Los Angeles Nanny

Hiring a Los Angeles Nanny or Babysitter

Networking in LA with friends, neighbors, teachers, or using a professional registered sitter agency is a good way to start. It is important to find someone that you like to watch your child. This should be a responsible, competent, trustworthy individual who actually likes being with children. Ensure that they are age-appropriate since some nannies and sitters are not comfortable with babies or very young children. Do a background check, ask for references and be sure to check them out. It would also be helpful if the sitter had some first aid or CPR training. Remember your child’s safety is your first priority.

Los Angeles Nanny Salary

The going rate in your LAneighborhood can vary depending on the sitter’s qualifications, experience, education, and the number of children to be cared for. Salaries for live-in nannies currently range from $11 to $17 an hour or $500 to $600 per week. Be fair – for sitters, pay a decent rate with a minimum number of hours arranged beforehand.

Los Angeles Nanny & Babysitter Agencies

There are some well-established registered babysitter and nanny agencies in Los Angeles, and they will provide references and background checks on request. Buckingham Nannies and Domestics (818-784-6504 or 310-247-1877) has been in business since 1988 and is a proud member of the International Nanny Association (INA). They provide on-call babysitters with a minimum of 1 year child-related experience. Their professional nannies must have 2 or more years experience working as a nanny or having teaching experience, have CPR certifications, be fluent in English and must drive. Their references are all verified with cleared driving and criminal background checks. The A-1 Domestic Professional Service (877-929-8499) has been a member of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce since 1991. They offer free in-home assessment and have a wide selection of English or bilingual child care providers, nannies, babysitters, caregivers and mother’s helpers available throughout the entire Southern California area. A Better Nanny (626-355-4548 or 818-790-1006), also a member of INA, provides on-call babysitting and professional nanny services with comprehensive background checks.

Be sure to leave a contact number where you can be reached, as well as your child’s medical information. If you are going to be unavailable, perhaps a grandparent or good neighbor in Los Angeles can be notified. Be clear to the babysitter about your expectations. This should be a good experience for your child, something and someone they can look forward to coming again.

Los Angeles Kids Activities & Things To Do with Kids

LA, or “the City of Angels”, is the largest city in California, located in the southern part of the state on the Pacific Ocean and extends more than 40 miles from the mountains to the sea. With its temperate climate, it is a favorite vacation destination that attracts visitors year round. There are many varied attractions for kids of all ages. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County has lots of dinosaurs, one of the world’s largest gold exhibits, and artifacts from Aztec and Inca cultures. The Aquarium of the Pacific showcases the wonders of the deep with over 12,000 aquatic residents. The Discovery Science Center offers 120 hands-on exhibits on display in its landmark 10 story solar cube. You can bike, stroll or picnic in Griffith Park, ride the merry-go-round, ponies or a mini-steam train, in the park grounds visit the Los Angeles Zoo, the Museum of the American West, and of course check out the Griffith Observatory and brand new Planetarium. Also of interest is the historic LaBrea Tar Pits, world famous for their huge display of ice age fossils. Not to be missed is Six Flags Magic Mountain, a 260-acre theme park with (only) 14 world-class roller coasters and over 100 rides, games and attractions for the whole family.

As you can see, comfy shoes are a must for everyone – kids, parents and nanny alike, when out and about in Los Angeles.