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653 child care providers are listed in Long Beach, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of December 2023
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years
Most recent reviews for child care providers in Long Beach, CA
Mercy D.
5.0
my boys absolutely love her! She's sunset and down to earth. I have only great things to say about her. she watched my boys back to back one weekend on short notice and I can't thank her enough. she will be my babies go to baby sitter for everything now! thank you so much!
- Halie S.
Maria H.
5.0
Showed up on time and knowledgeable.
- Enrique B.
Kaela A.
5.0
Kaela is awesome! As our nanny, she watched my children 50+ hours/week for years, when they ranged in age from 1 to 7. Kaela brings great energy and creativity to her job, planning fun outings and crafting customized activities. She is endlessly patient, kind, and fun. She has always been reliable...
- Meg K.
Virginia B.
5.0
Virginia was hired to provide part time child care assistance for my son (almost 3 years old). What I like best about Virginia is her calm demeanor and compassion with our child. She also brings various puzzles, games, etc. that help with his learning. He loves spending time with her and is so...
- Whitney S.
Christina P.
5.0
Christina was prepared with a craft for the kids, and was great at communicating. Went above and beyond to try to help out!
- Dawn B.
Child care providers in Long Beach, CA
5.0
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Hi families!
My name is Mercy, and I'm a creative, nurturing, Spanish bi-lingual children's caregiver/house manager. I have 10 years of professional paid experience, and I take pride in caring for people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. I also have experience with neurodivergent...
Mercy can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
my boys absolutely love her! She's sunset and down to earth. I have only great things to say about her. she watched my boys back to back one weekend on short notice and I can't thank her enough. she will be my...
Reviewed by Halie S.
5.0
(3)
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Hi my name is Maria. I am 43. I have been a nanny since 2005. I was at my last nanny job for 1year and 5 months which was a live-out position caring for 1 small child in Long Beach, CA. Before that job I was caring for my mother now for almost 6 years as well as caring for my niece (10) and my...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Showed up on time and knowledgeable.
Reviewed by Enrique B.
Kaela A.
Long Beach, CA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Child-Care Professional Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position
5.0
(2)
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My name is Kaela and I am a 28-year-old, South Bay local. I have many years of experience working with children and over seven years of professional experience.
The family I last nannied for was a family of three children, with ages ranging from 1 to 5 when I first began. I took care of all...
Kaela can also help with: Carpooling, Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Kaela is awesome! As our nanny, she watched my children 50+ hours/week for years, when they ranged in age from 1 to 7. Kaela brings great energy and creativity to her job, planning fun outings and crafting...
Reviewed by Meg K.
5.0
(6)
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I am the mother of 2 children, one with special needs. As an elementary teacher for 30 years, I have experience supervising and interacting with children from TK - grade 5 and most recently I have helped take care of 6-month-old babies. I am professional, punctual, nurturing, honest and fun! Music,...
Virginia can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Virginia was hired to provide part time child care assistance for my son (almost 3 years old). What I like best about Virginia is her calm demeanor and compassion with our child. She also brings various...
Reviewed by Whitney S.
Christina P.
Long Beach, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Child Caregiver Seeks Employment With Great Families
4.4
(10)
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I am so happy with the opportunities has provided me in the last 9 years, having worked with multiple children, twins, as a private nanny, an occasional babysitter, and overnight sitter. As a nanny I'm able to provide children with more individualized care than in a daycare setting. With over 29...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, Grocery shopping, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Christina was prepared with a craft for the kids, and was great at communicating. Went above and beyond to try to help out!
Reviewed by Dawn B.
5.0
(6)
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Hi, I am Elly! Child Development major, CPR Certified, in my 4th year of college and attend CSULB. I have had significant experience with kids ranging from 2 months to school age and have been working for 5 years as a babysitter with over 15 different references. I worked in the special needs...
Elly can also help with: Travel, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
When hiring Elly you can count on her to interact with your children during her stay with them. Elly gets involved and has a sweet demeanor about her that is magnetic for children. My kids really enjoyed...
Reviewed by Kellie A.
Adriana A.
Long Beach, CA
$35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Child Development , Family Life Education Undergrad, Masters -social Work
5.0
(1)
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Bachelors in child development and family life education, masters in social work from CSULB. I have 5 years of experience. Working with infants, toddlers, preschool age children . I can help with Travel, meal preparation, arts and crafts, help children benefit from structure/ routine, self...
Adriana can also help with: Grocery shopping, Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Adriana was always professional and reliable. She was punctual and patient with my daughter. She always did more than expected. She was a great help during the transition of me going back to work.
Reviewed by Care member
Raina B.
Long Beach, CA
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Outdoors Loving Care Taker- Currently Living In Long Beach
5.0
(1)
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Hello, my name is Raina and I am a 2020 Cal State Monterey Bay graduate with a degree in Psychology. I am a postpartum doula, lactation educator and a collage artist. I love being outdoors, reading and making art.. I have worked with children for 10 years now. I started as a camp counselor when I...
Raina can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Raina worked with us for about 4 months while our son was 4-8 months old and we LOVED working with her. She was incredibly loving, warm, and playful with our son. She supported him with age-appropriate child...
Reviewed by Alicia E.
