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Sheryl E.

Weekend; Part Time, Or Date Night Help

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Sandra M.

Experienced Nanny, Full/Part-Time

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
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...

Shannon G. says "Words can't describe how amazing Sandra is as a nanny and as a human being. She helped us with two of our sons for almost 3 years. She's punctual,...

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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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Donna B.

Part-Time Caregiver

Costa Mesa, CA

4.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have experience with kids of many ages, from around one year to around 12 years old. I have babysat and worked as an assistant camp counselor. I love working with kids and helping them grow and develop. I have babysat many times and in many situations. I am very good at keeping up with kids and all the things that they could...

Jackie T. says "Hired her but a day later she declined due to busy school schedule. She was punctual at her interview, even after last minute request."

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Andra M.

Loving & Caring Attentive Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
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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Nikki T.

Full-Time Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Nikki ! I am 26 years old and am interested in part-time work to hopefully give you back some time in your day! I currently work full time as a Content Producer for an energy drink company however, I miss the ability to incorporate my creative energy into the relationships that evolve in the world of child...

Care Member says "Nikki was a great resource for our family. We needed someone who could be flexible and help care for our son when need be. It started out being a few...

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Monet E.

All About Monét

Costa Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Passionate about helping all types of families with my Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. I started babysitting my younger cousins as a teen and volunteered at camps. I was a preschool teacher, teaching infants to 5 years olds for 10 years while I earned my degree. I am currently working part time as Child...

Kevin E. says "Monet has been helping us care for our toddler since he was about 11 months old. He's now almost two. Monet would watch him three days a week, and she...

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Chloe M.

Part-time Nanny/babysitter

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$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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Amanda G.

Part Time Babysitter Available

Costa Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 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
$35/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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Isabella R.

Part-time/Full-time Sitter

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am offering child care and household services. I am a very reliable, positive and creative person who has had multiple years of experience caring for children, from toddlers to pre teens. My responsibilities have included tutoring, helping with crafts, light housekeeping, and more. I am also happy to work with families with...
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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
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Juliana D.

Part-Time Caregiver Available!

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Juliana and I absolutely love working with children. My experience includes Kids Factory ( after school program), ABA therapy with special needs children, occasional babysitting for family and non family. I am looking to assist families with the occasional date nights or any weekend needs. I currently work full time...
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Camille P.

Nanny Living In Orange County Looking For Full Or Part Time Work!

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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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

from
$25/hr
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Madeline S.

32 Year Old Mom Looking For Part Time Work Having Fun With Kiddos!

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as creative, sociable and assertive. I like working with kids because it's fulfilling to support their growth! I think spending time with kiddos keeps us young by allowing us to be more creative, playful and mindful. I'm looking for a meaningful job where I spend time doing what comes naturally to...
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Mia M.

Costa Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Mia! I am a 20-year-old college student. I study at a university in Europe so I am looking for a part time job! I have worked at the YMCA as a Teacher Assistant and taught English! I am CPR and First Aid certified and can help with groceries, tutoring, housekeeping, and more. Can't wait to meet you!
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Daniela Q.

Fun, Caring, Experienced Nanny

Costa Mesa, CA

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi families! I'm a committed caregiver with a heart for childcare, looking for a part-time nanny opportunity. Bringing years of experience and bilingual abilities, I deliver high-quality care and building lasting relationships with your family. If you have any questions feel free to reach out!
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Julisa R.

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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.19/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.2

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

Part Time Child Care in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 21 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

Sandra M.

Words can't describe how amazing Sandra is as a nanny and as a human being. She helped us with two of our sons for almost 3 years. She's...

- Shannon G.

Ana S.

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

- Kevin S.

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 $21.19.

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 37 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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