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60 babysitters are listed in Fountain Valley, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Fountain Valley, CA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello families, welcome to my profile! My name is Ruth and I have a passion for playing with, nurturing, and caring for infants/toddlers and youngsters. After all, they're our future leaders and they deserve the finest care & support for their development. I also love assisting families through that process. I enjoy arts &...
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ruth is extremely dependable! She was punctual everyday and I was at ease when my toddler twin sons were with her. Any family would be fortunate to work with "Ms. Ruth" as my boys call her. In fact they called her "Mama Ruth". She engages in pretend play, does...
Ann F.
Paula L.
Irvine, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Lovely Babysitter Mother Of Two Looking For A Full Or Part-Time Job
4.2
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a Spanish/English bilingual mother of three , offering child care services at my home or yours. I am very easy going, lovely, respectful, and would be happy to provide you with character references. Please message me if you have any questions and would like to arrange a meeting or to talk more.
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Paula was hands down our favorite caregiver for our son. I would have no hesitation in hiring her again and if you have the opportunity to hire her, do it. She is very dependable, responsible, and will take care of your child as though he/she is her very own. As...
Alicia L.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am absolutely thrilled to share my experience with Gabriela as a caregiver. From the moment she started, it was clear that her dedication and compassion are unmatched. She approaches every task with a genuine sense of care and professionalism, making her not only...
Care member
5.0
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of children and Seniors for over 12 years. I am full of love and compassion, and nothing warms my heart more than to tend to the needs of children and Seniors. I have been a nanny for over 12 years. I have excellent job references from previous jobs. I am honest, responsible, caring, punctual, trustworthy,...
Juana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juana quickly became part of our family and our children love her. She primarily has been the caregiver to our 7 month old baby (our 5 year old is mostly in school) and our baby loves her. When she walks in the door, our baby gives her arms to her and greets her...
Nora Z.
Cindy N.
Anaheim, CA
$20-36/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as Caring, Genuine, Friendly. I love caring for others and helping them with their needs. It's what makes me who I am today.
Cindy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's a really responsible woman."
Nicolas G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Hela, I'm a professional and experienced nanny and a former preschool/middle school teacher who loves children of all ages! I'm responsible, fun, and energetic and I have over 14 years experience working with children; working as a professional nanny for the last 6 years, 2 years as a French teacher in a...
Hela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hela was amazing, she helped us care for our daughter and we fell very comfortable leaving our daughter with her. She was prompt, caring, and knowledgeable and took great care of our daughter."
Sam S.
5.0
(5)
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Bijan Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Taytum. I am a recent college graduate with my B. S. I have plenty of experience since I have a younger brother, 10 years younger than me & a younger cousin, I have been babysitting/nannying on care/fb groups for the past 4 years, I recently taught English to children ages 3-16 this summer, and I was a snowboard...
Taytum can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Taytum watched our 2 babies under 2 on a weekly basis. She was punctual and great with them. The babies were always happy to see her when she came to watch them. Would definitely hire again!"
Krystal M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I have been babysitting for over 15 years, and I worked as a nanny for over 8 of those. I've cared for kids of all ages- from newborns and toddlers to early teens. I am a certified EMT in the state of CA, and have worked as an EMT for over 2 years in Los Angeles.
I'm very patient, loving and silly. I personally consider...
Katrina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Desiree R.
Tustin, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I was a Preschool Teacher for 16years. I spent 6 years with Infants/Toddlers and the rest with 3 & 4-year-olds. I have been a Nanny to over 20 families over the last 25 years! . I have volunteered in my church nursery for 20 years. I have watched multiples. I have also done Nanny Share.
Desiree can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Desiree has been my ongoing nanny for my 5 year old daughter and we have gotten to know her and her family very well. She has taken care of my daughter extremely well and takes her to activities and helps her with her homework. She has been amazing and I would...
Chris B.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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
(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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Silvana took very well care of our two young boys. She arrived at our home on time, ready to engage with our kids, with a smile on."
Chris and Amanda G.
5.0
(1)
Hello, I would love to help out ! I've had 2 years experience babysitting and caregiving , I'm CPR and first aid certified, I'm also comfortable with any kinds of pets, my availability is Monday -Thursday 6am-2 and Friday 6am-1:30
Angelina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angelina was such a sweet provider for our family! She truly loved and cared for our baby, and we never worried when we were away. She was always on time and was very reliable."
