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133 babysitters are listed in Costa Mesa, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Costa Mesa, CA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since I was 16 years old. I worked part-time for the YMCA and a resort. My past jobs include a learning center and a childcare center at a kids gym where I was either a teacher or assisted the teacher. I love caring for children of all ages. I am first aid/CPR certified, have experience with newborns,...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin is awesome and my kids were so sad that she moved too far away to keep babysitting for them."
Luke H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Taylor!
I am a non-smoker, CPR certified, fully vaccinated, and I have a reliable vehicle. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have nannied for 3 years. My experience is with children ages five months and above, and I also have experience with special needs kids. I'm responsible, reliable, and...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Taylor is full of joy! She is fun, creative, and knows how to problem solve when an issue arises. Our 3 boys adored Taylor and always looked forward to her watching them. She is honest, trustworthy and a real gem of an individual. Any family would be blessed to...
Britt S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Victoria. I've been nannying for over 10 years for all ages (infant to 17 years old) I have current and past references available upon request. I also do help with pet sitting(big animal lover), house sitting, driving, personal assistant work/ errands, organizing, meal prep/ cooking. A little about me: I moved...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria is an A+ caretaker and professional. She was responsive & easy to coordinate with, adaptable to a schedule change, and most importantly was great with our two kids. Normally our kids are skittish when first meeting someone new but they took to Victoria...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Here's a little information about me. I have been employed by the same family for 6 years. The youngest child is going to school in a couple of weeks, so I'm looking to join another family.
I am passionate about my family, good health, and animals. I truly enjoy working with children. My current family has a 4-year-old that...
Monica can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We had an incredible experience with Marlene. We absolutely love her. Highly recommend!"
Hilary T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nobuko. I am an elementary school teacher and very passionate about education. I have taught 5th grade in Newport Mesa Unified, 3rd grade in Irvine Unified, and 3rd grade at an international school in South Korea. I am an enthusiastic, fun and responsible person and look forward to meeting you and take care of...
Nobuko can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nobuko was amazing with our son! It's always a big plus to find someone who has studies in elementary education. My husband and I are extremely happy to have found Nobuko on Care.com. It's a challenging task to find a reliable, responsible, trustworthy and fun...
Lyn N.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Bowie and I am currently 25-years-old with 12 years of babysitting experience. I have grown with several families over the years and have the skills necessary to care for babies and children of all ages. I enjoy being outdoors, taking babies and kids to the park/beach/malls, going for walks/bike rides, and...
Bowie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"She's the best sitter. We take her on trips with us and use her for overnights. She is a delightful person and does everything you ask. She is more like family and we just adore her. She has watched our 4 year old since birth and will continue to. I can't say...
Naomi C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a recent elementary credential graduate serving the Orange County area. I am just starting out in my teaching career, and still babysit on evenings and occasional weekends. Before I became a teacher, I was a full-time nanny for 3+ years for a family of 4! I have worked with kids since I was in highschool, as a mentor,...
Kirstin can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Best childcare we've ever hired, and we've hired a lot. She helped my son with online kindergarten, and she occasionally watched my younger daughter as well. She's dependable, organized, fun. Our kids loved her and still talk about her. Definitely recommend without...
Allison A.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Shannon, and I am a nursing student here at Concordia University Irvine. I have been babysitting for over 10 years and absolutely love working with kids and helping others. I have lived in Costa Mesa for two years now and have really enjoyed getting involved in church, surfing, and going to the beach all the...
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shannon is such a sweetheart and truly cares about what she does. She always has a positive attitude and a smile on her face, making her someone that I would (and will) definitely hire again! She is very reliable and flexible with times, which is something that...
Gabby W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sarah and I am available as a nanny. I'm currently attending college and residing in Costa Mesa. I believe every child deserves attentive and interactive care. My number one priority while babysitting is the safety of your child, so I became certified in pediatric CPR and first aid. I am also fully vaccinated...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"This review is long overdue. I hired Sarah for the months of April and May 2018 as a mother's helper. I needed help with after school care for my two children (2.5 years old and 1 month old at the time). Sarah always showed up on time. She has an energy about...
Joyce S.
Marslina M.
Costa Mesa, CA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Available Monday, Thursday, Friday, And Saturday Nights. Experienced In Child Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started the neighborhood babysitter gig when I was 12. Throughout the years I have gained a lot of experience. My jobs have ranged from an away camp counselor to the youth fitness/ daycare instructor at my local Country Club. I have CPR training from when I was a swim instructor. I transferred from a community college in...
Marslina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marslina was a wonderful sitter. She was responsible, reliable and took great care of my kids. They looked forward to her coming over. She engaged with them, played, built forts, took them to the park. A move made it so that we could no longer have her babysit...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cristina , and I am 23 years old and full of energy! I began babysitting at the age of 16 in the OC area. I am looking for a weekend part time great experience working with child care as it has always something I loved to do. I have a Psychology degree from California State University Long Beach, and have taken...
Cristina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cristina is such a sweet person! Always on top of her tasks, loves to help others, and a very fast learner. She is also passionate to learn and loves challenges. I highly recommend and trust Cristina!!!!"
Karmina O.
Ashley D.
