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After school babysitters in Ladera Ranch, CA
Jasmin R.
Ladera Ranch, CA
$25-50/hr
As a nurturing caregiver with 20 years of experience, I find great joy in supporting families and making a positive impact on the lives of children. My own experience as a single mom to five wonderful kids has further fueled my passion for childcare.
I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where...
My name is Natalie, I am 25 years old and I am currently going to school to get my degree in psychology. My career goal is to work with people with special needs. I am energetic, patient and loving.
I have been an official caregiver for about 7 years now, but I have helped raise my younger family members since as long as I can...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Karin Z.
Ladera Ranch, CA
$24-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With a year of experience in childcare, I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe, nurturing environment where they thrive. My creative and friendly nature allows me to engage children in a variety of fun and educational activities, from...
Nelson C.
Ladera Ranch, CA
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've always enjoyed caring for kids. My experience includes three years of babysitting, and I'm now seeking a position as a childcare provider for children aged six to 11. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I'm dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for the children in my care.
I have a graduate...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 20 years experience in being a nanny. I have worked with 5 different families over the years. in between I ran my own business. I am patient, caring, understanding, always on time and engage with children to help their developmental needs.
Nahid can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"I had the opportunity to have Nahid for 5 months. It was a blessing having her, she cared for my son as if he was her own grandson, and loved him just like a family member. She was a great help and made me feel very comfortable trusting her from day one! I cannot...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katie, and I'm a 22-year-old. I've recently moved from Boston to Southern California to pursue graduate studies in social work!
I have cared for children of all ages-from newborns to 12-year-olds-since I was 15. My experience also includes 3 years as a camp counselor. Most recently, I've nannied for a 4-month-old...
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Anna Laura S.
Ladera Ranch, CA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Also A Spanish Teacher And I Love To Give The Kids The Opportunity To Learn A New Lenguaje.
Hello! I'm Anna Laura, and I've been a nanny for 10 years. I've had the pleasure of babysitting for various families, from lively groups of boys to a special needs child in a wheelchair. I love children with all my heart and strive to create a safe, fun, and educational environment whether it's playing games, helping with...
Anna Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Ana, a nanny with 5 years' experience in Brazil and 1 year in the United States. I'm Brazilian, I speak English and I have experience with children of all ages, focusing mainly on babies from 6 months to 3 years old.
I have my own car (I'm a strong driver), I don't smoke, and I love pets! I also have a First Aid and CPR...
Manuela H.
Ladera Ranch, CA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a nurturing childcare provider with three years of experience, I am passionate about creating a safe and stimulating environment for children to thrive. My dedication to providing quality care stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my ability to positively impact children's...
Manuela can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Sydney is great with kids! She is out going and ready for some fun. She is very intelligent and can work around your crazy schedule. We intend to keep her as long as we can. We highly recommend her! "
Amanda K.
Colette A.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Experienced Sitter And Educator
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Colette and I am 23-year-old recent graduate with my masters and teaching credential from Cal State Fullerton (Dec 22), who works currently as as a full time substitute while looking for teaching jobs to start in the fall. I love working with children and it would be great to have work over the summer...
Colette can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
I have worked with children for 17 years. I started out working in a church nursery then began babysitting. After babysitting a while I began to also nanny. I have a 8-year-old at home as well so I am used to having a child at any given moment. I am attentive, positive, patient, and caring. I am hands on and love to interact...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor has been babysitting for me for about 3 years. she started when my daughter was an infant. She is dependable, caring and kind. My daughters favorite thing to do with Taylor is play dress up! I love having a sitter that I can trust and call upon at any time....
Aja T.
Pauline L.
Aliso Viejo, CA
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I am 36 years old. I have a reliable car and a flexible schedule. I have taken on a few assignments on this site and have really enjoyed it. The assignments have been mainly before and after school transportation and care. I am very punctual and eager to help the family however I can. I am also open to babysitting for date...
Pauline can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Pauline has been taking care of my son every morning for a few months now. She is fantastic! Not only is she dependable, but my son loves her as well. She has always been proactive with communicating and confirming scheduling, even when we've been forgetful to...
Robert R.
