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260 babysitters are listed in Santa Ana, CA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Santa Ana, CA
Angel K.
Santa Ana, CA
$16-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello there!
My name is Angel, I am 21
years old. I am CPR trained. A
little about me is my
grandmother owned a childcare
facility I've worked for her 5+
years. love interacting with kids
from arts and crafts to physical
activities outside. I plan on
becoming my own child care
provider in the future. I am
reliable...
Angel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful with my child. Super nice and good with my kid. Would hire her again due to the fact my kid liked being around her and playing with her. "
Care member
Norma P.
Santa Ana, CA
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.4
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi name is Norma, I'm 22 years old. I am experience and enthusiastic nanny who loves kids, 5 years of experience of being a nanny/ babysitter. I'm very patient, loving energetic, very out going, organize, responsible, and always on time. I am CPR certified. Clean driving record. Also good with newborns.
Norma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Norma is very punctual. She is very sweet and loving. She take responsibility with everything she does. My kids love her and I would hire her without a doubt."
Eduardo A.
Alyssa V.
Santa Ana, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a young caregiver that loves what she does. I've been a nanny for nearly 5 years now. I've had experience with children that are 6 mo up to preteens. I love all ages!
Also I'm fluent in Spanish/English and adult & pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified. :)
4 words that best describe me as a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is ABSOLUTELY amazing! She watched our 1 year part time. She is able to teach and follow your family's guild lines and instructions in babysitting. She showed much compassion and care for our child. She takes the time to really play with our child, makes the...
Kirk A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children and families for my entire adult life, specializing in cultivating an optimal learning and growing environment. I worked as a brain trainer for five years, achieving the level of Advanced Trainer with more than 1200 hours of one-on-one training with clients of all ages.
I have been a nanny for...
Dayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dayla has studied early childhood development extensively. Her experience as a nanny, private tutor, and a brain trainer with all ages is rivaled only by her focused attention and caring manner."
LaDonna B.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Alma, I'm 26 years old, and I live with my parents and two of my younger sisters. I've been around children (babysitting and dance instructor for children ages 2-18) for over 10+ years. I am pet friendly ( love animals) I enjoy being around children and hope to have my own one day. I am very active and very peppy...
Alma can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alma is a life saver. We hired her to take care of our three young children (3 yrs - 6 yrs old) and she handles every single task we give her with enthusiasm, professionalism, and respect. She has quickly bonded with the kids and become their favorite person, and...
Chiesha K.
Juana E.
Santa Ana, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Love Kids, Also Love Dogs. I Have Good References, And 10 Years Of Experience Working With Kids.
5.0
(3)
I have been a nanny for 10 years. I have excellent job references from previous jobs. I am an honest, responsible, caring, punctual, trustworthy and friendly person. I love to work with kids. I enjoy what I do. I will take care of your love ones as if they were my own. I speak English and Spanish. I can teach your kids to speak...
Juana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Juana worked for me as a babysitter for my son. As a first time mother I didn't trust just anybody with my son but Juana was recommended by a trusted source so I decided to give her a try. I made the right choice! Juana is amazing! She was dedicated to her work,...
Yadira L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working one day of the week at the moment with a senior in Newport Beach. I help her run errands or we go shopping if necessary. I also do light house work if needed. I go out for a walk with her when she feels like it. I also make sure she takes her medications on time. I am great company and I sincerely love to...
Juana can also help with: Personal care, home modification
5.0
"She is Punctual, Honest and Reliable Will hire her anytime. She drives very safely."
subramaniam B.
Micayla D.
Santa Ana, CA
$25/hr
3.0
(1)
Hi! I haven't had much recent experience working with children but I grew up always being the family babysitter, I've worked in a daycare and I was a pre-k teaching assistant for a short time. Eventually I'd like to be a teacher myself and have kids of my own so I'm trying to get the much needed experience required for those...
Micayla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
3.0
"I had hired Micayla to come for a working interview and agreed on a rate of pay prior to. However, when the day came, she texted me the morning of letting me know if I was unable to meet her at $5 more per hour (which is a big jump) that she wouldn't be able to...
Jacqueline H.
5.0
(3)
I'm 35 years old and originally from Colombia. I am organized, responsible, and very patient. I studied Psychology, First Childhood Integral Attention, and Early Stimulation for children from 0 to 6 years old. My Basic Life Support (CPR and Pediatric First Aid) certification is current.
