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Nannies in Mountain Center, CA

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Lydia H.


Mountain Center, CA

$22-40/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny Available

I am a career nanny relocating to Palm Desert. I have over 7 years of nanny experience with kids from the ages of 3 months-12years. I have a bachelors degree in studio art and early childhood education and am CPR, first aid, and EMT certified. I am kind, reliable, trustworthy, playful and energetic. I genuinely love children and...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah B.


Mountain Center, CA

$20-28/hr1 yrs exp

Empathetic, Energetic And Developmentally Minded Nanny

I'm here to come alongside you and your child to make memories as they grow and develop. While working with children, I believe it is important to adjust to a child's needs as each child is an individual and valuable. I have extensive experience working with infants (including medically fragile), children with challenges, along...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kathleen M.


Palm Desert, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Private Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children & families for over 30 years. Occupations include Site Director, Lead Teacher, Substitute Teacher, Mentor, Private Nanny & Mom. For the past 8 years I have been a Private Nanny for families in Montana & California. Most recently, I have moved to Palm Desert, California, where I am looking for...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kathy was fantastic. We hired Kathy to watch our 18 month old while we were visiting for a wedding. She watched our daughter Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Kathy was very responsive as we worked to nail down logistics. She came over early to meet our daughter and...

Scott G.

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Rhonda W.


Palm Desert, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very Responsible, Fun Loving, Dependable, Nurturing person. I have four children and two granddaughters and a grandson on the way! I look forward to being able to help a family with their needs. I love people and animals. The most important "job" I have ever had is the one of being a mother/grandmother. To me family is...
Rhonda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Rhonda has worked with our family for over 5 years -- since my daughter was 3 months old and I returned to work, through COVID, through my 2nd maternity leave with my son, and through hybrid work environment. We are super sad to see her leave, but understand her...

Alexandra L.

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Janet G.


Palm Desert, CA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Janet. I've worked as a professional nanny in the desert for over 2 1/2 years, taking care of two amazing boys. I have worked at a wonderful daycare, assisting children ages 1 month to 7 years old, helping with feeding, changing, reading, arts and crafts, interacting with other children, and cleaning. I raised...
Janet can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Janet has cared for our toddler for the past few years and she has become like a member of our family...she also helped with our 2nd child after he was born and both of our boys adore her. She cares for them like they were her own children and we absolutely trust...

Jessica R.

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Melissa N.


Palm Desert, CA

$15-22/hr14 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient, Fun & Loving Childcare Provider/Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

**I am currently taking a break from childcare because I just had my 2nd child. Unless you are okay with me bringing baby along, since I am still breastfeeding. Thank you! I am a very passionate, energetic, loving and responsible childcare provider, Doula, softball Coach, and now Mom. I absolutely love what I do and I am a big...
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Melissa for a day so that we could get some adult time in during our Palm Springs getaway. Melissa responded quickly to all of my messages and showed up on time with a nanny bag full of toys and activities to make sure my daughter would be entertained. I...

Lily S.

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Kaitlin E.


Palm Desert, CA

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Longterm Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kaitlin and I would love to find a family to work with on a regular basis. I am CPR certified and have over 10 years experience working with kids and housekeeping. Laundry is one of my favorite activities. If I see something that needs to be done, I do it. I am old school in the sense that I do not put kids in front...
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kate is dependable and honest. A hard worker."

Larry E.

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Maria S.


Palm Desert, CA

$16-26/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Nanny

I work with toddlers in china for 5 years, I have a daughter she 14 years old. I have lots of patience with kids.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jolande K.


Palm Desert, CA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Parttime Babysitter/nanny Available For Evenings And Weekend

I am a mother of two grown-up sons and a fulltime granny-nanny for my own granddaughter since she was 4 months old. She will be 3 in April 2024. I am CPR/first-aid certified. I am COVID-vaccinated and boosted. I am a non-smoker. I am comfortable with pets.
Jolande can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Audrey M.


Palm Desert, CA

$16-50/hr5 yrs exp

Passion For People And Animals!

I have 5 years of experience in babysitting/nannying. I'm an engaging and focused caregiver and love being able to help families however I can! I can help with homework, meal prep, light housework, and above all else making sure your kids are safe and secure! I have experience with special needs children and in navigating severe...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Nina M.


Palm Desert, CA

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny

I have 4 years of experience. I have experience with special needs kids as well as babies under 5 months. I would consider myself to be super bubbly and patient. I have a little siblings and love to work with kids
Nina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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Mckinley H.


La Quinta, CA

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For Next Position

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is McKinley and I have 8 years of full time nanny experience. I have my own car. I recently renewed my CPR/First Aid training for the 5th time. I am fully vaccinated and boosted. I have an innate natural ability with children and this has made me an amazing nanny for all of these years. I have a resume and...
Mckinley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"McKinley is THE BEST. We hired her to help with 4 little ones while we were on vacation. From the moment she walked in she connected with the kids and kept everything calm safe and fun. After she left the moms said "let's hire McKinley for every vacation!""

Saul F.

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Vanessa P.


