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310 child care providers are listed in Santa Ana, CA

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

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Santa Ana, CA

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Lourdes S.


Santa Ana, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

child care

5.0

(4)

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I felt instantly comfortable around Lourdes and so did my baby. She came to the rescue twice at short notice. Highly recommend!"

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Hanna Y.


Santa Ana, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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/hr5 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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Juana E.


Santa Ana, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Juana quickly became part of our family and our children love her. She primarily has been the caregiver to our 7 month old baby (our 5 year old is mostly in school) and our baby loves her. When she walks in the door, our baby gives her arms to her and greets her...

Nora Z.

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Cristal L.


Santa Ana, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Cristal ,Former Auto Insurance Agent, Went To School To Work With Kids

Hi families, I'm a full time child development specialist was a nanny for 3 years but just started working at a day care full time Monday Through Friday ages 3years to 6 months babies. I've completed a live scan, 16 hours required child training, CPR and first aid certified. I'm looking to fill my weekends. I'm very outgoing and...
Cristal can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We had a great experience going through the interview process with Cristal. We will keep her in mind for future childcare needs."

Jessica H.

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Natalia O.


Santa Ana, CA

$26/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Natalia! I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and am passionate about creating a positive, engaging environment. I hold a BA in Psychology, am CPR certified, and have my own car for convenience. Additionally, as an RBT, I've had the privilege of working with children with special...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My son immediately felt comfortable with Natalia. She engaged with my son in fun activities and attentive play. She even messaged me during her time watching my son, just to keep me updated about how the day was going; which I appreciated greatly! I will continue...

Steve S.

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Jacqueline M.


Santa Ana, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jackie. I've been a full time nanny for approximately 10 years. I have taken some time off to be a mommy myself. My son is now 16 months old and I'm looking to get back into the child care field. I am also a NCS (Newborn Care Specialist) and currently taking child development classes. As a nanny I have worked...
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jackie was our overnight nanny for our newborn baby boy when we needed help most! Serene, warm, professional, and skilled, she gave our son excellent care and provided my husband and I with much-needed relief. Absolutely would hire again. Anyone would be lucky to...

Victoria H.

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Christina H.


Santa Ana, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Outgoing Sitter And Enthusiastic Person

I have over 4 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision, Errands, Carpooling, and etc. I'm very friendly and outgoing with children, and will ensure they feel comfortable. Fluent in Spanish! Also a safe driver with a reliable vehicle.
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Christina has a great background working with children in her past jobs. She is very dependable, flexible with scheduling, and great at communicating. Most importantly she is very obviously comfortable around kids, and amazing around ours. We love her!"

Olivia S.

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Bertha H.


Santa Ana, CA

$23-50/hr2 yrs exp

3.5

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My goals as a Nanny is to take care of children, help them grow, and watch them have fun! I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light housework, laundry, and meal preparation. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am dependable, honest, hard-working, good listener, and kind.
Bertha can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Love her!!!!! She confirmed the morning of. As soon as she showed up she was attentive to our little one. He gravitated to her easily. She is friendly and sweet. Not only did she babysit, but she organized and cleaned our home. We're definitely hiring her in the...

Karla J.

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Katherine S.


Santa Ana, CA

$23-24/hr5 yrs exp

About Me :)

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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katherine was very professional and the thing I loved the most was she was very punctual and such a caring person. If you're looking for a nanny she's your biggest bet! You'll realize in no time she's the perfect match for your family! Thank you Katherine for all...

Leslie L.

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Carrie F.


Santa Ana, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Experience With Special Needs, Avalible For After School Car

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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Joann M.


Santa Ana, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced, And Fun Babysitter!

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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is is one of the best babysitters that I have ever had!"

Elaine L.

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Madison T.


Santa Ana, CA

$27/hr4 yrs exp

Hi I'm Madison I'm a very upbeat, outgoing, and nurturing girl. I love helping people and love kids, that's why I'm looking for a job like this.
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madison is sweet, caring, kind, and great with kids. She is helpful and fun and my kids always loved spending their days with her. I recommend her for any families with little ones!"

Dylann S.

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Theresa B.


Santa Ana, CA

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Bringing Joy To Your Home

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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Exceptionally pleasant and professional. Theresa did an awesome job watching over our baby, and keeping us updated throughout the day."

Care member

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Gissel D.


Santa Ana, CA

$23-30/hr3 yrs exp

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, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, 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.

Child care centers in Santa Ana, CA

Guarded Hearts Child Care Center

Guarded Hearts Child Care Center

612 N Lacy St, Santa Ana, CA

We are a full day child care center, serving 2 to 5-year-olds. We are passionate about early education and the development of young minds. We are a boutique, relationship-focused center that will serve a maximum of only 18 children. Our mission is to provide a challenging and nurturing curriculum...

Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana

Kiddie Academy of Santa Ana

1345 N Grand Avenue, SANTA ANA, CA

Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie...

Childtime of Santa Ana

Childtime of Santa Ana

13881 North Prospect Avenue, Santa Ana, CA

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

California Kid's Centers offers a variety of child care programs. We offer a Developmental Preschool Program with lots of hands-on activities as well as letter and number recognition, and phonics. We try to give children a balance of inside activities and outside play. We believe that "fun and...

Child Development Centers, Inc.

1936 E Deere Ave Ste 220, Santa Ana, CA

Child Development Centers, Inc. located at 1936 E Deere Ave Ste 220, Santa Ana, CA offers Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Enrichment, Before and After School Care, and Camp programs. The center aims to enrich children's lives through quality, accredited child development programs and a...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Santa Ana, CA

Lourdes S.

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 activity.

- Alex W.

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.

Irene C.

5.0

Irene was amazing. She not only gave great feedback but also was attentive and gentle in her verbal instruction to my little one. She communicated very well with me throughout the day and sent pictures of there adventures and activities she and my child shared, I highly recommend Irene.

- Care member

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

Cristal L.

5.0

We had a great experience going through the interview process with Cristal. We will keep her in mind for future childcare needs.

- Jessica H.

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Ratings for Santa Ana, CA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Child Care Providers in Santa Ana, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 124 reviews of the 310 listed child care providers.