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Jessica S.

Full-Time Nanny Available From March 31st

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$28/hr
9 years experience
Weekend babysitter available. Hello families! I'm a 29 years old experienced child care provider and former Au Pair with 9 years of experience caring of children from infants to 16 years old. I currently have a full-time job as a nanny, so I'm available on Fridays afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays for date night, overnights,...
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Kelcy S.

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and develop. I've always been drawn to working with kids, and I have a talent for creating a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for them. I'm patient and calm, and I know how to communicate effectively with both children and parents. I'm also...
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Destinee S.

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families! I'm Destinee, a passionate and playful caregiver with a background in early childhood education and years of experience with infants and preschoolers. I have my preschool teaching credentials from Fullerton College, along with First Aid and Care certifications to ensure your little ones are always safe and cared...
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Meghan M.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Meghan and I am 24 y/o. I enjoy the beach, nature walks, and cooking. I've been babysitting for over a decade, part time nannied and overnight jobs. I'm currently seeking a nanny position with around 30+ hours a week. I have experience with all ages including infants. I am open to a live-in position if needed....
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Taylor B.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I've been working with kids for over six years, and it's something I genuinely love. Helping them grow, learn, and feel safe is so rewarding to me. I try to bring a calm, friendly energy into every home, and I always do my best to build real connections with both the kids and their families. I know how important...
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Amy L.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$27/hr
3 years experience
My Name is Amy . I'm a mother of two girls . I have 7+ yrs of being a nanny to 4 specific families. I was with each one till either the kiddos went to school or in one case one moved away and Offered me a commute package but was to far . I have been currently working with a family for the past 2 years there children were a 3 yr...
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Annemarie C.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Annemarie! I have been a childcare professional for 10 years. I previously worked in preschools in Massachusetts for 6 years and have Nannied long term with a family in California for 4 years looking after two children 0-4 years old. I'm outdoorsy, active, fun, engaging and I have a background in music. I'm Teacher...
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Hannah S.

Nanny

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hey! I'm Hannah, a compassionate and caring nanny. With years of experience, particularly with infants and toddlers, I understand the unique needs of young minds and hearts. As a mom, I bring personal care to my approach. I understand the importance in age appropriate learning, creative activities, and the fun of both outdoor...

Ellie S. says "Sweet, friendly & amazing with kids & pets!"

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Mary K.

Part-time Nanny Available

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I come from a loving family with four older brothers with nine nieces and nephews and counting. My profession is within the realm of medical aesthetics, but a few years ago I decided to dive head first into nannying, and I absolutely fell in love with it. I've nannied for families in the Denver area with ages ranging from...

Rebecca R. says "Mary Kate babysat my twin 5 year old boys over the summer. She was energetic and kept them engaged.She has a bubbly disposition and is sensitive and...

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Catherine G.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Catherine. I have worked with children as either a tutor or a nanny most of my life. I am fully vaccinated and take the necessary safety precautions. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. I am willing to help with the day to day chores of the house as well as create fun indoor and outdoor activities for the...

Shea R. says "I'm a professional nanny with my own Care profile who has known Catherine for six years. I often get more job offers than I have room in my schedule to...

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Maxylaine P.

Fun Sitter

Fountain Valley, CA

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have almost 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to older kids. I'm a very responsible, trustworthy, flexible, creative, patient and loving person. Being also a mom and with all my experience with kids and genuine love I feel for them, I can ensure you that your little ones will be safe, loved and very...

Care Member says "Maxylaine is a great nanny. She’s been so helpful with my family. She’s always on time, is very fun and engaged. My girls adore her. I’d highly...

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Valeria R.

6+ Years Bilingual Nanny

Garden Grove, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Valerie, I am 25 years old and I have been a nanny for 6+ years! I graduated as a Medical Assistant in which allowed me to also be CPR certified and first-aid certified in infants, toddlers and adults. I am an enthusiastic babysitter, I adore caring for children of all ages and give them a nurturing environment....

Darrin R. says "I hired Valeria on short notice as a first time sitter for my toddler age daughter. Valeria was great in her communication, showed up on time, and was...

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Emily W.

Responsible And Fun Nanny Looking For A Great Family!

