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Irina G.

Nanny With 15 Years Of Experience

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Irina! I have over 15 years of experience in child care, starting as a babysitter before running a Sunday school program for children ages 1-13. My passion for child development led me to earn a bachelor's in pediatric speech pathology in 2016. I also have a medical background as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer but...

Tushaar A. says "We were so lucky to have Irina as our nanny for a full week while on holidays in LA. Irina helped us with our 4 y.o. daughter and was an absolute...

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Sherlyn W.

Full Time/ Part Time / Date Night

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
A lil bit about myself I've been a nanny for 6 years. Im college graduate(culinary arts) . I currently work in a family for almost 3 years now for 2 kids the other one took care since she was born. I can say that I would be a perfect for the position as I am mature, responsible, reliable and cheerful person with excellent...

Tracy C. says "Sherlyn have work with us full time and part-time before. She's always on time, she's smart beyond her age, hard working, honest just incredible lady. She...

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Larissa B.

Professional Nanny

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hii! I just relocated from San Diego and I'm looking for a part time/full time in Long Beach/OC area I have 5+ years of experience with kids. I started as a volunteer in an organization that has activities based on peace and human rights for teenagers (9-15). After that I worked in a daycare/preschool with kids from 6months to...

Victoria M. says "Larissa is absolutely the best! I have her over to help me around the house sometimes, especially when I'm out of town and need someone to house sit and...

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Nancy S.

Loving Nanny With Years Of Experience

Santa Ana, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Nancy, and I have been taking care of children for the past eight years. My experience involves being a babysitter, nanny, special needs caregiver, live-in nanny, and daycare instructor, working with children ages 0-14 years old. I also volunteer at my local private school' s daycare and have been there for the...
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Jensen M.

A Nanny You Can Trust

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Jensen, 26 years old, fully vaccinated, first aid/AED certified, and a college student. I am from the Midwest and moved to OC about 3 years ago. Since moving here, I have primarily worked with children and young adults. Most of these individuals have had autism ranging from 2-18 years old. For the past 2 years, I have...

Beth L. says "Jensen is dedicated and very mature. She would greatly benefit any family!"

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Wafaa D.

Irvine, CA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Wendy, I am a nanny with over 10 years of paid experience. I have cared for over 30 children through Care. com alone. Before that, I was a stay at home mom to 2 kids for almost 15 years. I am a very caring person and active person who loves kids. I like outdoor activities such as walks to the park, and through...

Care Member says "Wafaa was a wonderful caretaker to my little 8 month old. I had a work event and had to leave her for the day. Wafaa took her on walks, sent lots of...

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Lauryn M.

Nanny Or Babysitter Experienced With Children Of All Ages; Available Weekend And Weekdays.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
As an Assistant Shift Leader at a Montessori preschool, I played a crucial role in providing a nurturing and educational environment for young learners. I supported the shift leader in overseeing daily operations, coordinating activities, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children. I effectively communicated with...

Ashley E. says "She was fantastic! We are so sad that she's moving and can't watch our little one anymore. Safety is her number one priority. She was so attentive and...

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Irma C.

Part Time/Part Time Nanny

Santa Ana, CA

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I love children and I am a very loving, honest, caring and responsible individual. I have over 15 years of experience working with children and Seniors. I am a safe driver, I am always punctual in picking kids up from school and getting them home safely. I enjoy driving children to their practices (karate, ballet, soccer etc.)....

Karen I. says "Irma showered our son with love and treated him like he was her own grandson. She is so great with babies. Irma would play and talk to our son, feed him,...

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Jacquelyn K.

Child Development Specialist And Caregiver

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I've been an Early Childhood Educator since 2009. I work with children between the ages of newborn to 12 years old and I enjoy every moment of it! I have my MS in Child Development, as well as 3 addition degrees. I am currently CPR certified and fingerprinted. I taught preschool classes for 12 years. The last 3 years I...

Care Member says "Jackie is a top notch babysitter/nanny. We have used her for on call babysitting with our daughter for about a year now, starting when she was about 9...

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Shannon O.

PT Babysitter/Nanny Available

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Shannon, nice to meet you :) I have tons of experience. I've been a live in Nanny, Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny, Babysitter & I'm a single mom with a teen. I know what kids are like & what they need, I actually listen to them. I love kids & I'll treat your babies like they are my own. I don't mind sick kids or...

Care Member says "Shannon is wonderful! She was our regular, go-to babysitter for our little toddler for nearly a year, until we had to relocate. Our LO loved her and...

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Claudia L.

