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Dora L.

Private Child Care Specialist Working With Infants And Preschool Children

Dana Point, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Thank you taking the time to review my profile. Please feel free to contact me directly for additional information as needed. I am a highly energetic, caring, and fun-loving person. As a mother of three wonderful adult girls and six grandchildren between them, I know a great deal about babies and small children. In fact, with...

Jill H. says "Dora is a wonderful mix of cheerful kindness and intelligence. Every time she visits us she has a smile and puts forth so much effort to make sure that our...

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Joni C.

Nanny/Family Assistant

Dana Point, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience as a professionally paid nanny that includes childcare duties, light housekeeping, running errands, pet sitting and teaching art to children. My most recent jobs were with a 6-year-old boy virtual learning online. The youngest child from 3 months old to about 15 years of age including children...

Betsy B. says "Joni helped us with our 2 kids during distance learning. She had excellent references and joined our family and home seamlessly. She was organized, kind,...

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Justine W.

Dana Point, CA

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi parents :) I have been a professional nanny for the last 7 years, and have a background in preschool teaching. My expertise lies in working with newborns through toddlerhood, so I'd love to join a family with an infant and grow alongside you as your family does! With 12 years of experience, I have cultivated expertise in...

Emily S. says "Justine was our full-time nanny for 4 years starting when my first born was 4 months old, through the birth of our second child, and into toddler hood. I...

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Dalilah F.

Caring Sitter

Dana Point, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I am a Pre-School teacher by profession and trained in early childhood education. I have worked with all ages from infants to pre-teens. I have over 10 years experience of teaching and being a nanny, I love what I do and enjoy every minute of being with children. My philosophy is if children feel safe and happy, they can...

Care Member says "Dalilah was amazing with my 1 year old. She was very easy to communicate with, flexible when my plans inevitably changed, and made me feel totally...

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Lori H.

Full Time Nanny

Dana Point, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Lori and I have been working full time as a nanny for the last 5 years. I adore children and believe that consistent, kind and loving care is the most important component to raising happy and healthy adults. I encourage active listening, positive play and letting each child be who she/he truly is. I am fun, happy,...

Care Member says "Lori was with our family for one year. She cared for our son from the time he was one until his 2nd birthday. Our son thrived under her care. She always...

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Christian S.

Super Fun, Great With Lots Of Age Groups!

Dana Point, CA

from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello parents! My name is Christian I am 23-year-old who absolutely loves kids and I have worked with them as a babysitter, nanny, Sunday school teacher and a Children's Ministry Director/Pastor. Sitter: 8 years of paid experience Nanny: 4 years of experience Children's Director/Pastor: 1. 5 years Children's ministry...
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Genoveffa D.

Loving & Experienced Nanny

Dana Point, CA

from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm actively seeking a full-time or part time nannying position. I provide 20 years of experience in childcare. I currently live in Dana Point CA. Originally from Italy, l've been in the United States for more than three decades and am fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish. I have a strong affection for children and extensive...
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Amber J.

Child care

Dana Point, CA

from
$30/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'm an experienced and caring nanny located in Dana Point . I have 5 years of experience caring for children of different ages - from infants to school age . I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I come with excellent reference. I speak English and Spanish and truly enjoy helping children learn, grow, and feel safe . I focus on creating...
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Suzanne S.

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
PLEASE PUSH (SEE ALL) FOR REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON BOTH PROFILES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. Hi! My name is Suzanne. The kiddo's all call me Miss Sue! Think of Miss Rachel, Mary Poppins and a touch of Alice from the Brady Bunch! Please see my other 2 recommendations posted on my Special Needs nanny Profile as well! I...

Vernise G. says "Suzanne cared for my 11-month-old son while I was vacationing in California. Upon arrival, her upbeat and friendly personality put me at ease. Her...

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Mahnaz K.

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have 4 years experience as a daycare assistant and extensive experience babysitting kids , I believe all kids need love, care, and attention, and I always trying to do my best. Cared for children ages infant to 9 years old, prepared meals and ensured kids were fed, bathed, and put to bed, assisted kids with homework and...

Madisyn G. says "Mahnaz is such a wonderful, careful, and dependable person. My husband and I often have meetings that run late or last minute things that come up and she...

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Mari L.

Responsible Nanny

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am vaccinated. Hi Family, I'm an experienced and responsible Nanny, I love interacting and taking care of children, having helped to raise 7 children between nieces and nephews, with a lot of experience with infant and sleep training. When I moved to CA, I have a lot of free time to give love and attention to the children I...

