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118 babysitters are listed in Santa Ana, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Santa Ana, CA
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Joann :) I've been a nanny/tutor with care. com since 2014.
I received my undergrad at CSULB in Sociology and minor in Spanish. I plan to get my Master of Social Work in 2025. My goal is to work with children in the foster care system.
I have a lot of experience with infants 2 months+, toddlers, and school aged...
Joann can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is is one of the best babysitters that I have ever had!"
Elaine L.
Carrie F.
Santa Ana, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Experience With Special Needs, Avalible For After School Car
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Carrie. I am a part time preschool teacher aid for students with autism. I'm looking to expand my knowledge that I have acquired over 10 years of working in the preschool and care for kids outside of school. I have been a nanny for the past 5 years on top of working at the school. I specialize at managing...
Carrie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Carrie was an amazing nanny to my two children ages 3 & 1. She did arts & crafts, took them to the beach, and just had fun with them. Carrie's experience as a teacher really shined through. Both my children really enjoyed their time with her. I highly recommend...
Alicia L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Raziel. Everyone who knows me can say I'm a very responsible, energetic and a hard working person. I have more than 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages as a babysitter, au pair, teacher, party entertainer and in summer camps. I have a bachelor's degree in Drama and I'm planning to get...
Raziel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had Raziel as an Au pair taking care of our two children, an 11-year old girl and 7-year old boy. Raziel was particularly good with our son, as he worked with him as he did his online schooling and then played with him at the end of the school day. Our son has...
Tracy K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am Claudia, I am 20 years old and I am a student at University. I live in Los Angeles and I have had 5 years of experience working with kids from 6m old to 10-year-olds. I am responsible, dependable, and I care about your child having a safe and fun time together! I have very flexible hours and I can help with...
Claudia Antonia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Claudia is great! My kids love her. She was on time and had lots of energy to play with the kids! I highly recommend! I will definitely book her again! :)"
Dustin S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
First and foremost, I am a mommy to a beautiful baby girl who loves to love!
I am a retired certified preschool teacher, and currently working for an educational non profit as a PT basis. Before becoming a teacher I had a wide experience in working with children of all ages. I've always been passionate in working with kids, I...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie was our babysitter/nanny for my 3 young kids aged 8, 6, and 4. She was great with all 3 children who all have different personalities and needs. Stephanie was their favorite caretaker. She was very patient with my son, who has ADHD. My youngest child...
Julie F.
Hanna Y.
Santa Ana, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(20)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 43 yr. Korean American. I've many years of experience with young children. I've taught preschool 0-6 years of age at a daycare center. I've also did nanny work for 10 yrs. now and babysitting work since I was in HS. I've 20+ years of experience. I also love to read, play games and interact with a child. I love to see a...
Hanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Hanna’s communication was excellent and she made us and our baby feel at ease immediately. She was personable and excellent with our 5 month old. "
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Irene C.
Santa Ana, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(18)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Irene, I graduated Chapman University (23') for my undergrad in Psychology and social service. I am now in graduate school working towards a Masters in Marriage and Family therapy.
As for work, I work in the field of ABA and have been in the field for a little over 5 years.
Because of the work I do, I have...
Irene can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Irene was great, my child enjoyed the time with her and even asked if she could come back to play again! Very trusting and quick to respond to request for updates. Will definitely be calling Irene for the next date night"
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Gissel D.
Santa Ana, CA
$23-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gissel, but I go my middle name Alexis. I love taking care of kids. It all started when I first started babysitting for my baby nephews when I was 12 years old. I now have a 1-year-old son as well so I am experienced in every aspect! One of my favorite things to do is making fun indoor and outdoor games to play. I...
Gissel can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"I just wanted to take a second to tell you how wonderful Ale is. Having Ale as a nanny has been so amazing - Our little ones has learned so much during her time with her and has clearly really enjoyed being with her. I was so nervous to go back to work and having...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hello I am Katherine, and I am 22! I am the youngest daughter of my family, and a first generation and full time college student. I like to dedicate a lot of my time to my nephews because they are only getting older, and I love watching them grow into smart little individuals. My experience with kids began early on. I started by...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katherine would have been a great fit for our girls. She was professional and came with a lot of experience. Unfortunately we were unable to use her, but would trust our kiddos with her any day."
Emily V.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an active helper and love making parents' lives easier. I can help with chores around the house as well as cartwheels. I have years of experience working with children in home and in the classroom. I love helping kids learn and getting them through their milestones.
During the school year I work in a school district so...