Huntington Beach, CA

4.5(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello dear families! I'm an expert Nanny with 7 years experience, looking for a live-out nanny position. I've been working with kids since 2015, babysitting for my neighbors and volunteering at church. I love being surrounded by children and I can really connect with them. *References Available *Covid...

Care Member says "Claudia is hands down the best nanny we have ever had. She is so attentive to the kids and is always singing, reading and playing with them. She watched...

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Gabriela M.

Gabriela

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi Everyone, My name is Gabriela, I live in Huntington Beach and am currently a nanny for a family in Long Beach. There, I care for their twin toddlers since they were babies and also work as a babysitter to a few other loving families. The twins are starting school so I am looking for a full-time nanny position. I have more...

Care Member says "Gabi was amazing with the kids. They liked her right away. She did fun activities with them and was very organize in managing their crazy after school...

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Mya R.

Caregiver With 5 Years Of Experience

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I have 5 years of childcare experience as a babysitter and behavior technician. I have volunteered at my church for various programs over the years and babysit for many families on an occasional basis. To become a behavior technician, I completed a 40 hr program based on child behavior and development. I am a college student...

Lee F. says "Mya was always on time and did a great job soothing my 10 month old who was going through some separation anxiety. She also always cleaned up toys and dishes...

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Neidy P.

I Am An Honest Person Committed Responsible With My Work And With Many Skills And Affectionate

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Neidy. I am married and I have two daughters ages 14 and 9. Am a educated person with university degree, I am an industrial safety technician, I live in Newport Beach. I am also a nanny who is always in childcare, I have 7 years of experience as I am a nanny, I am very energetic, I have a lot of patience, my...

Shannon R. says "Neidy always comes to work with a smile on her face and is excited to see my babies and they are equally as excited to see her! She’s willing to go above...

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Amy S.

Teacher With Many Years Experience Working With Kids

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm a former teacher with over 10 years experience working with children age 2 months-12 years. I have 2 years teaching experience, 5 years as a special needs aid, and 12 years as a tutor. I've been a nanny over three years since leaving the teaching profession. I have a BA in English (Long Beach State), a Masters in...

Care Member says "Amy was wonderfully helpful to us, filling in for a no-show babysitter while we were traveling. She got along great with our daughter and took her on...

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Amy M.

Full-time Long Term Nanny

Huntington Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I live in Orange County, Ca I am in my 40's I have two grown boys. I have been in the child care industry for over 20 years. I enjoy working with children. Duties: Get Kids Ready, Crafts, Reading, Playing, Light House Work, Meal Prep, Outside play, Walks... I'm looking for a long term position. I'm willing to work overnight...

Brandie S. says "Amy is always on time and very dependable. I know she is on here as a nanny, but for me she is my caregiver. I have had her for 2 years now and she is...

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Delanie G.

Part Time Nanny

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Delanie and my passion is working with children. I am a 30-year-old Christian that lives in the Newport Beach area. Over the last several years, I have worked as a Nanny so I am comfortable and experienced with all of the duties, requirements, and responsibilities that come along with working with children. I...

Michele B. says "Delanie really became like family while she helped look after our 2 children. I never expected to have a nanny love my kids as much as Delanie! She met...

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Mary K.

Part-time Nanny Available

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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Lindsey V.

Loving Full Time Nanny Available

Orange, CA

4.6(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Lindsey, a nurturing and reliable nanny with extensive experience caring for children, including infants, toddlers (including twins), and school-aged kids. I also have experience working with children who have mild disabilities, which has shaped my approach to caregiving with patience and adaptability. I strive to...

Care Member says "Lindsey has been the best nanny we’ve ever had. She currently cares for our youngest son (now 2 years old) from 8am to 5pm four days a week, having...

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Rocio S.

Babysitting In Irvine

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Rocio a loving , patient, responsible nanny for over 15 years I have been working with newborns and all different ages. Helping children develop is one of my passions. l am certified in first Aid and CPR for children and adults. l took a child development course at a college and nutrition class class for 5 years....

Care Member says "Rocio is great. She helped us with our six-month kiddo. She brought great energy and experience beyond expectations. Definitely would recommend her to...

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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

Irina G.

We were so lucky to have Irina as our nanny for a full week while on holidays in LA. Irina helped us with our 4 y.o. daughter and was an...

- Tushaar A.

Sherlyn W.

Sherlyn have work with us full time and part-time before. She's always on time, she's smart beyond her age, hard working, honest just...

- Tracy C.

Larissa B.

Larissa is absolutely the best! I have her over to help me around the house sometimes, especially when I'm out of town and need someone to...

- Victoria M.

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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