Gabriela B. says "Mari was amazing, very punctual and super friendly with the kids. My 10 and 8 year old absolutely loved her and said they had a blast. She kept them...

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Brittany O.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Full Time Or Part Time Opportunity

Capistrano Beach, CA

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have babysat infants through preteens for 15 years and I have been a nanny for 1 year for a 7 and an 11-year-old. I was a preschool teacher's aide for over a year and a half working with ages 18 months-5 years old. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am in school finishing my education to become a preschool teacher. Currently,...

Stephanie C. says "We interviewed Brittany over the phone. She seemed knowledgeable and experienced so we scheduled an in-person interview. Unfortunately she did not show...

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Shoreh F.

Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Dear parents, I love and adore children. I have so much fun with them, yet I'm persistent, firm and disciplined as needed. I enjoy doing art and crafts with children, read to them and teach them with fun activities such as drawing, painting, legos and many more. I have my AA in Child Development, and my BA in Psychology. I...

Care Member says "Shoreh took care of my daughter since she was only few months old until she was almost 9years old. During this process she nurtured my daughter both...

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Brittney H.

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hey! My name is Brittney, but the kids usually just call me bee. I have 15 years experience and really love what I do. Most of my experience is with infants and toddlers. The most rewarding part about being a nanny is that I not only get to help to enrich the children, but I am also great support for the parents as well.. It...

Laurel R. says "We cannot say enough amazing things about Brittney! We hired her when our child was only 5 months old, and she immediately showed us that we made the...

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Taylor S.

Caring And Reliable

Laguna Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Taylor and I have worked as an Infant/ Toddler and Preschool Teacher since 2017. Over the years, I have nannied for multiple families with great references. I have earned an Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education and an Associate of Science Degree in Infant Toddler Education. I also have a California...

Care Member says "To whom it may concern, I hired Taylor to watch our 2 year old son in Laguna Beach and it was such a great decision. She is not only kind but she was...

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Parivash M.

Fun And Experienced Nanny

Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello parents. My name is Pari. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 25 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner,...

Michelle W. says "We absolutely recommend Parivash to any family! We had such a wonderful experience with her. She was the first nanny we ever hired for our newborn...

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Carri C.

Outgoing, Fun, Reliable, Dependable Sitter/nanny

Laguna Niguel, CA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I absolutely LOVE children/kids and animals! About me: I am kind, loving, patient, empathetic, great disposition, fun, energetic and outgoing! I love the beach, walking, hiking, music, reading, boating, traveling and amusements parks! I live in Laguna Niguel. I am married, have three sons and three beautiful grandsons! I have a...

Care Member says "I recently adopted a rescue dog, William, and had to travel out of town for a weekend. It had only been 6 weeks since the adoption and I was not...

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Fran H.

Substitute Teacher Looking To Babysit/nanny For The Summer

San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello there busy family, My philosophy is safety first, needs met, then fun, educational, creative play. My experience is with infants to toddlers at a daycare, pre-K to K in a Montessori classroom and 1st to 6th as a public school substitute teacher with all levels and abilities. I am energetic, fun, creative, and I like to...

James M. says "We hired Fran to teach our 'pandemic pod' consisting of 4 students ranging from 1st to 3rd grade. She was very reliable and ensured that our children did...

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Sarah G.

Aliso Viejo, CA

4.5(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I truly love working with children of all ages and creating a warm, nurturing environment where they can learn and grow. I've worked as a preschool and daycare teacher and have many years of experience caring for newborns, toddlers, twins, and school-aged children. I'm certified in Infant and Child Development, CPR, and...

Alex H. says "Sarah was an excellent nanny for our baby boy from 4 months old until 1 year old. She was always reliable, on-time, and brought a lot of experience,...

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Amy P.

San Clemente, CA

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
I've been a nanny for 7+ years and a former preschool teacher. I've worked extensively with infants and toddlers but comfortable with all ages.
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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.38/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Dana Point, CA

Infant Nannies in Dana Point, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Dora L.

Dora is a wonderful mix of cheerful kindness and intelligence. Every time she visits us she has a smile and puts forth so much effort to...

- Jill H.

Joni C.

Joni helped us with our 2 kids during distance learning. She had excellent references and joined our family and home seamlessly. She was...

- Betsy B.

Justine W.

Justine was our full-time nanny for 4 years starting when my first born was 4 months old, through the birth of our second child, and into...

- Emily S.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Dana Point, CA

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Dana Point, CA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $28.38. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.

Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Dana Point, CA, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.

TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 8 infant nanny profiles near you in Dana Point, CA that you can check out. You can also read 26 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.

Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Dana Point, CA, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.

We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.

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