education from The University of Missouri- St....
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Joy is very caring and loves children and pets! She loves to interact with kids, plays with them and teaches them. Kids and pets love her, too. I highly recommend her!"

Tula A.

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Nancy S.


Whittier, CA

$28/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact on children's lives. With 20 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages. I'm skilled at creating a safe, engaging, and educational environment for children to thrive. My...
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
" I highly recommend Nancy for any nanny position that she may apply for. We have had the pleasure of providing employment for Nancy for the last year and a half and during that time she has proved to be an exceptional care giver for our daughter who was 3 months...

Care member

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Sophia M.


Whittier, CA

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

The Baby Whisperer

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My 11 years of experience started from co- raising my nephew, who lives with me. He came into my life at a young age, me being 11, and having to put aside being a child and transition to becoming a second mother figure for him. My nephew is very energetic with behavioral issues, and caring for him builds my patience and deepens...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Ashley N.


La Palma, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with children for over 10 years. I have nannied, worked in classrooms, as well as children's entertainment zones. Additionally, I am CPR certified and registered with live scan. While studying for my initial degree, I took a number of child development classes in addition to my required coursework. I recently...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley was awesome with our 2 boys. They loved her. Ashley went above and beyond all the time. She was hired to get the boys up in the morning, get them breakfast, ready for school and take them to school. She always did the dishes which I never asked her to do and...

Lyn H.

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Milagros P.


La Mirada, CA

$19/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Milagros, originally from the Philippines but now a US citizen living in Downey. I have been working as a senior caregiver for over 4 years, attending to patients with different personalities and medical histories. I have undergone training with certificates in First aid, CPR, medication management and passed the...
Milagros can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very passionate in caring for my toddler. She is dependable and trustworthy and you know your child is in good hands. She tries her best to give your child the best care. Will definitely hire again!"

Denise L.

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Taylor W.


Cerritos, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Elementary School Teacher Looking To Tutor

Hello! My name is Taylor. I am in my fourth year of teaching 5th grade with Long Beach Unified. I have a Bachelor's in Liberal Studies (Elementary Education), a teaching credential for grades K-8, and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University. I also have tons of experience nannying/tutoring...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taylor was our full time nanny over the summer break taking care of my 4 and 7 years old. She was always on time, easy to talk to, and very engaging with our girls. I felt our girls were well taken care of and kept safe. "

Katerina P.

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Kathryn S.


La Mirada, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny With Reliable Transportation

Hi there! I'm Katie, and I'm 33 years old. My husband and I are in the middle of relocating to La Mirada, CA, from Fresno for his job, and I couldn't be more excited about this new chapter in our lives! Childcare has always been my passion, and I bring over 10 years of experience in the field. I've had the pleasure of working...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Katie is a smart and caring individual. She's willing to work and make things happen. Katie follows instructions and works well with others. She'll make a great asset to any team. "

Leanne J.

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Jillian S.


Lakewood, CA

$25/hr16 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver. Available Full Time When Summer Starts And School Ends!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for over 13 years now! Mostly a bunch of organizations (through church) with child care. I had a nanny position for almost 2 year. (both families moved away) I am a full time student working on my Teaching Credentials for Single-Subject Art (so I would love to do arts and crafts with your kids). I...
Jillian can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jillian was amazing! I hired her for a 4-week job to care for my 3yo while she was between preschools. Jillian is patient, fun, and goes with the flow. She played pretend for hours on end with my daughter and took her on fun adventures to the park, hiking, and...

Erika S.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Live-in Nannies in Downey, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies.