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5 Best Babysitting Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Families looking for babysitting services in Los Angeles usually land on one of a handful of established placement agencies, and the numbers back that up: the picks below have logged 348 Google reviews between them, and none sits below 4.7 stars. What sets them apart is less about trust and more about what kind of care you need, from long-term nannies to last-minute event sitters.

Short answer: Mannies of L.A. holds a perfect 5.0-star rating across 41 reviews, with Jovie of Santa Monica close behind at 4.9 stars (56 reviews) and VIP Nannies Inc. at 4.8 stars (88 reviews). Most agencies quote placement and hourly rates directly once they understand your family's specific needs, rather than publishing a fixed price list.
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Los Angeles's Top Babysitting & Nanny Services Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Westside Nannies 4.7 115 Long-term & career nannies View ›
2 VIP Nannies Inc. Household Staffing 4.8 88 Household staffing & elite placements View ›
3 Jovie of Santa Monica 4.9 56 Backup & event childcare View ›
4 Mannies of L.A. 5.0 41 Male nannies (mannies) View ›
5 Educated Nannies 4.8 48 Nannies & family assistants View ›
5 Best Babysitting Services in Los Angeles (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Westside Nannies logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Westside Nannies

4.7115 Google reviews

Westside Nannies is a Beverly Hills nanny agency matching families with full-time career nannies, after-school sitters, night nannies, newborn care specialists, and private educators. It runs a structured interview and matching process, pairing families with a dedicated counselor who checks in throughout the placement.

What people praise

  • Interview process described as thorough without feeling like a waste of time
  • Counselors check in regularly throughout the year, not just at placement
  • Candidate pool described as high quality from the first round
  • Streamlines a search process families describe as overwhelming to do alone
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume115 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed agency on this page, and a strong choice for families who tried hiring independently first and want a structured, professionally managed process instead.

8570 Wilshire Blvd #200, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

VIP Nannies Inc. Household Staffing logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

VIP Nannies Inc. Household Staffing

4.888 Google reviews

VIP Nannies Inc. Household Staffing is a Sherman Oaks agency placing nannies, newborn care specialists, house managers, and other household staff, with clients including professional sports organizations and high-profile families. It uses a matching approach built around what it calls the '3 C's': communication, chemistry, and compatibility.

What people praise

  • One reviewer has worked with the agency for over 15 years
  • Staff described as warm, honest, and quick to respond when work is available
  • Handles both nanny placements and broader household staffing needs
  • Reviewers on both the family and caregiver side describe genuine long-term relationships
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume88 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice if you need household staffing beyond just a nanny, and its track record of long-standing caregiver relationships suggests real staying power behind the placements.

13636 Ventura Blvd #237, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Jovie of Santa Monica logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Jovie of Santa Monica

4.956 Google reviews

Jovie of Santa Monica is a childcare agency offering nannies, babysitters, backup care through employer benefit programs, and childcare for weddings, conferences, and other events. It can place specialized caregivers, including bilingual nannies, and offers both ongoing and one-off, last-minute bookings.

What people praise

  • Successfully matched a bilingual Japanese-English nanny on a specific family request
  • Weekly progress updates during an active search kept one family well informed
  • Confirmed a last-minute sitter the night before a holiday weekend
  • Handles both long-term nanny placement and one-off event or backup care
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume56 · 81st
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The best fit for families who need flexibility, whether that's specialized language needs, backup care through an employer program, or a last-minute sitter for a single event.

1541 Ocean Ave Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Mannies of L.A. logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Mannies of L.A.

5.041 Google reviews

Mannies of L.A. is a Los Angeles childcare agency originally founded as a male nanny agency and now placing both male and female nannies across Los Angeles and Orange County. It positions male caregivers as positive role models for children, offering support with homework, sports, instruments, and general mentorship alongside standard childcare.

What people praise

  • Every review on file is five stars
  • Founder personally involved in matching and communication throughout the process
  • Distinct focus on male caregivers as role models, a niche few other agencies fill
  • Reviewers describe the transition and onboarding process as smooth even from out of state
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating5 / 5
Review volume41 · 61st
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated agency on this page and the clear choice if a male caregiver or role model specifically is what your family is looking for.

Educated Nannies logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Educated Nannies

4.848 Google reviews

Educated Nannies is a Sherman Oaks agency placing nannies, family assistants, newborn care specialists, and other household professionals for Los Angeles families. It focuses on ongoing, individualized support throughout the placement process, with staff members named repeatedly across reviews for hands-on guidance.

What people praise

  • Multiple caregivers describe being placed successfully more than once through the same agency
  • Staff continue to check in after a placement is made, not just before
  • Reviewers on the caregiver side describe feeling genuinely supported, not just processed
  • Handles a wider range of household roles beyond just nannying, including family assistants
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume48 · 75th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable option for families wanting a broader household support role filled, not just childcare, backed by consistent praise from repeat caregivers.

13743 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Los Angeles babysitting and nanny agencies. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from dozens of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a smaller sample. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a babysitter or nanny cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Rates for nannies and babysitters in Los Angeles depend heavily on hours, whether care is live-in or live-out, and any specialized skills like newborn care, and none of the agencies on this page publish a fixed rate card. Expect a quote tailored to your family’s schedule once you share your needs.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These agencies cover Beverly Hills, Sherman Oaks, Santa Monica, and the broader Los Angeles and Orange County area. Searching for a babysitting service near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can ask about current availability and matching timelines.

What to ask before you hire a babysitter or nanny

  • Are caregivers background-checked and how thoroughly?
  • What is the placement fee, and is it separate from the hourly rate?
  • Can I meet or interview candidates before committing?
  • Do you offer backup care if my regular caregiver is unavailable?
  • What experience does the caregiver have with my child’s specific age or needs?
  • Is there ongoing support from the agency after placement, or is it a one-time match?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these babysitting services?

We started from babysitting and nanny agencies in Los Angeles with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Can I book a one-time babysitter for an event?

Yes, Jovie of Santa Monica specifically offers event and backup childcare alongside ongoing nanny placements, useful for weddings, conferences, or a single night out.

Do these agencies offer newborn care specialists?

Westside Nannies and VIP Nannies both explicitly offer newborn care specialists and night nannies alongside standard childcare placements.

The bottom line

Westside Nannies is the safest default given its deep review base and structured matching process, while Mannies of L.A. is the strongest pick if a male caregiver specifically fits what your family is looking for. Ask about background checks and ongoing support before signing with any agency.

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