Costa Mesa, CA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am interested in learning more about your childcare needs. My name is Ashley, I am 28 years old and available as a part time nanny/babysitter. I currently live in Costa Mesa! I have 8+ years experience caring for children ages infant to high school; through care. com, previous churches, , and various families through...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is the best! She has been with our family for almost a year now for 1 -2x a week or when needed. I was looking for a little extra help and Ashley is on time, reliable, and so communicative if she ever isn't available. My daughters love her and so do we!"
Joy L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a student at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa! I am looking to babysit when I can! I come from Chicago where I have had years of experience with children of all ages, starting with a babysitting course I took at the library when I was 12! During high school I worked part time at a day care as well as regularly taking care...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maeve is my son's favorite babysitter and always his top choice! She is responsible, dependable and most importantly fun for the kids."
Sherlyn H.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Lydia! I am a Biola University alum achieving my degree in Studio Art & Psychology. I'm pursing my art career and hoping to go back to school for my masters sometime in the next few years. I have enjoyed working as a babysitter professionally & non-professionally for half of my life, also working many jobs...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lydia is gentle and compassionate. She has a big heart and is good at dealing with a range of emotions and different situations."
Rebekah L.
Vivian L.
Costa Mesa, CA
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Vivian, I live in Costa Mesa, and I have excellent references. I have some college and I speak Spanish and English.
I believe my experience as a mother of two (16 and 10 years old), working with elementary school children (Sunday School), and my love for crafts and cooking would make me an excellent nanny for...
Vivian can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"A very reliable person always on time and knows what she is doing. Will highly recommend for anyone looking for help with either children or anything that needs to be done."
Carlos C.
5.0
(1)
I have been working with all ages of children for several years as a baby sitter, tutor, mentor and counselor. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology, and am currently working on my masters in social work. I am certified in First Aid and CPR, and was an EMT for an ambulance company in New York for four years. I am fluent in...
Rosalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My boys really liked her a lot! Rosalie is a very kind woman, who really seems to have a huge heart for children. We're very happy with her service! Christina G."
Christina G.
Kenzie M.
Costa Mesa, CA
$25-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am 24 years old and work as an Event Marketing Manager for Leaf Filter. My position is hybrid and I have a lot of extra time! I have used Care. com over five years throughout undergraduate at the University of Hawaii and while pursuing my MBA. l A little bit about me is that I am very active I played college soccer and love to...
5.0
"Kenzie watched our 2 girls at our resort, while we had a parents day away. She was wonderful! Showed up on time, was super friendly, had great communication, and our girls loved her! When we got back they said they had so much fun with her! We wish we could hire...
Rebecca A.
Gabriela D.
Costa Mesa, CA
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
6+ Years Of Childcare Expertise | Reliable & Nurturing
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Gabriela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabriela is amazing. She is so kind, sweet and responsible! "
Care member
Brianna C.
Costa Mesa, CA
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
hi, my name is Brianna and I was wondering if you still need a nanny. I'm more than happy to help and to chat about this open position.
here's a little about myself
I am super caring, responsible, fun and energetic person
I've been a nanny for about 2 years now. I've worked with different families on this app and I'm still...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Brianna is great with my two littles and she goes above and beyond to make sure all is well while we’re away!"
Care member
Ana M.
Costa Mesa, CA
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ana and I absolutely love caring for children! I have a big heart I would love the opportunity to put a smile on someone's faces Iam a compassionate, loving, go with the flow woman who adores children !!! experience providing exceptional care to children aged newborn to toddlers , Adept at organizing children's daily...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Anna was very patient with my 22-month-old son. She kept me updated all throughout the day with texts and pictures. I'll definitely hire her again! My son even remembered her name!!"
Taylor B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA
Caitlin A.
5.0
Caitlin is an absolutely amazing nanny!! For the past year, she has been our full-time nanny for our daughter, who was 3 months old when she started. She also occasionaly watches our son, who was 2 years old when she started and usually goes to preschool. My daughter, who is more shy, warmed up to...
- Bijan Z.
Taylor B.
5.0
Taylor is full of joy! She is fun, creative, and knows how to problem solve when an issue arises. Our 3 boys adored Taylor and always looked forward to her watching them. She is honest, trustworthy and a real gem of an individual. Any family would be blessed to have her!
- Britt S.
Victoria T.
5.0
Victoria is an A+ caretaker and professional. She was responsive & easy to coordinate with, adaptable to a schedule change, and most importantly was great with our two kids. Normally our kids are skittish when first meeting someone new but they took to Victoria right away and had a great evening....
- Care member
Monica B.
5.0
Marlen has always brought a professional, thoughtful, organized, and expert approach to the care of our children. Marlen places a great importance on health in her own personal life and brings that to our family. She gives our children many opportunities for outdoor physical activity every day, and...
- Care member
Nobuko S.
5.0
Nobuko was amazing with our son! It's always a big plus to find someone who has studies in elementary education. My husband and I are extremely happy to have found Nobuko on Care.com. It's a challenging task to find a reliable, responsible, trustworthy and fun babysitter these days. Your kids will...
- Lyn N.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Costa Mesa, CA:
How can I find a Costa Mesa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Costa Mesa, CA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 136 babysitters in Costa Mesa, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average rate for Costa Mesa, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.57 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Costa Mesa, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Costa Mesa, CA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Costa Mesa, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 74 reviews of the 133 listed babysitters.