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60 after school child care are listed in Costa Mesa, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 6 years
After school child care in Costa Mesa, CA
Carol S.
Costa Mesa, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an RN, who specialized in critical care, pediatrics and ER. I have over 10 years of experience caring for infants and children of all ages. I'm a non-smoker. I have experience raising a son and a daughter. I can help with Light Housework, cooking, Laundry and errands. I have a very reliable car, an excellent driving record...
Carol can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kothar A.
Costa Mesa, CA
$18-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi i'm a 19 yr old college student who loves working with kids and would love to help support families in our community. With two years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various ages, from toddlers to preteens in after school programs and babysitting settings. My patient and friendly nature allows...
Kothar can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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
Keri can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Elizabeth, and I bring over 10 years of joyful experience working with children. I hold a Psychology bachelor's degree from Cal State Long Beach. Throughout my career, I've had the pleasure of working with the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana and the Project Kidz Connect after-school program at NMUSD....
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I have over nine years experience working as a part-time nanny for multiple families with children ages 3-13. I have helped with school pickup, after-school activities, homework help/ tutoring during distance learning, light meal preparation, and arts and crafts for the prior families I nannied for. People best describe...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Raelyn. I have babysitting and care experience for children from 2m to around 15y. I have worked for a handful of families in the OC area as both a babysitter, swim instructor, and coach!
I currently live in Costa Mesa, CA, and go to school at CSU Long Beach. I am studying music education. I have been employed...
Raelyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Liliana R.
Costa Mesa, CA
$36/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, I Go To College & I've Always Loved Kids! They Make This World A Better Place!
I worked in an after school program for 10 months taking care of 5 years old- 10 years old.
I'd describe my personality as caring, cheerful and calm.
I like working with kids because I love the bond that you create with them making memories with them, doing fun activities, I love helping them grow and learn!
I'm looking for a...
Liliana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have extensive experience working with kiddos and families. I am currently in the process of getting my Master's degree in Social Work at Cal State Long Beach and have my Bachelor's degree from Azusa Pacific University. I've worked with children since I was a young person myself in various settings (summer camps, after-school...
Crystal can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Isabella. I'm a med student currently studying to become a pediatric and obstetric chiropractor. I love children of all ages. I have been babysitting for almost 10 years. I have taken care of infants, several sets Twins (various ages), and small groups of children. I love children and they love me! I play...
Isabella can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I interviewed Isabella for a nannying position. She was punctual, on time for our interview, and was really personable. She is very kind and knowledgeable, and I would recommend her as a babysitter or nanny."
Eliza G.
Tiffany B.
Orange, CA
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated Caregiver Available For Weekends, After School, And Summer Break.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Tiffany and I have dedicated most of my life to working with children in multiple environments. I started babysitting at 14 years old and my first job was giving swimming lessons to children at my local public pool. I have worked in education and in group homes since 1997 and I currently work for Alvord Unified...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiffany is such a great help for us in taking care of our little toddler. She is very attentive to our little ones needs. She is caring to her & very sweet.
She is very dependable in scheduling the days that we need her help & is also a very good communicator....
Prescilla Anne P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been a nanny for a little over 16 years and I've also worked in after school kids programs.
As a nanny to SCHOOL AGE children I'm used to preparing lunches, dinners, and snacks, helping with homework, & driving children to/from after school activities and appointments.
I also have a lot of experience for children with...
Keely can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Keely was exactly what we were looking for in a Nanny for our son. She is bright, caring and would have been a perfect fit with our family. Our outgoing Nanny had a change of plans, so we ended up staying with her. If that was not the case, we certainly would have...
Katherine M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nancy, and I have been taking care of children for the past eight years. My experience involves being a babysitter, nanny, special needs caregiver, live-in nanny, and daycare instructor, working with children ages 0-14 years old. I also volunteer at my local private school' s daycare and have been there for the...
Nancy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Megan and I am a 3rd year graduate student at Chapman University working towards my doctorate in physical therapy. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Oregon with a degree in Human Physiology and a minor in Spanish. I have 2 years of experience working with children with special needs at Rise...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It was great to have Megan babysit our daughter. She had a great time and was cared for well."