Kaitlyn B.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Katie and I am 25 years old. I received my undergraduate degree from Biola University and am currently in grad school getting my masters in education and teaching credential. I have a total of 5 years experience nannying children from 8 months - 5 years old, I have 6 months of experience substitute teaching in...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our Kids LOVE her! She is dependable and always on time, takes great care and interest in the kids. She does zoom preschool with our oldest and entertains our youngest. We are blessed to have her!"
Erin H.
5.0
(7)
Hi, my name is Keira! I have been babysitting children of all ages for 5 years and truly love it. Working with children inspired me to study child development at Cal Poly. I have earned my associates degree in child development as well as an associate teacher certificate. I truly believe children are such a gift and need to be...
Keira can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Someone like Keira is hard to find! She is genuine, kind, and energetic. It’s obvious she has a natural gift for working with children. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great nanny. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Meri and I am a TK teacher. In 2018, I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, and I will be starting my master's course work soon!
I really love reading to young children and have 3 bookcases full of children's books in my home. I enjoy getting creative...
Meri can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meri is a wonderful person! She was my daughter's ECE teacher and is now our regular babysitter. She always shows up with crafts to do with the kids and is wonderful at keeping them occupied and entertained. I always feel safe with Meri! "
Molly C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a Pre-School teacher by profession and trained in early childhood education. I have worked with all ages from infants to pre-teens. I have over 10 years experience of teaching and being a nanny, I love what I do and enjoy every minute of being with children. My philosophy is if children feel safe and happy, they can...
Dalilah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Dalilah is everything you could ever want for your precious little one. I needed a sitter last minute for reoccurring Saturdays and she stepped in immediately. She’s very kind, gentle, communicative, responsive, and gives updates about all the little details. She...
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Deborah D.
Aliso Viejo, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Deborah! I'm 34 years old and a single parent of a 9-year-old. I work from home with flex hours, and I nanny on the side to put money in my son's college fund. I'm a homeowner in Aliso Viejo since 2009.
I started babysitting when I was 12 and have never stopped. I love being around kids and have experience with...
Deborah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Deborah on very short notice, but still wanted to do a thorough review. She was very quick with references, approving her background check, and she came up on very short notice for an in-person interview. Great on the job too. Kept my daughter safe and...
David R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace.
I've been caring for children since I was 12, starting as a mother's helper and progressing to babysitting independently. I hold a master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language and Elementary Education, along with a California teaching license.
After receiving my master's degree, I taught for...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace worked for us from Dec '18-July '19, and the only reason she stopped is because she moved to CA. I can say without hesitation that Grace is the best sitter we've ever worked with. She babysat my 2 yo daughter for approximately 3 hrs a day, for 3-5 days a...
Ali L.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for Care with 2 different families in the past 4 years through the pandemic and kids moving on to preschool. I enjoy watching children learn and grow. My strengths as a caregiver are that I am very reliable, trustworthy, hands on and caring. My goals are to engage your child and create a nurturing and educational...
Lucy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Lucy was so great with my two little ones, 2 and 4 at the time. She was our nanny part time for almost a year. Responsible and caring, she made my girls laugh often as well. My girls still enjoy seeing her even though she no longer is our part time nanny. "
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Ladera Ranch, CA
Nahid L.
5.0
I had the opportunity to have Nahid for 5 months. It was a blessing having her, she cared for my son as if he was her own grandson, and loved him just like a family member. She was a great help and made me feel very comfortable trusting her from day one! I cannot tell enough of how much we loved her...
- Care member
Sydney T.
5.0
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 will still be up for doing date nights though. ;)
What to say about her? Well simply put, she is exactly what you hope to find in a sitter,...
- Kimberly B.
Taylor W.
5.0
My daughter loves Taylor so much. She was like a big sister to her. She is already asking when Taylor can come back over again.
- Care member
Pauline L.
5.0
Love Pauline! Exceptional in any task that needs to be complete. She's genuine, kind, loving, never misses a beat, and honest.
- Samar E.
Kaitlyn B.
5.0
Our Kids LOVE her! She is dependable and always on time, takes great care and interest in the kids. She does zoom preschool with our oldest and entertains our youngest. We are blessed to have her!
- Erin H.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Ladera Ranch, CA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?
You can review 9 after school babysitter profiles near you in Ladera Ranch, CA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Ladera Ranch, CA is $20.22. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Ladera Ranch, CA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Ladera Ranch, CA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Ladera Ranch, CA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Ladera Ranch, CA?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Ladera Ranch, CA.