I have more than 8 years of experience...
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angie provided very last-minute care for my 7 month old when his usual caregiver was sick, and she was AMAZING. My baby took to her immediately, and had a total blast the entire time she was with him. It was the first time I've left him with a new caregiver, and...
Kristy F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Esme! I am a dependable, patient, and creative person who has around 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, love art, and multitasker, so little to non...
Esmeralda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We LOVED having Esme as our babysitter for our 2 year-old! She was so great with her, and my daughter would run up to the door every time she came over. Esme was by far the best baby sitter we have ever hired. You can really tell she cares about kids and plays with...
Asha D.
Amber D.
Santa Ana, CA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As the oldest of three I have learned how to be responsible with my siblings and have grown to be dependable as well as trustworthy. Im personable with children and enjoy interacting and playing with them. Im very patient and caring as I have worked with many kids throughout my years of babysitting. I'm attentive to all children...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's a wonderful caretaker very friendly and respectful"
Sophia D.
Hi! My name is Grace and I'm a 22-year-old college student at Chapman University. I am graduating in May and will then be pursuing a degree in child psychology. I also have two years' worth of college credits in elementary education.
I have three years of experience as a camp counselor in my hometown of San Ramon, CA, where I...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hii! My name is Kaylah and I am a student at the University of Arizona. I grew up with 3 younger siblings and have been babysitting them and other family/ family friends since age 14. I love fun activities like sports, games, and crafting with kids. I can also help with light housekeeping, swimming supervision, school work,...
Kaylah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Hello, I'm 40 years old. I specialize in preventing child death from drowning. I feel comfortable working with children of various ages, I have experience with children with T21 (down syndrome) and I am also the mother of a baby with T21. I am open to caring for autistic children or other special needs. I am a calm, loving and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in a family day care for 7 years. I have a precious 3 years old daughter, I also have completed child development classes at Santa Ana College.
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for over 10 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.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello I'm Nicole! I think it is important to let people know that I am Christian. I care a lot about people and believe in the morals of the Bible. I absolutely love being around kids. I grew up with an older brother and 2 little twin sisters. I had to help my mom with the twins from an early age, and loved doing so. The other...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
I've babysat for kiddos ages 1-15 years old.
I have a car so transportation . I'm also able to pick up the kiddos or run some errands for the family.
Nallely can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
I have an associate teacher permit and have multiple years of experience working with children from preschool age up to school age. I've worked as a special education assistant for the school district and as a teacher for an after school program. Additionally, I have 2 years experience working in preschools. I am currently...
Tania can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
I am a fun and trustworthy babysitter with many years of experience caring for kids of all ages! I strive to create a safe and fun environment for each of the families I provide care for. In addition to childcare, I enjoy managing other household responsibilities such as grocery shopping, laundry, returns, etc.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Ana, CA
Angel K.
5.0
She was wonderful with my child. Super nice and good with my kid. Would hire her again due to the fact my kid liked being around her and playing with her.
- Care member
Norma P.
5.0
Norma is very punctual. She is very sweet and loving. She take responsibility with everything she does. My kids love her and I would hire her without a doubt.
- Eduardo A.
Alyssa V.
5.0
We were in town from South Carolina and Alyssa watched our 4 year old for us - he asked the next day if she could come back! We'll definitely try to hire her again, next time we're in town!
- Emili D.
Dayla C.
5.0
Dayla is an incredible caregiver. She's been so great with our two young kids over the 4 years she's worked with our family. Dayla has an innate ability to connect with kids. She is reliable, fun, and trustworthy. Our kids love her and so do I!
- Kristen A.
Alma S.
5.0
Alma is a life saver. We hired her to take care of our three young children (3 yrs - 6 yrs old) and she handles every single task we give her with enthusiasm, professionalism, and respect. She has quickly bonded with the kids and become their favorite person, and she is willing and able to do...
- Chiesha K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Ana, CA:
How can I find a Santa Ana babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Ana, 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 260 babysitters in Santa Ana, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Santa Ana, CA?
The average rate for Santa Ana, CA babysitters on Care.com is $20.71 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Santa Ana, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Ana, CA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Santa Ana, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Ana, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 160 reviews of the 260 listed babysitters.