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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
swimming supervision
travel
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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Ashleigh M.

Lake Forest, CA

from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Ashleigh and I absolutely love working with children. I have experience working with infants and toddlers at Montessori Preschools. I am a fully qualified preschool and infant/toddler teacher, & I have taken Montessori classes for 0-3. I also have 1 year of experience as an infant private nanny age 6 mo-20 mo, as well...
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Gabriella R.

College Student

Lake Forest, CA

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Keely T.

Outgoing Super Nanny To Save The Day

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I've been a nanny for a little over 16 years and I've also worked in after school kids programs. As a nanny to SCHOOL AGE children I'm used to preparing lunches, dinners, and snacks, helping with homework, & driving children to/from after school activities and appointments. I also have a lot of experience for children with...

Care Member says "Keely has been wonderful with our daughter. My husband and I work from home and needed a nanny for our 7-month old. Keely is full of positive energy and...

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Suzanne S.

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Bobb D.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
I understand searching for a loving nanny for your precious baby can be quite daunting. But if you're on my profile, you don't need to look any further. I am a career nanny being a top Care. com infant specialist. I'm looking for one special infant who would thrive off of one-on-one attention, a balanced schedule and lots of...

Care Member says "H. stayed with Ms. B since he was 4m, and she is the most amazing nanny ever. H. is the one that needs more work, and I was reluctant at first with the...

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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
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Paris G.

Aliso Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Paris and my goal as a nanny is to create a fun and safe environment for the children I care for. I am energetic and fun as well as responsible and hard working. I have years of experience with children from newborns to older kids and loved every age. I also am willing to do light house work and run errands. I am...

Care Member says "Paris babysat for my 5 year old daughter for a few months when I needed to pick up more work. She was so sweet and very reliable. I trusted her very...

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Megan K.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Megan, I am a 24-year-old law student. During college, I worked in a daycare for ages 0-5, but I primarily worked in the infant and toddler rooms. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 14 years old. I love children and am very comfortable with animals!

Bethany C. says "Megan has watched our one year old daughter on several occasions. She arrives on time, follows any meal or bedtime instructions, keeps things tidy 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
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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 16 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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
$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Iria P.

Part Time And One Time

Trabuco Canyon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I have been taking care of children for over 9 years. I have experience from being a mother of a boy he is 12 years old. I have the pleasure of doing something I love and enjoy, taking care of children of all ages (infants, toddlers, preschool and older). Comfortable around pets. I am of good moral/ethical character. Good...

Lynn V. says "Iria took care of our one year old son when we were vacationing in Las Vegas for four nights. She was punctual every day and flexible if we stayed out a bit...

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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
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
*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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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.75/hr as of November 2025

  • 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.

Keely T.

Keely has been wonderful with our daughter. My husband and I work from home and needed a nanny for our 7-month old. Keely is full of...

- Care member

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 $25.75. 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 4 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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