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274 babysitters are listed in Costa Mesa, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Costa Mesa, CA
5.0
(1)
My name is Greer! I am looking for babysitting jobs. I love working with kids and love helping people out. I can help with pickups, homework, or just take them off your hands for date night
Greer can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Greer always showed up on time, and my kids always asked when she was going to come back! They had so much fun with her and she was such an amazing help to our family."
Katie R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since I was 16 years old. I worked part-time for the YMCA and a resort. My past jobs include a learning center and a childcare center at a kids gym where I was either a teacher or assisted the teacher. I love caring for children of all ages. I am first aid/CPR certified, have experience with newborns,...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin is an absolutely amazing nanny!! For the past year, she has been our full-time nanny for our daughter, who was 3 months old when she started. She also occasionaly watches our son, who was 2 years old when she started and usually goes to preschool. My...
Bijan Z.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Here's a little information about me. I have been employed by the same family for 6 years. The youngest child is going to school in a couple of weeks, so I'm looking to join another family.
I am passionate about my family, good health, and animals. I truly enjoy working with children. My current family has a 4-year-old that...
Monica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is an absolute gem! We absolutely adore her and wish it was possible to keep her on and send our son to preschool. She is extremely lighthearted, fun, energetic, punctual and very clean! She matches my sons energy daily, and somehow still walks out for the day...
Lauren F.
Luna Y.
Costa Mesa, CA
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Luna. I'm An Experienced Nanny/ Babysitter Looking To Get More Childcaring Hours.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Luna :)
I'm a Spanish bilingual professional.
I'd describe my personality as fun, nurturing and reliable.
I started working with kids when I was 17. I used to have a theatre summer camp for children ages 4-7 when I was still living in Peru (where I'm from). After that, I moved to Orange County and have been...
Luna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls absolutely love Luna! She now takes care of my little one B when the older one R goes to school, but they both ask me constantly for her. They love to play together and she tells the best bedtime stories. Love you Luna!!"
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Gillian F.
Costa Mesa, CA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Responsible + Fun Babysitter With Over Three Years Of Experience.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am a dependable, patient, and fun person who has over three years of experience caring for children. I can help with a variety of tasks like housekeeping, preparing meals, homework, online school, swimming supervision, etc. I am able to create a safe + fun environment for your children. With all my experience, I am...
Gillian can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gillian is incredible! She has watched my 2 daughters and they have such a great time with them! My son also has down syndrome and Gillian is incredibly patient and kind with him. Gillian is always on time, keeps the house clean and creates fun activities for my...
Holly C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 22 years old and I just finished up my graduate degree at Cal Poly. I have been babysitting since I was 15, mostly for family friends and people around my town. I have babysat children between the ages of 3 months to 12 years old. I have also been a swim instructor and a lifeguard in the past, so I have been around...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Sarah is awesome with little ones. She took care of my 7 month old and I would highly recommend her to anybody. She’s great with animals too."
Kristina V.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Shannon, and I am a nursing student here at Concordia University Irvine. I have been babysitting for over 10 years and absolutely love working with kids and helping others. I have lived in Costa Mesa for two years now and have really enjoyed getting involved in church, surfing, and going to the beach all the...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shannon is such a sweetheart and truly cares about what she does. She always has a positive attitude and a smile on her face, making her someone that I would (and will) definitely hire again! She is very reliable and flexible with times, which is something that...
Gabby W.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Kirstin and I am a graduate of California State University, Chico. I am pursuing a career in child/foster care policy and graduated with a teaching internship focused on student success and learning. I've worked with children ages 3-13 for over 4 years as a professional tutor, mentor, camp counselor and Nanny....
Kirstin can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Best childcare we've ever hired, and we've hired a lot. She helped my son with online kindergarten, and she occasionally watched my younger daughter as well. She's dependable, organized, fun. Our kids loved her and still talk about her. Definitely recommend without...
Allison A.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Lindsay!
If you're looking for a great full time nanny please consider me. I love working with children!
Im looking for a long term full-time position (30+). I have 12 years of experience with ages ranging from newborns to 14 years old also, I have experience with twins as well as children who have special needs.
My...
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Lindsay came to my home and watched my then 1 1/2 year old while I worked from home. She was patient while he went through separation anxiety as I work from my home office. She also helped watch my 7 year old during summer vacation. She took them to parks and the...
Haajira K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Heather, I have worked with kids for the past 9 years. I started out as an after school coach for grades K-8, then moved up to the mountains for a year to be an outdoor science school instructor, once that school year ended I moved down to San Diego where I was an assistant at a daycare as well as a part time nanny. I...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heather is amazing with our twin 2 year olds. They had so much fun with her and loved spending time with her! "
Brooke M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I am very invested in my job as a nanny and it is something I take very seriously! I have a lot of experience working with both boys and girls. I have been a full time professional nanny student for the past 5 years but prior to that I have worked with children of all ages for many years. I am currently getting my...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amber provided after school care of my two daughters in 2017 for the entire school year. She was very dependable, provided great guidance to them and was helpful with other help that our family needed. I highly recommend Amber for the care of your children."
Shawn B.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families my name is Sandra and I'm looking for a PT nanny Job. Initially looking for 2 days, either Monday or Wednesdays- or Monday & Thursday.
I'm a reliable person that takes her job seriously. I'm a kind, honest, hard working, trustworthy person. I have 4 yrs of experience- and I have been nannying various age groups,...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
4.0
"Sandra is very kind and patient with our little guy. He was bout 7 to 11 months old to today. She was very good with his high energy and stayed engaged with him the whole day. Sandra was also flexible with our schedule and willing to work with us to make it...
