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Gillian S.

Fun, Reliant Child Care Provider, At Your Service!

Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
As a reliant and enthusiastic caregiver for nearly 8 years, you can count on me to provide quality care to your children in the Phoenix Metro area! I am a college graduate with a degree in Education Studies, kindergarten classroom experience and the ability to assist with remote learning. I love to work with kids of all ages;...

Samantha H. says "She has the energy to keep up with my two year old, the patients to hear my colicky newborn, and the kindness to make them BOTH feel loved. I don't know...

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Brenda L.

Full Time Child Care

Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi, my name is Brenda, and I'm 41 years old. I have had seven years of experience in babysitting. I have worked more than 2 years with each family. I'm a very honest and responsible babysitter. I enjoy playing with the kids or taking them to the park and reading a book to them. I also take the time to cook their favorite meals....

Care Member says "Brenda has been fantastic with our son, showing great care and attention. She always ensures his needs are met and keeps him happy and engaged. We...

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Wendy B.

Senior/elder Caregiver/Child Care

Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with all ADL's, meals, light housekeeping, errands, appointments and companionship. This applies to seniors as well as children. I am a grandma with 6 grandchildren and I'm very involved with their care, including an infant, whom I get to care for overnight sometimes.

Care Member says "Wendy is awesome! She is punctual and provides a lot of flexibility which is something that was very important to us. Wendy is willing to learn and take...

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Jenna P.

Part Time Care Giver

Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a Mom to two amazing toddlers currently 3 and 4 years old. Before my children I had babysat for 10 years and been a part and full time Nanny to 3 different families! I am comfortable with special needs as well as caring for the home and pets!

Aicha L. says "Jenna is such a caring, trustworthy and patient nanny. She took amazing care of my 3 yrs old son. He enjoyed all the activities and had so much fun with...

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Hannah P.

Nanny/Babysitter/Night Nurse

Mesa, AZ

4.9(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 44 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a 29-year-old Babysitter/Nanny/Night Nurse. I have years of experience taking care of infants-14-year-olds. Most number of kids I took care of together is 4.

Kevin W. says "Hannah is the best. Took our 2 1/2 girl out for the day, she super enjoyed it and is already asking for Hannah by name. "

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Melody W.

Part Time Nanny Available

Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Greetings! My name is Melody. I have experience with children of all ages & enjoy keeping children active outside (weather permitting) as well as providing educational skills. I am CPR & First Aid certified & a non smoker. I am familiar with food allergies. . I am honest & dependable. I am a caring person responsible for your...

Jean And Jeff G. says "I highly recommend Melody for your childcare needs! She's reliable, trustworthy, punctual and warm. My two sons, now aged 3 yrs and 6 months, took...

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Rachelle O.

Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
I am a career professional nanny with over 20 years of experience, specializing in newborn and infant care. My primary focus is providing high-level, individualized care for newborns and infants from birth through 12 months, with a strong foundation in professionalism, discretion, and reliability. I am a CACHE Certified Newborn...

Care Member says "We feel so lucky to have found Rachelle! She has been such a wonderful nanny for our family. She is extremely reliable and punctual—always arriving a...

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Jennifer P.

Nanny/Date Night And Overnight Sitter Available For Babysitting

Mesa, AZ

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jen. I have over 10 years experience working as a babysitter, nanny, and often help with birthday parties and over nights. I am open to nanny shares, date nights, overnights, parties and some traveling. I may also be open to some last minute needs during the day as well. A little about my nannying style: I am...

Care Member says "Jennifer is hands down the best I have ever encountered. She has watched all of my kids, from newborn to 7 years old, and is kind, playful, funny and...

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Carley C.

Meet Carley

Mesa, AZ

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hi, my name is Carley, I'm from Mesa, Arizona. I'm currently a student at Arizona State University. I have 5+ years of babysitting and nannying experience in which I have cared for many children of all ages. I have helped families by providing transportation, after school care, creating stimulating activities, helping with...

Care Member says "Carley is one of the most responsible people I know. I could call her up right now and she would jump up to help. She is caring, very experienced with...

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Kristal M.

Nanny For You In Scottsdale

Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kristal I have worked as a helping hand for busy parents and their children for over 14 years. I genuinely look at nannying as a joy, not a job and absolutely love what I do! I have extensive experience caring for multiples would say multitasking and having a lot of patience are my strong suits! My friendly,...

Lauren C. says "Krystal was a joy to have watch our son. She was so great with him (and us) from the start, and was always reliable! We found Krystal through Care.com...

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Jessilyn M.

