Find Babysitters in Santa Ana, CA
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Santa Ana, CA and hire the best fit for your family.
Find babysitters in Santa Ana, CA that you’ll love
117 babysitters are listed in Santa Ana, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Worked with Juana for two weeks during a transition right before our move. If I was staying in the area would absolutely love to have Juana as a full-time nanny for our little one! It was our first time with a nanny and she made everyone feel so comfortable. Our...
Zienab A.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Stephanie was so sweet with my 3 boys ages 5, 3, and 1. We were on vacation and she came to our hotel room with crayons and paper and was prepared to play! She was kind and attentive. My boys had a great time with her. "
Emily T.
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Would highly recommend. She takes care of my son every now and then and he loves her! She is patient and very friendly!"
Steven H.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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. "
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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
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'm a patient, creative, and friendly caregiver with a decade of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their children's day or any...
Lourdes can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lulu helped with our 21-month-old daughter for a few weeks and she was great! There was an instant connection and my daughter always looked forward to days when Lulu was coming. Lulu made the effort to always engage with her and ensure there was stimulating...
Alex W.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My daughter ( 5yo) loved having Cassy as her nanny and still enjoys her when I need babysitting. Cassy always shows up on time and is very good at communicating with me throughout the work day. The best part is she has a huge heart and loves to get in there and...
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, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Hello, I'm 40 years old. I specialize in preventing child death from drowning. I feel comfortable working with children of various ages, I have experience with children with T21 (down syndrome) and I am also the mother of a baby with T21. I am open to caring for autistic children or other special needs. I am a calm, loving and...
I'd describe my personality as organized, nurturing, and really respectful.
Working with kids has always been one of my passions, making them happy and seeing a smile on my face and just creating such an amazing and unbreakable bonds with them has always been such an amazing experience.
A cooperative and easy, outgoing family...
I am a fun and trustworthy babysitter with many years of experience caring for kids of all ages! I strive to create a safe and fun environment for each of the families I provide care for. In addition to childcare, I enjoy managing other household responsibilities such as grocery shopping, laundry, returns, etc.
Hello, I am 18 years old and I go to college at the University of California, San Diego. I live in Santa Ana and I am able to drive to babysit (I have a license) I am looking for a summer job to help save money for this upcoming school year. This will be my 4th year babysitting but I have a younger sister who I have helped taken...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm 24 and I currently live & work full time in Irvine! I have been working with all ages of kids since I was about 16 through both private family hire as well as summer camp & a before/after school care organization. I don't currently work in childcare but have CPR, CPI & first aid certifications and am willing to gain others...
Clare can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I worked at a preschool in Oregon from 1998-2001 with kids who were 4 to 5 years old and also infants from 0-11 months. Later, I moved to California, where I began to work at a private preschool named Sun Flower Preschool from 2011 to 2015. I worked with kids ages 4 to 5 years of age. After that, I worked as a babysitter from...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
I have had several kids of different age groups and I couldn't explain how much I love my job! It has ups and downs, but at the end of day it feels so rewarding, their love is priceless. I have taken care of kids here and there for about two or 3 years mostly family members. I am going to major in nutrition specifically with...
Jacky can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
I started babysitting when I was 14 for a newborn and 6-year-old, I'm currently 23 and have babysat them all the way till their current ages of 9 and 13 years old. I have also babysat a 2-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl for one year. I have experience with my own nephew who is 9 months old currently.
I enjoy crafting and am...
Kelley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Showing 1 - 20 of 117
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
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.
Stephanie R.
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 absolutely adored her.
Stephanie...
- Julie F.
Gissel D.
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 Ale as our nanny was such a relief....
- Care member
Hanna Y.
5.0
Hanna was very loving with our kids, helpful and a joy to be around. Would love to work with Hanna again.
- Eli M.
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
How to get CPR and first-aid certified
March 27th, 2024 It’s not fun to think about emergencies. But as much as you hope they’ll never happen, you do have to be prepared. CPR and first-aid are things ... Read more
Best exercises for kids (ages 5-12 years old)
February 12th, 2025 Kids need designated time each day to get out their wiggles and bump their heartbeats up a notch. According to the ... Read more
International Women’s Day for kids: How to explain the holiday to children of all ages
February 27th, 2025 Try this quick experiment with your kids: Without any context, ask them to name a handful of historic figures they’ve learned about recently in school. ... Read more
Restaurants where kids eat free (or super cheap)
May 15th, 2024 After a long workday or busy weekend, sometimes the prospect of cooking for the whole family (and especially cleaning up) just sounds exhausting. But going ... Read more
Easy jokes for kids
April 11th, 2024 Most kids are little clowns by nature, but learning how to tell a good joke is a skill that they will need help mastering. While your comedic chops may not ... Read more
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 117 babysitters in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA?
The average rate for Santa Ana, CA babysitters on Care.com is $21.65 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 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 Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Santa Ana, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 67 reviews of the 117 listed babysitters.