Tom M.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a responsible 31-year-old who is very outgoing and creative. I was in sports all throughout high school, so I'm very athletic and have a lot of energy. I have a certificate in the Child Development Program at Orange Coast College. I am also certified in CPR and first aid. I started working as a full time nanny 14 years ago...
Breana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"I like Breana, but she's asked for a 50% pay increase after five months with us."
Stacy A.
Mackenzie S.
Costa Mesa, CA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
A little about me,
I have had a passion for educating and working with kids most of my life.
I guess you could say it is a gift.
I love to be able to make a positive lasting impact in a child's life and it is something that is priceless. Seeing that impact is something that touches my heart forever.
Childhood is such an...
Mackenzie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mackenzie is the best nanny/sitter you could ask for. She cared for our three children with ease, is understanding of neurodivergent needs, and attuned to each child. Mackenzie also took feedback and direction well and has integrity. She has a heart of gold and...
Christina M.
Rand S.
Costa Mesa, CA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents and caregivers I'm Rand.
I'm 25 years old i'm a preschool teacher and I have a passion for little ones I have 6 years of experience in babysitting, nannying and I have CPR training and caring for persons with special needs and teaching Arabic language I'd love to fill your families life with fun creativity and...
Rand can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Rand was a really fun babysitter for our daughter. Patient and calm."
Tamara M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have had over 10 years of ABA training. I love working with children and having fun! I have a BA in Psychology and MA in Human Behavior. I can provide references upon request and my preferred schedule is occasional babysitting or date nights :)
Aleida can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Aleida is amazing! As soon as she arrived she jumped right into playing and both my 3yr and 1yr instantly felt comfortable with her. My 1yr tends to have stranger danger and to my dismay he wasn't even phased that I left. My boys always ask if she can come over and...
Kaily P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 5 month pregnant, looking for something semi-low maintenance.
I can do pick-ups, and drop-offs. I can care for little ones, but not high energy toddlers.
Or independent children.
I am from Santa Barbara, California. I now live in Costa Mesa, and prefer to work nearby.
Graduated from college with my BA in Social Work.
I...
Kasey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kasey is the best nanny we have ever had (we've gone through 6 in my son's 3-year life). She is an excellent communicator, always punctual, very dependable, and most importantly she is a loving and patient human. My son is a high-energy and aggressive kid and can...
Rebekah H.
Marslina M.
Costa Mesa, CA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Available Monday, Thursday, Friday, And Saturday Nights. Experienced In Child Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started the neighborhood babysitter gig when I was 12. Throughout the years I have gained a lot of experience. My jobs have ranged from an away camp counselor to the youth fitness/ daycare instructor at my local Country Club. I have CPR training from when I was a swim instructor. I transferred from a community college in...
Marslina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marslina was a wonderful sitter. She was responsible, reliable and took great care of my kids. They looked forward to her coming over. She engaged with them, played, built forts, took them to the park. A move made it so that we could no longer have her babysit...
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Madison D.
Costa Mesa, CA
$41/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 22 years old and I have about 6 years of babysitting experience from infants to preteens for a number of different families. I also have work experience at the childcare department of The Studio gym in Danville for about where I would care for the children that are dropped off while parents work out or take fitness...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We frequent California often and needed a reliable sitter in the Orange County area for when we visited. Madison was very responsive right from the beginning and extremely thorough. Our kids were so excited every time she showed up which made us feel even better...
Lauren F.
Olivia T.
Costa Mesa, CA
$44/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm the oldest of four kids and have been babysitting since I was very young! I'm reliable, communicative, and highly responsible. I love spending time with young kids and am looking for a family with 1-2 children under the age of 3 that I can help out! I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Olivia is great with my son . She is punctual, responsible and reliable. We will definitely be hiring her again . We would strongly recommend her to any family . "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA
Greer G.
5.0
Greer always showed up on time, and my kids always asked when she was going to come back! They had so much fun with her and she was such an amazing help to our family.
- Katie R.
Caitlin A.
5.0
Caitlin is an absolutely amazing nanny!! For the past year, she has been our full-time nanny for our daughter, who was 3 months old when she started. She also occasionaly watches our son, who was 2 years old when she started and usually goes to preschool. My daughter, who is more shy, warmed up to...
- Bijan Z.
Monica B.
5.0
Marlen has always brought a professional, thoughtful, organized, and expert approach to the care of our children. Marlen places a great importance on health in her own personal life and brings that to our family. She gives our children many opportunities for outdoor physical activity every day, and...
- Care member
Luna Y.
5.0
Luna is beyond incredible with our 7 month old. Our baby had just started showing signs of stranger anxiety with family and friends when we hired Luna - but our baby took to her right away. Our daughter is thrilled when Luna comes over.
Luna is patient, gentle, and an expert caregiver. She is...
- Care member
Gillian F.
5.0
Gillian is incredible! She has watched my 2 daughters and they have such a great time with them! My son also has down syndrome and Gillian is incredibly patient and kind with him. Gillian is always on time, keeps the house clean and creates fun activities for my three children!
- Holly C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Costa Mesa, CA:
How can I find a Costa Mesa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Costa Mesa, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 274 babysitters in Costa Mesa, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average rate for Costa Mesa, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.50 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Costa Mesa, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Costa Mesa, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Costa Mesa, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 126 reviews of the 274 listed babysitters.