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Christian P.

Seasoned Child Caretaker

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
Greeting, I'm Christian (Xen) I'm looking to work with children to better prep myself for my child based career. I have been providing care for mainly children with some infants and teenagers in between for years in the forms of respite, chaperoning, and caretaking. During that time I also assisted with light housework and...

Shanene R. says "Xen is great with my grandson. My grandson has ADHD and autism. Xen takes him to the park, helps him with homework and is caring. My grandson loves him...

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Wafaa D.

Irvine, CA

4.9(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 28 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hi my name is Wendy, I am a nanny with over 10 years of paid experience. I have cared for over 30 children through Care. com alone. Before that, I was a stay at home mom to 2 kids for almost 15 years. I am a very caring person and active person who loves kids. I like outdoor activities such as walks to the park, and through...

Care Member says "Wafaa was a wonderful caretaker to my little 8 month old. I had a work event and had to leave her for the day. Wafaa took her on walks, sent lots of...

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Debra M.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Debra, and I bring 29 years of experience in early childhood care and education. I owned and operated an award-winning licensed daycare and preschool, caring for up to 14 children infants to 12 years. I proudly ran my program for many years before closing it in May 2023 to relocate to Orange County and be closer to...

Care Member says "Debbie always loved my child as her own and was so personable. She answered all concerns with knowledge about child development. As a teacher, u was...

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Tahiry P.

Babysitter Nanny Dog Sitter Errands Runner House Cleaning

Irvine, CA

4.5(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Tahiry: a seasoned nanny, certified baby whisperer, and proud mama of a sweet 7-year-old. With 7+ years of experience, I specialize in sleep + nap training, teething relief, and navigating tricky sleep regressions. I'm also skilled in baby-led weaning, developmental play, and creating rhythmic routines that support...

Pramodh B. says "We hired Tahiry to look after our 6month old baby. She was always punctual and texted all details regarding the baby activities. My son loved the morning...

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Kristy D.

Hi! :)

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! My name is Kristy and I am 23 years old. I graduated with a BA in Legal Studies and a certification in paraprofessional. I graduated from Orange Coast College with an Associate's in Psychology. I am working as a babysitter and nanny as my evening/weekend job and paralegal as my daytime! I have lots of child care experience...

Care Member says "Ms. D. pleasantly surprised when watching my daughter M. (5ys) and my son E. (7yrs) for the first time. I’ve been a stay at home mom their entire lives,...

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Emma H.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Emma! I have over a decade of experience caring for children from 6 months to 14 years old. I have had the opportunity to work as a babysitter, nursery school teaching assistant, tutor, music teacher, and camp counselor, and have loved every second of it. I am energic, reliable, responsible, and an arts and crafts...

Christopher M. says "I needed Emma to watch my kids for a few hours on a Friday night. She arrived to my home on time and the kids said they had a great time with her and...

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Jessica M.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am looking for flexible and enjoyable employment. I received my degree in psychology. I love being active and outdoors. When I am not working or studying, you can find me baking healthy treats! I am dedicated in anything I do and have over 20 years experience in customer service and child care. I am open to a multitude of...

Darren H. says "Jessica is a gift to our family. She's timely, honors commitments and is amazing with children. She handles tantrums and other challenging situations with...

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Jane R.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I'm a wife and a mother of 2 beautiful grown up children. My daughter graduated from Business Econ at UCI 4 years ago. She got married last year & she moved to Seattle. My son graduated from Criminal Justice at Cal State Fullerton 2 years ago. From taking care of my own children, to extended family and friends, to even...

Yanni G. says "Jane was our nanny for nearly a year, picking up our daughter from daycare and watching her until we got off work. She was also there to care for our...

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Aja T.

Friendly Babysitter/nanny Looking For Employment

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Aja. I have 11 years of childcare experience, caring for children from 2 months old to 13 years old. I recently completed school and am currently studying for my registry exams in the medical field. I am CPR certified, First Aid certified, and BLS certified, and I always prioritize safety while creating a...

Care Member says "We’ve known Aja since 2019 and she cared for our two children for 3 years. Honestly, she is the best caregiver we’ve ever had. She is tremendously...

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Sarah B.

Compassionate And Genuine Personal Assistant, House Manager, And/or Nanny

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about me! I am a wife (just got married!) of a police officer and step-mommy to a 3-year-old beautiful girl. I am currently also working full time (M-F, 9-5) as an Executive Personal Assistant to a CEO of a healthcare company in Orange County. Additionally, I have...

Sarah F. says "Sarah has been a great date night sitter for our little girl H! H LOVES her and she is very reliable and responsible. We feel safe and can enjoy our night...

