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Ximena Galicia
Maywood, CA

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Maywood for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

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Arvo

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Eve.

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Nite

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I'm available for:

  • School holidays

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • 20 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

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Valerie Diaz

Valerie Diaz
La Puente, CA

Hi! I look forward to working with you!

My name is Valerie Diaz. I have about 5 years of experience babysitting small children. I have taken care of my siblings and cousins. I have always liked working with children, so I am currently studying Psychology and Child Development in university. I am bilingual and have access to my own car. I look forward to working with you and your kids!

Babysitter, Parent helper $18 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • House sitting
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of La Puente for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - -

Day

- - -

Arvo

-

Eve.

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Police check
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
    • Email verified

I am currently studying to get a bachelors in Psychology with Child Development. I have been taking care of small children for about 5 years. I am CPR certified, first aid trained, and have my own car.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Julie Romo

Julie Romo
Whittier, CA

Hi, my name is Julie and I am going to be a junior in high school. I am involved in dance and soccer at my school and am also an honor roll student. I am very kind, responsible, and reliable. I have younger siblings so I enjoy being around children and have excellent patience. I also want to work as a nurse in pediatrics so working with children is my strong suit.

Babysitter, Parent helper $13 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Whittier for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Cali Dickey

Cali Dickey
Long Beach, California

Hi my name is Cali and I would absolutely love to be your next babysitter!!! I have been a babysitter for 9 years and have a love for engaging crafts and activities. I have 4 younger brothers who helped me prepare for all kinds of challenges, as well as CPR certification and tons of fun activities ready to go.

Babysitter, Parent helper $25 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Long Beach for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

- -

Nite

- - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • Overnight jobs
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 9 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • I carry a first aid kit
    • Water safety training
  • 3 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Growing up in a large family of 4 younger brothers, I aided my busy mom and dad in raising all of my siblings from birth to now. Early on I realized I had a love for watching children and I would often reach out to friends and neighbors to babysit there kids. I never wanted to be the weird babysitter who sits in the corner and watches the kids play on iPads, so with parent permission, I brought engaging crafts with me to every babysitting job which often included dress up, making slime, board games, and random toys I thought kids might like that my brothers didn’t use anymore. I am going to be a senior in highschool and I will be graduating with my GE completed. I have been CPR certified in the past thanks to my two years as a junior lifeguard, but can get this renewed if it is something important. I have also house-sat and pet-sat for my friends which gave me the opportunity to take care of house chores as well as dogs, cats, and even a bearded dragon.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Design
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Danielle Avitia
La Habra, CA

Hi, Im Danielle! Im a 15 year old high school student and have spent a majority of my life caring for my younger brothers and siblings. Ever since i was younger I’ve wanted to babysit and eventually become a daycare worker or teacher. I’m now old enough to babysit so i figured why not babysit to save up for college!

Babysitter $16 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of La Habra for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Cooking

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Coleen Rada

Coleen Rada
Cerritos, CA

Last seen 5 days ago.

Excited Babysitter!

Hi there! My name is Coleen, and I am so excited to start babysitting as soon as I can. I love kids and taking care of people. I enjoy being able to play with children and teach them anything, as I've wanted to become a babysitter since before I was 13. I wasn't old enough to be able to, but now I'm currently 17 and looking forward to a summer full of taking care of kids, and hope to be able to continue the job into my school time. I don't currently drive, but I plan on getting my license in the next few months. With the money I earn, I will be saving for a car and my college tuition to be able to support my future. I am so excited to be able to help families in need of assistance and care for children!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $18 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 5 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Cerritos for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 10 years experience working with children
  • 8 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have two little sisters, aged 11 and 8. I've been changing diapers and watching them on my own since I was very young, which included making sure they were fed and washed, and put to bed in time. I've taken them to the park and our city shopping center, and have never had an issue. I am also currently a high school student in high school. I've kept my grades high while taking difficult classes, and still prioritizing family time and other extracurriculars. I am the captain of my cheer team, and will continue to be next year, as well as the current president of my school's fashion club. I am also a volunteer at my local library, where I help with any of the children’s needs. This includes signing them up for reading programs, helping them do crafts, reading to them, etc. When it comes to housekeeping, I've been helping with my mom's cleaning business since I was young, and enjoy cleaning and the upkeep of tidiness. I currently have two pet bunnies, one of them being about 8 years old and the other being about 1-2 years, since I rescued him from the street. I also have a cat who's about 3-4 years old, since I also rescued her when I moved to my house. I have experience in caring for mt pets, as well as helping my family friends care for their pets, such as taking their dog for a walk. As well as having two younger sisters, I have an older brother and older sister. I have a lot of experience by helping my mom in the kitchen, and making full meals for all my siblings. I enjoy cleaning, doing laundry, and keeping the house organized.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Writing

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Benjamin Meyer Collins

Benjamin Meyer Collins
Torrance, CA

Benjamin Collins - Babysitter

Hello! My name is Ben, and I am 16 years old. I recently decided to become a babysitter because I love working with kids. I have completed a course on childcare, which covered how to care for children of all different ages.

