Karen L.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 18 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Valley Village, CA 91607
Meet Karen
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I Ain't Afraid of No..... Diaper! .....or Toddler! .....or Teenager! Hi there! My name is Karen. I am originally from Toronto, Canada and have been living in LA for 8 years now. I have been a professional, stay home mom with 3 grown, wonderful, successful teenagers. My children are bilingual in French and my eldest daughter graduated June 2024 as Valedictorian. The teens have now fledged and I have a flexible schedule to provide occasional or part-time sitting. I am trustworthy and reliable. I offer 18 years of hands-on experience, maturity and knowledge to keep your child(ren) safe, happy and entertained when you're not available. I think I also have a pretty good sense of humour ;) I do children and pets well. I love playing traditional board games, doing puzzles, reading stories, colouring, singing songs, going out for walks and playing in the park. I am also 100% animal Read more friendly. If you're from out of town, I can happily bring along a child friendly goodie bag with age appropriate toys for extra fun. I am responsible, punctual, outgoing, kind and patient. I have a clear, criminal record and would pass any background check or Live Scan. I do not smoke, vape or use any recreational drugs (never have!) and I have my own vehicle, with a clear driving record. I am certified with The Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, CDSS Child Abuse & Neglect Reporter and my immunizations are up-to-date. In August 2024, I held a substitute position at a daycare, helping to care for 12 little ones under 2 years old. I live in Valley Village and service the San Fernando Valley, CA area, east of the 405 to Glendale including Sylmar. Merci Who Ya Gonna Call?!! Karen @ (818) 579-3081
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Expired on 01/16/2025
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 12/31/2024
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 10/05/2024
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available mornings and afternoons
- Daytime care availability during summer months
Christopher B.
2/26/2025
Karen is a rockstar with our kids and does those little extra special things like finding toys they like or bringing over books they can read. The kids love her and she is very communicative.
Mike E.
2/17/2025
From the moment she reached out, we could tell she was thorough, caring, and truly passionate about working with children. She was punctual, highly communicative, and kept us updated with plenty of photos throughout the sit. What really stood out was her thoughtfulness—she even brought her own toys to keep our daughter engaged, something no other sitter had done before. It was clear she genuinely cared about making the experience fun and enjoyable. We also have a dog, and she took great care of both our daughter and our pup, even taking them outside together. She was attentive, responsible, and went above and beyond in every way. We’d love to have her back and hope she can become a regular sitter for our family!
Rachel H.
10/29/2024
My baby simply adores Karen, and I feel the same way! Karen is professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$26-$26/hr for the first child, $4 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
References
- Friend Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
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Homework expand
- Checking answers
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- English
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