Updated for 2023
All parents need childcare help at some point, whether it’s for date night or daily care during work hours, so we’ve got lists of all kinds of help, including the newest idea to hit LA: Flexible Childcare and preschool options.
Nannies are often hired to help with full time care for infants and young children, and if you’re considering hiring a nanny, you should familiarize yourself with employment laws that govern this type of work. The agency you work with should have all this information for you.
Babysitting is usually thought of as an occasional need, so generally a babysitter is not hired as staff, like a Nanny would be. Some parents do like to plan their date nights and book sitters ahead of time, and you and your kids may grow attached to certain sitters.
Flexible childcare is a new addition to the world of parenting, and it seems to fit the needs of the gig economy, which has flexibility built into its DNA.
Also known as On-Demand Childcare, Drop-in DayCare, or Flexible Preschool, this type of childcare would also fit well with Los Angeles’ peripatetic, movie-industry workforce and their particular needs.
You’ll notice that there are overlaps and some of these agencies can help you find babysitters, nannies, childcare – even household staff.
Featured Babysitting App

Curated Care
Curated Care, a creative childcare marketplace & babysitting app, connects Families with vetted “Kid Expert” sitters in Los Angeles and New York City. Book trusted artists & teachers for one-off babysitting needs (date nights, one-off or last minute coverage) as well as consistent babysitters for on-going child care needs. Curate your go-to team of babysitting artists & teachers and find, message, book and pay vetted babysitters on one app for an easy, feel-good experience.
Related: Read more about Finding Trusted Babysitters with Curated Care.

Babysitting, Nanny Agencies and Flexible Childcare in SoCal
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Nanny Agencies and Staffing Services
Babysitting Apps and Services
Flexible Childcare and Daycare
Preschools in Los Angeles
Date Night Ideas
Nanny Agencies
- British American Household Staffing
- College Nannies (Sherman Oaks branch)
- Colonial Domestic Agency
- Crunch Care
- Educated Nannies
- Lexington Nannies
- Madam Mozelle’s Nurturing Nannies
- Mannies of L.A.
- Modern Minders
- My Asian Nanny
- Not Just Baby Sitters
- Pacific Elite Nannies
- Rainbow Nannies
- S’il Vous Plait Nanny Agency
- Sleeping Angels Co.
- South Bay Nannies
- The Elizabeth Rose Agency
- The Help Company
- The Knightsbridge Nanny Agency
- The Nanny League
- Tiny Treasures
- VIP Nannies Inc. Household Staffing
- WeeSitt
- Westside Nannies
Babysitting Apps and Services
- BabySits
- Babysitters Agency of West Los Angeles
- Black Tie Kids
- Care.com
- Destination Sitters
- Kango
- SitterCity
- The Babysitting Company
- UrbanSitter
- WeeSitt
Flexible Childcare, On-Demand Daycare, Drop-in Childcare
Related: UrbanSitter in Los Angeles.
Related: Daycare Insurance – I wish I’d known to ask
Related: Choosing a Guardian for your Children
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