4sitters.com is an online resource for babysitters, nannies, pet sitting providers, tutors, home daycare providers, and house sitters, anywhere in the world.

The site offers search tools; a sitter rating system; a sitter job posting and messaging service; and the ability to review the resumes of babysitters, nannies, home daycare centers, house sitters, and pet sitting providers before purchasing a membership.

The network extends to every state in the US and is available anywhere in the world.

Prospective members can register and evaluate the service for free. Follow the instructions on the website, and then verify that there are sitters in the area and review a sitter's experience and background before purchasing a membership. Resumes may include availability, pay rate, preferred age group, a photo, and references.

Membership is $6.99 a month, with a one-time setup fee of $34.99. The membership is auto-renewed for $6.99
every month thereafter; members can cancel at any time. Or purchase a lifetime, transferable membership for a one-time fee of $149.99. When you no longer need the service, your are free to transfer, sell, or give away your membership to whom ever you choose.

A Nanny & Staffing Co is a full service domestic Agency, serving all of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas since 1995.

Its services include, but are not limited to, matching nannies, mother's helpers, baby nurses, personal/family/executive assistants, housekeepers, laundresses, couples, chefs, and drivers with LA-area families. Applicants are screened by a private investigator, and participate in an extensive interview process as well.

Families may opt to visit the company's offices for an interview, or A Nanny & Staffing Company employee can visit your home, for a $25/hour travel fee.

The company can find appropriate party help, too, as well as on-call babysitters and maid services.

The fee is three weeks' salary for a three-month guarantee or four weeks' salary for a one-year guarantee. Please call for prices regarding on-call maid service and on-call babysitters.

A Nanny & Staffing Co is a full service domestic Agency, serving all of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas since 1995.

Its services include, but are not limited to, matching nannies, mother's helpers, baby nurses, personal/family/executive assistants, housekeepers, laundresses, couples, chefs, and drivers with LA-area families. Applicants are screened by a private investigator, and participate in an extensive interview process as well.

Families may opt to visit the company's offices for an interview, or A Nanny & Staffing Company employee can visit your home, for a $25/hour travel fee.

The company can find appropriate party help, too, as well as on-call babysitters and maid services.

The fee is three weeks' salary for a three-month guarantee or four weeks' salary for a one-year guarantee. Please call for prices regarding on-call maid service and on-call babysitters.

Babysitters Guild employs about fifty babysitters ages 21 to 70, all of whom have a professional childcare background, speak fluent English, have CPR training, and valid drivers' licenses. Sitters are screened, and direct work site references are used.

The oldest babysitting service in town, the Guild serves hotels all over the city, at a cost from $10 to $15 per hour plus $6 transportation fee and parking, with a four-hour minimum (five hours on Saturdays).

Babysitters of West LA, formerly known as Babysitters Agency of Santa Monica, has been providing pre-screened sitters, ages 21 and older, to take the kids out for a bike ride, swim, or various other activities for nearly fifty years.

24 hours' notice is required, and the charge is $14-$15 per hour (more at hotels) plus transportation costs, with a four-hour minimum.

Babysitters of West LA, formerly known as Babysitters Agency of Santa Monica, has been providing pre-screened sitters, ages 21 and older, to take the kids out for a bike ride, swim, or various other activities for nearly fifty years.

24 hours' notice is required, and the charge is $14-$15 per hour (more at hotels) plus transportation costs, with a four-hour minimum.

Parents seeking a sitter for a night out, a last-minute replacement, or a sitter for ongoing childcare may find the right person through BabySitters.com, a website that provides detailed babysitter profiles. Parents who sign up for the service can search for a sitter and/or post a job for a sitter.

The website also offers a "how-to" series for both parents and sitters. For parents, the series covers everything from doing a background check to how much a sitter should be paid. For sitters, the series covers topics that include certifications, training, how much to charge, how to interview, and a checklist for working with a new family.

Voted Los Angeles Magazine's Best of LA for 2000, Buckingham Nannies has provided quality nanny service for over twenty years.

Nannies must have at least 2 years experience in child-related work, speak fluent English, and have a valid Driver's license, high school diploma, vehicle, and CPR Certification.

Along with your nanny, you receive a DMV printout, criminal background report, and fingerprints. The nanny is registered with Trustline, and a criminal background search, including child abuse registry search, is conducted. In addition, a national criminal history check and California check is performed by FBI.

The placement fee is 12% of the nanny's annual gross salary. There is a four month placement guarantee, and fees are due upon placement. Trustline registration fee is $130.

You'll also pay a registration fee of $25 for three months, $50 for one year. A daily fee of $10 is charged if the nanny works between 4 to 6 hours and $15 for 7 or more hours; this fee is charged each day the nanny works for you.

