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Nicole B.

Active And Fun Nanny

Gardena, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been working with kids 4-5 years now! I took a little break because I moved, but I'm back and ready to go! I love being outside whether it's swimming, biking, scootering, skating, going to the park etc. I also enjoy reading and writing with the kids in order to keep their brains stimulated. I'm here to help families and...
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Savannah W.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Looking For a Full or Part-Time Position; Available 7 Days a Week (Monday And Thursday Morning Until 4)

Gardena, CA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am 22 years old and I currently live in Westminster. I have about 8 years of experience and come from a background of child care. Growing up, my mother taught mommy-and-me classes and various parenting classes, so through her clients, I have had many years of babysitting and nanny experience. I am extremely compassionate,...

Treana H. says "Someday when she has children of her own she will be a wonderful mother! My children love her."

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Mabel V.

CHILD CARE

Gardena, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 2 kids 14 and 16 years old and also for many years I took care of my friends and family kids. I also work as nanny for 2 years with a 4-year-old. I am very comfortable around kids all ages. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I...
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Sierra W.

Full-time Nanny/Babysitter

Downey, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
travel
My name is Sierra and being a nanny is one of the greatest joys in my life. Being able to serve and care for families is such a reward and I would love to serve your family if we are a right fit. I have 8 years of paid experience with babysitting and nannying. To name a few of my positions I have been a live-in nanny to NICU...

Care Member says "Sierra worked with our family for 2+ years, starting with us just after the lockdown. It was a scary time, but Sierra brought with her a calm and...

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Tyler R.

Experienced

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Tyler. I am a 37-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 15 years, I have worked for several families as a live-in/live-out manny and house manager. So far my experience has been with school age children 5-22 years old (some with special needs). I am looking for a full time situation or at least 30-40 hours a...

Jermelia H. says "Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old. Tyler was and...

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Tasia H.

Calm Professional Newborn Care Nanny

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello my name is Tasia and I have 18 years experience with childcare. I have been providing childcare services to families since 2006. In my first year working with the families I was a live-in, as their child was a newborn and the mother was suffering from an illness due to childbirth. I was responsible for bath time,...

Danielle H. says "Tasia has more skills than she gives herself credit for. I really under paid her. Not purposely but after I worked with her for some time I realized her...

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Yvette V.

A 30-Year-Old Female Seeking A Live Out Position Full-Time

Inglewood, CA

4.0(1)
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$48/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
I am a mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, and extensive experience as both a live-in and live-out nanny. I simply love children, love caring for them and find them fascinating, and I am seeking further nanny work to continue doing what I love and broadening my...

Care Member says "I am immensely grateful for the exceptional care provided by Yvette. her unwavering kindness, helpfulness, and compassion have made a significant...

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Monica K.

Postpartum And Newborn Specialist, Overnight Nanny

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Originally from France, I have been here since the age of 12 and am still fluent in French. I married my high school sweetheart, we live in the South Bay, have 4 amazing children, and in the last 4 years, have added 5 new grand babies! I have been in childcare and education for all of my adult life, and have established lasting...

Sarah S. says "Monica is just the best and we wish we could have her with our family always! Monica took amazing care of our son from 4-6 months as our night nurse. I...

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Margarita V.

Nanny Live- In Or Nanny Live - Out, To Start At The End Of March 2023

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I am thrilled to introduce myself as a highly experienced caregiver with over 5 years of experience in looking after children. I have had the privilege of working with kids (newborns to 8 years old) and have consistently provided exceptional care during this time. Additionally, being fluent in both English and Spanish, I can...

Shirley T. says "Margarita is such a great nanny! I've seen her almost every single day at the park where I take my girls too. We are friends now and our girls are like...

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Cherrise S.

Nanny/Mothers Helper/House Manager

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Cherrise. I have over 12 years of experience as a nanny and house manager. I also have some years of experience working as an ABA Therapist helping children with autism. Working with children has been a true joy and passion in life. I find it a great honor when parents allow me to come and be apart of their...

Nina F. says "Cherrise babysat for my 2 kids, ages 5 and 2. She was very responsible and reliable - I loved how she proactively applied sunscreen to them before heading...

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Lisa S.

Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

Torrance, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years raising my 3 children, one of which had special needs, extensive medical needs and global delays. I taught at a local preschool for 7 years. Upon leaving that school I worked as a nanny for a family of 4 children with 5-year-old twins, a 3-year-old and a 10 day old as well as and 2...

Trish S. says "Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)"

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Karlie F.

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist With Master's Degree

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Karlie! I am a 28-year-old CPR-certified pediatric speech-language pathologist living in Los Angeles. I currently work full time at an elementary school and am looking for additional childcare-related work opportunities while I am off from work during the summer months. Beyond my 3 years of experience working in...

Stephanie P. says "Karlie was a perfect caregiver for our 1-year old daughter! She was professional, knowledgeable and fun — I trusted her so completely I even found...

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Laurel L.

MB Newborn Night care Specialist Degree In Early Childhood Education And BA In Child Development

Manhattan Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
I am a Newborn Care Specialist and I have over 10 years experience. I specialize in Newborn Night Care. I have worked with Newborn Preemies as well as Newborn Multiple Preemies. I am Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified. I am well qualified to help with sleep conditioning 0-3 months and sleep training 4 months and up. I have a...

