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Elizabeth S.

Huntington Beach, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Elizabeth, a current school district employee and site coordinator for an after-school program, with years of experience working with children in both educational and childcare settings. I've served as an autism paraprofessional, behavioral aide, and after-school program site supervisor, as well as an after school...
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Occasional Sitter With Over 4 Years Of Experience

Santa Ana, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Karina, I'm currently a nanny working with children with Autism. I've had professional experience working with kids for the past 6 years, ranging from 2-year-olds to high school. I am passionate about taking care of children and playing a part in their development. My experience in the child care field has...
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Bilingual Experienced And Caring Nanny - 15+ Years Of Childcare , Homework Help & School Pick-Up

Newport Coast, CA

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$25/hr
15 years experience
My name is Elena, I am 63 years old, and I would love to become a caring and reliable part of your family's support system. I bring 15 years of childcare experience along with the invaluable perspective of being a mother myself -- I have raised three successful, well-mannered children. Families describe me as patient,...
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Huntington Beach, CA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Madison, or Madi, and I'm 19 (almost 20)! I've been babysitting since I was 12, and my love for kids has only grown over the years. I'm currently studying to become a teacher, and I work with a wonderful company that runs after-school programs, assembly shows, and summer camps specializing in science (you might...
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Empathetic, Considerate, Caring

Irvine, CA

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$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am an experienced educator with eight years of working with children in various roles. I have babysat for multiple families, caring for children between the ages of 19 months and 15 years. For five years, I worked as an Instructional Assistant for special needs students with the Irvine Unified School District. Currently, I am...
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Experienced Elementary Teacher Available For Tutoring K-5

Newport Beach, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm a former certified elementary school teacher with 10+ years of experience in classroom teaching and private tutoring. Whether your child needs after-school homework help, targeted reading or math intervention, or a boost before the new school year, I'm here to help! I also support emerging readers, skill-building in...
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Huntington Beach, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Maddy, and I'm a caring, responsible, and creative individual with experience in childcare and a passion for arts and crafts. I've worked as a part-time nanny, at an after-school program, and I also worked at a teen treatment center. I've also tutored children in various subjects. I live in Huntington Beach, and...
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Garden Grove, CA

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$22/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I absolutely love working with little ones and guiding them as their minds develop and grow :) I am currently taking online college courses for Child Growth and Development. I also have 12 required ECE (Early Childhood Education) units. My experience includes 1 year teaching at a certified preschool/ after school care...
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Orange, CA

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$30/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
I offer childcare on a regular or as-needed basis. Example services: - after school childcare/homework assistance - evening childcare - pick-up/drop-off at activities I have experience in child-care and early education of children ages 4 to 12 through summer camps and head-start learning programs. I am comfortable with...
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Irvine, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have around 6 years of experience. Hours may be more flexible depending on the day. Willing to take on an after-school nanny job or babysitting for fun nights out! I can help with light housekeeping and carpooling, as well as errands that may need to be done. I am in school for elementary education but am doing it online to be...
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Best Baby Sitter

Garden Grove, CA

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi I'm 26 years old. I'm currently a student in Santa Ana college. I'm studying to obtain my emphasis in preschool development degree. I'm hoping to be becoming a preschool teacher. I have many of my ECE units finished and completed. I have many years of experience working with children. I stared off as a nursery teacher. I then...
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Nanny, Tutor, Swim Coach, And Anything Your Family May Need!

Huntington Beach, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello Families! My name is Melody and I would love to be a babysitter and offer tutoring, swimming, yoga, or work on school specific skills with your kiddos especially with summer approaching! Currently, I am a certified ECE preschool teacher at a private school in Newport Beach! Looking to be apart of a family being able to...
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22 With Lots Of Patience And Energy For Kids

Santa Ana, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello , I've worked in after school programs as well as summer programs with Gen ed kids and love being around young kids. I loved creating fun activities to do as well as helping with homework. What really made me love my job was those who struggled at school or at home and felt comfortable talking about it .
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Irvine, CA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient and supportive! I like working with kids because I enjoy giving them positive experiences and loving environments for them to feel safe. I'm looking for a job that will communicate openly about expectations, goals and any issue that may occur. I started working with kids 4...
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Fun, Loving And Active Nanny/babysitter!

Huntington Beach, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a friendly, outgoing person who loves to have fun and be active with kids. I have over 10 years experience with kids of all ages. This includes babysitting, coaching, after school programs, and disability family support. I'm a licensed foster care parent and a stay at home Mom with my 12 month and 4-year-old daughters. We...
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Garden Grove, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello! I have over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages in several different settings including nannying, schools, tutoring, after school care and clinics. I've also taught art classes, yoga and language arts for children. I am a former preschool-k and Spanish teacher and private tutor and am looking for a...
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Creative Sitter

Anaheim, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
CPR Certified CPI certified I'd describe my personality as caring, kind, and hospitable. I like working with children because it is something I have always done since childhood. I'm looking for a job that allows me to work while simultaneously caring for my children. I started working with kids when I was...
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Hi!! I Am Looking To Be A Part Time Babysitter

Newport Beach, CA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a high schooler at Mater dei High School, and have grown up in Newport since I was 7. I love working with kids, and have been babysitting for around 4 years. I work with all ages, and would love to help out taking them to and from activities, and going on adventures with them. I am available all weekdays after school, on...
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Light cleaning
I'm a passionate and experienced nanny with nearly 3 years of full-time care for the same wonderful family. I began when their daughter was 3 months old, she's now 3 and I currently care for both her and their 7-month-old baby. I support routines, developmental milestones, and emotional growth with warmth and consistency. My...
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Westminster, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Thank you for viewing my profile! I am a caring individual and have been babysitting for almost a decade. As someone who grew up with younger siblings, cousins and neighbors, I am no stranger to providing support for parents. Professionally, I have 4 years of sitting experience. Anywhere from Chickens, Cats and Kids ages 1-12....
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  • The average post rate is $21.14/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for after school child care in Costa Mesa, CA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Costa Mesa, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $21.14 per hour as of December 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.

Care.com currently has 7 after school child care providers in Costa Mesa, CA. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Costa Mesa, CA to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Costa Mesa, CA, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.

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