We have 118 child care providers in Lake Forest, CA! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Care Member says "Lisa is a fantastic dog sitter. She watched my toy poodle and made her feel right at home while she was away from home. She went above and beyond...
Ivy R. says "Natsumi was great with our toddler! She has a calm presence and positive energy. She kept our toddler busy while we took care of things. She was also great...
Sheena V. says "Katherine was the first babysitter to take care of our kids other than family! I knew after interviewing her, she was a great fit! My kids loved her and...
Hetal C. says "Val has been great! She has babysat for our kids regularly."
Kathleen M. says "My husband and I met Leslie when we were interviewing people for a nanny position for our then 3-month daughter. Leslie was very professional,...
Care Member says "Lucy watched our daughter when she was the age of 3-4 months till she was 18 months, when we decided to put her in preschool. Lucy was great with our...
Care Member says "Britney is a great caregiver & my husband and i were so blessed to have watch after our girls. She is very caring and attentive and takes her time with...
Ashley L. says "Jessica was my daughter's nanny for approximately 1 year (starting at 4 mos). Jessica is absolutely amazing! As a first time mom I was nervous but Jessica...
Care Member says "Sarah is great. She always comes prepared (even over prepared) to have fun with the kids. The kids are always excited to see what she has in her bags of...
Kristie S. says "Lauren's schedule availability didn't completely match my needs, but she came for an interview and was great! She was kind and responsive to messages....
Kimberly B. says "Sydney has been with our family for nearly a year now, and sadly my little one is starting preschool so our needs have changed. Crossing my fingers she...
Zoya D. says "Roushanak has been a wonderful babysitter to my 4-month old daughter, R., for several months now. Roushanak is always prompt and courteous, and willing to...
Sandy J. says "Joanna is fantastic. She took care of our kids for my first year back to work, and I know I could not have done it without her. Her answer when we asked...
Melanie F. says "Hailey has been our part time (20-25 hours per week) nanny for the past 7 months, and she is exceptional. Every thing she says in her bio is true. She...
Melodi M. says "If I could give Cristiana 10 stars I would. She is amazing! She was always on time or even early. My kids absolutely loved her. She is a hard worker and...
Child care centers in Lake Forest, CA
Min says "Both of my kids (age 4 and 2) have been going to May's home daycare since Fall 2020. I feel comfortable that her daycare is licensed and clean. She follows...
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118 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $23.22/hr as of July 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8
Child Care Providers in Lake Forest, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 118 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $23.22 per hour as of July 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 107 child care providers near you in Lake Forest, CA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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.