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263 babysitters are listed in Santa Ana, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Santa Ana, CA
Stephanie R.
Santa Ana, CA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking for Weekly Babysitting Jobs
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mommy to a beautiful 24M baby girl.
I am currently a certified preschool teacher working at an Infant and toddler center as a part time basis. Before becoming a teacher I had a wide experience in working with children of all ages. I've always been passionate in working with kids, I have worked as a mentor, councilor, art...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Stephanie was so sweet with my 3 boys ages 5, 3, and 1. We were on vacation and she came to our hotel room with crayons and paper and was prepared to play! She was kind and attentive. My boys had a great time with her. "
Emily T.
Nicole L.
Santa Ana, CA
$23-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
CPR/First Aid Certified Spanish-Speaking Babysitter/Nanny
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicole. In 2018 graduated with my BA's in Spanish, Psychology, & Criminal Justice & finished my MA in Forensic Psychology in 2022. I've worked with kids, ages ranging from a few months to teenagers, for a few years now in different capacities (lifeguard, camps, tutoring, nannying). I also have experience...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thank you so much Nicole for your assistance in caring for baby G. Nicole was great with him while we attended a parents night out on our vacation. She sent text messages regarding his care as well as ask questions when needed. I look forward to working with you...
Rhonda M.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of children and Seniors for over 12 years. I am full of love and compassion, and nothing warms my heart more than to tend to the needs of children and Seniors. I have been a nanny for over 12 years. I have excellent job references from previous jobs. I am honest, responsible, caring, punctual, trustworthy,...
Juana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Juana started caring for my son when he was about 5 months old at the time all the way up until he was 10 months old. Any family that hires Juana to care for their kids just know that you are hiring an absolute Angel of a person! Juana was so amazing to my son as...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a passionate and hard-working woman, I have experience in USA as an Au pair taking care of three little children. I consider myself as a committed and reliable person, doing my best to be a good role model and contribute to kid's learning process.
I'd describe my personality as a responsible, empathetic and patient...
Vanesa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was awesome with my kids, very respectful, on time, responsible and funny
The perfect nanny! "
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Carrie F.
Santa Ana, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Experience With Special Needs, Avalible For After School Car
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Carrie. I am a part time preschool teacher aid for students with autism. I'm looking to expand my knowledge that I have acquired over 7 years of working in the preschool and care for kids outside of school. I have been a nanny for the past 5 years on top of working at the school. I specialize at managing...
Carrie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Carrie was an amazing nanny to my two children ages 3 & 1. She did arts & crafts, took them to the beach, and just had fun with them. Carrie's experience as a teacher really shined through. Both my children really enjoyed their time with her. I highly recommend...
Alicia L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Grace! I've worked with children ages 4-10 as a behavior technician, I am CPR certified and have work with children with special needs as well. I have a little one at home as well. I am organized and positive, I would love to get to know your little ones!
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Grace is very responsible to our newborn baby. She is self-driven and very familiar with infant duties. Also she is actively doing light housekeeping. We definitely will hire Grace again."
Yun S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Sara and I have been working with children for seven years. I worked as daycare staff at an elementary school for three years and have since been a private babysitter and tutor for many families while also being a full time student. My responsibilities for the children I care for include: pick ups and drop...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Sara has been a great help this summer. In lieu of dropping kids in programs all over town, Sara has come over to play and host play dates. She has been reliable all summer, helping around the house with laundry and general upkeep. In addition, she has supported...
Lillian B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Raziel. Everyone who knows me can say I'm a very responsible, energetic and a hard working person. I have more than 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages as a babysitter, au pair, teacher, party entertainer and in summer camps. I have a bachelor's degree in Drama and I'm planning to get...
Raziel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had Raziel as an Au pair taking care of our two children, an 11-year old girl and 7-year old boy. Raziel was particularly good with our son, as he worked with him as he did his online schooling and then played with him at the end of the school day. Our son has...
Tracy K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Rachel :)
I am a reliable multitasker, very patient, and a fun babysitter/nanny with over five years of experience. I've babysat children between the ages of 3 months to 13 years old. With my experience, I am able to provide a fun, supervised, safe and stable environment. I'm willing to do additional other...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced, engaging nanny seeking part-time position. Enthusiastic about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for kids
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Diana has been a fantastic nanny who helped us with our 2 year old daughter and our son since we was a newborn. She has been great at helping them meet or exceed their milestones. She was also great at helping us keep up with them. We'd hire her again in a...
Theodore B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience and am an active helper. I can help with chores around the house as well as cartwheels.
Lourdes can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I felt instantly comfortable around Lourdes and so did my baby. She came to the rescue twice at short notice. Highly recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Hi! I am a stay-at-home mom who has been providing loving child care from my home for 25 years!
I provide nurturing, safe and reliable care for infants and toddlers in a small group environment (max3) I have many local references and I have experience with newborns, special needs, twins, digestive...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"When I originally sought after a taker on Care.com, I did not know that I was going to be finding such a gold mine. My husband and I are not from California and just had our baby last October so being a new parent was emotionally hard at first. When I was looking...
Natasha M.
Hanna Y.
