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60 babysitters are listed in Ladera Ranch, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Ladera Ranch, CA
Ina C.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs
5.0
(2)
I have been a preschool teacher before going to college. I recently worked with ABA Therapy with children on the Autism Spectrum. I have been an aide in middle school with learning disabilities. My social work experience has been with a foster care agency and outpatient psychiatric hospital.
My real experience has been being a...
Ina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ina was wonderful with our 2 year old boy and 4-month old girl. She was right on time/a little early, thoughtful, considerate, and anticipated what needed to be done before we had to ask. (E.g., our baby started crying right after our toddler started, and while I...
Karen C.
Roya K.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 boys 18 and 16 .. love little kids so much. I have baby sitter kids long a go. I would love to help you out. I'm good with pets I would do some house keeping too I'm available from morning until 2 p.m. I'm Persian I speak English and Farsi I'm good at art and drawing and craft
Roya can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Roya was extremely professional! She was punctual, very easy to communicate with and proved to be absolutely reliable and seasoned at her job. This made me feel relieved and I got comfortable to leave my 8 month baby with her 30 minutes after I met her. She took a...
Fara R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have great experience taking care of kids. I took care of kids with all of ages. I love kids and they really love me, I can learn fast and I am a hard worker, I have a CPR certificate.
Fernanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We have worked with Fernanda full time for over two years and she is amazing. She is a part of our family now. We will be so incredibly sad not to see her daily as our daughter is now attending school. She's caring, loving, reliable, and is wonderful with following...
Eli L.
Colette A.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Experienced Sitter And Educator
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Colette and I am 23-year-old recent graduate with my masters and teaching credential from Cal State Fullerton (Dec 22), who works currently as as a full time substitute while looking for teaching jobs to start in the fall. I love working with children and it would be great to have work over the summer...
Colette can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan, I am a 24-year-old law student. 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 comfortable with animals!
Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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.
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Pauline L.
Aliso Viejo, CA
$17/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
"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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Nivalda is wonderful. She has been watching our six month old daughter since she was four months old and her help has been invaluable. She is very comfortable with young infants, has great insights and suggestions, and a gentle demeanor that puts our daughter at...
Samantha M.
Kaitlin F.
Dana Point, CA
$18-23/hr • 9 yrs exp
3.5
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kaitlin. Over the years, I've developed a strong ability to connect with children of various ages, creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for them. My experience includes caring for children ranging from infants to preteens, handling a variety of tasks such as meal preparation, school pick-ups,...
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"awesome babysitter! so helpful and able to be on call whenever I needed her! would totally recommend "
Michelle U.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 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 is amazing and we truly enjoyed having her watch our children (age 3, 4, and 6). She worked for us full time for about 5 months and set up a learning pod for the kids, worked with them on different topics from reading to science experiments, helped them with...
Josephine T.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I depended on Sammy to pick up my 2 school aged children 2-3 times a week. She has a flexible schedule and can be available on short notice."
Shera J.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Deborah D.
Aliso Viejo, CA
$17-25/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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Great experience. I highly recommend Deborah. "
Michele H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Located in Placentia. I have worked professionally as a nanny/babysitter over the past two years and I have four years of every day experience with my youngest sister. I am CPR certified. I am the eldest sibling of 5, with the widest age gap being around 12 years. I have helped to raise three of my siblings since infancy,...
Alex can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Alex babysat for our two children (2 and 4 months) for a couple of weeks and she arrived early every morning. She did a great job following our requests/instructions and coaching our 2-year old on his manners. She was great about filling us in on what they did...
Karen C.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have been friends with Nicole for nearly 10 years. At times, she has also been a mentor. She has the biggest heart of anyone I have met and is trustworthy. When something comes up and I need someone to watch the kids I care for, Nicole is always available and...
Madelyn B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ladera Ranch, CA
Ina C.
5.0
Ina was wonderful with our 2 year old boy and 4-month old girl. She was right on time/a little early, thoughtful, considerate, and anticipated what needed to be done before we had to ask. (E.g., our baby started crying right after our toddler started, and while I was trying to comfort our toddler...
- Karen C.
Roya K.
5.0
Roya is an incredibly caring individual who took care of our infant and toddler. She supported us during the challenging stage of adjusting to two kids and helped us with anything she could. She is very creative and continues to find new ideas to engage the kids from arts & crafts to sensory play...
- Care member
Fernanda N.
5.0
We have worked with Fernanda full time for over two years and she is amazing. She is a part of our family now. We will be so incredibly sad not to see her daily as our daughter is now attending school. She's caring, loving, reliable, and is wonderful with following schedules and setting clear...
- Eli L.
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.
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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 24 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 $21.33 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 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 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.