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Melody C.

Dana Point, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I've been an experienced mom and nanny for over a decade. I'm looking for a long term, full time family . Let me know if you're interested, we can do my house or yours.
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Cayleigh R.

Experienced Part Time Sitter

Dana Point, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Cayleigh. I am 32 years old. I have a 8-year-old daughter. I have my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development. I have my Bachelors of Science in Child and Adolescent Studies. I have experience with children of all ages from newborn up to 12 years old. I have teaching experience, nanny experience, and parent...
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Amanda L.

Fun & Responsible Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience

Dana Point, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am available for babysitting on Fridays and weekends. If you're in need of a reliable babysitter during these times, I would be more than happy to help! Here's a bit about me: - I work in the technology field and before switching careers I was a kindergarten teacher with over 10 years of experience with newborn (twins) and...
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Adriana G.

Dana Point, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Adriana and I am 34 years old I have a beautiful 9-year-old daughter and 3 years old Son I live at Dana Point I have 14 years of experience with taking care of children and 3 years of experience with special needs like feeding by G-tube and Traqueostomy . I have taken care of newborns and any age, I like to take...
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Laura S.

Aliso Viejo, CA

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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Nur S.

Need A Babysitter?

Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Nur. And I have been baby sitting full-time since 2012 when I was in Germany. I have over 10 years experience working with children as a nanny, tutor, babysitter and mentor. I am a mother of one beautiful son and a sister to five small sisters and four small brothers I personally love spending time with kids....

Care Member says "Nyr has good and amazing characters and personalities. She has alot of iniative and very energetic as she never gets tired and never complaints about...

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Rebecca K.

Part Time Care-giver Available For Families In Need.

Laguna Niguel, CA

3.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a certified Medical Assistant, CPR/First-Aid certified, and have worked with children for 9 years plus. I love children and they seem to like me also... I like to read, walk with them, feed, play, anything the job requires... I also can pick up from schools, or activities... I am reliable, easy to get along with and enjoy...

Shannon F. says "I had the opportunity to use Rebecca as a caregiver a couple of times when I needed extra help. She was a very sweet, loving, and fun caregiver. She's...

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Kaie F.

About Me

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as loving, thoughtful, caring I'm looking for a job that is consistent and flexible with time off. I started working with kids when I was 16 years old. One thing you should know about me is that I have experience as a babysitter and a gymnastics coach. So, I'm comfortable and knowledgeable when it...

Care Member says "Katie is absolutely amazing and my son absolutely adores her. She’s very attentive and always on time! She sends daily updates and always keeps me in...

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Fran H.

Substitute Teacher Looking To Babysit/nanny For The Summer

San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello there busy family, My philosophy is safety first, needs met, then fun, educational, creative play. My experience is with infants to toddlers at a daycare, pre-K to K in a Montessori classroom and 1st to 6th as a public school substitute teacher with all levels and abilities. I am energetic, fun, creative, and I like to...

James M. says "We hired Fran to teach our 'pandemic pod' consisting of 4 students ranging from 1st to 3rd grade. She was very reliable and ensured that our children did...

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Susana V.

Here To Help

Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have experience as a one-time babysitter, a long-term nanny, and a learning coach/tutor. My experience spans a diverse range of age groups, from newborns to teenagers. As a nanny, I have nurtured and cared for children, witnessing their growth and development firsthand. My responsibilities have included creating a safe...

Care Member says "Susana was so great with my toddler Franklin. She cleaned up our apartment, organized clothing without me asking, took our toddler swimming, played...

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Soudabe M.

I'm A Mother Of Four Children And A Grandmother Of Three. So, I Have A Lot Of Experience In Raising

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
Hi! My name is Soudabeh , I speak Farsi , English too, As a highly experienced babysitter with 15 years of nurturing and caring for children, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for supporting their growth and well-being. From the first moment I step into a child's world, my focus is on creating a safe, joyful, and...

Christina S. says "Soudabeh was a great nanny to our 1 year old. Always punctual, kept him busy and entertained and made him excellent meals! I would highly recommend...

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Teri C.