Memory Creator

Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with travel, cleaning, & cooking/meal preparation. I watch kids of all ages. I have a 2-year-old and also help care for my 10-year-old nephew. I can help with school age kids homework/assignments. I have open availability and am very reliable. I have reliable transportation. I am an huge...

Jeremy S. says "Jessielynn was hired to watch my 3 children, she was always dependable and I never had to worry when they were with her. She cares for children as if they...

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Mikayla M.

Fun Sitter

Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
My goal is to provide a safe and fun experience for children of all ages, by interacting with them and engaging with them to their needs. I love arts and crafts and music. I would love to join in the kids with exciting things to do. I'm energetic, confident and fun.

April M. says "Mikayla consistently arrived at our home on time, ready to engage with our kids ages 2 & 6, with a smile on. She's kind, compassionate, and intelligent. My...

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Emalie W.

Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a mother of a 1-year-old and 2-year-old which brings so much life into my world. I am looking to find a family who would allow me to bring my children with me. I have experience with up to 4 children of various ages and am capable of juggling the different demands of different ages. I am also an interactive caregiver who...

Lynn B. says "Emalie is very trustworthy, dependable, honest and great with children. She will treat you like family."

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Thasia H.

Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I am a mature, semi-retired woman looking for extra income. I am light-hearted, have reliable transportation, and studied nutrition in college. In addition to having a wonderful son who is now 24 years old, I lhave professional experience caring for children of all ages. Most of my experience comes from working at Gold's Gym in...

Desiree R. says "Great personality and the best with kids! Very patient and does anything to make anyone happy. "

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Pearl V.

Nanny/Sitter

Mesa, AZ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Pearl! I'm 23 years old and studying for my MBA, soon transferring to ASU. I work part-time and enjoy art, outdoor activities with friends, and spending time with family. Experience: I have 4 years of nanny experience with kids aged newborn to 16. I studied Childhood Development for 2 years in high school and have...

Malik T. says "I had the privilege of working with Pearl in Administration for 9 months at a Behavioral Health Residential Facility and was always impressed with both her...

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Child care centers in Mesa, AZ

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Best Friends Preschool Inc

2038 S DON CARLOS MESA, AZ

5.0(2)

State license verified

Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Montessori
+ 4 more
Start your little ones on the path to success when you enroll them at Best Friends Preschool in Mesa, Arizona. At our family-owned preschool and childcare center, we provide kids a place to learn and play while they make friends. For more than 25 years, we have proudly served residents of Dobson Ranch and the Mesa/Tempe/Chandler...

JoDee R. says "The location is great for us! It is close to three freeways, so less than five minute drive to access them which os great for working parents. My daughter...

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Robin's Place Childcare

832 W BASELINE RD STE 21 MESA, AZ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Cooperative
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
Robin's Place Childcare is not a franchise. We are a family owned and operated childcare provider, which means your family will receive individualized and personalized attention from the very start. We will go above and beyond to try and meet your unique needs. We are a Quality First Participant. Our center offers an infant...

Care Member says "My son enjoys going to school now"

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Building Kidz of Mesa

323 N GILBERT RD MESA, AZ

5.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Day Care
Building Kidz Worldwide is a childcare center run across the U.S. and world by loving and committed franchisees. Building Kidz of Mesa preschool is located is at 323 N Gilbert Road at the cross roads of Gilbert and University. We offer preschool, infant, toddler daycare, and after-school programs. Building Kidz has a mission to...

Care Member says "Great school! We love owner Meaghan. "

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6064 - Tutor Time of Mesa

1928 N GILBERT RD MESA, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day at Tutor Time is educational....

Nicole P. says "We have been beyond happy with the care that our daughter receives at Tutor Time! In short, we cannot recommend Tutor Time highly enough. More specifics:...

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1438 - Childtime on North Horne

1111 N HORNE MESA, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

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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  • 756 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of September 2026

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

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Mesa, AZ

Child Care Providers in Mesa, AZ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 174 reviews of the 756 listed child care providers

Gillian S.

She has the energy to keep up with my two year old, the patients to hear my colicky newborn, and the kindness to make them BOTH feel loved....

- Samantha H.

Brenda L.

Brenda has been fantastic with our son, showing great care and attention. She always ensures his needs are met and keeps him happy and...

- Care member

Wendy B.

Wendy is awesome! She is punctual and provides a lot of flexibility which is something that was very important to us. Wendy is willing to...

- Care member

Common questions about child care in Mesa, AZ

Child care costs in Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa, AZ, 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 Mesa, AZ, 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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