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Leticia D.

Letty The Newport Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
My name is Letty and I've been a professional nanny in the Newport area for more then 20 years. I speak fluent English and Spanish and have extensive experience with children of all ages from newborns to teenagers. I specialize in newborns through 4 years old or until the child goes to school. I do have experience with twins, as...

Heather A. says "Letty genuinely loves kids and she takes care of yours as if they were her own. My son adores her!"

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Kate D.

Fun, Responsible Sitter That Loves Kids

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kate and I am 22 years old. I started babysitting when I was about 10 years old and am experienced with caring for all ages of children. I was babysitting about 4 times a week when I was home during senior year and the summer, balancing school and sports. I absolutely adore children and am a very patient, yet...

Delaney B. says "Kate has been an absolute blessing to our family! She is always on time, has great communication during our time away with updates and pictures. Kate is...

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Sheryl E.

Weekend; Part Time, Or Date Night Help

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I provided in-home daycare for kids when my own children were small, until they went to school. More recently, I began being the loving caregiver to my granddaughters from birth, until they were older and able to transition to pre-school, TK, and grade school. During the pandemic, when their parents worked from home, I helped...

Care Member says "Sheryl has been babysitting my infant son for the last 9 months. Not only does she have so much experience, but also she’s very calm, which is a godsend...

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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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Ana M.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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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Andrea M.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I've catered to kids &adults for 20yrs during day &night 6-72hr shifts. I setting up nurseries, meal prepping, postpartum confinement periods, newborn care, &am accustomed to signing NDAs. I've nannied newborns, multiples,&children with special needs, ASD, wheelchair use, anxiety, g-tube, cystic fibrosis, schizophrenia,...

Care Member says "Andrea was excellent and super helpful. I hired her for a few hours every morning for two weeks and a few overnights. She supported me with walking and...

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Karen L.

Profile for Karie L.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have had huge success in raising a beautiful, bright & wise daughter over the last 26 years. She graduated with a BSN from Biola University. She now is a registered nurse for Scrips in San Diego. (What can I say I'm a proud mama!) I gained wisdom for parenting-nanny techniques through child rearing professionals such as Dr....

Kaitlin E. says "She was great! I needed a baby sitter last minute. I contacted Karen on a Friday and needed her the following Monday and she was willing to start that...

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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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Carol S.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm a retired RN, who specialized in critical care, emergency, obstetrics, and pediatrics. I raised two children while living in Japan. I have many years of experience taking care on of infants to high school age. I have a safe car and an excellent driving record. In addition, I have experience picking children up from school,...
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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Lilah B.

Children's Associate In Kids Ministry And Psych. Grad.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
My experience with children ranges from my previous position doing behavior therapy with special needs children, to creating and teaching kids ministry curriculum. I am a graduate student with my masters in clinical psychology. Growing up with 7 younger siblings, I absolutely love spending time with kids of all ages. When I...
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Raquel M.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. With three years of experience caring for children ages 4-11, I'm eager to support your family. My background in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and some graduate school coursework enhances my approach. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoor...
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Alexis J.

Full-Time Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I adore watching kids grow and achieve what their minds are set on. For work, I have been instructor, leading kids from 5-10 yrs. old in many physical activities. I've also worked in a hands on learning summer camp as an intern/team leader to working in an elementary school as a Teachers Aide. I've also gained experience...
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Margaret E.

Caregiver

Costa Mesa, CA

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$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
Hello! My name is Margaret, and I am passionate about providing compassionate care to those who need it most. With 3 plus years of experience in babysitting, I've developed a genuine love for helping others feel comfortable, safe, and supported in their daily lives. I pride myself on being patient, reliable, and attentive to...
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Tracey B.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Tracey and I am a stay at home Mom to 3 wonderful young men in Costa Mesa. My oldest is 22, my middle son is 20, and my youngest is 16. I love being a wife and mother. Since my 3 boys are in college and high school, I am looking to care for babies/toddlers. I just adore babies and children and since I have been...
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Jacquelyn S.

Jacquelyn

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I have three children that I homeschool, aged 8, 14, and 15. For 16 years, I had been working in the animal medical field, but this allows me more time at home with my children. I am a very hard worker, and pay attention to detail.
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Aubree J.

A Little Bit About Me!

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! I'm a student at CU Boulder with over 8 years of experience working with children as a babysitter, nanny, and swim instructor. I've cared for kids of all ages and love building meaningful connections with the families I work with. I'm responsible, creative, and CPR-certified, and I always prioritize safety, engagement, and...
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Mikaela M.

I Love Babies And Animals!

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
My name is Mikaela. I'm very goal oriented and responsible. I love cooking and cleaning/ doing housework. I was a live in nanny for a family of 6 kids, took them to school everyday and picked them up, took them to the beach at least once a week/ park any activities we wanted to all do, cooked for them and would grocery shop for...
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Jong L.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children has been my passion for the last six years. Babysitting throughout my adolescence showed me the profound impact I could have on young lives, and I'm eager to continue supporting families by providing reliable care. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and love engaging children...
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Brianne B.

Can't Wait To Meet You And Your Littles!

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Hi! I'm super excited to meet you! I am 23 currently working part time with a family of 3 I nanny for! I also am attending a sonography program in the OC area to graduate within the next 18 months! I have been babysitting since I was very young (13)! I grew up with younger siblings and love spending time with children and...
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  • 35 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.94/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 5.0

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

In Home Child Care in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 38 reviews of the 35 listed in home child care

Leticia D.

Letty genuinely loves kids and she takes care of yours as if they were her own. My son adores her!

- Heather A.

Kate D.

Kate has been an absolute blessing to our family! She is always on time, has great communication during our time away with updates and...

- Delaney B.

Sheryl E.

Sheryl has been babysitting my infant son for the last 9 months. Not only does she have so much experience, but also she’s very calm, which...

- Care member

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Costa Mesa, CA

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Costa Mesa, CA. There are 35 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of November, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $23.94 for in-home child care providers near you in Costa Mesa, CA.

You can compare 35 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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