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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
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Manuela C.

Energetic, Patient, And Caring

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have worked with 2-month-old infant to toddlers and multiple babies (6-month-old triple infants), sometimes just one baby and others taking care of two or three children at the same time. I play with them, feed them, bathe them, change their diapers, sterilize their bottles, do developmental steps with infants like crawl, clap...

Corina R. says "We literally struck nanny GOLD when we found Manuela to care for my son when he was 4 months old. My son is now 19 months and he absolutely adores her...

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Jessica F.

Full-Time Nanny Available

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I am Jessica, a 31-year-old nanny from Orange County, CA. For the past 10 years, I have primarily worked as a full-time caregiver for infants and toddlers aged 8 weeks through 2 years old. I earned my Infant/Toddler Certificate from Irvine Valley College in 2018. I am responsible,...

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...

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Roushanak E.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Part-Time Work

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Roshi and I live in Lake Forest, CA. I am a mother of two grown children and have many years of experience working with children of all ages. I currently work as a senior counselor and safety coordinator at Dreams of America, an adult day program for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and I also...

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...

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Mckenzy L.

Fun Sitter And Making Your Lives Easier

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Carpooling, & homework. Love making kids happy. I am very experienced with taking care of of toddlers/infants one with high energetic personalitys. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am COVID vaccinated with the booster as well. Single mom to a beautiful 2 year...

Care Member says "We loved Mckenzy. She was great with our daughter (1 year) and our dog. Timely and responsible. "

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Andrea H.

Fun Reliable Sitter!

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Andrea I'm a college student, and I would love to be your nanny/babysitter. I have experience with kids of all ages. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, CPR certified and First Aid Certified. I am fully vaccinated. I'm comfortable with any light housekeeping around the house and don't mind meal...

Stephanie G. says "Andrea has been my daughter's nanny for several months now. Andrea is loving, caring, fun, honest, and she goes over and beyond whenever she can (i.e....

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Katherine S.

Music Therapist Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Hours

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I am currently a music therapist at a pediatric clinic in Orange County with 10+ years of childcare experience! My childcare experience includes babysitting, daycare, and camp counselor jobs, and in my current position as a music therapist I work with neurodivergent children. I truly have a passion for working with children and...

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...

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Bigane P.

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Bigane and I love children very much. I from a young age have loved children. I have experience with 4-month-olds up till 8 years old. My duties included taking the children out on walks, putting them down for naps, engaging with them (playing, reading, arts and crafts). I have recently been helping families...

Aashish G. says "Bigane has been with us since January 2024 and takes care of our now 11-month old baby. She is truly one of a kind. Bigane is patient, kind, and...

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Aileen R.

Aileen

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Looking for part time Monday-Friday. I currently work with children and have years of experience at a school with children with special needs. I'm very loyal, patient, and kind. I have experience with health and fitness so I'm very active.

Care Member says "5 STARS +++ Aileen is a very rare special soul! She is exceptionally skilled in all levels. She shows she cares in so many ways and is extremely...

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Lauren B.

Conscious Caretaker

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lauren. I am a dedicated individual with a passion for holistic practices, Ayurveda, and empowering children to use their voice and gain self-confidence and empowerment. My skills include sharing personal growth/Mental health knowledge from 30+ courses and Live virtual sessions I have learnt investing 4600+...

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....

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Hailey P.

Part-Time Babysitter

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an enthusiastic, responsible, organized, adaptable, and friendly employee. Most of my experience babysitting comes from caring for family and family friends since I was a young teenager. I have cared for children between the ages of one and 15. I am CRP, First Aid, and AED Certified. I enjoy math and science, love to read,...

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...

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Leslie G.

Experienced Baby-Sitter, Nanny, And Mom Available Full Or Part Time

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I first started baby-sitting when I was 11. I worked as a ceramics teacher for 4 and 5-year-old's at the JCC and taught 10-year-old's at my house. I enjoyed it immensely. I have two children. My daughter is 14 and my son is 11. I love spending time with them and we keep very active. I am looking for a baby-sitting job during the...

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,...

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Brea R.

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Lake Forest, CA

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Brea. I am 23 years old and just recently graduated with my bachelor's degree in May of this year. I am continuing my education and aim to complete my masters degree online to pursue a career in school counseling. I absolutely adore children and find joy in working with them. I take pride in providing a safe,...

Tyra W. says "Brea was an awesome nanny to my son. He loved hanging out with her and I could always depend on her to be on time!"

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Sydney T.

Full-time Caregiver

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello!! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and absolutely love children. During high school I regularly babysat my teachers autistic 6-year-old, along with his premature foster baby. During college I nannied for multiple families with differing needs and ages. This included overnights, driving to school activities,...

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...

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Brisa M.

Nurturing Nanny & Inventive Educator

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as helpful, compassionate, and nurturing. I love working with kids because children are our future, and I feel honored to share in their journey, act as a guide, and cheer them on as they realize their dreams. I'm looking for a job that I find meaningful, where I can grow and where I feel trusted,...

Sarah H. says "Brisa is a gift! Brisa helped w my infant daughter on multiple occasions - always taking note of the baby's schedule, my preferences for her, how bath...

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Child care centers in Lake Forest, CA

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Pomegranate Lake Forest Preschool

20931 PARKRIDGE LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(2)
starting at
$1390/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Welcome to our Montessori-Reggio inspired preschool, a nurturing and innovative educational environment located in the heart of Lake Forest, CA. Our preschool operates from a beautifully designed home, meticulously tailored to meet the needs of our young learners. At our preschool, we blend the Montessori method with Reggio...

Perry E. says "I am absolutely thrilled with the experience my child has had at Pomegranate School! My child has been going here about two years now. She loves Ms....

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Normandale Family Childcare

SUMMIT LAKE FOREST, CA

5.0(10)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
In-Home daycare
Welcome to Normandale Family Child Care! We provide an atmosphere that is safe, loving, educational, and ideal for early childhood education. Our daycare is full of educational material, as we believe education should feed a child's growth. We will encourage learning through reading, writing, music, arts, crafts, and sensory...

Care Member says "My son has been at this loving program for the last year and has grown and developed so much!! The teachers and care givers provide a nurturing and...

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Fulbright Montessori Academy

20411 JAMES BAY CIR LAKE FOREST, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Child care
Day Care
Preschool
Fulbright Montessori Academy has served this community's young children and families since January 2003. We are located in Lake Forest, near Irvine and the Baker Ranch community. We offer a beautiful, spacious, and nurturing environment for your child. Guided by the Montessori philosophy, we believe children develop at...
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Lake Forest Family Daycare

22832 Aspan St. Lake Forest, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

May has been working with children for two decades now and has made taking care of them her lifelong passion. She has a degree in child development, has worked at college campus daycares, centers, at home family daycares, and eventually opened up her own family daycare in 2015 in San Marcos. After five years of wonderful...

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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Pink Melody Child Care

24092 Gemwood Dr. Lake Forest, CA

Hello my name is Zahra. I am a Licensed Child Care provider and I run a childcare center at my house called Pink Melody Childcare in Lake Forest. I am a mother of two girls and I know I will provide safe and loving childcare for your child. My mission is to provide a space where your child can play, learn, and rest. My home is...
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  • 115 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.91/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, CA

Child Care Providers in Lake Forest, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews of the 115 listed child care providers

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.

Manuela C.

We literally struck nanny GOLD when we found Manuela to care for my son when he was 4 months old. My son is now 19 months and he absolutely...

- Corina R.

Jessica F.

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...

- Ashley L.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Lake Forest, CA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $23.91 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 102 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.

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