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Sheryl E.

Weekend; Part Time, Or Date Night Help

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I provided in-home daycare for kids when my own children were small, until they went to school. More recently, I began being the loving caregiver to my granddaughters from birth, until they were older and able to transition to pre-school, TK, and grade school. During the pandemic, when their parents worked from home, I helped...

Care Member says "Sheryl has been babysitting my infant son for the last 9 months. Not only does she have so much experience, but also she’s very calm, which is a godsend...

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Ana S.

Part-Time Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I have 35 years of experience as a housekeeper. I have referrals from numerous families that I have served as a nanny and housekeeper. I pride myself in keeping a tidy and clean household myself and more importantly I display my passion within my profession as well. I have worked for hotels such as The private households and...

Kevin S. says "Ana was very helpful in our home. Awesome with our daughter. Extremely self motivated and productive with her time. "

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Andra M.

Loving & Caring Attentive Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi families, I am currently working as a nanny, personal asst. with a family part time. I'm working from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. I'm looking for morning hours 3 to 5 days a week. I'm most comfortable working with toddlers walking age and up. I feel I have a lot to offer my next family. I love to engage the kids down their...

Rekha P. says "Andra is very reliable nanny. She has taken care of our two girls for almost 4 years. She is now like part of our family. Our girls love her and I was...

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Gabriela D.

6+ Years Of Childcare Expertise | Reliable & Nurturing

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Gabriela, but you can call me Gabi :) With 6+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, I bring warmth, patience, and reliability to every family. My goal is to create a safe, engaging environment where kids can thrive. I have my own car and a clean driving record. I have a Marketing degree and do some...

Care Member says "I am absolutely thrilled to share my experience with Gabriela as a caregiver. From the moment she started, it was clear that her dedication and...

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Sandra M.

Experienced Nanny, Full/Part-Time

Costa Mesa, CA

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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am an experienced nanny who loves to take care of infants and toddlers. Some of the families I've worked with in the past would say I am a very nurturing, patient, and responsible person who enjoys taking care children. I'm very passionate about coming along side families and partnering with them in the upbringing of their...
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Amy L.

Part Time Nanny Abailable

Costa Mesa, CA

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$27/hr
3 years experience
My Name is Amy . I'm a mother of two girls . I have 7+ yrs of being a nanny to 3 specific families. I was with each one till either the kiddos went to school or in one case one moved away and Offered me a commute package but was to far . I have been currently working with a family for the past year there children were a 3 yr old...
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Chloe M.

Part-time Nanny/babysitter

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Recent college graduate. Have taken courses in early childhood development and student taught a Pre k class. I have had experience babysitting and nannying children as young newborns to as old as 15-year-old. Also have experience working with special needs kids. I am looking for a job nannying/babysitting part-time.
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Julisa R.

Part-Time Evening/Date Night Caregiver

Costa Mesa, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm available as a part-time nanny for evenings and date nights. As a mom to an autistic 3-year-old girl, I understand the importance of being reliable, patient and providing loving care to the littles. I do have a disclaimer though. I don't drive but I have reliable transportation. I am flexible during the weekends! Please feel...
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Amanda G.

Part Time Babysitter Available

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I've cherished my upbringing caring for children on our family farm, and I'm thrilled to continue that passion as a babysitter for your little ones/ pets.
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Yesenia R.

Nanny Looking For Part Time/Full Time

Costa Mesa, CA

1.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I have 20 years of experience, and continue to love working with children. I have worked with Laguna Beach families for over 13 years. I have lists of great references. I am very familiar with Orange County and currently reside in Costa Mesa.
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Savanna B.

Seeking To Provide Part Time Or Occasional Childcare Services

Costa Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I recently graduated with a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology. I am passionate about caring for children and have plenty of experience doing so. Play is my expertise! I will only be available through the end of summer because I will be relocating to begin my career. I'm hoping to help a family in need of childcare.
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Alexis H.

Part-time Caregiver

Costa Mesa, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm Alexis, and I've been a professional caregiver for 6 years, 9 years total experience. I have extensive experience caring for newborns through preschoolers (ages 0-5). I'm certified in CPR and First Aid. Being a caregiver is my greatest passion, and I always bring a positive attitude to work, providing care with both...
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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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Robyn O.

Part Time Care Giver

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm the mother of five kids. Our older two kids are out of the house and live on their own. Our middle daughter is away at college and I have twins that are freshman in high school. They are very independent and I find myself with a lot of time on my hands. I would love to find some kids (or a baby to watch) in the weekday...
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Madison U.

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I graduated from Cal State Fullerton with my Bachelors in Child Development and am continuing my education at CSULB in a Multiple Subject Credential. I have been around children my whole life, my mother has run an in-home day care since I was four. I have been babysitting on my own since I was 12. I have watched children ranging...
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Allison C.

Part-time Babysitter

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 7 + years of babysitting experience ranging from ages of 10 weeks old - 13 years old both male and female. I love engaging with kids, playing games or toys with them, finding a fun movie to watch or baking something new. I have been an athlete my whole life so anything outdoors is always fun. I'm very comfortable...
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Alexsis P.

Fun And Responsible Part-time Nanny Available

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hiya! I am looking for a recurring job starting this summer (preferably for children aged 4+)! When it comes to working with children, my general motto is that patience and preparedness can go a long way toward creating a welcoming and fun environment. After all, what we feel as adults, children feel tenfold, so it's important...
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Emily C.

Part Or Full-Time Nanny Available In Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Emily and I recently moved to Costa Mesa from New Orleans, where I worked as a nanny for the past 5 years. I have experience and a love for working with all ages. I began my career as a childcare worker at just 12 years old as a consistent babysitter for several families; but have continued as a teaching assistant,...
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Nola G.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, I'm Nola! I'm currently a college student balancing my part time job :) I love working with children and have great experience and training with my past job as an ABA technician as well as being a camp counselor. I am looking for part time work.
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Keri C.

RN

Costa Mesa, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Former social worker turned RN who is looking to help take care of children local to the Costa Mesa area part time. I have experience as a nanny and personal house manager. I've also worked with kids as a case manager for foster children and after school program manager
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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.91/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.4

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA

Part Time Child Care in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Sheryl E.

Sheryl has been babysitting my infant son for the last 9 months. Not only does she have so much experience, but also she’s very calm, which...

- Care member

Ana S.

Ana was very helpful in our home. Awesome with our daughter. Extremely self motivated and productive with her time.

- Kevin S.

Andra M.

Andra is very reliable nanny. She has taken care of our two girls for almost 4 years. She is now like part of our family. Our girls love...

- Rekha P.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Costa Mesa, CA

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in CA is $21.91.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Costa Mesa, CA, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Costa Mesa, CA who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Costa Mesa, CA, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 45 part time child care providers near you in Costa Mesa, CA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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