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Bailey J.

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am currently transitioning from my corporate job to stay home with our 5-month-old son. I am searching for a family who is in need of child care during the work week. I know it can be difficult to find affordable child care for children under the age of two and we would love to be able to bless a family in need with 2:1 care...
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Karin Z.

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$24/hr
1 year experience
I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With a year of experience in childcare, I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe, nurturing environment where they thrive. My creative and friendly nature allows me to engage children in a variety of fun and educational activities, from...
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Nelson C.

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I've always enjoyed caring for kids. My experience includes three years of babysitting, and I'm now seeking a position as a childcare provider for children aged six to 11. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I'm dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for the children in my care. I have a graduate...
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Amy A.

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a mother of 35 years old young man I raised wonderful , successful, educated, kind man and he is my proud . I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old voluntary and professionally . I love babies and care about their health , physically and mentally . all babies has right to raise in good and and environment. Being...
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Kathryn B.

Babysitter, Care Taker And Direct Service Aid

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Katie, and I'm a 22-year-old. I've recently moved from Boston to Southern California to pursue graduate studies in social work! I have cared for children of all ages-from newborns to 12-year-olds-since I was 15. My experience also includes 3 years as a camp counselor. Most recently, I've nannied for a 4-month-old...
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Natalie A.

Part-time Babysitter

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Natalie, I am 25 years old and I am currently going to school to get my degree in psychology. My career goal is to work with people with special needs. I am energetic, patient and loving. I have been an official caregiver for about 7 years now, but I have helped raise my younger family members since as long as I can...
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Jessica H.

Fun, Responsible Caretaker.

Ladera Ranch, CA

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Hi there! I work at a trade school as a guidance counselor but have evenings and weekends available. My degree is in human services & I have many years experience as a nanny/babysitter. I'd love to connect and learn more about your needs. I'd describe my personality as warm, kind and creative. I like working with kids...
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Nora E.

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Nora, I am 26 years old and have been working with kids of all ages for the past 10 years. I pride myself in being punctual and adaptable. I started working at an after school program between 2015 and 2019 with elementary school children where I was in charge of organizing games, crafts and all sorts of...

Ines L. says "Nora was our full time nanny for our 2 year old daughter and I felt we couldn't have been luckier! She is attentive, responsible, was able to appropriately...

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Logan M.

Child Care

Laguna Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Logan and I am 18 years old. I am a senior at Mater Dei High School, committed to playing water polo at Princeton University. I love caring for kids and hope to do some fun summer activities with them. I would love to help them with academics and also athletics. I have a 4.7 gpa while being the captain of my high...

Tricia M. says "Logan is a very responsible and I would highly recommend him for child care and tutoring, pet sitting, or house sitting. My kids, ages 12 and 10, love it...

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Jennifer A.

Loving, Patient, And Caring Caregiver

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello Families! I have over 15 years experience working with young children from newborns to teenagers. Whether it is volunteering at church in the Children's Ministry, raising my own children, or after school tutoring K-6th graders, I am absolutely passionate about our future adults. I am blessed to be a stay-at-home mother to...

Suzanne H. says "Jennifer is awesome! She was available at the last minute, when my babysitter flaked! She's sweet, professional, and loves what she does! She's not the...

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Katherine S.

Music Therapist Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Hours

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am currently a music therapist at a pediatric clinic in Orange County with 10+ years of childcare experience! My childcare experience includes babysitting, daycare, and camp counselor jobs, and in my current position as a music therapist I work with neurodivergent children. I truly have a passion for working with children and...

Sheena V. says "Katherine was the first babysitter to take care of our kids other than family! I knew after interviewing her, she was a great fit! My kids loved her and...

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Sydney T.

Full-time Caregiver

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello!! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and absolutely love children. During high school I regularly babysat my teachers autistic 6-year-old, along with his premature foster baby. During college I nannied for multiple families with differing needs and ages. This included overnights, driving to school activities,...

Kimberly B. says "Sydney has been with our family for nearly a year now, and sadly my little one is starting preschool so our needs have changed. Crossing my fingers she...

