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Christine W.

Palm Desert, CA

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for! I come from a large family and have been caring for children my whole life. I was a nanny to pay my way through college. I recently quit my 60 hour a week job to do something I love and spend time with my family. So I can be home nights, weekends and holidays. My...
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Annabelle B.

Experienced, Active, And Loving

Palm Desert, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
College degree with 10 years of experience as a professional nanny to 3+ families long term and more short-term. Experience in newborns 3 months to 12 years old. I love children and the magic of childhood, I am an even tempered, reliable, patient, and fun nanny. My goal would be to make your kids feel safe and loved, and your...
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Brianna V.

Palm Desert, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Brianna - a dedicated and nurturing caregiver with over a decade of hands-on experience, including specialized care for infants. I began babysitting at 13 and quickly discovered my passion for working with children. Since graduating from CCBC in 2019, I've cared for kids of all ages, from newborns to school-aged, and I'm...
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Susan K.

Palm Desert, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have many years experience. I have 2 amazing daughters and I have been taking care of children for 10+years I enjoy playing, reading books with them, teaching new things, doing puzzles, going on walks, letting them do coloring & painting etc. The children under my care have ranged from newborn to 12 yrs of age. I love children...
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Maria E.

Palm Desert, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Maria and I am a mother of 3. I worked in the Desert Sands Unified School District for 11 years and I was a Sunday school teacher for 4 years. In addition I worked as a nanny for a handful of families in the desert. I have worked with children of all ages, from newborn infants to 13-year-olds. I can plan and...
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Janet G.

Full Time Child Care Provider

Palm Desert, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
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...

Jessica R. says "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...

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Rachel G.

Experienced Nanny

Palm Desert, CA

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Rachel, a dedicated childcare professional with six years of experience working in early childhood education. I started out as a nanny and have recently been working as a preschool teacher. I have a true passion for fostering children's growth and development. I hold an associate's degree and have completed over 30...

Olivia S. says "Rachel was the best thing to happen to our family. She nannied for my 2-year-old and 4-year-old boys and they couldn't have loved her more. She came each...

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Heather H.

Part-time Caregiver For Children, Seniors And Pets

Palm Desert, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as engaging, charismatic and trustworthy I like working with kids because the joy they bring to the world is infectious!

Monica M. says "Heather has worked for me for roughly a year now. She assists with babysitting for our three sons ages 2,6,7. Heather is a naturally energetic,...

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Michael R.

Palm Desert, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I'm a caring professional with over seven years of experience as a nanny, and I also have a background in healthcare as a medical doctor. I've had the joy of working with children of all ages, from tiny newborns to energetic school kids. I love creating fun and engaging activities that support their physical, emotional, and...
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Helaina A.

Fun Sitter With Yummy Baking Skills

Palm Desert, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello there parents! My name is Helaina, I moved to the Palm Desert area in 2020, after attending school in Oregon. I have been a nanny and babysitter for around 2 years now, but had been with families for around 5 years. I love to laugh, be active, bake, cook, travel, and clean. I come from a family of nurses and singers, so I...
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Jessica K.

Experienced Childcare Provider

Palm Desert, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been a nanny, a babysitter and taught preschool along side a master preschool instructor for off and on 10 years. I love children of all ages and feel it's more important than ever to provide parents with piece of mind when they are not able to be with their children. My...
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Tonya C.

Indio, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, I have been in childcare since 1995. I have taken "Child Oriented" college courses at OSU Scholars for Excellence, OU, and Redlands. For 18 years, I owned and directed a large daycare in OK. I had an average of 100 children a day and over 25 staff. I am honest, loving, fun, reliable and loyal. Non-smoker. I have no...

Care Member says "Tonya came to work for us when our boys were only a few months old and ended up becoming our live in nanny after a year of knowing the boys. The...

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Robin Z.

Cathedral City, CA

3.8(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am an early childhood educator with 35 years of experience with children of all ages. I am very active by sitting on the floor playing with toys and games, reading stories, singing songs, and creating art projects. I sometimes bring activities too! I am CPR/First-Aid certified and have a degree in child development. I have...

Vanessa A. says "I hired Robin to care for my 2.5 year old. Robin is above an A+ in my book. She is highly responsible, attentive to my daughters needs, dependable,...

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Jazmine G.

Cathedral City, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hello! I've been in childcare for about 8 years now. I started babysitting around age 15 for friends and family. I knew I loved it so I decided to attend the community college, where I received my teaching certificate and worked at the Child Development Center on campus. Soon after, I moved to Durango, where I worked as a Lead...

Leah V. says "Jasmine is great with our 3 kids. They absolutely love her and so do we!"

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Kari R.

Loving-Safe Nanny

Indio, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Kari helped us with our 2.5 year old son for the past 4 months and she quickly became like family to us. She is extremely thoughtful, trustworthy and...

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Mckinley H.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Next Position

La Quinta, CA

4.3(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "McKinley was wonderful with our infant, reliable, safe and punctual "

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Melinda A.

Experienced Caregiver & Swim Instructor: Compassionate & Fun!

La Quinta, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Enthusiastic, Professional "SuperNanny" - 15+ years of Paid Childcare Experience - Early Childhood Education Degree - Trained in Compassionate Care - Bilingual (Spanish & English) and ASL - Water-Safety Certified (American Red Cross) - Nutritionist For Families (Meal Prep Help) - CPR/First Aid Certified - Stay at Home Mama of a...

Care Member says "I highly recommend hiring Melinda! She is an absolute gem who goes above and beyond to care for our children. Her genuine love for cooking shines...

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Sophia-mariah L.

Cathedral City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
Hi my name is Mariah I am 22. I have 8 years of experience. My mom has ran a daycare all my life, I have been her legal assistant since I was 14. I have been a nanny for 3 years. I have helped many different families with children of all ages. I have been a live in nanny also. I love children with my whole heart. I have lots of...

Care Member says "Sophia watched our 5 year old daughter one night while we were visiting Palm Springs. She was responsive, responsible, and our daughter enjoyed spending...

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Angelica O.

La Quinta, CA

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Angelica. All my friends and kiddos call me Gelli, for short. (yes, like peanut butter and jelly) I currently have 15 units in Early Childhood Education, 3 being in infant toddler. I have 6 years experience in child care. I read, cook, get physical activity with the children and help with homework. I will also...

Jessica B. says "The kids loved Gelli. They said she played with them the entire time and was not on her phone at all. She was upbeat, arrived early and was very...

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Jacqueline J.

Caring And Creative Babysitter

Cathedral City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Tonishia O. says "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...

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  • 56 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.27/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 4.6

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Palm Desert, CA

Newborn Nannies in Palm Desert, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 56 listed newborn nannies

Janet G.

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...

- Jessica R.

Rachel G.

Rachel was the best thing to happen to our family. She nannied for my 2-year-old and 4-year-old boys and they couldn't have loved her more....

- Olivia S.

Heather H.

Heather has worked for me for roughly a year now. She assists with babysitting for our three sons ages 2,6,7. Heather is a naturally...

- Monica M.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Palm Desert, CA

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Palm Desert, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.27 per hour as of November, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 11 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Palm Desert, CA on Care.com. You can also read 8 for newborn nannies near you.

It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Palm Desert, CA. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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