Overnight stays are $25 per night, in addition to the regular daily rate. Nannies are paid directly by you, and earn $10 to $12 per hour.

At least two to three days' prior notice is necessary for services. An additional $15 is charged if less than 24-hour notice is given.

On-call babysitters are also available for your convenience.

Voted Los Angeles Magazine's Best of LA for 2000, Buckingham Nannies has provided quality nanny service for over twenty years.

Nannies must have at least 2 years experience in child-related work, speak fluent English, and have a valid Driver's license, high school diploma, vehicle, and CPR Certification.

Along with your nanny, you receive a DMV printout, criminal background report, and fingerprints. The nanny is registered with Trustline, and a criminal background search, including child abuse registry search, is conducted. In addition, a national criminal history check and California check is performed by FBI.

The placement fee is 12% of the nanny's annual gross salary. There is a four month placement guarantee, and fees are due upon placement. Trustline registration fee is $130.

You'll also pay a registration fee of $25 for three months, $50 for one year. A daily fee of $10 is charged if the nanny works between 4 to 6 hours and $15 for 7 or more hours; this fee is charged each day the nanny works for you.

Overnight stays are $25 per night, in addition to the regular daily rate. Nannies are paid directly by you, and earn $10 to $12 per hour.

At least two to three days' prior notice is necessary for services. An additional $15 is charged if less than 24-hour notice is given.

On-call babysitters are also available for your convenience.

Voted Los Angeles Magazine's Best of LA for 2000, Buckingham Nannies has provided quality nanny service for over twenty years.

Nannies must have at least 2 years experience in child-related work, speak fluent English, and have a valid Driver's license, high school diploma, vehicle, and CPR Certification.

Along with your nanny, you receive a DMV printout, criminal background report, and fingerprints. The nanny is registered with Trustline, and a criminal background search, including child abuse registry search, is conducted. In addition, a national criminal history check and California check is performed by FBI.

The placement fee is 12% of the nanny's annual gross salary. There is a four month placement guarantee, and fees are due upon placement. Trustline registration fee is $130.

You'll also pay a registration fee of $25 for three months, $50 for one year. A daily fee of $10 is charged if the nanny works between 4 to 6 hours and $15 for 7 or more hours; this fee is charged each day the nanny works for you.

Overnight stays are $25 per night, in addition to the regular daily rate. Nannies are paid directly by you, and earn $10 to $12 per hour.

At least two to three days' prior notice is necessary for services. An additional $15 is charged if less than 24-hour notice is given.

On-call babysitters are also available for your convenience.

Voted Los Angeles Magazine's Best of LA for 2000, Buckingham Nannies has provided quality nanny service for over twenty years.

Nannies must have at least 2 years experience in child-related work, speak fluent English, and have a valid Driver's license, high school diploma, vehicle, and CPR Certification.

Along with your nanny, you receive a DMV printout, criminal background report, and fingerprints. The nanny is registered with Trustline, and a criminal background search, including child abuse registry search, is conducted. In addition, a national criminal history check and California check is performed by FBI.

The placement fee is 12% of the nanny's annual gross salary. There is a four month placement guarantee, and fees are due upon placement. Trustline registration fee is $130.

You'll also pay a registration fee of $25 for three months, $50 for one year. A daily fee of $10 is charged if the nanny works between 4 to 6 hours and $15 for 7 or more hours; this fee is charged each day the nanny works for you.

Overnight stays are $25 per night, in addition to the regular daily rate. Nannies are paid directly by you, and earn $10 to $12 per hour.

At least two to three days' prior notice is necessary for services. An additional $15 is charged if less than 24-hour notice is given.

On-call babysitters are also available for your convenience.

Cal State LA has been serving the community for over 50 years.

The Luckman Fine Arts Complex hosts exhibits throughout the year, as well as concerts and plays; check our calendar for information about events of interest to families.

The University Times is the school's publication and a resource for finding students interested in childcare work. The phone numer to place an ad is 323.343.4219.

Cal State LA has been serving the community for over 50 years.

The Luckman Fine Arts Complex hosts exhibits throughout the year, as well as concerts and plays; check our calendar for information about events of interest to families.

The University Times is the school's publication and a resource for finding students interested in childcare work. The phone numer to place an ad is 323.343.4219.

CSUN, the San Fernando Valley campus of the huge California State University public system, is one of the largest universities in the country, with some 30,000 graduate and undergraduate students studying at its 350-acre Northridge campus.

The university has an excellent film school, a nationally-known music school, and an award-winning journalism department. It's also known for its Center for Deaf Studies, and its Department of Education, which trains many of California's public and private school teachers.

The CSUN Art Center hosts exhibits throughout the year, and the Performing Arts Center presents concerts and plays; check our calendar for information about events of interest to families.