Janet B. says "Hiring a night nurse can be a daunting experience. I was sooooo lucky to find Lala. (Here on Care.com) She's incredibly professional and her references...

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Maria H.

Child Care

Long Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
Hi my name is Maria. I am 46. I have been a nanny since 2005. I 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...

Enrique B. says "Showed up on time and knowledgeable. "

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Gabriela E.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
Hi families ! i'm gaby (29 years old) Living in L. A , I have a lot of experience taking care kids and babies . I'm interested in work and I'm so responsible with my job . I really appreciate that you read my profile and I'm available if you need me Thanks so much Gaby

Ray C. says "Gabriela was absolutely amazing!!! We hired her last minute to watch our 19 month old toddler while we attended a 90th Bday party. She was flexible with...

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Patricia P.

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

Bellflower, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...

Hester A. says "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....

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Juana G.

Responsible , Trustworthy ,caring Nanny

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
For over 10 years, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's development and positively impacting their lives, and I'm eager to continue! My approach is patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I'm comfortable caring for up to two children of various ages. I am happy to follow your preferred communication methods and am very...

Jen S. says "We were lucky enough to have Juana for 12 years as a full time nanny for my two kids. She started with us when my son was only 3 months old. Juana is a rare...

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Stephanie B.

Loving Australian Sitter

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, Im an Australian living in LA and have worked for many years as a babysitter and nanny for children in Los Angeles, Sydney and London. I love children and have a lot of fun with them! Im also a responsible, practical, reliable and trustworthy care-giver. I have also worked for many years as dance teacher for children,...

Brett J. says "Steph is awesome!! She's great with the kids and overall has such a positive demeanor. Very flexible too- we screwed up the date of a party and she was...

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Emily D.

Part-time Caregiver, Part-Time CU Denver Student!

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi Mama & Papa! I'm Em. I have over 10 years experience with children 1-15. My most recent family was located in Denver, CO caring for over 4 kids at a time! Woah! We spent our days reading, creating art, music and dancing, and building relationships with other children. I currently live in Mid City & am looking to connect...

Gina B. says "Emily babysat my daughter for about 4 years and we couldn't love her more. My daughters eyes light up when she hears that Emily is coming over. She is more...

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Mercy B.

Childcare/Nanny Or Elder Care

Redondo Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm enjoy being a Nanny because I love children. I've been offering nanny services for over 6 years. I am very patient, flexible, reliable and have a strong work ethic. I live in the South Bay Area. I enjoy taking children to the park for play, library for stories and the children gym for exercise and socialization. I'm open to...

Tammy S. says "Mercy has been caring for our baby from the age of five weeks, and I do not know what I would I have done without her for the last nine months. She is...

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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.67/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated live-in nannies is 5.0

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Gardena, CA

Live-in Nannies in Gardena, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Savannah W.

Someday when she has children of her own she will be a wonderful mother! My children love her.

- Treana H.

Sierra W.

Sierra worked with our family for 2+ years, starting with us just after the lockdown. It was a scary time, but Sierra brought with her a...

- Care member

Tyler R.

Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old....

- Jermelia H.

What to know about hiring a live-in nanny in Gardena, CA

The cost of a live-in nanny in Gardena, CA typically includes both wages and housing-related benefits. As of April 2026, the average hourly rate is $20.67, but many families structure compensation as a weekly salary. In addition to pay, families usually provide room and board, which may include a private bedroom, meals, and utilities. Total compensation can vary based on experience, number of children, schedule expectations, and any additional household responsibilities. You can explore more details on live-in nanny costs.

A live-in nanny in Gardena, CA provides full-time child care while living in the family’s home. Responsibilities often include preparing meals, managing daily routines, assisting with school schedules, organizing activities, and helping with light household tasks related to the children. Because they live in the home, live-in nannies can also offer more flexible coverage for early mornings, evenings, or travel needs.

Live-in nannies in Gardena, CA often work structured full-time schedules, typically ranging from 40 to 50 hours per week. Some roles require additional flexibility for evenings or weekends, which should be clearly outlined in advance. Even though the nanny lives in the home, it’s important to establish clear working hours, boundaries, and expectations around overtime to ensure a healthy arrangement for both the family and the nanny.

A live-in nanny can be a great fit for families in Gardena, CA who need consistent, flexible child care. This arrangement is especially helpful for parents with demanding or irregular schedules, frequent travel, or multiple children. It also allows for more continuity in care and can simplify daily routines. Deciding whether it’s the right option depends on your family’s lifestyle, space at home, and level of support needed. You can learn more about whether you need a live-in nanny.

When hiring a live-in nanny in Gardena, CA, it’s important to evaluate both professional experience and personal compatibility. Look for candidates with relevant childcare experience, strong references, and a communication style that aligns with your family. You should also discuss expectations around schedule, privacy, household boundaries, and responsibilities to ensure a smooth and respectful living arrangement. Resources like tips for hiring a live-in nanny and how to hire a live-in nanny can help guide your search.

Compensation for live-in nannies in Gardena, CA generally includes a combination of wages and non-cash benefits. In addition to their pay, most nannies receive housing, meals, and utilities as part of the arrangement. Some families also offer paid time off, health stipends, or transportation support. The overall package can vary depending on experience, job scope, and the level of flexibility required.

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