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Find child care providers in Costa Mesa, CA that you’ll love

337 child care providers are listed in Costa Mesa, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Costa Mesa, CA

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Carma M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$21/hr13 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Personal Assistant, And Pet Sitter

4.2

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Hi there! My name is Carma. Im 26 years old and live in Costa Mesa. I've been babysitting since the age of 13. I have experience with newborns, toddlers & teenagers. I absolutely love working with children, especially newborns! I'm also a pet sitter & have a dog of my own. Along with baby sitting and pet sitting, I've also been...
Carma can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Carma runs errands and takes care of my children. I'm separated and Carma is able to go back and forth from my home to their fathers which makes everything easier. It's also less confusion for the kids since we're divorced. I appreciate everything she has done for...

Susan B.

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Shannon E.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! My name is Shannon, and I am a nursing student here at Concordia University Irvine. I have been babysitting for over 10 years and absolutely love working with kids and helping others. I have lived in Costa Mesa for two years now and have really enjoyed getting involved in church, surfing, and going to the beach all the...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shannon is such a sweetheart and truly cares about what she does. She always has a positive attitude and a smile on her face, making her someone that I would (and will) definitely hire again! She is very reliable and flexible with times, which is something that...

Gabby W.

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Bowie V.


Costa Mesa, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Bowie and I am currently 25-years-old with 12 years of babysitting experience. I have grown with several families over the years and have the skills necessary to care for babies and children of all ages. I enjoy being outdoors, taking babies and kids to the park/beach/malls, going for walks/bike rides, and...
Bowie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"She's the best sitter. We take her on trips with us and use her for overnights. She is a delightful person and does everything you ask. She is more like family and we just adore her. She has watched our 4 year old since birth and will continue to. I can't say...

Naomi C.

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Sheryl E.


Costa Mesa, CA

$18-22/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend; Part Time, Or Date Night Help

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I provided in-home daycare for kids when my own children were small, until they went to school. More recently, I began being the loving caregiver to my granddaughters from birth, until they were older and able to transition to pre-school, TK, and grade school. During the pandemic, when their parents worked from home, I helped...
5.0
"Sheryl has been babysitting my infant son for the last 9 months. Not only does she have so much experience, but also she’s very calm, which is a godsend for first-time-moms like me. We trust her completely with our child and hopefully she’ll stay with us for a long...

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Angelina M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter :)

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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.

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Nobuko S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
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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Evelyn T.


Costa Mesa, CA

$28/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families My name is Evelyn . I am looking for a recurring/ long term nanny position. I am seeking for a family to work with 3/4 days a week. Minimum 28 hrs, but very flexible to work additional hours. About my experiences through out the years of nanny- I have worked for multiple families and stayed on long term basis....
Evelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Evelyn is the best nanny we've ever had. She is always on time, creative, playful, and keeps a close eyes on the kids. We have been working with Evelyn for several years and cannot recommend her enough. She is a fantastic person and nanny."

Julie C.

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Lorayne R.


Costa Mesa, CA

$46/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Dear Potential Family, Thank you for viewing my profile! My name is Lorayne. I am graduated in Education. I have over 18 years of experience in teaching professionally and providing childcare. I'm a loving, dynamic and very responsible. I have worked as a preschool and elementary teacher and coordinator. I also worked as an Au...
Lorayne can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We have been privileged to employ Lora for the last 3 years as our nanny. At the time of hire, our youngest son was only 2 months old, and our daughter was 8. Lora instantly became part of our family and has always been reliable, fun, loving, and hard working....

Chelsea C.

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Kirstin J.


Costa Mesa, CA

$26-32/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter Available In Torrance/Redondo Beach Area

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a recent elementary credential graduate serving the Orange County area. I am just starting out in my teaching career, and still babysit on evenings and occasional weekends. Before I became a teacher, I was a full-time nanny for 3+ years for a family of 4! I have worked with kids since I was in highschool, as a mentor,...
Kirstin can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Best childcare we've ever hired, and we've hired a lot. She helped my son with online kindergarten, and she occasionally watched my younger daughter as well. She's dependable, organized, fun. Our kids loved her and still talk about her. Definitely recommend without...