The Teenage Drama Workshop presents a schedule of Summer Theatre for Children in conjunction with the Department of Theatre; our calendar contains a complete schedule.

And the classified section of the university newspaper, the Daily Sundial, is a great place to look for tutors and child care help; all those Child Development majors make great babysitters, and often have flexible schedules! Call 818.677.2998 to place an ad.

CSUN, the San Fernando Valley campus of the huge California State University public system, is one of the largest universities in the country, with some 30,000 graduate and undergraduate students studying at its 350-acre Northridge campus.

The university has an excellent film school, a nationally-known music school, and an award-winning journalism department. It's also known for its Center for Deaf Studies, and its Department of Education, which trains many of California's public and private school teachers.

The CSUN Art Center hosts exhibits throughout the year, and the Performing Arts Center presents concerts and plays; check our calendar for information about events of interest to families.

The Teenage Drama Workshop presents a schedule of Summer Theatre for Children in conjunction with the Department of Theatre; our calendar contains a complete schedule.

And the classified section of the university newspaper, the Daily Sundial, is a great place to look for tutors and child care help; all those Child Development majors make great babysitters, and often have flexible schedules! Call 818.677.2998 to place an ad.

Care.com is an online service that matches families with caregivers - including babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, dog walkers, tutors, and respite care for seniors.

Families can search Care.com by their zip code or metro area to find listings of caregivers who match their specific needs. Search results include enhanced caregiver profiles - with photos, video interviews, and references - which families can view before contacting a caregiver about a job. Plus, families can request free background checks on any caregiver as part of their monthly membership.

A wonderful indoor playground, Child's Play has open play and classes on weekdays and private birthday parties on the weekends. The center is very clean and contained. You can always see your kids, and a staff member is always on the floor.

Character visits are generally scheduled the second Thursday every month.

Parent's Night Out is offered every Friday from 6pm-11pm and includes a fully supervised dinner, games, arts and crafts, and more. Kids can stay for the evening or only a few hours. The price is $10 per hour, with a three hour minimum, and reservations are required.

Birthday parties have a maximum of 60 children allowed. All children, nine months to 12 years, including birthday child and siblings, are counted. Extra time is available for last party ($75 per half hour). For additional space, the classroom is available for $50. Gifts are to be opened at home. More than 60 adults and 45 kids requires an additional staff member for $50. Package prices start at $395.

Several different memberships for open play are offered, which can be money savers:

A monthly membership can be purchased for $60 (unlimited use within the month for one child);

A membership of 20 visits can be purchased for $140 (a savings of $1 per visit, to be used within 6 months); or

A membership of 40 visits can be purchased for $240 (a savings of $2 per visit, to be used within 1 year).

A picnic area is available, where patrons may bring in food or purchase snacks and order food from the venue. Please do not bring rice, pasta, casseroles, buffets, chafing dishes, or confetti into the facility.

The entrance fee is a daily fee, meaning that kids can leave, go grab a bite or have a nap, and then come back without paying again.

Child's Play also offers workout classes for moms, including aerobic pole dancing. Childcare is available during any parents' workout class for $5, with advance registration.

This parent-owned online directory of childcare options includes in-home providers, nannies, childcare centers, and babysitters, serving infants through school-age children. The website also offers links to helpful articles on parenting, state oversight agencies, and more.

The database is searchable by zip code, children's ages, and type of care required. Results include contact information; a description of the services offered; the staff, philosophy, licensing, and facilities of the provider; and hours of operation. Helpful icons beside search matches indicate which providers offer drop-in services and off-hours care; some listings include photos.

A very minimal amount of information can be gathered from a free search of the site - name of daycare, how many children of various ages are cared for by the provider, address, and phone number. To get additional information - hours of operation, website address, photos, etc. - parents must subscribe.

A note of caution: Listed providers are not screened, so while the site is a great starting point in a search for childcare, it's imperative that parents check out claims regarding licensing, staff, and facilities.

Family First is a full-service domestic firm that helps families manage their children, home, and personal life. Domestic referrals include experienced nannies, babysitters, doulas, personal assistants, estate/home staff, and more.

All candidates must have over three years of experience in related work. An extensive background screening is also completed by a Private Investigation Firm (DMV, criminal, civil litigation, worker comp, credit, Social Security, etc). Candidates also must have verifiable professional references, work experience, a valid Driver's license, CPR and First Aid Certification, and some also have collegiate experience.

The one-time fee is 15% of the candidate's first year gross annual salary. Family First LA provides a five-month satisfaction guarantee for all positions. Should the employee/employer relationship end within five months from the date of hire for any reason, the company provides an equally qualified replacement at no additional charge.

The process is easy. Simply call to speak about your child, family, or personal care needs. Family First LA listens and even arranges an in-home consultation to begin the search. When clients have selected a carefully pre-screened Family First candidate, the firm arranges and handles all aspects of the hiring process.

