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Find after school babysitters in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA that you’ll love

60 after school babysitters are listed in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years

After school babysitters in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Gianna G.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$17-27/hr9 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gianna, dedicated educator with a passion for nurturing young minds. With over seven years of experience working with children, I transitioned from an after-school program at 16 to becoming a preschool teacher after college. After three and a half years in the classroom, I was recently promoted to an...
Hi everyone! I am a 17-year-old babysitter in Rancho Santa Margarita but I am willing to travel wherever needed! Since 2018, I've been providing reliable and caring babysitting services to families. With years of experience, I excel at keeping kids entertained, safe, and happy. My background includes working at Krak Boba and...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Nelly S.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$23-28/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun, energetic and responsible person who likes to nanny or babysit kids of all ages. I have an excellent interpersonal communication and good skills handling and caring for kids in presence or absence of their parents. I enjoy showing them good manners at the table and in daily life activities. I have the ability to keep...
Nelly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

CPR

5.0
"Wonderful. She was great with our little 11 month old. She was punctual and reliable. Most of all I loved hearing her play with him from the other room. She was great."

Jessica V.

Conchita P.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Of 15 Years Looking For Full Time Job

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Maria. I have been babysitting for 20 years and I have enjoyed watching many children grow up. I feel as thought that I have babysat are like my own kids. I'm CPR certified and have take care of newborns twins and many toddlers.
Conchita can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Conchita is an extremely capable, warm, caring, engaged and trustworthy caregiver who has cared for our daughter as she transitioned from infant to toddler. Her experience really shines through her work. Our child has truly thrived in her care and absolutely adores...

Vibhuti R.

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Maureen E.


Mission Viejo, CA

$29-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Babysitter Available

I have over two decades of paid childcare experience. My sister was born when I was 10 and both my parents worked so I ended up caring for her a lot. I then quickly became the go-to baby-sitter for the families on my street starting at age 11 & continuing through high school. During community college I nannied and from that...
Maureen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maureen is thoughtful, caring, considerate, conscientious, bright and funny. We always know our daughter is safe and in good hands when she is with Maureen. Maureen has become part of our family and we highly endorse her as a care provider."

Jen B.

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Meri B.


Laguna Hills, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time After School Nanny

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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Sarah H.


Lake Forest, CA

$20-40/hr7 yrs exp

I Love To Teach Through Play!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Sarah and I am passionate about working with children and adolescents. I've been working with kids and teens since high school. I worked with young girls ages 5-12 as a cheer leading coach for around two years and I volunteered as an assistant high school cheer coach after I graduated high school. I helped a...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is truly amazing! If you are looking to hire someone, look no further, she is the person you need to hire. She was a gift to our entire family "

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Deborah D.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

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, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Super friendly and personable, she is a great "Mommy Sub" while you are away from your kids. I highly recommend her!"

Aja M.

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Janelle J.


Irvine, CA

$25-26/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, And Responsible Sitter With Attention To Detail And Affection

Hi! My name is Janelle (Nelly for short) and I am a recent UCLA graduate just returned home for the summer! I love working with kids, being that I have a lengthy history of childcare, ranging from infants to teens and am the eldest of my siblings and cousins. I have experience with meal prep, cooking, cleaning, organization, bed...
Janelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Janelle was the greatest addition to our summer, and we are so sad that she had to return to school for the year. She was amazing with our son, he truly saw her as his friend, while knowing that she was in charge. I highly recommend her , she is phenomenal with...

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Pauline L.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Laura S.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Fun-loving babysitter. I am a dedicated, responsible, and caring babysitter with over 14 years of experience looking after children of all ages. I am passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children while their parents are away. I can provide references upon request. Thank you!
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Responded to emails promptly, but had already accepted other job."

Ana B.

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Sydney T.


Lake Forest, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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...

Kimberly B.

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Breelynn I.


Mission Viejo, CA

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hi I am a fun loving nanny with 10 years of experience in childcare. I love to foster a creative and safe and fun environment for children to learn and grow! When I'm not working with kids I am hanging out with my friends or my nieces. Creating a safe and positive space for kids is my top priority.
Breelynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bree is an excellent nanny and my children absolutely adore her. She is patient, kind, and fun. Bree is dependable and reliable. She also communicates very well and is accommodating when there are minor fluctuations in schedule. Bree has taken care of our daughter...

Balpreet P.

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Kara L.


Mission Viejo, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, and responsible. I like working with kids because I love connecting with children and the overall excitement of the day. I am also somewhat a kid at heart and enjoy reading, playing, and crafts. I started working with kids when I was 16 and babysat my dad's bosses kids. I have held...
5.0
"Kara babysat for my kids for 1 year before we moved. My kids absolutely adored her, as did I, she is very organized and timely. I would recommend to any parent looking for a responsible and fun babysitter, especially for kids age 1-10."

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Brittany A.


Mission Viejo, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Brittany and I'm 35 years old. I have 20 years of paid experience looking after and caring for children, and over 10 years of professional nannying. I'm looking for families who need a driver. Someone to pick up and/or drop off their child or children at activities or home. *I have a 7-month-old baby girl...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer R.


Mission Viejo, CA

$51/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet. :) I love helping people. I am a Christian and I love God! I have 2 grown children that are doing exceptionally well and I am very proud of. I am a non smoker and do not drink. Certified in adult, children, infant CPR current with First Aid too! I...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Jennifer is by far one of the most dependable, honest, outgoing people I have ever met. She is a true joy to be around and a positive influence to everyone around her. If you are looking for reliable, dedicated and trustworthy care, I would highly recommend...

Shelby M.

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Marina B.


Irvine, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter Available Weekends And Some Weekdays

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Marina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"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 and caring. I have nothing but amazing things to say about her as I trust her 100 percent with both my kids....

Tiffany S.

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Lianna P.


San Juan Capistrano, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Caring and responsible nanny. CPR and water safety certified; previous preschool teacher from ages 2-5 at explore Montessori. From Hawaii! Artistic, surfer, health conscious, fun, responsible, and hard-working. 27-year-old female.
Lianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Taylor W.


Trabuco Canyon, CA

$25-41/hr10 yrs exp

Attentive And Responsible Nanny/Sitter

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, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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."

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Kaitlyn B.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & 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.

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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Nelly S.

5.0

Wonderful. She was great with our little 11 month old. She was punctual and reliable. Most of all I loved hearing her play with him from the other room. She was great.

- Jessica V.

Conchita P.

5.0

Conchita is an extremely capable, warm, caring, engaged and trustworthy caregiver who has cared for our daughter as she transitioned from infant to toddler. Her experience really shines through her work. Our child has truly thrived in her care and absolutely adores her. Conchita treats children in...

- Vibhuti R.

Maureen E.

5.0

Maureen is one of the best people I've ever hired. They had keen insight into my kids and were always so compassionate and patient with them. In addition, Maureen is a serious go-getter and takes a lot of initiative with household projects too. They honestly became a member of our family! Don't...

- Care member

Meri B.

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.

Sarah H.

5.0

Sarah is great. She always comes prepared (even over prepared) to have fun with the kids. The kids are always excited to see what she has in her bags of toys. She’s super responsible and diligent. Definitely an A+ sitter.

- Care member

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Ratings for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA after school babysitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

After School Babysitters in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.