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Caitlin A.

Babysitter/Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I have been a babysitter since I was 16 years old. I worked part-time for the YMCA and a resort. My past jobs include a learning center and a childcare center at a kids gym where I was either a teacher or assisted the teacher. I love caring for children of all ages. I am first aid/CPR certified, have experience with newborns,...

Bijan Z. says "Caitlin is an absolutely amazing nanny!! For the past year, she has been our full-time nanny for our daughter, who was 3 months old when she started. She...

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Taylor B.

Babysitter

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Taylor! I am a non-smoker, CPR certified, fully vaccinated, and I have a reliable vehicle. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have nannied for 3 years. My experience is with children ages five months and above, and I also have experience with special needs kids. I'm responsible, reliable, and...

Britt S. says "Taylor is full of joy! She is fun, creative, and knows how to problem solve when an issue arises. Our 3 boys adored Taylor and always looked forward to her...

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Victoria T.

Babysitter Comfortable With Any Age

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Victoria. I've been nannying for over 10 years for all ages (infant to 17 years old) I have current and past references available upon request. I also do help with pet sitting(big animal lover), house sitting, driving, personal assistant work/ errands, organizing, meal prep/ cooking. A little about me: I moved...

Care Member says "Victoria is an A+ caretaker and professional. She was responsive & easy to coordinate with, adaptable to a schedule change, and most importantly was...

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Monica B.

Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Here's a little information about me. I have been employed by the same family for 6 years. The youngest child is going to school in a couple of weeks, so I'm looking to join another family. I am passionate about my family, good health, and animals. I truly enjoy working with children. My current family has a 4-year-old that...

Care Member says "Marlen has always brought a professional, thoughtful, organized, and expert approach to the care of our children. Marlen places a great importance on...

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Bowie V.

Part-Time Babysitter

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, My name is Bowie and I am currently 25-years-old with 12 years of babysitting experience. I have grown with several families over the years and have the skills necessary to care for babies and children of all ages. I enjoy being outdoors, taking babies and kids to the park/beach/malls, going for walks/bike rides, and...

Naomi C. says "She's the best sitter. We take her on trips with us and use her for overnights. She is a delightful person and does everything you ask. She is more like...

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Nobuko S.

Babysitter

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Nobuko. I am an elementary school teacher and very passionate about education. I have taught 5th grade in Newport Mesa Unified, 3rd grade in Irvine Unified, and 3rd grade at an international school in South Korea. I am an enthusiastic, fun and responsible person and look forward to meeting you and take care of...

Lyn N. says "Nobuko was amazing with our son! It's always a big plus to find someone who has studies in elementary education. My husband and I are extremely happy to have...

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Marslina M.

Available Monday, Thursday, Friday, And Saturday Nights. Experienced In Child Care

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I started the neighborhood babysitter gig when I was 12. Throughout the years I have gained a lot of experience. My jobs have ranged from an away camp counselor to the youth fitness/ daycare instructor at my local Country Club. I have CPR training from when I was a swim instructor. I transferred from a community college in...

Care Member says "Marslina was a wonderful sitter. She was responsible, reliable and took great care of my kids. They looked forward to her coming over. She engaged with...

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Cristina M.

About Me.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Cristina , and I am 23 years old and full of energy! I began babysitting at the age of 16 in the OC area. I am looking for a weekend part time great experience working with child care as it has always something I loved to do. I have a Psychology degree from California State University Long Beach, and have taken...

Amy A. L. says "Cristina was excellent! She was punctual, professional and great with our girls. Cristina showed confidence with my instructions and was kind and warm. We...

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Maeve O.

Young And Energetic Sitter!

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I am a student at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa! I am looking to babysit when I can! I come from Chicago where I have had years of experience with children of all ages, starting with a babysitting course I took at the library when I was 12! During high school I worked part time at a day care as well as regularly taking care...

Sherlyn H. says "Maeve is my son's favorite babysitter and always his top choice! She is responsible, dependable and most importantly fun for the kids."

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Lydia M.

Engaging Nanny !

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Lydia! I am a Biola University alum achieving my degree in Studio Art & Psychology. I'm pursing my art career and hoping to go back to school for my masters sometime in the next few years. I have enjoyed working as a babysitter professionally & non-professionally for half of my life, also working many jobs...

Rebekah L. says "Lydia is gentle and compassionate. She has a big heart and is good at dealing with a range of emotions and different situations."

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Courtney S.

Child Care

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I have over 15 years of nannying/babysitting experience with kids ages newborn and up. I can cook, clean, entertain, and take care of household chores. I have my own transportation and am comfortable with animals. I would love the opportunity to help your family in the future!