Family First is a full-service domestic firm that helps families manage their children, home, and personal life. Domestic referrals include experienced nannies, babysitters, doulas, personal assistants, estate/home staff, and more.

All candidates must have over three years of experience in related work. An extensive background screening is also completed by a Private Investigation Firm (DMV, criminal, civil litigation, worker comp, credit, Social Security, etc). Candidates also must have verifiable professional references, work experience, a valid Driver's license, CPR and First Aid Certification, and some also have collegiate experience.

The one-time fee is 15% of the candidate's first year gross annual salary. Family First LA provides a five-month satisfaction guarantee for all positions. Should the employee/employer relationship end within five months from the date of hire for any reason, the company provides an equally qualified replacement at no additional charge.

The process is easy. Simply call to speak about your child, family, or personal care needs. Family First LA listens and even arranges an in-home consultation to begin the search. When clients have selected a carefully pre-screened Family First candidate, the firm arranges and handles all aspects of the hiring process.

Sibling of the Kids Klub in Pasadena , the center offers infant and pre-school care starting at six weeks old. Other Kids Klub programs include before and after school programs for school age children, evening and weekend care, and summer camps. Enrichment classes like karate, dance, and art are also available.

Kids Klub hosts specialty camps offering a variety of activities, including an Extreme Sports Camp, Horseback Riding Academy, and a Drama Camp.

The expansive facility also offers infant, preschool, afterschool, evening, and weekend drop-off care, and extra-curricular classes. See the website for details.

Kidz in the Bizz provides transportation and child care for children in the entertainment industry; families not in the entertainment industry are also welcome to use the company's services.

Childcare can be provided in your home or office, 24/7, evening and overnight, weekends and holidays, and for out-of-town travel.

An experienced coaching team can help prepare children prepare for auditions, as well.

The company is bonded and insured.

Kidz in the Bizz provides transportation and child care for children in the entertainment industry; families not in the entertainment industry are also welcome to use the company's services.

Childcare can be provided in your home or office, 24/7, evening and overnight, weekends and holidays, and for out-of-town travel.

An experienced coaching team can help prepare children prepare for auditions, as well.

The company is bonded and insured.

Loyola Marymount University or LMU periodically holds family-friendly arts events. The university is also a good resource for finding babysitters.

Loyola Marymount University or LMU periodically holds family-friendly arts events. The university is also a good resource for finding babysitters.

Mount St Mary's College is a private, Catholic college that offers programs in liberal arts, sciences, and career preparation at the associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree levels, with a special focus on education for women.

Parents in need of childcare are welcome to list a job opportunity with the Career Center office, for posting on the center's job boards. Students then can contact parents directly. Salary for babysitting and childcare starts at least minimum wage, and is often dependent on how many children are in the family and the duties required (driving, making meals, housecleaning, etc.).

Mount St Mary's College is a private, Catholic college that offers programs in liberal arts, sciences, and career preparation at the associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree levels, with a special focus on education for women.

Parents in need of childcare are welcome to list a job opportunity with the Career Center office, for posting on the center's job boards. Students then can contact parents directly. Salary for babysitting and childcare starts at least minimum wage, and is often dependent on how many children are in the family and the duties required (driving, making meals, housecleaning, etc.).

Not Just Babysitters provides sitters who are CPR certified and college educated (or pursuing degrees), with expertise in caring for kids of all ages.

A website for families looking for sitters and sitters looking for work, both can meet up in this virtual neighborhood cafe.

SitterCafe.com focuses on local help for parents age 13 and older. Parents pay a small fee to gain access to the information and sitters may use the site for free.

A website for families looking for sitters and sitters looking for work, both can meet up in this virtual neighborhood cafe.

SitterCafe.com focuses on local help for parents age 13 and older. Parents pay a small fee to gain access to the information and sitters may use the site for free.

Sittercity.com provides an Internet platform for parents and babysitters to meet and communicate with each other. Parents and sitters create personal profiles which are used to help identify possible matches.

Searches can be conducted by personal details, college, transportation capabilities, and other special qualifications. The site has articles, tips, and checklists for sitters and parents - as well as helpful information on responsible sitting and emergency care.

All information entered into the database is protected for privacy and security.

Sittercity.com provides an Internet platform for parents and babysitters to meet and communicate with each other. Parents and sitters create personal profiles which are used to help identify possible matches.

Searches can be conducted by personal details, college, transportation capabilities, and other special qualifications. The site has articles, tips, and checklists for sitters and parents - as well as helpful information on responsible sitting and emergency care.

All information entered into the database is protected for privacy and security.

SittersSearch is designed to help parents and families find sitters in their area. Searching the site to see if sitters are available in your area is free; to contact a prospective sitter, membership is required.