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Find live-in nannies in Costa Mesa, CA that you’ll love

60 live-in nannies are listed in Costa Mesa, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 7 years

What others are saying about live-in nannies in Costa Mesa, CA

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

Review for Sarah J. by Candace M.

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.

Review for Megan P. by Care member

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

Review for Irina G. by Tushaar A.

Live-in nannies in Costa Mesa, CA

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Maria R.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

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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.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah has been such a blessing to our family. We have known her for a year and she is fantastic with our 1.5 year old son. She's been caring for our son since he was 8 months old. She's extremely trustworthy, dependable, and caring towards our son. I know she's...

Kaylyn H.

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Megan P.


Irvine, CA

$26-32/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 recommend her."

Care member

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Irina G.


Huntington Beach, CA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 15 Years Of Experience

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

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...
Irina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Irena to assist us with our 8-year-old son who has autism, and we are very satisfied with our decision. Irena has formal certification in Applied Behavior Analysis as well as a background in Speech-Language Pathology and Art based therapy. She worked to...

Benjamin B.

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Sherlyn W.


Huntington Beach, CA

$17-35/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time/ Part Time / Date Night

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...
Sherlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 treated our son Like her own. It's too bad that we had to moved and let her go. I highly recommend her as...

Tracy C.

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Cassandra S.


Santa Ana, CA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable And Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Cassandra. I believe that patience and compassion are the most useful skills a nanny can posses. I have nearly a decade of nannying experience with children of all ages. I began my journey at 20 years old as a live-in nanny for three little ones. Eight years and a handful of families later, I still love what I do....
Cassandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cassy is amazing! Our 8 year old son had the best time with her. They played Nintendo, ate pizza and had so much fun. Came home and he was tucked in asleep. Cannot recommend her enough!"

Care member

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Larissa B.


Huntington Beach, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Larissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"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 stay with Ellie (our puppy!) . She's great with my teenagers as well! Thank you for everything you do Larissa!"

Victoria M.

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Nancy S.


Santa Ana, CA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny With Years Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Jensen M.


Huntington Beach, CA

$22-24/hr5 yrs exp

A Nanny You Can Trust

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Jensen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jensen Is such a sweet person, and my kids absolutely adore her. She's punctual, reliable, and is always doing fun things with my kids. I would definitely recommend her for childcare!"

Demi P.

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Wafaa D.


Irvine, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

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...
Wafaa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"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 pictures and overall took great care of my little. She is friendly, caring and you can tell she loves what she does....

Care member

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Lauryn M.


Irvine, CA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

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

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Lauryn can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Lauryn nannied for my kids over the last two summers and my kids and I have really loved having her. She is very dependable and caring and I came home to a clean house every day. She did really well getting them down for their naps. She's definitely an old soul and...

Cole R.

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Irma C.


Santa Ana, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Part Time Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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.)....
Irma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Irma is fantastic! She not only watches my daughter with so much care & love, but she's helped with dishes & laundry after my daughter is asleep. My daughter absolutely loves Irma & gets excited when I say, "Irma is coming"! Irma is also very dependable and has...

Gisele H.

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Jacquelyn K.


Huntington Beach, CA

$35-40/hr15 yrs exp

Child Development Specialist And Caregiver

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

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...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can not express my gratitude and appreciation for everything Jacquelyn did for me! Already nervous to leave my baby with a complete stranger, she made me feel so much better. I felt almost as if a family member instead was watching my 6 month old. Jacquelyn sent...

Anna C.

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Shannon O.


Huntington Beach, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

PT Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

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...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon has been so wonderful with my infant triplets. She started helping us with them when they were about two months old, and has been so loving with them the entire time. She's very capable of managing three infants who may all need attention simultaneously,...

Lisa P.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Claudia has done a great job taking care of my kids and some friend's kids as well. Kids still love here even though she's gone for a long time ."

Wagner A.

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Gabriela M.


Huntington Beach, CA

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Gabriela

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...
Gabriela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabriela is kind, responsible, attentive and fun! She did a great job, taking care of our toddler, and was very trusting!"

Care member

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Mya R.


Huntington Beach, CA

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver With 5 Years Of Experience

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

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...
Mya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mya babysits my 11 month old son on date nights. She is kind-hearted and knows how to soothe my son when he is agitated. She sings to him to help him go to sleep and he's always fast asleep when we get home. She also cleans up around the house which is always great...

Jackie R.

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Hanna Y.


Santa Ana, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 43 yr. Korean American. I've many years of experience with young children. I've taught preschool 0-6 years of age at a daycare center. I've also did nanny work for 10 yrs. now and babysitting work since I was in HS. I've 20+ years of experience. I also love to read, play games and interact with a child. I love to see a...
Hanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hanna was really great. Our daughter is only 18 months old, and Hannah was able to help her eat dinner and go to bed at her usual bedtime. She kept us updated throughout the evening, and was easy to communicate with when needed. "

Care member

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Neidy P.


Newport Beach, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

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

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Neidy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Neidy is amazing! She has been my son’s part time nanny for almost 3 years since he was a newborn❤️. She has great energy and is always dancing and playing with him while we are away. She has been a blessing to have helping us with our son! "

Rikki R.

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Amy S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher With Many Years Experience Working With Kids

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

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...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy was an amazing sitter for my nine year son! She played games with him, took him to the park, and was a great companion throughout the day! I felt so happy knowing my son was in good hands!"

Theresa T.

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Ratings for Costa Mesa, CA live-in nannies listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Live-in Nannies in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies.