Child care

Nannies and sitters your family can trust

From newborn nights to after-school pickups, find experienced child caregivers vetted to the same standard as our senior care team.

Every caregiver here is vetted

Identity confirmed, references contacted, credentials reviewed and interviewed by the Tinalas team before their profile goes live.

What is included

How caregivers help

Newborn and infant care

Specialist support in the first months, including night nannies.

Full-time and part-time nannies

Consistent, familiar care built around your family's routine.

Babysitters

Occasional and evening care from vetted local sitters.

After-school care

School pickups, homework support and activities until you are home.

Mother's helpers

An extra pair of hands while a parent is at home.

Special-needs child care

Caregivers experienced with additional needs and therapies.

Bilingual caregivers

Spanish, Tagalog, Mandarin and more, by request.

Holiday and summer care

Cover for school breaks, holidays and travel.

School and activity transport

Safe, reliable driving to school, sport and lessons.

Choosing well

What to look for

  • Experience with your children's ages and stages
  • Current CPR and paediatric First Aid
  • References from at least two previous families
  • A consistent, dependable schedule
  • Alignment with your parenting approach and household rules
  • Comfort with driving, pets or other household specifics

Typical rates in our service area

Type of helpTypical range
Babysitting, occasional$20 to $26 per hour
Part-time nanny$23 to $30 per hour
Full-time nanny$25 to $34 per hour
Newborn or night nanny$28 to $40 per hour
After-school care$21 to $27 per hour

Rates are set by each independent caregiver and agreed directly with your family. Ranges reflect current listings in our service area.

Available now

Caregivers in this category

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Tinalas Verified

Lena Marshall

9 yrs experienceNewport BeachReplies within 1 hour
$32.50–41.60/hour
Tinalas Verified

Priya Raman

6 yrs experienceIrvineReplies within 2 hours
$27.30–35.10/hour

Frequently asked

Are child caregivers vetted the same way?
Yes. Identity, references, credentials and a personal interview, plus paediatric-specific credential checks where relevant.
Can we trial a caregiver first?
Most families arrange a paid trial day or short session before committing to a regular schedule. Caregivers are used to this and generally welcome it.
Do nannies drive children?
Many do. Driving, vehicle and insurance details are shown on each profile and confirmed during your interview.
What about last-minute care?
Search with the availability filter set to your date. Many sitters in the registry accept short-notice bookings.