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60 babysitters are listed in Ladera Ranch, CA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Ladera Ranch, CA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I believe that childcare isn't just a job, it is a passion! My first experience was raising my 2 beautiful children. I have over 20 years experience in childcare with infants through 4th grade. I love working with children and seeing their faces when they explore and learn new things.
Juliet can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juliet has taken care of my two boys since birth. Now they are 15 & 30 months. I've used Juliet on days when I need to run errands and for date nights. She takes care of my boys like they are her own children and treats them with love and care. She's an excellent...
Eileen H.
5.0
(1)
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 is fantastic with our 2 year old daughter. She plays games with her, draws chalk pictures with her on the sidewalk, and plays pretend. They go on walks to the park and enjoy snacktime. Kara is on time and easy to communicate with over text. Recommend!"
Jessica N.
Melody C.
Dana Point, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I've been an experienced mom and nanny for over a decade.
I'm looking for a long term, full time family . Let me know if you're interested, we can do my house or yours. I normally charge $30-$35 an hour, I'm willing to reduce my rate to $25
5.0
"We hired Melody to take care of our little one while our full time nanny was on vacation and all I can say is that if we didn’t have a lovely nanny that we adored, we would have snapped Melody up.
She was attentive, kind, gentle, helpful, and honestly fantastic....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a frequent babysitter and nanny for a decade. I have a degree in early childhood education and run my own homeschooling company.
I have worked with all types of children and have a strong ability to connect and build relationships. We will have fun together while getting done what we need to (homework, chores,...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan, I am a 23-year-old law student. I received my Bachelors from Virginia tech in Sociology/Psychology. During college, I worked in a daycare for ages 0-5, but I primarily worked in the infant and toddler rooms. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 14 years old. I love children and am very...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Megan has watched our one year old daughter on several occasions. She arrives on time, follows any meal or bedtime instructions, keeps things tidy and relates well to our girl. We also have a dog who loves her and she is excellent with him as well. Don't hesitate...
Bethany C.
Vy L.
Aliso Viejo, CA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Would Love Your Kids As Mine. Looking For Full Time Or Part Time Job.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am honest, fun, friendly. I love kids. I used to take care of my nieces and nephew since they were born until I moved to the USA.
I love spending time with kids and play with them.
I will do my best if you give me a chance to join to your family and yes, I would like to see you in person. Thank you for stopping by my profile.
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Vy is such a friendly and loving person. I in-person interviewed her and she is coming punctually. She always smiles and I love her cheerful personality. Since we already agreed with another one who is earlier to contact us, I will definitely to try Vy...."
Lina G.
Pauline L.
Aliso Viejo, CA
$10-15/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
"Love Pauline! Exceptional in any task that needs to be complete. She's genuine, kind, loving, never misses a beat, and honest. "
Samar E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of young children practically my whole life, perks of a big family, but have been professionally taking care children for 3 years. I have CPR training for children newborn-5 years old but have cared for older children as well. I love to watch Disney movies, make fun meals/desserts, try new crafts, and...
Carlee can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced nanny, who care and love children. I have a very flexible schedule, if you are looking for a part time or full time nanny I'm available.
I considered myself very responsible and energetic. I can help practice tennis or enjoy sports , outdoor . I'm want to work with a great family that I can help.
If you...
5.0
"Maria was wonderful with our 1 year old girl. She arrived early and had such a pleasant personality. It was obvious she loves children. She played with our daughter non stop during her time with us and somehow also found some time to tidy up. She is a real asset to...
Hillary S.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have a Bachelor of Science degree in communication. I Speak English and Portuguese. I am married and loving mother of three boys, ages 23, 17, and 16. I have over 10 years of experience as a Teacher Assistant in Day Care. I have worked with all ages - from infant to school-age. I am able to help your children with reading,...
Nivalda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Nivalda is a gift to our family. I trust her to not only take care of our daughter but teach and love her. She is kind, smart, loving, fun and calm. Our daughter lights up when she sees her. She is great about sending video and photo updates throughout the day. An...
Gianna W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 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.
Fran H.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Substitute Teacher Looking To Babysit/nanny For The Summer
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there busy family,
My philosophy is safety first, needs met, then fun, educational, creative play. My experience is with infants to toddlers at a daycare, pre-K to K in a Montessori classroom and 1st to 6th as a public school substitute teacher with all levels and abilities. I am energetic, fun, creative, and I like to...
Fran can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Fran to teach our 'pandemic pod' consisting of 4 students ranging from 1st to 3rd grade. She was very reliable and ensured that our children did not fall behind due to distance 'learning' and all the other impediments to education that occurred this year....