Santa Ana, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(20)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 43 yr. Korean American. I've many years of experience with young children. I've taught preschool 0-6 years of age at a daycare center. I've also did nanny work for 9years now and babysitting work since I was in HS. I've 20+ years of experience. I also love to read, play games and interact with a child. I love to see a...
Hanna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Communicated well and provided updates constantly. Very attentive and provided lots of caring to my son, who enjoyed playing with her."
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Irene C.
Santa Ana, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Irene, I recently graduated Chapman University for my undergrad in Psychology and social service.
As for work, and have been there for a little over 3 years.
I do babysit on the sides, I have nannied for a family since late October of 2020. Then nannied for another family August of 2022, that has ended and...
Irene can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Words cannot express or define how great Irene’s skills are as a caretaker. Prior to hiring Irene, my husband and I have hired numerous babysitters. The first time I asked for her to watch over my kids they asked me when the next time she will come over again,...
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Hannah V.
Santa Ana, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an extremely energetic and warm sitter who enjoys being outdoors, exploring creativity through arts and crafts, intellectually engaging via reading, interactive games and more. I am also very adaptable to different home environments. I have truly enjoyed being a babysitter for it can be such a rewarding experience learning...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah worked with our daughter from infancy through the start of preschool. They formed the most incredible bond and my daughter adored her. Not only was Hannah steadfast with her commitment to providing premium childcare, but also a wonderful addition to our...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ariana I have multiple years of experience babysitting as well as tutoring children. So I can help with that :). I have a reliable car so I can help with carpooling. I am also bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish.
I also have a specialization in newborn care. I have over 2 years of experience with...
Ariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Ariana was incredible. I needed a babysitter for my 15-month-old toddler who is going through separation anxiety (and is also a "pandemic baby" who hasn't had a lot of interaction with non-family members). Ariana was very responsive in messaging, and we were able...
Hongdao N.
Nicolette R.
Santa Ana, CA
$28/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is nicolette and I would love to help your family with childcare. I have worked professionally on and off with families since the age of 16; I have a passion for children and hope to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher in the late future. My most recent childcare experience is as a volunteer with...
Nicolette can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicolette happens to be a very worthy, responsible, and elegant young lady that knows how to successfully get the job done by making my daughter happy, and not to mention, fulfilled with joy and laughter throughout the care and love Nicolette brings to my family.
"
David M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Rose!
A little about me, I have been babysitting for eight years and have worked with a large age range (1-month-old-13 years old). I am certified by the American Red Cross in several fields such as Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED, and Anaphylaxis/Epinephrine Auto-Injector. Additionally I have three years of...
Mariye can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mariye/Rose did the great job as a nanny for our family. My 4 years old son loved her. She is on time, very communicative and reliable. We will definitely hire her again and recommend her to other families. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there, I just moved into the city and am looking for ways to spare my free time, let me tell you a bit about myself. I am a self motivated person who is looking for a job that'll bring out my enthusiastic and consistent attitude while doing the many things I enjoy doing. This includes housekeeping, as I have an extreme eye...
Stacia can also help with: Basement cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Joanna G is awesome. Hired her to do some cleaning at my moms house and she really went above and beyond. She was really sweet and articulate with my mom and such a hard worker. She was fast and didn't stop until she got the job done. She was even able to do things...
Joseph R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cece and I have six years of babysitting experience. Im patient, calm, creative, active, and artsy. In addition to caring for your child/children, I could keep your little one(s) busy with an arts and crafts activity, a trip to the park, or maybe some board games. I am reliable am able to drive incase your...
Cecelia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cece helped us with our very active 2 year old son for a month until he went to preschool. She was punctual, reliable and was very engaging with our son. We are planning to keep in touch and get her help on an as needed basis going forward. Couldn't recommend her...
Nichole C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Ana, CA
Stephanie R.
5.0
Stephanie was our babysitter/nanny for my 3 young kids aged 8, 6, and 4. She was great with all 3 children who all have different personalities and needs. Stephanie was their favorite caretaker. She was very patient with my son, who has ADHD. My youngest child absolutely adored her.
Stephanie...
- Julie F.
Nicole L.
5.0
Thank you so much Nicole for your assistance in caring for baby G. Nicole was great with him while we attended a parents night out on our vacation. She sent text messages regarding his care as well as ask questions when needed. I look forward to working with you in the future. :)
- Rhonda M.
Juana E.
5.0
Juana started caring for my son when he was about 5 months old at the time all the way up until he was 10 months old. Any family that hires Juana to care for their kids just know that you are hiring an absolute Angel of a person! Juana was so amazing to my son as soon as he’d hear her voice in the...
- Care member
Vanesa C.
5.0
She was awesome with my kids, very respectful, on time, responsible and funny
The perfect nanny!
- Care member
Carrie F.
5.0
Carrie was an amazing nanny to my two children ages 3 & 1. She did arts & crafts, took them to the beach, and just had fun with them. Carrie's experience as a teacher really shined through. Both my children really enjoyed their time with her. I highly recommend Carrie!
- Alicia L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Ana, CA:
How can I find a Santa Ana babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Ana, 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 263 babysitters in Santa Ana, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Santa Ana, CA?
The average rate for Santa Ana, CA babysitters on Care.com is $20.80 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 Santa Ana, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Ana, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 153 reviews of the 263 listed babysitters.