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Kate T.

Nanny Looking For Part Time/full Time Job

Lake Forest, CA

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Kate, I am based in OC. Beyond date nights/outings and working full time, I also have experience working in a child daycare while caring for up to 12 kids at a time (ages 1-4). I am able to provide references. Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified. I am a very active sitter who loves to be outside with the kids, arts...
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Mikenna M.

Part Time Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

Lake Forest, CA

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
My company is based in Boston, MA, so I do work east coast hours which leaves my afternoons available! I work as a Client Relationship & Operation Specialist for a private wealth advisor firm.
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Hailey P.

Part-Time Babysitter

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
I am an enthusiastic, responsible, organized, adaptable, and friendly employee. Most of my experience babysitting comes from caring for family and family friends since I was a young teenager. I have cared for children between the ages of one and 15. I am CRP, First Aid, and AED Certified. I enjoy math and science, love to read,...

Melanie F. says "Hailey has been our part time (20-25 hours per week) nanny for the past 7 months, and she is exceptional. Every thing she says in her bio is true. She...

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Katherine S.

Music Therapist Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Hours

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am currently a music therapist at a pediatric clinic in Orange County with 10+ years of childcare experience! My childcare experience includes babysitting, daycare, and camp counselor jobs, and in my current position as a music therapist I work with neurodivergent children. I truly have a passion for working with children and...

Sheena V. says "Katherine was the first babysitter to take care of our kids other than family! I knew after interviewing her, she was a great fit! My kids loved her and...

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Leslie G.

Experienced Baby-Sitter, Nanny, And Mom Available Full Or Part Time

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
I first started baby-sitting when I was 11. I worked as a ceramics teacher for 4 and 5-year-old's at the JCC and taught 10-year-old's at my house. I enjoyed it immensely. I have two children. My daughter is 14 and my son is 11. I love spending time with them and we keep very active. I am looking for a baby-sitting job during the...

Kathleen M. says "My husband and I met Leslie when we were interviewing people for a nanny position for our then 3-month daughter. Leslie was very professional,...

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Gabriella R.

College Student

Lake Forest, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Alexandra G.

Lake Forest, CA

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$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello there! I'm Allie, looking for a position in Orange County California, and I'm looking for a loving family to care for. With experience in nurturing newborns, overseeing toddlers, and even helping out with primary schoolers, I'm well-equipped to handle a range of ages and stages. I'm available for part-time, live-out...
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Kaela R.

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm looking for flexible hours due to school :) I like working with kids because it's always a new adventure with them. It can be full of fun and laughs or even cries, but one thing for sure it always starts and ends with a smile. I started officially working with kids when I was in my teens. I started babysitting, tutoring,...

Care Member says "Kaela was very good with our baby and very helpful and professional. "

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Cindy T.

Part-Time Caregiver

Tustin, CA

3.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
My name is Cindy and I have more than 2 years of experience in babysitting and 11 years of caring for elders. I am willing to work flexible hours, any day of the week, so please feel free to request help at any time. I also can offer a reliable source of transportation to and from school as well as running errands and doing...

Rabia K. says "She is sweet and dependable. Hard to understand due to accent but took good care of my daughter. We hired her twice for our daughter. She found a job...

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Samantha C.

Trabuco Canyon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Samantha, and I am a 22-year-old student athlete who moved home to pursue a masters degree at Concordia Irvine. I'm looking for a family who needs help part time or full time, but i'm also available for one time jobs. I'm very active, outgoing, and love to play with kids! I have a lot of experience with kids,...

Lynn H. says "Samantha was awesome!!! Even though she mainly took care of my youngest, she always took the time to hang out with my other two boys. Three kids is no...

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Juana Maria H.

Babysitter

Tustin, CA

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! . I have over 12 years of experience in home care and housekeeping. For the past 11 years, I worked with a wonderful family in Newport Beach, managing their home and caring for their two daughters, now college students. I also lovingly cared for their pets-between 2 and 4 dogs at a time. I've worked part-time for other...
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Zahra J.

