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Find infants child care in Lake Forest, CA that you’ll love

60 infants child care are listed in Lake Forest, CA

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

The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 years

Infants child care in Lake Forest, CA

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Karen C.


Ladera Ranch, CA

$27-35/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Karen,

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Karen, and I am a nanny with 2 years of experience caring for infants aged 5 months and older, as well as toddlers aged 1 to 3 years. I am energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about outdoor activities. My main job is to ensure the safety of the babies while creating a fun and educational environment. I...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Karen showed up on time and was very polite. Our daughter was already in bed when she arrived so I can’t directly speak to how she interacts with kids but she seemed very competent and confident from what I could tell. I will definitely consider her for future...

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Cathie J.


Foothill Ranch, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy working and watching children of all ages, I have worked with infants to 11-year-olds. I have babysat/nanny for years. I have worked as a preschool assistant, and as a preschool Montessori teacher. I have been fingerprinted, and have my first aid and CPR. I have early childhood units. I have references, looking forward...
Cathie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We had Cathie for a temporary position before our daycare opened. She was flexible with the hours, very dependable, responded quickly to my texts and the kids really enjoyed her. Days after she had gone, my 2 year old was still asking for "Miss Cathie." She's also...

Katie M.

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Jane R.


Irvine, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a wife and a mother of 2 beautiful children. My daughter is in UCI and she will graduate in fall 2021. My son is sophomore at CAL STATE Fullerton. From taking care of my own children, to extended family and friends, to even children at church, I have extensive experience in childcare. I have over 15 years of experience with...
Jane can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"We interviewed Jane and she has a lot of experience and a great attitude."

Nancy D.

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Alondra M.


Tustin, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name's Alondra. I've been a professional nanny for 12 years. I've cared for children from 6 months to 12 years of age. My main responsibilities have been to ensure the basic needs of infants, such as feeding, changing diapers, sleep training and creating an engaging and nurturing environment with the aid of books and...
Alondra can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Alondra is the best nanny I have ever seen. She is nice and full of energy with kids. My two kids love staying with her and they learned a lot while playing with Ms. Alondra. I would definitely hire her again if our schedule matches."

Ruiyuan W.

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Jennifer M.


Tustin, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience operating an in-home daycare that catered to infants and toddlers. For the last 12 years I have worked only with one family at a time and it has been a wonderful experience. It is very rewarding to be so appreciated for doing what you love and something that comes so naturally. I love children and...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jen was a wonderful night nanny for my preemie son! She was with us overnight 4x a week from the day we brought him home until he was 7 months old, when sadly we no longer needed the help because he slept easily through the night. She is very dependable, has a...

Veronica S.

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Wafaa D.


Irvine, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Wendy, I am a nanny with over 10 years of paid experience. I have cared for over 30 children through Care. com alone. Before that, I was a stay at home mom to 2 kids for almost 15 years. I am a very caring person and active person who loves kids. I like outdoor activities such as walks to the park, and through...
Wafaa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Wafaa was amazing! She was able to help us very last minute! She responded quickly which we really appreciated. She watched my 6 month baby boy and I am certain he had a great time with her. She watched him at his grandmothers house and from what I heard, my baby...

Alyssa F.

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Deborah D.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great experience. I highly recommend Deborah. "

Michele H.

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Fran H.


San Juan Capistrano, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Substitute Teacher Looking To Babysit/nanny For The Summer

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Jocelyn B.


Tustin, CA

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Parents, My name is Jocelyn. A little about me is I am a 36-year-old mom to a 15-year-old girl. I ran my own in home daycare for 6+ years with multiple children from infants to teens. For the last 3+ years I have been a personal nanny. I am a very active person and love doing outdoor activities. I also enjoy doing mind...
Jocelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jocelyn is a caring and sincere caretaker of your loved ones. She assisted in caring for our baby girl starting from infancy to toddler hood, over 15 months. Our baby was a preemie and she handled that very well. Always punctual, never called out sick, flexible,...

Jenny P.

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Hamsa H.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

$25-40/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced & Reliable Nanny In South Orange County

Hired by 43 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 9 years of experience as a nanny, working specifically with infants & toddlers. In addition, I am a mother of two grownup girls. I am a nanny who enjoys spending time with the children, watching them grow through the years. I enjoy doing various activities with the kids such as taking a walk, going to the park,...
Hamsa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hamsa is absolutely amazing!! She was on time, kind, professional, and wonderful with my young children. She connected with them right away and they loved playing games and reading LOTS of books with her. She is a gem! We definitely recommend her as a babysitter,...

Meghan M.

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Lacey H.


Irvine, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

3.7

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in a neighborhood filled with kids, many of which were younger than me. That being said, I have been babysitting my neighbors kids since I was in the 6th grade, as well as volunteering at my church as a youth group leader since I was a freshman in high school. In addition I worked in the church nursery, watching...
Lacey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lacey spent the week taking care of both me and my 9 month old at our apartment after I suffered a knee injury. She was super helpful and my son warmed to her very quickly, which is not generally how he is around new people. She is very playful with children, and...

Jacie M.

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Lela M.


