Childcare in LA? Anyone with any advice or info please?

[SuperBabysMum]

I'm going to LA for five weeks in May/June, as part of my PhD studies, and obviously want to bring my 18 month old with me (couldn't imagine not seeing him even for a day!), and was wondering if anyone has any advice or information about childcare in LA?

Don't know where to start looking!

Many thanks :o)

Have you considered taking someone with you? I imagine LA would be a popular choice for holiday nannies and they would be happy with costs + minimal pay. Also means you can get them checked out here before you go (i.e. check refs, police check, first aid etc.)

I agree try to find someone here you pay flight and pocket money they are responsible for any child care .
I used to often do a similar things myself before I had my ds. Always worked well I got to see wherever they got the time they needed

maybe try www.lexingtonnannies.com/

I would be interested! I have 4.5yrs exp with children, including sole charge of an 18mth old, and have down with my current charge at 5, 8 and 9mths. I have qualifications, crb, first aids, etc. Rates are negotiable. If you're interested, email me on nanny dot beth at hotmail dot com

Many thanks everyone for the advice! And to NannyBeth for the offer of help. Sorry not to get on here for the past few days...

Cheers :o)