Jabbar B. says "She was absolutely amazing with both of our kids. They adored her and she cared for them well."

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Rosalie B.

Social Work Student Available Evenings and Weekends

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been working with all ages of children for several years as a baby sitter, tutor, mentor and counselor. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology, and am currently working on my masters in social work. I am certified in First Aid and CPR, and was an EMT for an ambulance company in New York for four years. I am fluent in...

Christina G. says "My boys really liked her a lot! Rosalie is a very kind woman, who really seems to have a huge heart for children. We're very happy with her service!...

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Brianna C.

Costa Mesa, CA

3.7(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
hi, my name is Brianna and I was wondering if you still need a nanny. I'm more than happy to help and to chat about this open position. here's a little about myself I am super caring, responsible, fun and energetic person I've been a nanny for about 2 years now. I've worked with different families on this app and I'm still...

Care Member says "Brianna is great with my two littles and she goes above and beyond to make sure all is well while we’re away!"

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Vivian L.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello, My name is Vivian, I live in Costa Mesa, and I have excellent references. I have some college and I speak Spanish and English. I believe my experience as a mother of two (16 and 10 years old), working with elementary school children (Sunday School), and my love for crafts and cooking would make me an excellent nanny for...

Catherine D. says "Vivian is great! She is ready and willing to help with just about any task I give her. I don't know what I would do without her. She has made my extra...

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Gabriela D.

6+ Years Of Childcare Expertise | Reliable & Nurturing

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Gabriela, but you can call me Gabi :) With 6+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, I bring warmth, patience, and reliability to every family. My goal is to create a safe, engaging environment where kids can thrive. I have my own car and a clean driving record. I have a Marketing degree and do some...

Care Member says "I am absolutely thrilled to share my experience with Gabriela as a caregiver. From the moment she started, it was clear that her dedication and...

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Ana M.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Ana and I absolutely love caring for children! I have a big heart I would love the opportunity to put a smile on someone's faces Iam a compassionate, loving, go with the flow woman who adores children !!! experience providing exceptional care to children aged newborn to toddlers , Adept at organizing children's daily...

Aysel O. says "Ana was with us for 3 weeks. She took care of our 9 month old daughter. She is a punctual, precise, never held back from helping with any type of work. She...

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Danielle D.

House Manager, Personal Assistant, Child Care

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I am Danielle and I am a professional with over 10 years of experience. I have been working with children for several years and I have enjoyed it a lot. I am very patient, energetic, outgoing, and responsible. I do enjoy doing outside activities because I don' t believe TV is the best way to make a child learn about the...

Angie Q. says "Danielle was professional and kind. She was efficient which helped us to not feel overwhelmed with the timely work to do at a bridal shower. "

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Fernanda A.

Caring Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi!! I'm Fernanda, an outdoor enthusiast who loves exploring, whether it's hiking, hitting the park, or just enjoying the sunshine! I bring a mix of fun and responsibility to everything I do. I'm big on keeping things clean and organized, and I believe in open, friendly communication. With me, you'll find things running...

Matt L. says "Fernanda was great babysitting our son. We're looking forward to working with her again"

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Carol S.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a retired RN, who specialized in critical care, emergency, obstetrics, and pediatrics. I raised two children while living in Japan. I have many years of experience taking care on of infants to high school age. I have a safe car and an excellent driving record. In addition, I have experience picking children up from school,...
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Cristina T.

Nanny and Caregiver. Child CPR and Child First Aid Trained.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I love kids, and my experience includes: changing diapers, bathing, meal preparation, strolls to the park, walk, toy time, play time, reading, learning, nap time, laundry for children, keeping children room clean and sanitary. Also adult and pet caregiver. Laundry, cleaning, cooking, shopping, pet and house sitting.

Care Member says "I highly recommend Cristina as a nanny. For the past four years, she has been an invaluable addition to our family, providing exceptional care for our...

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  • 135 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.39/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.9

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA

Babysitters in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 67 reviews of the 135 listed babysitters

Caitlin A.

Caitlin is an absolutely amazing nanny!! For the past year, she has been our full-time nanny for our daughter, who was 3 months old when she...

- Bijan Z.

Taylor B.

Taylor is full of joy! She is fun, creative, and knows how to problem solve when an issue arises. Our 3 boys adored Taylor and always looked...

- Britt S.

Victoria T.

Victoria is an A+ caretaker and professional. She was responsive & easy to coordinate with, adaptable to a schedule change, and most...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Costa Mesa, CA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Costa Mesa, 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 135 babysitters in Costa Mesa, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Costa Mesa, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.39 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Costa Mesa, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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