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Savanna H.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
am currently a Registered Nurse in California-newly graduated from West Coast University, having graduated with distinction, Cum Laude. I am currently working as a nanny and have been with a family in the area for three years now; I do not plan on leaving as I feel like I am one of the family and I truly love the kids! I am...

Chloe L. says "Savanna tutored my 8-year-old son in reading and math for a year. His grades greatly improved under her care. She was always on time for sessions and had a...

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Dayana M.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello parents, I'm Dayana and I'm 29 years old. I've been a nanny over 4 years here in the Bay Area with mostly experience with infants and toddlers. Depending on the kid's age I enjoy doing different activities indoors like reading books, doing arts and crafts, painting, etc and outdoors (always following the COVID...

Rust I. says "We love having Carol watch our son (toddler). When we tell him in the morning that Carol is coming that evening he asks us through the day if she's here yet...

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Emily S.

Child Care

Irvine, CA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been teaching first and second grade for six years. I recently moved to the Southern CA area for my husband's work. I graduated with my Bachelor's degree from Penn State in Elementary Education (Prk-4) with a minor in Special Education. I also graduated from George Mason University with my Master's degree in Curriculum...
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Tatiana F.

Caring & Creative Babysitter | Artist & Psychology + Child Development Student

Irvine, CA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I've always loved being around children, and caring for them comes naturally to me. I have hands-on experience with children from infancy through around age 8, as well as older children, including full days of care. I've taken full responsibility for children's care, including meals, diaper changes, naps, bedtime, play,...
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Victoria R.

Victoria's Child Care Profile

Irvine, CA

from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
I am a CPR and First Aid certified nanny with more than eight years of professional experience caring for children from infants to teenagers. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have training and experience working with children on the autism spectrum. I am a hardworking, patient, compassionate, and dependable caregiver...
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Child care centers in Irvine, CA

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0206 - Childtime of Irvine

4876 IRVINE CENTER DR IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime of Irvine we provide high-quality child care programs and summer camp in Irvine, CA. We offer flexible enrollment options, nutritious meals and snacks, and a supportive school community families trust for dependable daycare and early childhood education. Our family communication app, SproutAbout, keeps families...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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Chai Tots Chabad Of Irvine

5010 BARRANCA PKWY IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

For over 40 years, our pre-school has been offering the joy of Judaism with the warmth of family and community in a safe and loving environment. Our progressive child-centered curriculum offers individual attention, emotional and physical growth for each child. Our highly trained and experienced staff are dedicated to...

Jared & Ariella C. says "Its a wonderful facility people there are wonderful our kids love it!"

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FREE CHAPEL PRESCHOOL

2777 MCGAW AVE IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Kindergarten
Preschool
+ 1 more
Give your child a strong foundation for life at our Christian preschool! We believe in nurturing the whole child—spiritually, academically, and socially—within a warm, loving, faith-centered environment. Through Bible stories, hands-on learning, and creative play, we help preschoolers discover God’s love while building...

Georgia I. says "class size is small. Administration is very respectful and on top of what's going on in the classrooms. I love that its a Christian academy."

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IRVINE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

2 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA IRVINE, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We believe children learn by doing, by exploration and through experience. We encourage children to be creative and imagination in their artwork, storytelling and dramatic play. Our staff of trained professionals offer children choices that encourage this creativity, that are age appropriate, and that foster a feeling of...

Care Member says "Wonderful Experience at this Child Development Center My name is Carlos, and my son C. attended Irvine Child Development Center from the infant room...

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7704 - Great Foundations Montessori - Woodbury

6304 IRVINE BLVD IRVINE, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
At Great Foundations Montessori - Woodbury in Irvine, CA, we provide an authentic Montessori experience designed to stimulate each child’s curiosity, teach important life skills, and support learning through individualized social, emotional, academic, and practical life lessons. Our classrooms are thoughtfully prepared with...

Mayah C. says "My daughter has been going to this school for almost 2 years and every day I am blown away by the level of care she is in. She feels so loved by her...

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  • 497 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Irvine, CA

Child Care Providers in Irvine, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 100 reviews of the 496 listed child care providers

Christian P.

Xen is great with my grandson. My grandson has ADHD and autism. Xen takes him to the park, helps him with homework and is caring. My...

- Shanene R.

Wafaa D.

Wafaa was a wonderful caretaker to my little 8 month old. I had a work event and had to leave her for the day. Wafaa took her on walks, sent...

- Care member

Debra M.

Debbie always loved my child as her own and was so personable. She answered all concerns with knowledge about child development. As a...

- Care member

Common questions about child care in Irvine, CA

Child care costs in Irvine, CA can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Irvine, CA can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Irvine, CA often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Irvine, CA, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Irvine, CA, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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