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Amy T.

Experienced Reliable Nanny Passionate About Kids

Trabuco Canyon, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I have been a frequent babysitter and nanny for a decade. I have a degree in early childhood education and run my own homeschooling company. I have worked with all types of children and have a strong ability to connect and build relationships. We will have fun together while getting done what we need to (homework, chores,...
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Irene M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I started taking care of B when he was 9 months old and watched him until the family moved to San Francisco in November of 2017. He was 2 and a half years by then. Along with B I had my daughter who is the same age.

Suzanne C. says "We hired Irene in July of 2016 to take care of our 1 year old son. She did an outstanding job, always reliable, punctual, fun, caring, provided a...

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Dalilah F.

Caring Sitter

Dana Point, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hello! I am a Pre-School teacher by profession and trained in early childhood education. I have worked with all ages from infants to pre-teens. I have over 10 years experience of teaching and being a nanny, I love what I do and enjoy every minute of being with children. My philosophy is if children feel safe and happy, they can...

Care Member says "Dalilah was amazing with my 1 year old. She was very easy to communicate with, flexible when my plans inevitably changed, and made me feel totally...

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Laura S.

Aliso Viejo, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Fun-loving babysitter. I am a dedicated, responsible, and caring babysitter with over 14 years of experience looking after children of all ages. I am passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children while their parents are away. I can provide references upon request. Thank you!

Ana B. says "Responded to emails promptly, but had already accepted other job."

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Mckenzy L.

Fun Sitter And Making Your Lives Easier

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Carpooling, & homework. Love making kids happy. I am very experienced with taking care of of toddlers/infants one with high energetic personalitys. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am COVID vaccinated with the booster as well. Single mom to a beautiful 2 year...

Care Member says "We loved Mckenzy. She was great with our daughter (1 year) and our dog. Timely and responsible. "

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Carri C.

Outgoing, Fun, Reliable, Dependable Sitter/nanny

Laguna Niguel, CA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
I absolutely LOVE children/kids and animals! About me: I am kind, loving, patient, empathetic, great disposition, fun, energetic and outgoing! I love the beach, walking, hiking, music, reading, boating, traveling and amusements parks! I live in Laguna Niguel. I am married, have three sons and three beautiful grandsons! I have a...

Care Member says "I recently adopted a rescue dog, William, and had to travel out of town for a weekend. It had only been 6 weeks since the adoption and I was not...

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Julia R.

Part-time Caregiver

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Julia and I am currently working as a Senior Program Manager for an ABA company, supporting children with developmental disabilities. My lifelong dream is to continue to enhance the lives of young children. Over the past 6 years, I have acquired an abundance of experience working with children as a nanny,...

Jana K. says "Julia babysat for our family for several weeks this summer. She was incredibly kind, patient, and attentive to our children. She was always punctual,...

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Jennifer R.

Babysitter

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$51/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet. :) I love helping people. I am a Christian and I love God! I have 2 grown children that are doing exceptionally well and I am very proud of. I am a non smoker and do not drink. Certified in adult, children, infant CPR current with First Aid too! I...

Shelby M. says "Jennifer is by far one of the most dependable, honest, outgoing people I have ever met. She is a true joy to be around and a positive influence to...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.71/hr as of November 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Ladera Ranch, CA

After School Babysitters in Ladera Ranch, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Nora E.

Nora was our full time nanny for our 2 year old daughter and I felt we couldn't have been luckier! She is attentive, responsible, was able...

- Ines L.

Logan M.

Logan is a very responsible and I would highly recommend him for child care and tutoring, pet sitting, or house sitting. My kids, ages 12...

- Tricia M.

Jennifer A.

Jennifer is awesome! She was available at the last minute, when my babysitter flaked! She's sweet, professional, and loves what she does!...

- Suzanne H.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Ladera Ranch, CA

You can review 7 after school babysitter profiles near you in Ladera Ranch, CA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Ladera Ranch, CA is $19.71. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Ladera Ranch, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Ladera Ranch, CA can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Ladera Ranch, CA.

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