Allison A.

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Ana S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$17-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have 35 years of experience as a housekeeper. I have referrals from numerous families that I have served as a nanny and housekeeper. I pride myself in keeping a tidy and clean household myself and more importantly I display my passion within my profession as well. I have worked for hotels such as The private households and...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ana was very helpful in our home. Awesome with our daughter. Extremely self motivated and productive with her time. "

Kevin S.

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Scott M.


Costa Mesa, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pt Child Caregiver Available

Child Caregiver ,took care of a 10-year-old boy 8 years ago with autism, I did whatever it took for his family, feed him, playing with him, exercising with him.
Scott can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ivette S.


Costa Mesa, CA

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

Afterschool Care Assistant

Hi! I'm looking to work for kids and elder alike, I have experience with care for both and will answer questions!
Ivette can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Ali G.


Costa Mesa, CA

$28-41/hr10 yrs exp

NANNY - High Energy, Patient & Diligent Care Giver

Hello! I am a college graduate with 10 years of child care experience. I have a wide and diverse experience with care giving. My experience ranges from caring for newborns to children 10+ years old. I am huge on physical activity and venturing the outdoors. I am known for my track record of always being on time and can be...
Ali can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emily K.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable & Caring Sitter

Hi! I'm Emily and I'm 26 yrs old and looking to find some one off babysitting or temporary nanny jobs I have over 13 years experience babysitting and over 4 years experience nannying. I have experience with ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old and have watched up to 5 children at a time. I am comfortable and have experience...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley N.


Costa Mesa, CA

$28-50/hr18 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I can babysit children in different age . I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

Child care centers in Costa Mesa, CA

OCC Children's Center

2701 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA

OCC Children's Center Costa Mesa, CA provides a comprehensive Early Care and Education program serving the families of student-parents, faculty, staff, and most recently the community. The center strives to promote a balance between healthy family living and academic/career success. The center...

St. Joachim Church Day Care Center

1964 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa, CA

St. Joachim Church Day Care Center in Costa Mesa, CA is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for kids from Pre-K to Kindergarten. The center...

Giant Step Learning Center

758 Saint Clair St, Costa Mesa, CA

Giant Step Learning Center is an early care and education facility in Costa Mesa, California that aims to help children achieve their fullest by providing them with an inclusive curriculum and plenty of hands-on learning experiences. The company handles children between the ages of 2 to 6 years old,...

Back Bay Montessori

398 University Drive, Costa Mesa, CA

Back Bay Montessori in Costa Mesa, CA is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center provide care for kids from two to six years old.

National Pediatric Support for Step By Step Early Learning Enrichment Center located at 2525 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, California, offers childcare and learning services. The school is open from six-thirty AM to six-thirty PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Costa Mesa, CA

Carma M.

5.0

Carma runs errands and takes care of my children. I'm separated and Carma is able to go back and forth from my home to their fathers which makes everything easier. It's also less confusion for the kids since we're divorced. I appreciate everything she has done for our family. If you want your life...

- Susan B.

Shannon E.

5.0

Shannon began working with us when my daughter was only a few months and my son had just turned three. While there was a lot of transitions from having a new little sister and my husband going back to work, Shannon was such a trooper and the bond she has with my children is truly very special. We...

- Care member

Bowie V.

5.0

She's the best sitter. We take her on trips with us and use her for overnights. She is a delightful person and does everything you ask. She is more like family and we just adore her. She has watched our 4 year old since birth and will continue to. I can't say enough great things about her.

- Naomi C.

Sheryl E.

5.0

Sheryl has been babysitting my infant son for the last 9 months. Not only does she have so much experience, but also she’s very calm, which is a godsend for first-time-moms like me. We trust her completely with our child and hopefully she’ll stay with us for a long time!

- Care member

Angelina M.

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.

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Ratings for Costa Mesa, CA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Costa Mesa, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 200 reviews of the 337 listed child care providers.