Shane M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I first started watching children part-time when I was 13; I regularly took care of children from 4 different families with the children ranging in ages from 6 months to 12 years. This led to a steady after school position in high school and eventually to a full-time nanny position taking care of four children for a year after...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Interview went well. Was really great with our daughter. We ended up having an offer accepted by another caregiver shortly after her interview, so we we're unable to hire her...but would have!"
John G.
5.0
(4)
Hello , I have been working with kids for almost 8 years now due to my pre school teaching experience and also as a caregiver. I am available for occasional, evenings and after school school care
I am very fun, proactive and I love to work on the little ones skills , feelings and also teach them new things regardless of their...
Nara Iris can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Nara is the sweetest, kindest and most genuinely caring person and I would recommend her to anyone! She has helped me so much this past year and a half with so many things - caring for my kids, my nephew and nieces, our pets, our house, and has even helped me at...
Care member
Priscilla C.
Santa Ana, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Priscilla, I am currently a full time nursing student and work part time. I work for Santa Ana Unified School District as a Student Support Paraprofessional but they are currently on summer break. I have worked for the City of Irvine for about 8 years, as a community service leader lll. At the community center...
Priscilla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Priscilla is trustworthy, creative, and a natural leader. She has the ability to anticipate possible problematic situations and problem solve ahead of time. She using her bright and bubbly energy to entertain and engage the children she works with, they LOVE miss...
Christina D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am thrilled to be looking for a part time afternoon position 2 or 3 days per week, certified in Child, Infant, Adult CPR, First Aid, finished with my education, graduated with a college degree, bilingual speak two languages and excellent references available.
More than a decade of experience caring for children has...
Monika can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Monika cared for my 7 year old son. He really liked her and I fully trusted her with him and in my home. She was always on time and checked in with me regularly on what he needed to do for the day or the week. She helped him with his homework and took him to soccer...
David C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages in several different settings including schools, tutoring, after school care and clinics. I've also taught art classes, yoga and language arts for children. I am a current preschool- kinder teacher and Spanish teacher, homeschool educator and a mama...
Silvana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Silvana has been beyond great with my two energetic boys. She has the management skills to keep them engaged, and on track. They always look forward to seeing her. I highly recommend her based on the support she provided us."
Adrian C.
Natalie L.
Irvine, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Natalie. I have worked with children for over 10 years now. I started out as a teacher for after school programs as well as meal programs. I transitioned into co-coordinating after school programs and daycare. I also spent a short time as a behavorial therapist for autistic children. I am currently a stay at home...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm Tara, 24 years old, and I've spent the last 5 years as an Art Teacher and Child Caretaker at an after-school program, as well as a nanny for children ages 0-12. Through these roles, I've gained practical experience in child care and learned how to engage kids in activities that foster mental and physical growth,...
Tara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Costa Mesa, CA
Isabella P.
5.0
I interviewed Isabella for a nannying position. She was punctual, on time for our interview, and was really personable. She is very kind and knowledgeable, and I would recommend her as a babysitter or nanny.
- Eliza G.
Tiffany B.
5.0
Tiffany is such a great help for us in taking care of our little toddler. She is very attentive to our little ones needs. She is caring to her & very sweet.
She is very dependable in scheduling the days that we need her help & is also a very good communicator.
She only comes in to help us out...
- Prescilla Anne P.
Keely T.
5.0
Keely has been wonderful with our daughter. My husband and I work from home and needed a nanny for our 7-month old. Keely is full of positive energy and keeps our daughter engaged: takes her on walks, teaches sign language, guides her with fun little playful activities, reads stories, takes care of...
- Care member
Megan Q.
5.0
Megan is outstanding with our 14-month-old, keeping her engaged and happy with activities. Her excellent communication and care made us feel completely at ease.
- Bethany S.
Sarah C.
5.0
Interview went well. Was really great with our daughter. We ended up having an offer accepted by another caregiver shortly after her interview, so we we're unable to hire her...but would have!
- John G.
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FAQs for after school child care in Costa Mesa, CA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Costa Mesa, CA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Costa Mesa, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $22.33 per hour as of March 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Costa Mesa, CA?
Care.com currently has 9 after school child care providers in Costa Mesa, CA. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Costa Mesa, CA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Costa Mesa, CA to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Costa Mesa, CA, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.