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Hi there! I'm 23 years old and am about to begin my first year as a full-time 2nd grade teacher. I have worked with children for seven years, first as a babysitter, then as a docent at a children's museum, and finally as a student teacher and substitute teacher. I am reliable, punctual, personable, and have many years of...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Faye E.
Ladera Ranch, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Fay. Thank you for looking at my profile, and considering me to care for your loved one. I'm a wife & a mother of a successful son, who is in his 30's. I believe safety, communication and compassion are the utmost importance in caring for your loved one. Please contact me if you need care for your children...
Faye can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Melissa P.
Ladera Ranch, CA
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi my name is Melissa
I love kids! I know they can be a lot of work, so l would love to help lighten the load for you.
I love to do crafts, go to parks, watch movies, do bedtime stories, etc. I wont be one of those babysitters on their phones lol.
I will be present and give joy and attention to your precious little ones.
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...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello families! My name is Flor and I'm 24 years old, I have 3 years of experience working with toddlers, infants and teens, and 1 year of experience working with babies. I have a college degree in education, I was a teacher for two years in Mexico. I like spending time with kids and making activities where they can have fun and...
Flor can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as patient, loving and loyal.
I've always had a deep love for children, and my biggest dream has always been to have a family of my own someday. Working with kids allows me to fulfill that passion and desire to nurture and care for young minds.
I'm looking for a babysitting job because I have a...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Payton H.
Ladera Ranch, CA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi I'm Payton!
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, responsible, and loyal
I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and have always liked being a big sister.
I started working with kids when I was around 12 years old. I instantly loved babysitting and enjoyed the time I spent with the kids.
In my spare...
Payton can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Katelin B.
Ladera Ranch, CA
$15-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi I am Katelin and I am currently studying nursing at San Francisco State University. I love working with kids and have been babysitting since high school. I have experience with all ages from 5 months to 11 years old, I have also been a volunteer with special needs for the past three years. I love working with kids and plan on...
Katelin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello, I have several years of babysitting experience and preschool teaching. I also am a mom to twins! I can help with light housekeeping, cooking, laundry and errands too.
Lara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Dania S.
Ladera Ranch, CA
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am currently a college student and earning bachelors in psychology. I did ABA therapy for two years so I have a good background with child care!! I also can tutor children with their school work! Some hobbies that I have is painting and other arts I crafts. If there any more questions please feel free to contact me!!!
I'd...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Logan gave my child swimming lessons and was very good. I recommend you reach out to Logan because he is amazing at what he does."
John R.
Colette A.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Experienced Sitter And Educator
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Colette and I am 23-year-old recent graduate with my masters and teaching credential from Cal State Fullerton (Dec 22), who works currently as as a full time substitute while looking for teaching jobs to start in the fall. I love working with children and it would be great to have work over the summer...
Colette can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Rachael W.
Irvine, CA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 31 years old and have 18 years of childcare experience as a nanny and sitter. I have worked with children newborn to 18 years from multiple families. My experience includes special needs care. I am friendly, responsible, and reliable. I love pets, but am allergic to cats. I am happy to help with date nights and occasional...
Rachael can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel is so wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone. She absolutely goes up and beyond your expectations and left my house sparking clean after taking wonderful care of my child!"
Sierra T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 kind of sitter that needs to be told what to do. She just gets it! She's very organized and hands on! I will...
Suzanne H.
Isabella D.
San Clemente, CA
$23/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting children of all ages for about 7 years now and absolutely love it. I am in my final year of nursing school at SDSU where I will graduate with my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. I am dependable, compassionate, and committed to your child's well-being! I can run errands, tutor, or drive your child to wherever...
Isabella can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabella is fantastic. She was such a blessing to us this summer. She was always on time and was great with the kids. Hoping to have her back next summer!"
Ryan B.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I grew up in a neighborhood filled with kids, many of which were younger than me. That being said, I have been babysitting my neighbors kids since I was in the 6th grade, as well as volunteering at my church as a youth group leader since I was a freshman in high school. In addition I worked in the church nursery, watching...
Lacey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lacey spent the week taking care of both me and my 9 month old at our apartment after I suffered a knee injury. She was super helpful and my son warmed to her very quickly, which is not generally how he is around new people. She is very playful with children, and...
Jacie M.
Robyn E.
Lake Forest, CA
$18-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Robyn I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, adding up to a total of 11 years of paid babysitting. I grew up homeschooled so I love the outdoors and will engage in all sorts of activities with your kids. I would love to help them keep up with school work or learn new skills like baking. I live in the...
Robyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Robyn was a great communicator and showed up on time. My son loved playing with her. "
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Janelle L.
Mission Viejo, CA
$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Janelle and I have nearly nine years of nannying and babysitting experience. There are six families that I've been babysitting over the years as who would also love to be references if you'd like to speak with them. Most of my nannying experience has been with infants and toddlers but, I also have experience with...
Janelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Janelle has baby-sat our 9 month old son twice. She is great with him; he can be crabby, but she puts him in a good mood. He has lots of fun when she comes over. She is prompt to respond, punctual, and friendly. We are so thankful to have found her :)"
Whitney M.
Angelina M.
Lake Forest, CA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Angelina and I've been babysitting for as long as I could remember. It all started with my younger siblings and cousins, and slowly but surely my nephews and nieces as well. I'm a mommy to two beautiful daughters, one that is ultra active and one that is calm as can be! I expanded my love for children by becoming a...
Angelina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angelina is always on time and very polite. The kids absolutely adore her and always ask when she'll be back. Angelina has been with our family for many years now and has never let us down.
She's very dependable!
We love her !!!"
Robert M.
Deborah D.
Aliso Viejo, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Deborah! I'm 34 years old and a single parent of a 9-year-old. I work from home with flex hours, and I nanny on the side to put money in my son's college fund. I'm a homeowner in Aliso Viejo since 2009.
I started babysitting when I was 12 and have never stopped. I love being around kids and have experience with...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Super friendly and personable, she is a great "Mommy Sub" while you are away from your kids. I highly recommend her!"
Aja M.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Ladera Ranch, CA
Logan M.
5.0
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 when he watches them because he makes it a point to engage and interact with them. I'm impressed by his dependability and work ethic when it...
- Tricia M.
Rachael W.
5.0
Rachel is so wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone. She absolutely goes up and beyond your expectations and left my house sparking clean after taking wonderful care of my child!
- Sierra T.
Jennifer A.
5.0
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 kind of sitter that needs to be told what to do. She just gets it! She's very organized and hands on! I will definitely call her again! Jennifer is...
- Suzanne H.
Isabella D.
5.0
Isabella is fantastic. She was such a blessing to us this summer. She was always on time and was great with the kids. Hoping to have her back next summer!
- Ryan B.
Lacey H.
5.0
Lacey spent the week taking care of both me and my 9 month old at our apartment after I suffered a knee injury. She was super helpful and my son warmed to her very quickly, which is not generally how he is around new people. She is very playful with children, and open to performing many different...
- Jacie M.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Ladera Ranch, CA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?
You can review 10 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Ladera Ranch, CA is $18.50. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?
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.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Ladera Ranch, CA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?
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.