Palm Desert, CA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Dog Mom & Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With experience working as a Para Educator for DSUSD, and babysitting my smaller siblings & family members I can honestly say I love my job. Therefore, I am extending my babysitting services to the public. I would really appreciate communication within the family as we both do our absolute best to care for your little ones.
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Vanessa was very professional and provided great care for our 2 young children. I would highly recommend her."

Casey D.

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Caroline L.


Palm Desert, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a nanny with 10+ years experience, I currently watch one toddler part time on Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, but have flexibility for my days off or evenings. Don't hesitate to reach out, I'm happy to help!
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We LOVE Caroline, or "Line" as my daughter calls her :). Caroline is sweet, and caring. She is so good with our 2 year old daughter. She is imaginative, and playful, and uses positive reinforcement and redirection to manage bouts of toddler willfulness. Caroline...

Anne B.

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Athena M.


Cathedral City, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Flexible Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Athena. Im a 27-year-old who just moved to the desert from Sunny San Diego! I started my nannying "career" when I was 18 and attending California State University San Marcos. I met some amazing families who I worked for for the entire duration of my schooling and continued working for long after I graduated. It...
Athena can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Awesome!! Athena did such a great job babysitting my daughter for about 9 hours on very short notice. I really appreciated it and we will definitely be using her again."

Shanley M.

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Kari R.


Indio, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Loving-Safe Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Kari. I love kids. I have lots of experience. I've been a Nanny for years, mostly with babies and toddlers. I'm clean and organized. I love playing board games, card games and love to Play outdoor sports with kids. I have tons of energy. I also cook and clean. You won't be disappointed. Kids love me. **I am fully...
Kari can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My husband and I hired Kari to care to take care of our 3-month-old daughter for a month while we were in Palm Springs. She was extremely punctual, caring, trustworthy & clean!!! Kari was fabulous and we can’t recommend her enough. Kari went above and beyond in...

Heidi G.

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Jacqueline J.


Cathedral City, CA

$25-31/hr7 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience in various childcare positions. I have worked in gym daycares, as a long-term nanny and as a short-term babysitter. My longest time with one family was 4 years until I moved states. I am caring, kind, gentle and cognizant of children's needs. I have assisted in potty training, online classes and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jacqueline takes such excellent care of my ladies/hens! It's wonderful having someone I know that I can depend on and that my ladies are in such capable hands. Jacqueline even helps when I need to administer medication which is impossible for me to do alone! She...

Tonishia O.

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Lauren C.


La Quinta, CA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm lauren, currently I am an operations Manager with an open schedule ( I can pick my days off & come in at the times that best fit me) I've been babysitting for 6+ years and before COVID I was working as an gymnastics coach ! So definitely have a lot of experience with many age groups. As well as, experience with babies...
5.0
"Lauren was kind and responsible, and very flexible to our needs while we were in town. I would definitely hire her again."

Christina C.

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Emily V.


La Quinta, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Childcare Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting at a really early age and continued doing so for many years. Prior to getting married and becoming a mom I worked as a nanny, and also as a preschool teacher/assistant. And even did some home daycare after I got married and had our first daughter. I've spent the better part of my working life as a medical...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily is an absolute joy to work with. From the first time she met our 18 mo old daughter she's sought to create a fun, engaging environment for her. Emily has brought crayons & arts and crafts for her, she takes her out on walks, and ensures she is monitored...

Ashley S.

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Cristina P.


Indio, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun And Experienced Nanny Poppins With More Than 30 Yrs Experience With Children.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been gifted with the ability to love, care for and understand children of all ages. I am grateful to have spent the last 35+ years as a nanny/sitter. My greatest accomplishment was in raising my three daughters to be strong independent women. My greatest joy has been Motherhood. I have seen and heard it all and take...
Cristina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cristina watched our boys when we were on vacation and went out for the evening. She was wonderful with the boys, and make us feel extremely comfortable leaving them. Highly recommend!"

Harry G.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Mountain Center, CA

Kathleen M.

5.0

You're reading this because you are looking for a sitter (or nanny). Look no further -- Kathy is a cut above. We hired Kathy on our recent vacation to Indian Wells and she watched our 2.5 year old son and our friend's son (same age). My only regret is that I should have hired her for more evenings....

- Liz C.

Rhonda W.

5.0

Rhonda has worked with our family for over 5 years -- since my daughter was 3 months old and I returned to work, through COVID, through my 2nd maternity leave with my son, and through hybrid work environment. We are super sad to see her leave, but understand her need to move out of the area to be...

- Alexandra L.

Janet G.

5.0

Janet has cared for our toddler for the past few years and she has become like a member of our family...she also helped with our 2nd child after he was born and both of our boys adore her. She cares for them like they were her own children and we absolutely trust they are safe and in great hands...

- Jessica R.

Melissa N.

5.0

I hired Melissa for a day so that we could get some adult time in during our Palm Springs getaway. Melissa responded quickly to all of my messages and showed up on time with a nanny bag full of toys and activities to make sure my daughter would be entertained. I didn't know how many hours I'd need...

- Lily S.

Kaitlin E.

5.0

Kate is so sweet, hard working, detail oriented and dependable. We highly recommend her for childcare or cleaning!

- Kaylee N.

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