I believe I am a great fit for this role because I am responsible and fun-loving. I am also athletic—I was a goalkeeper in soccer and I am currently a wrestler at Torrance High School. In addition to my sports involvement, I maintain a 4.0 GPA, demonstrating my dedication and responsibility.

Babysitter, Nanny $14 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Torrance for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- -

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Water safety training
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Background in project management with video games, therefore I put computers as a skill. Won a CIF award and an award for wrestling at Torrance High School. I also was a goalkeeper for Da Vinci High School. This is why I put athletic. I like music just like everyone else, and I like to consider myself to be into fitness due to the sports I play. I also put down cooking because it is something I am able to do, although I am a beginner.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Cooking
  • Computers

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Krisant Khatiwada

Krisant Khatiwada
Cypress, CA

Hello there !

I'm a responsible, fun, and caring babysitter with 3 years of experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs such as anxiety disorders, ADHD, autism, deafness and hard of hearing, food allergies, and visual impairments. I'm fluent in English, Hindi, and Nepali, and have a wide range of skills including reading, language, crafting, and playing games. I'm comfortable working with pets, cooking, doing chores, and helping with homework. I'm available to babysit in your home and would be happy to discuss my qualifications further.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $22 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 9 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet daycare
  • Pet boarding
  • House sitting
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring
  • Elderly care

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Cypress for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- -

Day

- -

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • First aid training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
    • I have child car seats
  • 21 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 21 years old
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Hindi
    • Email verified

I am a tutor on tutors.com, You can check out my reviews.

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Foreign languages

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Lila Talley Paterson

Lila Talley Paterson
Santa Monica, CA

Hi! My name is Lila! I am currently a highschool student at a boarding school, but am in LA for the summer. I'd love to help out your family!

Babysitter, Parent helper $19 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Santa Monica for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • 8 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Drivers license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English and French
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports
  • Nature

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Natalie Madelyn Lopez

Natalie Madelyn Lopez
Whittier, CA

Hi everyone!!

I am Natalie and I’m 16 years old but turning 17 this July. I am looking for babysitting jobs for the summer. I have worked with kids how I have coach pop warner cheer ages 5-13 and go and work at elementary to tutor them for my schools academy

Babysitter $20 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery shopping

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Whittier for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

- -

Arvo

- -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 4 months experience working with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have been cheering my whole life, play guitar and keyboard on my free time and love crafts

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Arts/crafts
  • Sports

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Babysitting Pay Rates Maywood, CA, United States (Jul 2024)

Maywood babysitters are paid an average of $20.10 per hour as of July 2024, which is 6.5% higher than the Californian average of $18.88, and 18% higher than the United States average of $17.04. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Maywood:
$13.00 $20.10 $30.00
California:
$10.00 $18.88 $30.00
United States:
$2.00 $17.04 $80.00

Rates are calculated daily from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)


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Finding a good babysitter is not an easy task, in this section, we highlight various qualities to look out for while you're gathering candidates for your open position. We also cover less commonly considered candidates such as male babysitters and answer commonly asked questions that parents have about them.

Babysitter interview tips

How you conduct your interview process is critical to identifying the most appropriate babysitter for your family. In this section, we run through a recommended babysitting interview format and provide tips and tricks that you can use to learn the most about your candidates. We also offer a huge list of good interview questions and how best to utilize them depending on your unique circumstances.

Babysitter pay

One of the most common questions parents have about babysitting is how much they should pay their sitter. In this section, we look at the many factors that influence babysitter pay including your geographic location, age and experience of the sitter, age and number of children, and specific job requirements.

How to vet babysitting candidates

Once you have a shortlist of the best babysitters you can find, the next step is to vet them further to make sure they are who they say they are and the skills and qualifications they claim to have are valid. Follow our guides on checking babysitter references and running background checks.

Babysitting job expectations

Babysitting jobs come with a lot of expectations from both sides, in this section we look at the common things that babysitters and parents anticipate and how good communication is critical to maintaining a good working relationship where everyone knows what is expected of them.

Special occasions

There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

Babysitting difficulties

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.

Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.