5.0
(3)
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Hi! I'm Chloe, I have over 7 years of paid child care experience. I started babysitting when I was young and began professionally nannying full time about 3 years ago. Fostering a connection with your child and keeping a safe environment to grow and learn is my main priority. I have experience with...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Chloe has been our sons nanny for the last 7 months. It's hard as a parent to trust someone with your child, in your home, but Chloe made trusting easy. She is wonderful with our son, caring, kind, patient. She...
Reviewed by Chelsea B.
4.3
(11)
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*Currently with a full time family. My availability will not be open until January/February 2024.
Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24 years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a...
Tiara can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel, Grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Our family loves her! Reliable, trustworthy and simple a amazing person! Nothing but great things!
Reviewed by Jill R.
5.0
(11)
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Hi dear family! My name is Rita and I'm a warm, nurturing, and gentle Nanny. I have plenty of experience and I love this beautiful job. It is a blessing for me to assist others, specially if there are kids to take care of. I love children, they are angels for me. I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I can...
Rita can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
Rita has cared for our two boys for almost 3 years. She is the most wonderful woman I have ever met. Rita is trustworthy, honest, kind, fun and a bright light of love. Our boys love to spend the days with her...
Reviewed by Allyson M.
5.0
(2)
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I graduated from CSUSM with a biochemistry degree and currently a doctorate of pharmacy student at UCI. I have a lot of experience working with newborns, infants and toddlers. I'm from a big Filipino family so I have a handful of baby cousins which gave me a ton of experience in caring for children...
Kaley can also help with: Carpooling, Grocery shopping, Light cleaning
Recent review:
5.0
We loved having Kaley nanny our daughter! She was with us for over a year and she did a fantastic job. She always made sure to be attentive and caring. She is responsible, reliable, and kind. Highly recommend!
Reviewed by Care member
Dawne F.
Long Beach, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Caring, Reliable, Creative, Positive, Multi-diverse, Experienced Nanny & Babysitter
5.0
(4)
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Dear Family,
Look no further!
I have 42 yrs exp as an energetic, positive, loving caregiver which includes: mother of 3 daughters, infant & child care, early childhood dev, preschool & special ed, health & nutrition, behavioral guidance, respite care for families with special needs or senior care,...
Dawne can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Dawne has been our date night babysitter for approximately four years. When we first hired Dawne, our kids' ages ranged from toddler to teenager. Our kids absolutely love Dawne and look forward to seeing her...
Reviewed by Heidi W.
Amanda W.
Long Beach, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Loving Grandma Looking Forward To Taking Care Of Your Precious Human
5.0
(3)
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I am a 48-year-old fun loving mom of one son and grandma of two. I love taking care of babies, toddlers and young school age children. I have over two decades experience babysitting and nannying. I pursued an education degree so I enjoy teaching. I will read to and play with him or her; taking the...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, Travel
Recent review:
5.0
Amanda has been our full-time nanny for over 6 months, and she is truly wonderful! I trust her with my baby, even outside of our home. She is attentive, high detail, and always goes above and beyond to make...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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I have been babysitting for my family and friends of the family, for almost 20 years. I am great with kids as I have 4 much younger siblings. I worked as a nanny for 8 years. I am also good with pets! I have a college degree in baking and love being in the kitchen. I also love arts and crafts and...
Arakita can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning, Carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
On time, professional and did a great job with our 3 y/o. Would hire again in the future.
Reviewed by Forest R.
Child care centers in Long Beach, CA
4.0
(1)
Description:
Montessori Academy Of Long Beach is an early childhood educational program, offering daycare before and after school care Monday through Friday from 6am - 6:30 pm. The school-day is from 8:30am to 3pm and most...
Recent review:
4.0
I am a senior at Whitney HS, getting a 4.0 and it all started here! I entered when I was was 2.5 with Mrs Micinski and then stayed until 1st grade (testing at a 3rd grade level)
Reviewed by Monique
5.0
(1)
Description:
We provide families with the most dedicated, affectionate, and professional nannies, caregivers, personal assistants, and pet sitters.
Serving Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
Services offered:
Nanny...
Recent review:
5.0
Great service. Very professional and kind staff. I particularly liked the care app to get updates and see what my kids were up to.
I would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by Claudia B
Description:
The Muse Academy is a premier preschool located in the heart of Long Beach. Our Emergent Curriculum program supports the full development of the child by not only focusing on academics but social-emotional...
Description:
Scott Family Childcare Learning Center located in Long Beach, CA has been in the business for 25 years. Our program/environment is designed to help children explore and integrate a variety of experiences. Our...
4.0
(4)
Recent review:
5.0
This daycare is amazing! They take great care with my little one and i feel comfortable with them keeping my child. The absolute best choice i could have made!
Reviewed by Nidrah B
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Long Beach, CA
How much is child care near me in Long Beach, CA?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $20.74 per hour as of December 2023. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Long Beach, CA?
Care.com currently has 599 child care providers near you in Long Beach, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Long Beach, CA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Long Beach, CA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Long Beach, CA child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Long Beach, CA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Long Beach, CA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Long Beach, CA in December, 2023?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
Ratings for Long Beach, CA child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Child Care Providers in Long Beach, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 559 reviews of the 653 listed child care providers.