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Julia R.

Part-time Caregiver

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Julia and I am currently working as a Senior Program Manager for an ABA company, supporting children with developmental disabilities. My lifelong dream is to continue to enhance the lives of young children. Over the past 6 years, I have acquired an abundance of experience working with children as a nanny,...

Jana K. says "Julia babysat for our family for several weeks this summer. She was incredibly kind, patient, and attentive to our children. She was always punctual,...

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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
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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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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
Travel
meal prep
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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Carly M.

Learn More About Me!

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Carly and I am 27 years old. I am currently living in Mission Viejo California looking for a nannying job. I have a lot of experience working with young children such as newborns to young children. To learn more about me, I graduated in 2020 from a small Christian University named John Brown University in with a...

Care Member says "Carly is amazing! We trust her so much and our baby absolutely adores her. She catches on extremely fast and also helps around the house. "

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Eylaha K.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Eylaha but I go by Ellie! I am a Mom of 4 beautiful children. I have a 23 22, 16, and a 5-year-old! My5-year-old will be starting kindergarten in August full-time. I have been a nanny and a caretaker for many years. I enjoy working with the elderly and children. I have worked with many loving families for...

Care Member says "Ellie took care of our son when he was 6 months old until the time he was ready for preschool. She is an absolute dream of a nanny. Our son took to her...

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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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Carma M.

Experienced Nanny, Personal Assistant, And Pet Sitter

Costa Mesa, CA

4.2(1)
from
$21/hr
13 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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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
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi , my name is Neidy. I am married and I also have two girls, ages 16 and 10. I am Hispanic. I am very respectful and organized. I also graduated from college and I am an occupational safety and hygiene technician. I have been working as a nanny for 8 years. I have experience with newborns, twins, and children of all ages. I...

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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Evangelina F.

Full-Time or Part-Time Nanny Available

Tustin, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Evangelina and I have come a long way from that little town in southern Mexico were I was born. I come from a large family of 10 siblings and I was the second youngest. I was encouraged by one of my older brothers to come to America and live out the American dream. I left everything behind and came to seek a better...

Lauren D. says "Eva has been a wonderful nanny for the past 3 years and we consider her part of our family! She started caring for our son in November 2018 when he was...

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Carol D.

Experienced Mature Woman Looking For Part-Time Nanny Job

Trabuco Canyon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello Families, I would love to give you peace of mind by providing your child with loving, kind, and attentive care. One of my greatest passions in life is caring for little ones. I've been a nanny for the same wonderful family for the past 10 years, starting when their oldest was just 7 weeks old. During that time, they...

Trish P. says "Carol is extremely caring with children. I recommended Carol to my daughter to babysit my grandson. She has been wonderful babysitter for him. S. will...

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Sydney T.

Full-time Caregiver

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello!! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and absolutely love children. During high school I regularly babysat my teachers autistic 6-year-old, along with his premature foster baby. During college I nannied for multiple families with differing needs and ages. This included overnights, driving to school activities,...

Kimberly B. says "Sydney has been with our family for nearly a year now, and sadly my little one is starting preschool so our needs have changed. Crossing my fingers she...

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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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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Mary K.

Part-time Nanny Available

Newport Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
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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Jessie V.

Costa Mesa, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Samantha D.

Helping Friend For Your Loved Ones

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I bring with me a gentle, patient demeanor and a heartfelt commitment to providing both attentive care and meaningful companionship. I believe in fostering trust, safety, and joy in the lives of those I care for. Whether it's taking peaceful walks together, assisting in the garden, or simply sharing stories over a cup of tea, I...

Erin S. says "There are not enough positive words to describe Samantha. She is the most trustworthy and dependable 20 year old I have ever met. As a mom, I understand the...

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Luna Y.

Hi! My Name Is Luna. I'm An Experienced Nanny/ Babysitter Looking To Get More Childcaring Hours.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Luna :) I'm a Spanish bilingual professional. I'd describe my personality as fun, nurturing and reliable. I started working with kids when I was 17. I used to have a theatre summer camp for children ages 4-7 when I was still living in Peru (where I'm from). After that, I moved to Orange County and have been...

Hollie A. says "Luna is great with our 2 year old daughter. She's reliable, kind, and understands the special traits of our growing toddler. Occasionally, she'd watch...

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Fernanda A.

Caring Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Tali W.

Newport Beach, CA

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$40/hr
7 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
HIGH END NANNY/BABYSITTER My name is Tali, 24 born and raised in Newport/Laguna beach, just got engaged. BA in Psychology, and I am en route to a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have a lot of experience with children, full time nannying and babysitting. I worked at multiple surf resorts as a babysitter for children, and...
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  • The average post rate is $23.60/hr as of November 2025

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Dana Point, CA

Live-in Nannies in Dana Point, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Julia R.

Julia babysat for our family for several weeks this summer. She was incredibly kind, patient, and attentive to our children. She was always...

- Jana K.

Megan P.

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....

- Care member

Wafaa D.

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...

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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 Dana Point, CA is $23.60 per hour.

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