
"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent

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Hi! My name is Leanna! I’m originally from New Yorker but have been in Los Angeles over a decade. I work a full time 9-5 job in marketing & love to babysit occasionally in my free time. I have 15+ years of babysitting experience and love kids! I am comfortable with all ages and have three siblings of my own, so can handle a large family. I have experience night nursing with infants as young as 3 weeks and have nannied part time with multiple families. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Hello! My name is Cassandra and I'm 32 years old. I graduated from San Francisco State University in 2016, with a major in Technical and Professional Writing. I'm originally from LA and I moved back once I graduated. I currently work in Finance as an EA. I've been working with kids since I was 15 years old. I've worked with kids mostly between the ages of 2 and 8. I'm extremely patient with kids and I definitely know how to keep them busy. I have some experience with toddlers but not a ton. I am a fast learner though. : )
“Cassandra was amazing with our kids. We would definitely like to work with Cassandra again.”
Hello Family, I’m a Career Nanny to House manager with 20+ years of experience. Early Childhood Education course work and additional certifications leading the way. I’ve worked with multiple children of all ages as many as 5 children on my own in a single setting. All while nurturing and continuing to provide a multitude of services as a Nanny/ Babysitter/ Family Assistant and House Manager meeting the safety standards catered to my clients needs during their absence. I offer Childcare Services with Patience, Communication, Organization, Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Calming, Reliability, and a nurturing spirit guiding the way. Here’s my background ! Credentials : ECE < Early Childhood Education coursework CCOVM < Certified Court Ordered Visitation Monitor IHSS < Certified In Home Support Services Provider CPR/FA Certification Live Scan Fingerprinted nationally Meal prep / Cooking balanced Arts & Craft / Educational Nanny cases for kids entertainment Infant Sign Language / story time character voices Non smoker No phone personal use during shift Thank you for your time. Ms. Ebony
“Ebony has watched our 2 sons (ages 4 & 8) several times, and she truly feels like an extension of our family. She is warm, patient, FUN, and does an amazing job engaging with our kids. They absolutely adore her and are always asking when she’ll be back! As parents, the greatest gift is peace of mind, and we completely trust Ebony. We always know our boys are safe, well cared for, while also having a wonderful time in her care. Her years of experience as both a caregiver, a mom, and a grandmother shine through in everything she does. She’s confident, nurturing, and knows exactly how to connect with kids. We couldn’t recommend Ebony more highly to any family looking for someone dependable, caring, and genuinely exceptional.”
Hello! I'm Maya. I have over 13 years of experience working with children of all ages. I am punctual, caring, patient, energetic, clean, and organized. I enjoy spending time with kids outdoors, whether it's taking them to the park or going for walks. Thank you for your time and consideration! :)
Hello parents! My expertise ranges from newborns, to school aged children, and occasionally preteens. I know how to change diapers and make bottles to prepare healthy snacks and play while learning. From my experiences with children, it seems to me that children tend to easily bond with me as I am fun while providing a sense of trust and security. Family life is my passion as my own family means a lot to me. *I would gladly appreciate if you send me message first describing your needs. I can accept the job without a phone interview should we exchange messages with all the details. Ps.s. Last minute cancelations made within 6 hours of the start time would require payment for three hours of my time.
“Lanae was amazing!! She was on time, so sweet with my newborn, and made me feel completely comfortable from the start. We used her for several nights and she was wonderful every time. She cleaned bottles without being asked and paid attention to all the little details. She even surprised my friend’s little boy with a new toy after he lost his, which was so thoughtful. I felt completely at ease leaving my baby with her and would absolutely recommend her.”

As of October 2026
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5.0 average star rating from total of 7,809 reviews in Universal City, CA

"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent

"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent

"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent

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