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Michelle L.

Child Care Worker

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
I have experience caring with children since I was a teenager babysitting. I have also watched my friends' children for many years. I also have lots of experience with elder care. I took care of both of my parents as well as other adults who needed elder care. I am responsible, honest, nurturing, kind, gentle, trustworthy,...

Anne M. says "Michelle is friendly and responsible. She helped me out while I recovered from a broken ankle. Her duties included collecting mail and packages, washing...

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Farzaneh H.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Farzaneh and I absolutely love caring for children and and have been working with kids for 20 years. I have been a nanny since the day I turned 20 and absolutely I love it! I have worked with families with one child as well as families with multiple children. I feel comfortable watching many children at one time....

June M. says "Farzaneh has been with us since October 2022 and we've had the BEST experience with her. Our son was 6 months when she started. She prepares daily homemade,...

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Katelynn H.

Caring Sitter

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! I'm Katelynn. I just recently graduated with a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and will soon be beginning my career. In the meantime, I'm looking to occasionally support families in need of childcare! I'm a reliable, patient, and caring person with years of experience working with children-including several...

Zynthia R. says "Katelynn worked caring for my daughter a couple of times now and my daughter really enjoyed the time with her. Katelynn was dependable and communicative....

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Miriam C.

Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Newborn experience, responsible, open availability, honest, and professional. I like to read, play, and plan out for you a perfect routine with educational activities or what best works with your child. I'm a fast learner and I can multitask. English/Spanish.

Chris F. says "Miriam is an incredible beautiful person inside and out! She helped my family when we were in a serious pinch and needed a nanny/house manager for 3.5...

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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
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Julia R.

Part-time Caregiver

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Julia and I am currently working as a Senior Program Manager for an ABA company, supporting children with developmental disabilities. My lifelong dream is to continue to enhance the lives of young children. Over the past 6 years, I have acquired an abundance of experience working with children as a nanny,...

Jana K. says "Julia babysat for our family for several weeks this summer. She was incredibly kind, patient, and attentive to our children. She was always punctual,...

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Jennifer S.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello families, I am a very honest, energetic, responsible, loving person who loves children. I have done babysitting here and their ages between 3-18yrs old. I have a natural way with children and they always enjoy me just as much as I enjoy them. I do not have a problem picking them up from school sports, etc. Also I can feed...

Care Member says "I hired Jennifer for the first time to care for my 10 year old son and was very pleased. She had no problems meeting with me a few days before to...

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Ricki-nicole G.

Part-Time Caregiver

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Carpooling
travel
I've had a lot of experience with children and especially growing up with younger siblings. I love spending time with children and making their day enjoyable. I'm always willing to teach children something new. One way of doing so is by reading them books. Taking them to the park is also what I do just so they can spend some...

Dena B. says "Sweet and patient! Arrives on time. Completes the tasks. Asks questions when something is unclear. She is patient and kind with my neuro diverse family. My...

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Luna Y.

Hi! My Name Is Luna. I'm An Experienced Nanny/ Babysitter Looking To Get More Childcaring Hours.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Luna :) I'm a Spanish bilingual professional. I'd describe my personality as fun, nurturing and reliable. I started working with kids when I was 17. I used to have a theatre summer camp for children ages 4-7 when I was still living in Peru (where I'm from). After that, I moved to Orange County and have been...

Hollie A. says "Luna is great with our 2 year old daughter. She's reliable, kind, and understands the special traits of our growing toddler. Occasionally, she'd watch...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Zahra J.

Part-Time Babysitter

Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Grace H.

Fun And Flexible!

Dana Point, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Grace, and I am 22 years old. I just graduated from Vanguard University with my bachelor's in Psychology. I have 7 years of experience with kids of all different ages. As a senior in college, I worked as a behavior technician for children with developmental disabilities (mostly autism). I can help with cooking,...

Monica K. says "My kids are 3.5years old and 15 months old, the hardest stage I think. Grace did great with both of them. Wholeheartedly recommend her."

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Marissa N.

Laguna Hills, CA

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Ana A.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I having been working as a nanny for 12 + years. I have great references and I'm more than happy to provide as needed. I have been taking care of kids with ages 3 months to 13-year-old. Daily activities are: playing, homework, taking to parks, pickup and drop off at school and etc.. I'm flexible to either a full or part time,...

Care Member says "Anna helped us with our 21 month old baby for a few weeks and did a very good job. She is punctual, kind, respectful and caring. She was always on time...

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Estella L.

Stella L.

Laguna Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Stella and I am 25yrs 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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Jennifer M.

Tustin, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience operating an in-home daycare that catered to infants and toddlers. For the last 12 years I have worked only with one family at a time and it has been a wonderful experience. It is very rewarding to be so appreciated for doing what you love and something that comes so naturally. I love children and...

Veronica S. says "Jen was a wonderful night nanny for my preemie son! She was with us overnight 4x a week from the day we brought him home until he was 7 months old, when...

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Kara L.

A Little About Me!

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, and responsible. I like working with kids because I love connecting with children and the overall excitement of the day. I am also somewhat a kid at heart and enjoy reading, playing, and crafts. I started working with kids when I was 16 and babysat my dad's bosses kids. I have held...

Jessica N. says "Kara is fantastic with our 2 year old daughter. She plays games with her, draws chalk pictures with her on the sidewalk, and plays pretend. They go on...

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Christine G.

Cheerful, Energetic, And Creative!

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I genuinely love children and light up whenever I see them! I find it rewarding to help children explore and learn through imagination and creativity. In my previous role in special education over the past 6 years, I worked at several elementary schools throughout Irvine. I was responsible for the care of students with...

David R. says "I have nothing but praise for Christine. She helped me setup a great schedule for my son for after school and ensured he did his homework and spend...

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Lisa V.

Casual Babysitter - CPR Certified - W/ Positive Outlook

San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
I am a mother of two. I am looking to supplement my income with part time occasional work. I have always enjoyed being a mother and feel children are a gift from God.

Monique H. says "She was so sweet and warm. She had wonderful energy and was very engaging with my 3 young children. I highly recommend and will definitely have her help...

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Sheeva S.

Babysitter With 10+ Years Experience

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I have babysat for over 15 years. I have experience with children aged from infancy to 14 years old. I come up with innovative ideas to keep them entertained, and am a fun babysitter to have around! I am a medical student with full CPR and medical training. I can provide references upon request as well.

Daniel H. says "Very friendly and good with our babies And fun to visit with appreciate her help!"

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Laguna Woods, CA

Babysitters in Laguna Woods, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Michelle L.

Michelle is friendly and responsible. She helped me out while I recovered from a broken ankle. Her duties included collecting mail and...

- Anne M.

Farzaneh H.

Farzaneh has been with us since October 2022 and we've had the BEST experience with her. Our son was 6 months when she started. She prepares...

- June M.

Katelynn H.

Katelynn worked caring for my daughter a couple of times now and my daughter really enjoyed the time with her. Katelynn was dependable and...

- Zynthia R.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Laguna Woods, CA

The average rate for babysitters in Laguna Woods, CA on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of December 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Laguna Woods, CA often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 2 babysitters in Laguna Woods, CA, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Laguna Woods, CA offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Laguna Woods, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Laguna Woods.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Laguna Woods offer flexible or same-day availability.

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