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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
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Julia B.

Lake Forest, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I am 22 in college and looking for a nanny job in the evenings and weekends if needed. I have previous experience nannying for a family with a 2 and 4-year-old for one year. I also have many years of experience babysitting for friends/family/neighbors/etc. I have a car and can help with rides, house chores, and homework....
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Ingrid S.

Lake Forest, CA

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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Ingrid, I'm 23, from Brazil, based in California. I'm a warm and patient caregiver who loves building positive connections with children. I bring a calm, supportive presence, helping kids feel safe and confident. I'm attentive, sweet, silly, dependable, and value respectful communication with families. Available...
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Jorgie C.

Lake Forest, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a professional nanny and household manager with extensive experience supporting families throughout Los Angeles and Orange County for the last decade. I provide high-level childcare while ensuring homes run smoothly, allowing parents peace of mind and consistency. I have cared for infants, toddlers, and children through...
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Gabriella R.

College Student

Lake Forest, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Young college student looking for a part time gig babysitting or some light nanny work. I work summer camps in the summer so I work with kids a lot. I am 18 and have a car in case I need to run errands or take the children somewhere. I'm currently a city lifeguard and am CPR certified on adults, children, and infants.
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Ximena W.

Lake Forest, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I currently am looking to work as a nanny or babysitter for anyone who needs it. I have 1 year experience in infant care and love kids. I used to work at a kids club at a gym, where I would watch multiple kids at a time, of all ages and play with them and keep them entertained. If you have any questions please feel free...
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Rosana M.

Lake Forest, CA

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$21/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! My name is Rosana, and I'm a caring, reliable, and experienced nanny with a genuine love for working with children. I have hands-on experience caring for infants and young children, and I pride myself on creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where kids can grow and thrive. I am CPR certified, giving families...
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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
PLEASE PUSH (VIEW ALL 7)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! I have developed my own Early Communications and Immersion Program from birth through 3...

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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Emilia A.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I am a hardworking and experienced 18 yrs. of experience)nanny. I have three beautiful children. In the past I have taken care of teens, toddlers, twins, infants, and newborns.

Care Member says "Emilia has been an incredible addition to our family as a nanny. She has a natural gift for caring for our daughter, showing immense kindness and...

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Kaprice C.

Part-Time Nanny

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
HELLO PARENTS! I am looking to be your wonderful nanny. I could also do date night babysitting. If you just need a night sitter. A little about me: I have 20 years of experience working with children ages ranging from infant to the fifth grade. Over the years, I've been a Preschool Teacher, Parenting Coach at a non profit and a...

Care Member says "She was great I would definitely recommend her to other families. "

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Angie C.

Loving Infant Nanny / Part Time / Child Behavior Specialist

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello! My name is Angie and I love babies!! I have worked with infants for many years and I enjoy working with them developmentally helping them to meet their milestones. I have also worked with many preemie babies who have a need to catch up. I have my Bachelors, my Masters as well as Child Development Certification and enjoy...

Care Member says "Angie was absolutely wonderful with my son! I hired her when he was 7 months old and she was his nanny for 5 months. I wish I found her sooner because...

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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 17 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Cathie J.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Foothill Ranch, CA

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I enjoy working and watching children of all ages, I have worked with infants to 11-year-olds. I have babysat/nanny for years. I have worked as a preschool assistant, and as a preschool Montessori teacher. I have been fingerprinted, and have my first aid and CPR. I have early childhood units. I have references, looking forward...

Betzy S. says "Cathie is wonderful! She is so sweet and patient with my 20 month old daughter. She's very good at meeting my daughter where she is at developmentally....

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Taylor S.

Caring And Reliable

Laguna Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Shoreh F.

Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Debra M.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Debra, and I bring 29 years of experience in early childhood care and education. I owned and operated an award-winning licensed daycare and preschool, caring for up to 14 children infants to 12 years. I proudly ran my program for many years before closing it in May 2023 to relocate to Orange County and be closer to...

Care Member says "Debbie always loved my child as her own and was so personable. She answered all concerns with knowledge about child development. As a teacher, u was...

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Maria O.

Experienced Nanny

Tustin, CA

4.3(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
*Currently Not Available* Hello, My name is Maria and I have been a nanny for 15 years. All my years working have been filled with joy, laughter and compassion as I have gotten to witness precious babies turn into adoring toddlers and then into grown, caring children. Taking care of infants and children has been a rewarding...

Susan G. says "Maria is an a wonderful human being and nanny - she has taken care of my almost 2 yo and 6 yo for 2 years and has done an amazing job. I can't stress...

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Patricia P.

Experienced California Baby Sitter Available Full Time

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I have over 10 years of experience caring for children. I'm known as a nurturing nanny. I specialize in newborn, infant, toddler, and multiples. I can't think of doing anything more fulfilling. Through the years, I believe I've made a difference in young lives through loving, reading, educating, building confidence and...

Care Member says "I’m so sad we are losing Patty due to an unexpected job change. I can wholeheartedly give the best vote of confidence that Patty is an incredible nanny....

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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.12/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, CA

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

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.

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.

Suzanne S.

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

- Vernise G.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Lake Forest, CA

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Lake Forest, CA, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $24.12. 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, CA that you can check out. You can also read 5 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 Lake Forest, 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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