Lourdes can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Lourdes has been babysitting our 5-month-old twice a week for the last few weeks, and we've been very impressed! She listened carefully to what we had in mind and asked clarifying questions. Since she started doing tummy time with my son, he's been doing better at...
Savy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you are looking for the ideal person to lovingly and responsibly care for your little ones, I have a lot to offer! I have 10 plus years of experience and will help with light housekeeping and crafts/activities. I am CPR certified with First Aid for infants, children and adults. My commitment is to support a calm, positive...
Theresa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Exceptionally pleasant and professional.
Theresa did an awesome job watching over our baby, and keeping us updated throughout the day."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a bookkeeper by trade but a homemaker by nature. I'm a mother of three, the oldest is 39 and the youngest is 25. I love and enjoy what I do. No jobs are too big or too small to handle. I have an amazing organizational skill that all who know me appreciate. I have patience, tons of love to give, understanding on all age...
Lisanne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Friendly, reliable, on-time, my daughter loves her."
Corey G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cece and I have six years of babysitting experience. Im patient, calm, creative, active, and artsy. In addition to caring for your child/children, I could keep your little one(s) busy with an arts and crafts activity, a trip to the park, or maybe some board games. I am reliable am able to drive incase your...
Cecelia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cece helped us with our very active 2 year old son for a month until he went to preschool. She was punctual, reliable and was very engaging with our son. We are planning to keep in touch and get her help on an as needed basis going forward. Couldn't recommend her...
Nichole C.
Priscilla C.
Santa Ana, CA
$15-25/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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Angel K.
Santa Ana, CA
$16-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello there!
My name is Angel, I am 21
years old. I am CPR trained. A
little about me is my
grandmother owned a childcare
facility I've worked for her 5+
years. love interacting with kids
from arts and crafts to physical
activities outside. I plan on
becoming my own child care
provider in the future. I am
reliable...
Angel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful with my child. Super nice and good with my kid. Would hire her again due to the fact my kid liked being around her and playing with her. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children and families for my entire adult life, specializing in cultivating an optimal learning and growing environment. I worked as a brain trainer for five years, achieving the level of Advanced Trainer with more than 1200 hours of one-on-one training with clients of all ages.
I have been a nanny for...
Dayla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dayla is an incredible caregiver. She's been so great with our two young kids over the 4 years she's worked with our family. Dayla has an innate ability to connect with kids. She is reliable, fun, and trustworthy. Our kids love her and so do I!"
Kristen A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Esme! I am a dependable, patient, and creative person who has around 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, love art, and multitasker, so little to non...
Esmeralda can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We LOVED having Esme as our babysitter for our 2 year-old! She was so great with her, and my daughter would run up to the door every time she came over. Esme was by far the best baby sitter we have ever hired. You can really tell she cares about kids and plays with...
Asha D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Cassandra. I believe that patience and compassion are the most useful skills a nanny can posses. I have nearly a decade of nannying experience with children of all ages. I began my journey at 20 years old as a live-in nanny for three little ones. Eight years and a handful of families later, I still love what I do....
Cassandra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cassy is amazing! Our 8 year old son had the best time with her. They played Nintendo, ate pizza and had so much fun. Came home and he was tucked in asleep. Cannot recommend her enough!"
Care member
Hello I'm Nicole! I think it is important to let people know that I am Christian. I care a lot about people and believe in the morals of the Bible. I absolutely love being around kids. I grew up with an older brother and 2 little twin sisters. I had to help my mom with the twins from an early age, and loved doing so. The other...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Santa Ana, CA
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
Joann M.
5.0
She is is one of the best babysitters that I have ever had!
- Elaine L.
Carrie F.
5.0
Carrie was an amazing nanny to my two children ages 3 & 1. She did arts & crafts, took them to the beach, and just had fun with them. Carrie's experience as a teacher really shined through. Both my children really enjoyed their time with her. I highly recommend Carrie!
- Alicia L.
Raziel G.
5.0
We had Raziel as an Au pair taking care of our two children, an 11-year old girl and 7-year old boy. Raziel was particularly good with our son, as he worked with him as he did his online schooling and then played with him at the end of the school day. Our son has a mild case of ADHD and needs help...
- Tracy K.
Claudia Antonia O.
5.0
Claudia is great! My kids love her. She was on time and had lots of energy to play with the kids! I highly recommend! I will definitely book her again! :)
- Dustin S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Santa Ana, CA:
How can I find a Santa Ana babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Santa Ana, 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 118 babysitters in Santa Ana, CA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Santa Ana, CA?
The average rate for Santa Ana, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.09 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 Santa Ana, CA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Ana, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 85 reviews of the 118 listed babysitters.