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Camille P.

Nanny Living In Orange County Looking For Full Or Part Time Work!

Costa Mesa, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
My names Camille! I'm 27 currently living in Orange County and am currently looking for a family to nanny for. I have extended experience with all ages of kids, mostly infant and toddlers. I love having the opportunity to be apart of a child's life in a positive way and to help them develop skills and tools that will help them...
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Brittany B.

Currently Living In Costa Mesa And Looking For A Job Working With Children!

Costa Mesa, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I'm seeking part-time/as-needed work while I am in school and during breaks. I'm able to start immediately I have extensive experience in childcare as I have helped with my nephews (5 years, 3 years, 1 year) and niece (5 years) from the time they were born. I was a nanny in San Diego for 9 months and can provide references. I...
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Jessie V.

Experienced, Dependable, Attentive And Nanny!

Costa Mesa, CA

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello there, My name is Jessie and I have a background in early childhood development and have around 10 years experience. I have had the privilege of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. My approach is centered around fostering a warm and supportive atmosphere where children can thrive emotionally,...

Molly F. says "Jessie has been with our son as our full-time nanny for the last year and it's been wonderful! Our son adores her (Jessie was one of his first words!) and...

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Victoria B.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there, my name is Victoria and I'm an energetic and creative 26-year-old! I started out volunteering at my moms preschool in middle school. It was soon after that I had realized I had a passion for working with children. Since then, I have had years of experience nannying for several different families (ages ranging from...
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Carma M.

Experienced Nanny, Personal Assistant, And Pet Sitter

Costa Mesa, CA

4.2(1)
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$21/hr
13 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Carma. Im 26 years old and live in Costa Mesa. I've been babysitting since the age of 13. I have experience with newborns, toddlers & teenagers. I absolutely love working with children, especially newborns! I'm also a pet sitter & have a dog of my own. Along with baby sitting and pet sitting, I've also been...

Susan B. says "Carma runs errands and takes care of my children. I'm separated and Carma is able to go back and forth from my home to their fathers which makes everything...

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Meghan M.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Meghan and I am 23 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 (and personal assistant if needed) with around 40 hours a week. I have experience with all ages including infants. I am open...
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Camdyn H.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi!! My name is Camdyn and I am a full time nurse living in the Costa Mesa/Newport area. I just moved from San Diego after graduating from Point Loma Nazarene University and I am looking for a part time nanny gig. I have worked with kids of all ages and can supply references need be! I work three 12-hour shifts each week so my...
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Vivian L.

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Vivian, I live in Costa Mesa, and I have excellent references. I have some college and I speak Spanish and English. I believe my experience as a mother of two (16 and 10 years old), working with elementary school children (Sunday School), and my love for crafts and cooking would make me an excellent nanny for...

Catherine D. says "Vivian is great! She is ready and willing to help with just about any task I give her. I don't know what I would do without her. She has made my extra...

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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Caitlin A.

Babysitter/Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been a babysitter since I was 16 years old. I worked part-time for the YMCA and a resort. My past jobs include a learning center and a childcare center at a kids gym where I was either a teacher or assisted the teacher. I love caring for children of all ages. I am first aid/CPR certified, have experience with newborns,...

Bijan Z. says "Caitlin is an absolutely amazing nanny!! For the past year, she has been our full-time nanny for our daughter, who was 3 months old when she started. She...

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Mariana R.

Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Mariana, I have 4 years of experience in child care and I graduated nutrition in Brazil! I worked as an au pair from 2018 to 2020 and I used to work with 2 lovely boys, I was responsible to get them ready for school, pick up at the bus stop, prepare all of their meals, help them with homework, sometimes helped with...
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Caroline C.

Active, Energetic, Punctual, And Caring Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a Chicago native living in SoCal! I am currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at California State Fullerton. I began to develop a passion for working with kids when I started as a "mommy's helper" in middle school. I have since than nannied for multiple families for many years and...
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Alana W.

Weekend Babysitter, Pet Sitter, House Sitter Available

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Alana and I am 32 years old. I currently live in Costa Mesa with my chihuahua mix Piper :) Looking to move to South County in April. I have been licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist for 8 years and currently manage a pediatric private practice in Lake Forest, CA. I have always loved working with...
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Emily M.

Nanny/ Caretaker

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi my name is Emily. I'm 30 years old and live in Boulder Creek. I love working with kids as much as they love me, with 15 years experience in childcare. I sing, stimulate their minds with fun, challenging games and am very animated. I have a contagious personality where positivity radiates off of me. I'm patient, creative, and...
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Lindsie H.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Lindsie and I am 25 years old. I currently am waiting to take my RN license boards and am looking for a job in the meantime. I have cared for many family friends children as well as been a nanny for the same family for the last two years while I was living in Colorado. I don't have any reviews on here because...
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Mikaela M.

I Love Babies And Animals!

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Fernanda A.

Caring Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi!! I'm Fernanda, an outdoor enthusiast who loves exploring, whether it's hiking, hitting the park, or just enjoying the sunshine! I bring a mix of fun and responsibility to everything I do. I'm big on keeping things clean and organized, and I believe in open, friendly communication. With me, you'll find things running...

Matt L. says "Fernanda was great babysitting our son. We're looking forward to working with her again"

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Maria R.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Maria and I am 51 yrs old. I am seeking a full-time nanny position. I live in Costa mesa and willing to drive within a 10 mile drive. I am a mother of 2 daughters, which are now adults. I was a nanny about 20 yrs ago until my time was up. I since then worked at restaurants, but recently decided I wanted to...
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Sarah J.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Sarah and I am available as a nanny. I'm currently attending college and residing in Costa Mesa. I believe every child deserves attentive and interactive care. My number one priority while babysitting is the safety of your child, so I became certified in pediatric CPR and first aid. I am also fully vaccinated...

Candace M. says "Sarah has been caring for our two boys for the past 4 years. She was the very first sitter we hired and she was so amazing we stuck with her. She is...

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Megan P.

Nanny

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi I'm Megan and I would consider myself an Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities! I've worked with kids of all ages and as a swim instructor, camp counselor, a live-in nanny, and professional nanny. I'm experienced in caring for up to 4 children while preparing meals and managing...

Care Member says "Megan was wonderful caring for my 2 boys whilst we were staying in Irvine. She was warm and struck a connection with them very quickly. Would highly...

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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.79/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live-in nannies is 4.7

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA

Live-in Nannies in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Jessie V.

Jessie has been with our son as our full-time nanny for the last year and it's been wonderful! Our son adores her (Jessie was one of his...

- Molly F.

Carma M.

Carma runs errands and takes care of my children. I'm separated and Carma is able to go back and forth from my home to their fathers which...

- Susan B.

Vivian L.

Vivian is great! She is ready and willing to help with just about any task I give her. I don't know what I would do without her. She has...

- Catherine D.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Costa Mesa, CA

The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Costa Mesa, CA is $21.79 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 19 in Costa Mesa, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You also have the ability to read reviews from other families.

All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 19 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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