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Lindsey B.

After School Nanny

Santa Ana, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! I'm seeking a part-time, year-round nanny position, taking care of children 6 years of age and older. I have worked as an after-school and summer nanny for the past 13 years and have also worked as an instructional assistant at the elementary school level in the Newport-Mesa School District for the past 14 years. I would...

Wendy J. says "Lindsey cared for my two children for a couple years in the afternoons. She was wonderful! Lindsey relates well with children and is smart,...

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Carrie F.

Experienced Babysitter, Experience With Special Needs, Avalible For After School Car

Santa Ana, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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 10 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...

Alicia L. says "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...

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Nancy S.

Loving Nanny With Years Of Experience

Santa Ana, CA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Nancy, and I have been taking care of children for the past eight years. My experience involves being a babysitter, nanny, special needs caregiver, live-in nanny, and daycare instructor, working with children ages 0-14 years old. I also volunteer at my local private school' s daycare and have been there for the...
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Clare O.

School Year Nanny/after School Babysitter

Santa Ana, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm 24 and I currently live & work full time in Irvine! I have been working with all ages of kids since I was about 16 through both private family hire as well as summer camp & a before/after school care organization. I don't currently work in childcare but have CPR, CPI & first aid certifications and am willing to gain others...
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Gia S.

Santa Ana, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have been caring for kids since my own kids were small and they know have there own. I used to also, watch kids before and after school while my kids were in school and then was with a family for almost 6 years and the dad got laid off. Look to care for your child.
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Peytin E.

Santa Ana, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have about 6 years of experience caring for my younger brother who has special needs. I would do everything after school from getting off the bus/homework/making dinner/bathing/and bedtime. I also have experience caring for family friends children. Whether it be the parents need a night out or have it be a work vacation I was...
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Ahlia C.

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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Karina A.

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
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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Mady F.

Child Care

Santa Ana, CA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
With over 10 years of experience in child care I have experienced all the ups and downs. I have loved caring for kids of all ages. We enjoy games, arts and crafts, sports and also teaching good healthy habits. I'm eager to learn and adapt to a new families lifestyle and routine. I am CPR and first aide certified. The current...
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Stephany L.

Santa Ana, CA

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$21/hr
3 years experience
I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development, and I have three years of experience as a childcare provider. I'm drawn to this field because I enjoy fostering a positive and stimulating environment where children can thrive. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my creative and imaginative nature, allows...
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Alexandra E.

Hi I Would Love Working With You

Santa Ana, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, outgoing and bubbly I like working with kids because they're fun to take care of and it's so incredible to watch them grow as a person, I was a nanny for a 3-year-old since he was 9 months and now it's time to find a new family since they are moving soon. I started working with kids when I...
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Kalia P.

Experienced Childcare Provider

Santa Ana, CA

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I started working with kids when I was 5 years old helping out my younger sister's preschool class. I have always had a passion for working with children. I've been a substitute kids dance teacher since June 2023 and I've been an after school instructional assistant provider since November 2024! In my spare time, I like to...
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Katelyn H.

Experienced And Fun Babysitter

Santa Ana, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I am a 30-year-old 2016 graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara. At UCSB, I majored in English and minored in both education (with a focus in teacher prep) and applied psychology. I love working with kids and I find joy in being able to help children grow and succeed. Throughout high school I nannied for a family...
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Daniela A.

Tustin, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
I have significant experience with infants and toddlers. Working with young children is a passion of mine, and I see each child as a unique individual I have the privilege to guide and teach. Through my role as an instructional assistant at public elementary schools and my babysitting experience, I've seen the positive impact I...

Care Member says "Daniela is a classroom aide for children with special needs and has been wonderful with my two boys, one of whom has ASD and ADHD. She has a very calm...

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Monika S.

Babysitter And Nanny

Westminster, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
More than a decade of experience caring for children has helped me find my passion for childcare and continuing to stay with this passion into my future of helping children grow and learn: including Care. positions with preschool, elementary, middle school and teenage children helping with pick up from school, quick healthy...

Lisa A. says "Hired Monika to care for my two children over the summer. She was great! Kids loved her and I felt confident when they were in her care!"

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Silvana D.

Creative Special Needs Caregiver/Tutor

Garden Grove, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I have over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages in several different settings including 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 great...

Care Member says "We have Silvana for our two sons' regular schooling and also Spanish tutoring ( grade 3 and 4). Silvana is punctual, flexible and patient with kids. Her...

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Aida G.

Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Newport Beach, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I have worked with all different ages and needs, from newborns to teens. I have experience with preschool age, elementary and middle school and with before or after school care. I have worked as a nanny for complete care as well as babysitting, or after school activities. I never smoked, and hold a good driving record with...

Jen P. says "Aida took such good care of my two daughters, who were 5 months old and 4 years old at the time. She was caring, structured, creative and attentive. I give...

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Chelsea D.

I'm Fun, Patient, And Reliable

Westminster, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Chelsea, I have over a few years of experience in babysitting/childcare. I have babysat children from the ages of 1-13. I am a patient, reliable, and fun person who enjoys doing hands on activities with kids. I am comfortable with pets as I have a dog myself. I want the kids that I babysit for to have a fun time;...

Jewel M. says "Chelsea has watched my two boys for date nights for the past couple of years. She is extremely dependable, always early and my kids love her. It can be...

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Cristina C.

Stanton, CA

3.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Cristina, and I am a Mom of 4 lovely children. I have my CPR and First Aid done. I also have my fingerprints and background clearance number. I've worked as a teacher for over 20+ years now. I decided to Nanny/Share Nanny with a private family that was recommended to me prior to me working at a Montessori school....

Veronica L. says "Cristina took care of my two kids my three and four year old before I decided to put them in public school she worked for me for 3 years and in those 3...

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Maria L.

Anaheim, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have worked with children from kinder to high school level from volunteering at a church, schools and foster care homes. I have worked with children from ages 4-17, in special education classes, after-school programs, ABA Therapy, and group homes. My expertise is mostly with Special Education children and at youth risk and...
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  • 60 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.69/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school child care is 5.0

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents in Santa Ana, CA

After School Child Care in Santa Ana, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Lindsey B.

Lindsey cared for my two children for a couple years in the afternoons. She was wonderful! Lindsey relates well with children and is...

- Wendy J.

Carrie F.

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....

- Alicia L.

Daniela A.

Daniela is a classroom aide for children with special needs and has been wonderful with my two boys, one of whom has ASD and ADHD. She has a...

- Care member

FAQs for after school child care in Santa Ana, CA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Santa Ana, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $21.69 per hour as of July 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 13 after school child care providers in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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