Michelle L.
Lauren S.
Santa Ana, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter/Nanny, Tutor, Dog/Cat Sitter Looking For Part-Time/Occasional Work
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 31-year-old professional swing dance instructor and classical vocal coach, teaching nationally and internationally.
I have 17 years of babysitting experience, caring for children ages 3 months-13 years old, and multiple children at a time. I have experience working with autistic children, and several years experience...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren has stayed with my 12 year old daughter several times now, both on a daily and over night basis. She has always been right on time getting her to lessons, school, sports. She does a great job monitoring home work and chores. When I get home things are...
Bill A.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Tremendously professional, punctual, thoughtful, and loving towards our baby son. She clearly has lots of experience with children and even a young son of her own. We will gladly work with Ana again in the future."
Elliott B.
Alyssa P.
Buena Park, CA
$27-60/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alyssa . I have 5 years of experience with children in classrooms. Im open to helping with travel, errands, and anything that you throw my way ! I get along very well with children and I have many planned activities to offer! As a lifeguard for the Grand Californian Hotel at the Disney Resort, I also maintain...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa showed up early, we had a chat and I was super comfortable with her. The kids had fun and my daughter was asking for her again as soon as she left. I would definitely hire her again."
Lucy C.
3.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 3rd grade teacher seeking part time babysitting jobs over the summer. I have experience with ages as young as newborns to teenagers. Before my teaching career began, I worked at a childcare facility at California State University Fullerton with babies of 3 months old. I am comfortable changing diapers, doing...
Tania can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Tania provided back-up babysitting care for a few weeks for my 2 kids, ages 4 and 5, after our previous nanny returned to college out of state. Tania was reliable, punctual, responsible, and great with the kids."
Lori B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have five years of experience as a caregiver. I first helped a teacher at church with children from 0-5 for two years. At the same time I had my own class from ages 4-12 every Sunday for two hours for about three years. The first hour was a Bible study and in the last hour I would help them with their homework. I then had a...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"I had the pleasure of having Stephanie both as a student as well as a student assistant. Stephanie is a bright, intelligent, responsible and very driven young lady. If you have any questions in regards to Stephanie please feel free to contact me."
Valeria G.
Gulsima N.
Tustin, CA
$17/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Gulsima. I raised three kids of my own and have a lot of experience with babies and kids from the newborn's first bath to toddlers and teens. I have had the pleasure to be a part of many wonderful families as a nanny. My responsibilities in most my nanny career includes light housekeeping relevant to babies, drop offs...
Gulsima can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gulsima is the sweetest, most caring nanny I have come.across, and took care of me like I was her daughter, and instantly connected with my baby and took great care of us. She takes initiative and would do chores around the house when my baby was napping. My...
Nabila H.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fountain Valley, CA
Ruth J.
5.0
Miss J has provided dedicated and caring childcare (dressing, diapering, bottle-feeding, transition to solid food, food preparation, nap support, supervision and engagement, etc.) for our daughter from the time our daughter was 6 months old until 2.5 years old. She has helped with our daughter's...
- Care member
Paula L.
5.0
I met with multiple people before ultimately choosing Paula. On her first visit she connected with my 3yr & 2yr old right away and had the warmest vibe. She is very experienced, trustworthy, reliable and professional. She took care of our two kids 3-4 days a week and every time we came home they...
- Byron C.
Gabriela D.
5.0
I am absolutely thrilled to share my experience with Gabriela as a caregiver. From the moment she started, it was clear that her dedication and compassion are unmatched. She approaches every task with a genuine sense of care and professionalism, making her not only an exceptional caregiver but also...
- Care member
Juana E.
5.0
Juana started caring for my son when he was about 5 months old at the time all the way up until he was 10 months old. Any family that hires Juana to care for their kids just know that you are hiring an absolute Angel of a person! Juana was so amazing to my son as soon as he’d hear her voice in the...
- Care member
Cindy N.
5.0
She's a really responsible woman.
- Nicolas G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fountain Valley, CA:
How can I find a Fountain Valley babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fountain Valley, 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 31 babysitters in Fountain Valley, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Fountain Valley, CA?
The average rate for Fountain Valley, CA babysitters on Care.com is $22.19 per hour as of March 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 Fountain Valley, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fountain Valley, 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 Fountain Valley, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Fountain Valley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.