A website to help smooth the search for a nanny. Users can advertise for a nanny and search nanny ads in the site's nationwide Nanny Classifieds - 30 day ads start at $89.

You can also look up agencies in your area and compare fees and policies online.

Other helpful tools include sample work agreements, interview questions, an Ask the Experts forum and more.

A website to help smooth the search for a nanny. Users can advertise for a nanny and search nanny ads in the site's nationwide Nanny Classifieds - 30 day ads start at $89.

You can also look up agencies in your area and compare fees and policies online.

Other helpful tools include sample work agreements, interview questions, an Ask the Experts forum and more.

4nannies.com is an online directory of nannies seeking work that allows parents to review applicants 24 hours a day. Candidate resumes expire after 21 days.

Searching the database is free. After signing up, members can directly contact any of the listed nannies right away. It's up to families to check references; 4nannies.com only does criminal background checks - that's one reason it's much cheaper than full-service agencies.

Want to try before you buy? A 14-day guest membership is available for free. The guest membership does not offer all the benefits of paid membership, but it gives parents a good idea of what's available. Parents who commit to the 120-day membership plan receive a discount on future membership renewals.

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.

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.

Angelic Faces, a SF/Bay Area-based nanny placement agency, now has a Southern California location that services the San Fernando Valley, Conejo Valley, Malibu, and Santa Monica.

The agency's nannies require Trustline Certification, drug screening, TB testing, CPR certification, and clear DMV files.

Au Pair International provides families with a flexible childcare solution. Because au pairs are live-in, they have the flexibility to care for children at the times that accommodate a family's schedule. Au pairs may also assist with childcare related light housekeeping and duties.

Au pairs in the program are proficient in spoken English and must pass a screening, background, and personal interview process. All candidates have documented childcare experience and must complete a 32-hour childcare training program, which includes development stages, CPR, nutrition, infant care, safety, age appropriate activities, child illnesses, and more.

Consult the website for pricing and application information.

Au Pair USA provides families with affordable childcare and an opportunity to bring another culture into the home. Visit the website for more information.

AuPair-Options.com is an online service designed to connect families looking for childcare with candidate au pairs throughout the world. A monthly fee is required to take advantage of all of the available services.

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.

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.

Child and Family Services provides referrals to licensed child care providers, family day care providers, developmental programs for children with disabilities, and information about child development.

The Child Care Resource Center offers referrals to licensed family day care centers and child day care. Parents provide their home address and a list of specific needs (age of child, care needed, type of environment sought) and are given a list of names and phone numbers to contact.

Cultural Care Au Pair is an experienced and trusted childcare and cultural exchange program that's offered families flexible, live-in childcare with a unique international perspective since 1989.

Au pairs live in the home as a member of the family, allowing children the benefits of one-to-one, committed, and caring companionship. Au pairs are 18-26 years old, speak English, and have previous experience working with children. All are high school graduates with a sincere interest in living with an American family for a year. Childcare experience varies by candidate and may include babysitting for family, friends, and neighbors, as well as helping with playgroups or working at day care centers.

An extensive network of Cultural Care Au Pair local coordinators carefully screens au pair candidates, and supports families and au pairs throughout the year. Monthly check-ins and meetings help things go smoothly.

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.

The Early Childhood Parenting Center hosts weekly parent/infant/toddler groups with child development trained leaders and specialists, and evening programs for working and single parents. Fees are on a sliding scale.

ECPC also operates a free parent coaching telephone line through which child development experts provide guidance and support for typical parenting concerns. The Parent Coaching line is accessible by leaving a message on the main line; calls are returned within two business days.

EurAupair provides families with affordable childcare and an opportunity to bring another culture into the home. Visit the website for more information.

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.

Families searching for childcare help can practically "try before they buy" - searching for an aupair/nanny within specific criteria, choosing those favorites using a "hotlist", and sending instant notification is sent to those that seem most compatible.

Aupairs around the world await families, and their listings specify their most desirable situation. Families searching for an au pair can list their information and criteria, too.

For complete contact information, however, membership is required.

Huntington Nannies provide nanny services full or part-time, live-in or out, weekend or travel help, and thoroughly screens all nannies, using a private investigator to run criminal and DMV checks.

It requires nannies to have a negative TB test, CPR certification, and registration through Trustline.

Huntington Nannies provide nanny services full or part-time, live-in or out, weekend or travel help, and thoroughly screens all nannies, using a private investigator to run criminal and DMV checks.

It requires nannies to have a negative TB test, CPR certification, and registration through Trustline.

Lexington Nannies serves families in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. In addition to nannies, the company can also provide housekeepers, private chefs, and personal assistants.

LookingForDayCare.com helps parents explore their options for childcare in California. The website offers links to a plethora of childcare providers, referral agencies, family support programs, and federal and state resources - including the official page for virtually every California city.

Los Angeles Nannies (formerly C and C Nanny Referral Agency) is a small, boutique nanny referral agency located in the San Fernando Valley and serving clients throughout the LA area.

The agency's fee is not payable until after the client hires a nanny, housekeeper, or babysitter. Services include the initial interview, reference checks, background check, DMV check, and a sexual offender check.

Mommy's Little Helper is a placement agency for nannies/babysiters in the San Fernando Valley.

Neverland Nannies specializes in filling child care positions - including nannies, baby nurses, au pairs, doulas and night nurses, in addition to personal assistants and housekeepers.

Neverland Nannies specializes in filling child care positions - including nannies, baby nurses, au pairs, doulas and night nurses, in addition to personal assistants and housekeepers.

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

Founded by a former elementary school teacher and a professional nanny to the stars, Nurture & Nanny helps parents locate professional and experienced nannies in Southern California.

Nannies have a minimum of two years' experience, are trained in CPR and first aid, speak fluent English, have valid California driver's licenses, excellent references, and are Trustline registered (upon request).

Founded by a former elementary school teacher and a professional nanny to the stars, Nurture & Nanny helps parents locate professional and experienced nannies in Southern California.

Nannies have a minimum of two years' experience, are trained in CPR and first aid, speak fluent English, have valid California driver's licenses, excellent references, and are Trustline registered (upon request).

The California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools offers a comprehensive list of coop schools in the LA area.