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Elizabeth V.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Elizabeth, and I'm currently a college student who has relocated to this area from Washington State. With four years of valuable experience working with families, I bring a blend of energy, responsibility, and enthusiasm to assist your family in navigating its hectic daily life. My upbringing in a large family has...

Molly B. says "Elizabeth is wonderful! She connected immediately with our 18 month old and made her days with her (often 11 hours) so much fun. Elizabeth is punctual to a...

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Sarah S.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving and thoughtful into my work as a nanny. My child care experiences expand across all age groups including special needs. For the past six years, I have served as a babysitter to different families. From preparing...

Heidi P. says "Sarah was great with our 5 year old. Our son has never had a babysitter, so was nervous, but he cannot wait to have her come back!"

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Isabel R.

Fun Responsible Babysitter/Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello my name is Isabel I am a positive energetic reliable and responsible person with a strong passion for working with children. I have 7 years of babysitting experience caring for children ranging from 10 months to 11 years old. I currently work at a school where I assist and supervise children daily which has strengthened my...

Ankur P. says "We found Isabel to be great with our little boy (10 month old) she was very engaged and happy to be with him and he with her too. We felt at ease and very...

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Ashley J.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I have grown up babysitting/ coaching kids, and built a network in my original home of New Jersey. Since moving to California I do not have those connections anymore to help people out with watching their kids. I made this profile to hopefully help people with childcare in my new state of CA!

Jessica C. says "We used Ashley for a date night to watch our 2 & 4 yr old. She was accommodating to our last minute request. She took the time to talk with us by phone...

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Cassidy W.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello, my name is Cassidy! I am 28, have a BA degree in child development, and just finished my masters/EdS in school psychology! I am CPR/first aid certified and have been babysitting/nannying for 10+ years for children ages 4 months - 9+ years. I have also worked multiple summers as a camp counselor and theatre teacher as...

Lauren S. says "Cassidy was a wonderful caregiver for our 1 and a half year old son. She was always punctual and so incredibly kind. Our son loved spending time with her...

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Delaney C.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Delaney, and I am a PLNU graduate (class of '19) with a degree in Child and Adolescent Development. I have recently moved to Costa Mesa from San Diego. I am looking to find a lovely family to help out for occasional weekend date night or weekday date night! I have over 10 years of experience as a...

Jenesis H. says "Hired Delaney for a Date night, She was on time, she was very responsible with my 2 sons, she did the dishes without being asked, I would definitely hire...

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Ana M.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Karina, I have 10+ years of experience as a Nanny, I have wonderful experiences working with children, learning with them, teach them new things, see them grow its a great experience, take them to different activities, to the park, swimming lessons, ballet, baby and me, music class, and more, I also made baby food,...

Melanie G. says "Anna who goes by Karina was with me since the day I brought my daughter home from the hospital as a night nurse and I had the absolute best experience...

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Lorayne R.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$46/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Dear Potential Family, Thank you for viewing my profile! My name is Lorayne. I am graduated in Education. I have over 18 years of experience in teaching professionally and providing childcare. I'm a loving, dynamic and very responsible. I have worked as a preschool and elementary teacher and coordinator. I also worked as an Au...

Chelsea C. says "We have been privileged to employ Lora for the last 3 years as our nanny. At the time of hire, our youngest son was only 2 months old, and our daughter...

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Evelyn T.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello families My name is Evelyn . I am looking for a recurring/ long term nanny position. I am seeking for a family to work with 3/4 days a week. Minimum 28 hrs, but very flexible to work additional hours. About my experiences through out the years of nanny- I have worked for multiple families and stayed on long term basis....

Care Member says "Evelyn was great- Very proactive and professional with planning and great with our toddler."

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Jessica A.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
Hello families!! I am an energetic, fun-loving, outdoorsy person who loves working with kids and animals! I have experience babysitting toddlers as well as elementary-aged kids. I am an outreach consultant at an elementary school where I work with kids on their behavioral issues, social skills, and study habits. I understand...