Irvine, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Smiles 'n Cuddles

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Care. com families! My name is Lela. I have 25+ years experience working with children ages 0-18 years of age. I have worked in a school setting as well as in private homes. I started as a lifeguard and swim instructor in high school. I then worked as a teacher with special needs children for 7 years. While working in the...
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I strongly recommend Lela and we certainly look forward to having her here again. The first day on the job Lela and my 4 month old son immediately took to each other. As first-time parents, she was so helpful, and the first thing she helped us improve upon was...

Kobea B.

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Eva P.


Tustin, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have approximately 18 years of experience taking care of kids from newborn infants to 6-year-old children. I am a Christian, and I have taken care of kids in a classroom environment as well as working with individual families. I have available references for the families I have worked with in the past. I love to work with kids...
Eva can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"My experience with her over the past year has been one that I will always be fond of. Eva was not just our son's nanny., she became my friend. She is someone I could trust and rely on wholeheartedly. She was my support in more ways than one. She took care of my...

Tamana H.

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Mariana V.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mature, responsible, reliable, and cheerful person with excellent childcare skills; university educated with degree in education and administration. I can care for your baby so you can get a better night's rest. Do you have questions about newborn care or simply wish someone could be alongside you for a few days or a few...
Mariana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We consider Mariana part of our family. She has been caring for our son since he was 4 weeks old. She is prompt & reliable. Mariana is fluent in English & Spanish. She has her own vehicle & drives our son to the library, classes, swimming lessons, etc. She...

Andrea L.

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Mahshid N.


Irvine, CA

$24/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced and nurturing nanny with a genuine passion for child development and fostering a positive environment. I bring three years of dedicated experience in caring for infants, coupled with a strong understanding of child development principles. CPR certified, my commitment to safety is unwavering. As a parent myself, I...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is so sweet and caring Also open minded for any feedback She treats kids like her family members"

Payam J.

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Laura K.


Irvine, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny For Hire

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

For the past six years, I was a full-time nanny for a family in Cleveland, Ohio caring for all three of their children since birth. I recently moved to Irvine California for a job transfer and I am now looking for a new family to call me their Mary Poppins. I have more than 10-years of full-time experience with infants,...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Laura is exceptional! Creative, fun, smart, organized, always putting the needs of the kids and parents first. Truly, a nanny extraordinaire! "

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Lauren K.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Child Care Provider.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a working knowledge of meeting the physical and emotional needs of babies, toddlers and children. I am both CPR and first aid certified. I provide fun, affection and security to help nurture early child development. My experience ranges from the private to the diverse public sector, working with up to 16 toddlers in a...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren is amazing. My kids love her and always want her to come over. We use Lauren on a regular basis 2-3 time per week."

Jaclyn K.

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Nivalda G.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Nivalda is a gift to our family. I trust her to not only take care of our daughter but teach and love her. She is kind, smart, loving, fun and calm. Our daughter lights up when she sees her. She is great about sending video and photo updates throughout the day. An...

Gianna W.

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Kathryn L.


Irvine, CA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi There! My name is Kate, I've been caregiving for 5+ years now and I truly enjoy working with children. I've worked with kids of all ages, ranging from infants to teens, and I'm CPR certified. I also have experience with disabilities, both professionally and personally, as I've grown up with a sister who has Downs. I've worked...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kate is terrific! My 8 yr old did not want to have a babysitter, but after meeting Kate he had a complete change of heart. He asked that I wake him before I left for work early the next morning so he could see her first thing. Kate has a maturity and wisdom that...

Cory J.

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Alicia K.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$25-30/hr12 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 12 years of experience caring for kids of different ages including infants. I also have 10 years of working experience with preschoolers, teaching them Spanish in different Montessori preschools. CPR Certified
Alicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Lake Forest, CA

Karen C.

5.0

Karen did a great job! My five month old baby is teething and has a helmet and Karen was a total pro and held and rocked him whenever he was fussy. Looking forward to working with her again soon!

- Hillary M.

Cathie J.

5.0

Cathie is wonderful! She is so sweet and patient with my 20 month old daughter. She's very good at meeting my daughter where she is at developmentally. Cathie is very helpful, respectful, and punctual. We loved having her!

- Betzy S.

Jane R.

5.0

Jane was our nanny for nearly a year, picking up our daughter from daycare and watching her until we got off work. She was also there to care for our daughter on holidays when daycare was closed or when our daughter was home sick. She is kind, loving and reliable. Our daughter loves Jane and she...

- Yanni G.

Alondra M.

5.0

Alondra is really a pretty and professional nanny, she is also smart, gentle and patient, and my son likes her so much.She always know how to inspire my son and is good at talking to kids, my son really had a enjoy time with her. I would hire Alondra again if we come back Irvine.

- Alisa B.

Jennifer M.

5.0

Jen was a wonderful night nanny for my preemie son! She was with us overnight 4x a week from the day we brought him home until he was 7 months old, when sadly we no longer needed the help because he slept easily through the night. She is very dependable, has a calming presence, and was so loving to...

- Veronica S.

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Ratings for Lake Forest, CA infants child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Infants Child Care in Lake Forest, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.