Meg keeps your life running.
The Home Helper
Services include:
Babysitter Placement
Home organization and management
Overnight home and pet care
Daily drop-ins and walks
Errand running
Appointment setting
Event/birthday party assistance
Basic cleaning
Childcare support upon request (Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED Certified)
Private Driver (Clean Driving Record, Valid Driver’s License)
About Meg
The Home Helper was created by Meg Ruddy as an answer to the growing list of families reaching out in need of support.
With years of experience caring for homes, pets, and children across Los Angeles, Meg brings a rare blend of professionalism, calm, and heart to every household she supports.
Caring for people, places, and pets comes naturally to Meg as her parents have always instilled in her the importance of serving the needs of others. Meg’s father was the Director of Emergency Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for over 30 years, and her mom was a nurse turned education program manager for a non-profit called Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, which focuses on empowering residents to create cleaner, community-driven public spaces.
Meg has a background working in Montessori preschools, and even worked in the same Montessori preschool she attended as a preschooler herself with a few of the same teachers who taught her!
Years later, as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, she returned to the Montessori Method when she was hired by 6 families to teach their children 5 days a week out of one family’s beautiful home in Angelino Heights.
Meg created a detailed curriculum each week, homemade activities, and a positive learning environment in which families could find joy and comfort during the most stressful time in their lives.
Through this experience, Meg learned she has a deep passion and natural ability for thoughtfully maintaining home health for the complex lives of LA professionals.
“Meg makes leaving our home feel effortless.” — L.A. Client
When she’s not caring for clients’ homes, Meg enjoys acting on stage, and in front of the camera. Her husband, James, actually recently launched The Shared Experience Studio, a new improv theatre and school in East Hollywood. Meg is excited about the new launch of the kids improv program there! Check out the summer camp offerings here:
Warm. Professional. Trusted.
Services & Pricing Breakdown
Comprehensive care, tailored to your home.
Each stay is customized to reflect your household’s needs, routines, and preferences. Meg works with a small number of returning clients each season to ensure personalized care and attention.
Babysitter Placement Fee
Serving Los Feliz, Echo Park, Silverlake, and Hollywood Hills
$250
Due to popular demand, I must now charge for finding babysitters for families seeking childcare. What sets me apart from places like care.com?
I know everyone I recommend personally, and of course they are responsible, empathetic, and reliable, but also they are an entire generation of comedians, actors, and writers who just haven’t gotten their flowers yet.
When I quit my last and final serving job, babysitting saved me from packing up, and giving up on my creative dreams (well, that and the fact that my apartment is rent controlled).
Nothing makes me happier than when I can help other artists pay their rent, too!
*After a successful placement, you and your new babysitter will handle all future details between yourselves.
Overnight Care
$200 per night
In-home presence and care for your pets, plants, and home environment. Includes daily updates and light household maintenance.
*Returning clients and referrals receive priority scheduling.
Booking Requests: megsitsforabit@gmail.com
Los Angeles, CA