Part-Time Babysitter

Laguna Hills, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
Hi. I am an experienced babysitter who has cared for all age groups. I work part time, but I have a flexible schedule and available for last minute jobs and date nights. Babysitting isn't just my career, I love being with kids and taking care of them is my priority. I have a reliable car with a clean record and background...

Care Member says "Zahra was a blessing to our family. She’s been taking care of our rambunctious 15 month old. She is very hands on, caring and loving towards him. She is...

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Clarissa G.

Part-Time Nanny

Ladera Ranch, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR MON-FRI, MORNING TILL 2 p.m. (Updated 06/25/2025) Hi there! I'm so glad you're here! I have over seven years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I've had the privilege of working with several wonderful families. Along with babysitting and nannying, I'm happy to help with errands and...

Akeena G. says "We hired Clarissa to nanny our 3 month old son. She was very good at communicating with us and most importantly she was very engaged with our son. She...

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Joie B.

Experienced Babysitter With A Fun And Loving Heart.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as energetic, silly and loving I like working with kids because it is a gift to support and love them. Love being a small part of their early life as they grow up and to help build a love foundation. I'm looking for a job that is flexible week to week, evening and weekends, as well school vacation...

Care Member says "I am so thankful to have found Joie. She’s so great with my 9 month old daughter and is so attentive and patient. I would recommend her to everyone ❤️"

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Julia R.

Part-time Caregiver

Mission Viejo, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 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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Ana A.

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I having been working as a nanny for 12 + years. I have great references and I'm more than happy to provide as needed. I have been taking care of kids with ages 3 months to 13-year-old. Daily activities are: playing, homework, taking to parks, pickup and drop off at school and etc.. I'm flexible to either a full or part time,...

Care Member says "Anna helped us with our 21 month old baby for a few weeks and did a very good job. She is punctual, kind, respectful and caring. She was always on time...

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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
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
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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Ricki-nicole G.

Part-Time Caregiver

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Carpooling
travel
I've had a lot of experience with children and especially growing up with younger siblings. I love spending time with children and making their day enjoyable. I'm always willing to teach children something new. One way of doing so is by reading them books. Taking them to the park is also what I do just so they can spend some...

Dena B. says "Sweet and patient! Arrives on time. Completes the tasks. Asks questions when something is unclear. She is patient and kind with my neuro diverse family. My...

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Ellie M.

Experienced Babysitter; Looking To Nanny Part-time

Laguna Beach, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Ellie and I've been a babysitter and nanny for quite some time now. After I graduated from college (where I got my degree in childhood education) I went to work for someone on the Dodgers as a full time nanny and then went on to pursue a professional career as an executive assistant. However, my schedule has...

Miss T. says "Ellie is a natural and she works hard at what ever the job requires. She is easy going and I can count on her to not only watch my kids but also enjoy them....

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Marina B.

Experience Babysitter Available Weekends And Some Weekdays

Irvine, CA

3.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Recent graduate student. However, I had many years of taking care of special needs since my sister is special needs. I was also the leader of the children's department at my church where I was responsible for helping and teaching them various skills they needed in school. throughout my life, I have been part of various outreach...

Tiffany S. says "Marina has worked for our family on and off for a year. I have a non verbal severely autistic son. She has always been punctual, incredibly professional...

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.88/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, CA

Part Time Babysitters in Lake Forest, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Hailey P.

Hailey has been our part time (20-25 hours per week) nanny for the past 7 months, and she is exceptional. Every thing she says in her bio...

- Melanie F.

Katherine S.

Katherine was the first babysitter to take care of our kids other than family! I knew after interviewing her, she was a great fit! My kids...

- Sheena V.

Leslie G.

My husband and I met Leslie when we were interviewing people for a nanny position for our then 3-month daughter. Leslie was very...

- Kathleen M.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Lake Forest, CA

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Lake Forest, CA. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.

When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Lake Forest, CA, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.

How much babysitters are paid near you in Lake Forest, CA depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Lake Forest, CA is $17.88.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Lake Forest, CA, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.

Part-time babysitters near you in Lake Forest, CA offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.

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