James M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
Sammy here! I have over 13 years of experience with all ages starting at 2 months old till teenagers in nannying/child care. I'm comfortable watching up to 3 children at a time. Childcare is my passion & I take the role of a nanny very seriously. Having me as your nanny your children will be safe, learn new skills as...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sammy was super dependable and great with my 14 month old. She took him to the beach, read and played with him. Would definitely recommend"
Gretta K.
Rachael W.
Irvine, CA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 31 years old and have 18 years of childcare experience as a nanny and sitter. I have worked with children newborn to 18 years from multiple families. My experience includes special needs care. I am friendly, responsible, and reliable. I love pets, but am allergic to cats. I am happy to help with date nights and occasional...
Rachael can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rachael is caring, attentive, intelligent, honest, creative, detail-oriented, responsible, clean, kind, gentle, and organized."
Gigi M.
Deborah D.
Aliso Viejo, CA
$15-25/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, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(1)
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.
Nicole W.
Irvine, CA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi! My name is Nicole - I have a masters degree in Clinical Psychology and I currently work part-time as a therapist. My internship background is in attachment and early childhood development. I believe in creating a shame-free environment where children have the safety and freedom to explore and play! I have several years of...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Nicole her entire life. She is Kind, compassionate, and extremely responsible. She cares deeply about children and their welfare. She is fun and will be a blessing to any family she works with. "
Shari M.
Alexa P.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$21-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Passionate About Working With And Caring For Children!
5.0
(1)
My name is Alexa. I am a 29-year-old female currently living in the San Juan Capistrano area.
-I am originally from Colorado, where I started nannying at 16 years old. I was responsible for 2 wonderful twin boys, and another family with 3 children, who I nannied for years. During that time I also was an employee at a child...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexa is extremely reliable and trustworthy. My kids felt comfortable with her right away. I completely trust her and to care for them and highly recommend her "
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Rebecca K.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Care-giver Available For Families In Need.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified Medical Assistant, CPR/First-Aid certified, and have worked with children for 9 years plus. I love children and they seem to like me also... I like to read, walk with them, feed, play, anything the job requires... I also can pick up from schools, or activities... I am reliable, easy to get along with and enjoy...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had the opportunity to use Rebecca as a caregiver a couple of times when I needed extra help. She was a very sweet, loving, and fun caregiver. She's also flexible about varying schedule and communicates well."
Shannon F.
4.8
(52)
Hired by 115 families in your neighborhood
I love my job as a babysitter. I am both CPR and First Aid certified and I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I consider myself a fun and very responsible babysitter and I am also an animal lover and I have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Availability: Date Night and/or Evening babysitting.
Joanne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are new to the area and were happy to find Joanne to watch our two girls, one of which has several disabilities. She was on-time, was very thorough, and asked lots of questions. Would definitely hire again!"
Laura I.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ladera Ranch, CA
Juliet S.
5.0
Juliet is absolutely wonderful! She is very kind, loving, patient and attentive. She's also a great teacher. In a short period of time, she taught our son to say his second word. Showed us how capable he is of learning at this stage. She has great advice and is also wonderful about following...
- Daniela M.
Kara L.
5.0
Kara is fantastic with our 2 year old daughter. She plays games with her, draws chalk pictures with her on the sidewalk, and plays pretend. They go on walks to the park and enjoy snacktime. Kara is on time and easy to communicate with over text. Recommend!
- Jessica N.
Melody C.
5.0
We hired Melody to take care of our little one while our full time nanny was on vacation and all I can say is that if we didn’t have a lovely nanny that we adored, we would have snapped Melody up.
She was attentive, kind, gentle, helpful, and honestly fantastic. Our son loved her, and she was...
- Care member
Megan K.
5.0
Megan has watched our one year old daughter on several occasions. She arrives on time, follows any meal or bedtime instructions, keeps things tidy and relates well to our girl. We also have a dog who loves her and she is excellent with him as well. Don't hesitate to reach out to her if you're in...
- Bethany C.
Vy L.
5.0
Vy is such a friendly and loving person. I in-person interviewed her and she is coming punctually. She always smiles and I love her cheerful personality. Since we already agreed with another one who is earlier to contact us, I will definitely to try Vy....
- Lina G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ladera Ranch, CA:
How can I find a Ladera Ranch babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ladera Ranch, 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 28 babysitters in Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch, CA?
The average rate for Ladera Ranch, CA babysitters on Care.com is $20.50 per hour as of January 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 Ladera Ranch, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Ladera Ranch, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.