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! My name is Emily, I am 27 years old and absolutely love working with kids. I started off as a babysitter for my neighbors kids when I was in 8th grade, throughout college I worked at a part time nanny and also taught art lessons to kids in Newport Beach. I have graduated from college with my BA In Communications from...

Rylan and Roisin B. says "We recently hired Emily to look after our son who is 11 months old. She did an amazing job! To start with-- she has a lovely upbeat personality...

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Jordain P.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Jordain! In my free time I love to read, travel, go to the beach, Disneyland, and pilates! I was a nanny, dogsitter, and catsitter for 9 years. I have my degree in Biology with a concentration in Microbiology and worked as a Microbiologist II for 5 years. Once I got pregnant I couldn't work in a laboratory space and came...

David H. says "Jordie is so fun and friendly and amazing with our infant son. He has GERD and Jordie is so patient and loving with him, she always knows just how to...

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Ashley H.

Fun Sitter

Tustin, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello my name is ashley I am 27 years old . Im a mommy of 3 beautiful kids 2 boys and a girl Compassionate and dedicated daycare provider with 9 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and young children in home and center-based environments. Committed to fostering a safe, nurturing, and engaging atmosphere to support...

Francine O. says "Honestly the best caretaker I have had! We have another baby on the way and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my 2 year old son and my new born baby. My...

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Julie G.

Lego's, Dolls, Puzzles, Coloring, Lets Do It!

Santa Ana, CA

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have always loved children. They always light up my life with their adorable smiles, the crazy things they say, and the funny things they do. I have experience taking care of kids between the ages of 1 month to 13 years old. I am CPR and First Aid certified for infants, children, and adults and comfortable dealing with any...

Jessica M. says "Julie has shown herself to be consistently reliable and routinely goes above and beyond. She ensures that the kids remain in schedule, cooks nutritional...

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Farzaneh H.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Farzaneh and I absolutely love caring for children and and have been working with kids for 20 years. I have been a nanny since the day I turned 20 and absolutely I love it! I have worked with families with one child as well as families with multiple children. I feel comfortable watching many children at one time....

June M. says "Farzaneh has been with us since October 2022 and we've had the BEST experience with her. Our son was 6 months when she started. She prepares daily homemade,...

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Kathya E.

Experienced Child Development Major Nanny Available For Weeknight, Weekend, Or A Part Time Job

Santa Ana, CA

3.5(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a 30 years old and bilingual . I have been AED/CPR certified for infants, toddlers and adults. For 3 years, I was a nanny for two boys ages 4 and 7. I was responsible for picking up the kids from school, getting homework done, driving both boys to their activities. I also babysat for many overnights while the parents...

Josh G. says "Kathya was on time and personable. She was able to help us on very short notice. My daughter enjoyed spending the evening with her. We would certainly have...

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Jacqueline M.

Nanny

Santa Ana, CA

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hi my name is Jackie. I've been a full time nanny for approximately 10 years. I have taken some time off to be a mommy myself. My son is now 16 months old and I'm looking to get back into the child care field. I am also a NCS (Newborn Care Specialist) and currently taking child development classes. As a nanny I have worked...

Victoria H. says "Jackie was our overnight nanny for our newborn baby boy when we needed help most! Serene, warm, professional, and skilled, she gave our son excellent...

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Alejandra M.

Experienced Caregiver, Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Garden Grove, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Alejandra. I have been married for over 10 years. I love my many nieces and nephews, and all children. I have a friendly and pleasant personality and am very responsible and reliable. I studied for 3 years at a university and have worked for over 5 years in a preschool environment teaching toddlers and caring for...

Care Member says "We hired Alejandra several times to care for our middle school aged kids after school. Alejandra was responsive, dependable, and reliable. She was...

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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.07/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Infants Child Care in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Hannah S.

Sweet, friendly & amazing with kids & pets!

- Ellie S.

Mary K.

Mary Kate babysat my twin 5 year old boys over the summer. She was energetic and kept them engaged.She has a bubbly disposition and is...

- Rebecca R.

Catherine G.

I'm a professional nanny with my own Care profile who has known Catherine for six years. I often get more job offers than I have room in my...

- Shea R.

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Costa Mesa, CA

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Costa Mesa, CA to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Costa Mesa, CA, is $23.07.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Costa Mesa, CA by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Costa Mesa, CA can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Costa Mesa, CA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Costa Mesa, CA, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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