Empty Nest Mom Who Will Love Your Kids Like Her Own!

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am an energetic, reliable mother of 4 and have 40+ years of experience of caring for infants through adults. Throughout HS and College, I worked as a water safety instructor at camps for special needs youth and adults as well as volunteering as a counselor for MDA summer camps. I enjoy children of all ages, and love doing age...

Care Member says "Teri has cared for our two toddler boys over the last two years. She has great energy and is always keeping them entertained. They are always happy to...

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Marissa N.

Laguna Hills, CA

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I grew up with a lot of younger siblings ranging in ages and often times was deemed the responsible one who my grandma wanted to watch them; they were typically between the ages of 6 months to 3 years old. As I got older, I continued that with my cousin's daughter who was, at the time, 6. This included but isn't limited to the...

Yamile G. says "Marissa is great! I truly appreciate that she always went the extra mile. She did such a great job with my son! I would definitely have her come back full...

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Joanne J.

Date Night/Evening Babysitter

Laguna Niguel, CA

4.7(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 116 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I love my job as a babysitter. I am both CPR and First Aid certified and I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I consider myself a fun and very responsible babysitter and I am also an animal lover and I have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Availability: Date Night and/or Evening babysitting.

Care Member says "Great experience! She did really well with my 11 month old son. "

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Zahra J.

Part-Time Babysitter

Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
Hi. I am an experienced babysitter who has cared for all age groups. I work part time, but I have a flexible schedule and available for last minute jobs and date nights. Babysitting isn't just my career, I love being with kids and taking care of them is my priority. I have a reliable car with a clean record and background...

Care Member says "Zahra was a blessing to our family. She’s been taking care of our rambunctious 15 month old. She is very hands on, caring and loving towards him. She is...

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Mari L.

Responsible Nanny

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
I am vaccinated. Hi Family, I'm an experienced and responsible Nanny, I love interacting and taking care of children, having helped to raise 7 children between nieces and nephews, with a lot of experience with infant and sleep training. When I moved to CA, I have a lot of free time to give love and attention to the children I...

Gabriela B. says "Mari was amazing, very punctual and super friendly with the kids. My 10 and 8 year old absolutely loved her and said they had a blast. She kept them...

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Joni W.

Mature Responsible Babysitter

Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a 55year-old former stay home mother. My children are now 26, 24, and 20. I have taught religion for 11 years and when my children were growing up I coached basketball, I was a Girl Scout leader, PTA member, team mom, room mom, and fundraiser for many organizations. I love to do crafts with children and to teach reading,...

Katie C. says "Joni is wonderful with my children (ages 4 and 6) and makes sure they are always staying active, learning, having fun and eating well! She is flexible,...

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Estella L.

Stella L.

Laguna Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Stella and I am 24yrs old! Born and raised in Laguna Beach. I have experience caring for children of various ages, including ages 1 to 13 and I have about 9 years of experience doing so. I absolutely love it. I believe in creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for children, where we can all learn and...

HERVE L. says "I have twins 8 years old and 2 dogs She did a good job .. kids love her and she clean behind her !! "

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Irene M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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Juliet S.

Nanny Available

Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
I believe that childcare isn't just a job, it is a passion! My first experience was raising my 2 beautiful children. I have over 20 years experience in childcare with infants through 4th grade. I love working with children and seeing their faces when they explore and learn new things.

Daniela M. says "Juliet is absolutely wonderful! She is very kind, loving, patient and attentive. She's also a great teacher. In a short period of time, she taught our...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.88/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dana Point, CA

Babysitters in Dana Point, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Laura S.

Responded to emails promptly, but had already accepted other job.

- Ana B.

Nur S.

Nyr has good and amazing characters and personalities. She has alot of iniative and very energetic as she never gets tired and never...

- Care member

Rebecca K.

I had the opportunity to use Rebecca as a caregiver a couple of times when I needed extra help. She was a very sweet, loving, and fun...

- Shannon F.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dana Point, CA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dana Point, 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 24 babysitters in Dana Point, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Dana Point, CA babysitters on Care.com is $23.88 per hour as of August 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 Dana Point, 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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