Quinton V. says "She's did very well with my son! Jessica has great energy; something my wife and I were looking for for our son. She knows how to talk to him and really...

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Danielle W.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, A little about me: As the oldest of 9 siblings, I have spent much of my life caring for children from infancy to adolescence. In addition to my experience with my siblings (ages 3-16), I have also nannied for families with children ranging from 1 month to 13 years old, building lasting relationships along the way. I work...

Care Member says "Danielle has been a nanny for my son for seven months. She is very caring, responsible, and punctual. I’m lucky to have her!"

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Monet E.

All About Monét

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Passionate about helping all types of families with my Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. I started babysitting my younger cousins as a teen and volunteered at camps. I was a preschool teacher, teaching infants to 5 years olds for 10 years while I earned my degree. I am currently working part time as Child...

Kevin E. says "Monet has been helping us care for our toddler since he was about 11 months old. He's now almost two. Monet would watch him three days a week, and she...

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Nicole G.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.

Laura P. says "Nicole was wonderful! She is punctual, dependable, and flexible. My boys had a great time with her and would definitely hire her again in the near future."

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Gillian F.

Responsible + Fun Babysitter With Over Three Years Of Experience.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! I am a dependable, patient, and fun person who has over three years of experience caring for children. I can help with a variety of tasks like housekeeping, preparing meals, homework, online school, swimming supervision, etc. I am able to create a safe + fun environment for your children. With all my experience, I am...

Holly C. says "Gillian is incredible! She has watched my 2 daughters and they have such a great time with them! My son also has down syndrome and Gillian is incredibly...

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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Child care centers in Costa Mesa, CA

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GIANT STEP LEARNING CENTER

758 SAINT CLAIR ST COSTA MESA, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
International
Academic
Outdoor/nature
+ 3 more
The Goal of Giant Step Learning Center is to maximize your child’s potential by providing hands-on materials, dedicated teachers, personalized curriculum, and lifelong study skills to cultivate your child’s intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development. Providing the right environment, with freedom, respect and fun,...
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Page Academy

657 Victoria Street Costa Mesa, CA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Page Academy's Early Childhood Program begins and ends with a warm, caring, qualified staff in a safe and secure environment. We understand that this may be the first occurrence you and your child are experiencing away from the home environment and together we will share your child's milestones, goals, and experiences. We...
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Coastal CLC

2245 Orange Ave. Costa Mesa, CA

Coastal Children's Learning Center is a preschool in Costa Mesa, California. We provide child care for infants 8 weeks old to pre-k 5 year olds, and have day care hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate working parents. It is a learn through play, developmental center of 36 children and 8 staff members. The ratio for infant...
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Shekinah Christian Preschool

2987 Mesa Verde Dr. E Costa Mesa, CA

Child care
The Shekinah Christian Preschool provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children in a warm Christian-centered environment. The center serves the community of Costa Mesa CA and provides a balanced learning program by integrating child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's...
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A Childs Place Learning Center

1941 Church St. Costa Mesa, CA

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
A Childs Place Learning Center located at 1941 Church Street, Costa Mesa, California, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. If offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school operates from...
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  • 299 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.35/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.6

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA

Child Care Providers in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 154 reviews of the 299 listed child care providers

Elizabeth V.

Elizabeth is wonderful! She connected immediately with our 18 month old and made her days with her (often 11 hours) so much fun. Elizabeth...

- Molly B.

Sarah S.

Sarah was great with our 5 year old. Our son has never had a babysitter, so was nervous, but he cannot wait to have her come back!

- Heidi P.

Isabel R.

We found Isabel to be great with our little boy (10 month old) she was very engaged and happy to be with him and he with her too. We felt...

- Ankur P.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Costa Mesa, CA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $23.35 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 270 child care providers near you in Costa Mesa, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Costa Mesa, CA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Costa Mesa, CA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Costa Mesa, CA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Costa Mesa, CA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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