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60 infants child care are listed in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Terri H.


Lake Forest, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Home Organizer/Great With All Ages Infant-teen

5.0

(7)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As of April 1, 2024, my schedule is full - Thank you Hello Mom's and Dad's I am an experienced Nanny, house Manager for a professional or busy family. I have raised my own children and have been a Nanny for the last 15 years. Meal preparation, activity scheduler, housekeeper, pet care, arts & crafts, homework assistance, parent...
Terri can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Terri has worked with our family for almost a year and I cannot speak more highly of her professionalism. She has demonstrated enormous responsibility taking care of our home, child and dogs. Terri is honest, kind and trustworthy- the type of person you feel...

Lauren C.

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Janelle J.


Irvine, CA

$25-26/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, And Responsible Sitter With Attention To Detail And Affection

Hi! My name is Janelle (Nelly for short) and I am a recent UCLA graduate just returned home for the summer! I love working with kids, being that I have a lengthy history of childcare, ranging from infants to teens and am the eldest of my siblings and cousins. I have experience with meal prep, cooking, cleaning, organization, bed...
Janelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Janelle was the greatest addition to our summer, and we are so sad that she had to return to school for the year. She was amazing with our son, he truly saw her as his friend, while knowing that she was in charge. I highly recommend her , she is phenomenal with...

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Francesca A.


Irvine, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Babysitter

3.7

(4)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated and compassionate person who loves to work with babies and children. I am a mom and also a certified Montessori teacher (early childhood education) since 2005. I worked as a Montessori teacher for over 10+ years. I've been working as a babysitter and nanny for a long time. I have experience with children...
Francesca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We just hired Francesca to care for our 3 month old little girl. It's a new relationship but we couldn't be happier w/ her! Our baby loves her and Francesca is wonderful w/ her. We look forward to the developing relationship w/ Francesca!"

Amber L.

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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, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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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Jennifer R.


Mission Viejo, CA

$51/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am one of the happiest people you will ever meet. :) I love helping people. I am a Christian and I love God! I have 2 grown children that are doing exceptionally well and I am very proud of. I am a non smoker and do not drink. Certified in adult, children, infant CPR current with First Aid too! I...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Jennifer is by far one of the most dependable, honest, outgoing people I have ever met. She is a true joy to be around and a positive influence to everyone around her. If you are looking for reliable, dedicated and trustworthy care, I would highly recommend...

Shelby 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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"We interviewed Jane and she has a lot of experience and a great attitude."

Nancy D.

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Valeria C.


Lake Forest, CA

$24-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Great With Kids

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has experience caring for children, from infants to early teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is required....
Valeria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Val has been great! She has babysat for our kids regularly."

Hetal C.

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Deborah on very short notice, but still wanted to do a thorough review. She was very quick with references, approving her background check, and she came up on very short notice for an in-person interview. Great on the job too. Kept my daughter safe and...

David R.

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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:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mariana began caring or my son when he was 3 months, he is now 14 and we still have her come on Saturdays for Spanish tutoring because my son loves her. She has all the qualities that you are looking for when entrusting your child to a caregiver. I have...

Vickie C.

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Jessica F.


Lake Forest, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I am Jessica, a 30-year-old nanny from Orange County, CA. For the past 8 years, I have primarily worked as a full-time caregiver for infants and toddlers aged 8 weeks through 2 years old. I earned my Infant/Toddler Certificate from Irvine Valley College in 2018. I am responsible,...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica was my daughter's nanny for approximately 1 year (starting at 4 mos). Jessica is absolutely amazing! As a first time mom I was nervous but Jessica took away any of my "first time mom fear" immediately. She is very kind, sweet, nurturing, and a natural with...

Ashley L.

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Carri C.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Fun, Reliable, Dependable Sitter/nanny

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely LOVE children/kids and animals! About me: I am kind, loving, patient, empathetic, great disposition, fun, energetic and outgoing! I love the beach, walking, hiking, music, reading, boating, traveling and amusements parks! I live in Laguna Niguel. I am married, have three sons and three beautiful grandsons! I have a...
Carri can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I recently adopted a rescue dog, William, and had to travel out of town for a weekend. It had only been 6 weeks since the adoption and I was not comfortable leaving William alone. I'm an overbearing dog dad to a fault, and worry about my furry family members when I...

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Lauren to watch our 14 month old son a few months ago and she currently works with us several times a week. Hiring Lauren as our son's nanny has been one of the best decisions that we have made as parents. Lauren has great energy. She plays with our...

Sean 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:

CPR

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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Megan K.


Irvine, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Megan K.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Megan, I am a 24-year-old law student. During college, I worked in a daycare for ages 0-5, but I primarily worked in the infant and toddler rooms. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 14 years old. I love children and am very comfortable with animals!
Megan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Megan is upbeat, punctual and extremely professional. We are so lucky to have someone as positive and competent as Megan watching our little ones. I absolutely recommend Megan!"

Van D.

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Lida V.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

As a caregiver with over a decade of experience, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to foster a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. I prioritize open communication with parents, using their preferred method to discuss...
Lida can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Lida is an outstanding professional nanny who consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care. She is reliable, nurturing, and highly skilled at connecting with children of all ages, making them feel safe, loved, and engaged. With her creativity and...

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Juliet S.


Aliso Viejo, CA

$30-46/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I believe that childcare isn't just a job, it is a passion! My first experience was raising my 2 beautiful children. I have over 20 years experience in childcare with infants through 4th grade. I love working with children and seeing their faces when they explore and learn new things.
Juliet can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Juliet has taken care of my two boys since birth. Now they are 15 & 30 months. I've used Juliet on days when I need to run errands and for date nights. She takes care of my boys like they are her own children and treats them with love and care. She's an excellent...

Eileen H.

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Karen C.


Ladera Ranch, CA

$27-35/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Karen,

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, travel, swimming supervision
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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Emily A.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$32-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional career nanny for 8+ years working with families with children ranging from infancy to adolescents. I graduated with my Bachelors in Child Development from Cal State Long Beach as well as a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. I have experience with introducing basic Sign Language to children as she...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Emily has worked for us the last 6+ months and she is absolutely great! She is a part of our family and our daughter loves her. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone."

Lindsey Y.

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Suzanne S.


Laguna Niguel, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Career Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Suzanne. The kiddo's all call me Miss Sue! Think of Miss Rachel, Mary Poppins and a touch of Alice from the Brady Bunch! It is my pleasure meeting you here on Care. com! I AM AVAILABLE FOR PT NANNY WORK IN THE MORNINGS ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAYS FROM 730 a.m. to 100 p.m. ALSO FOR DATE...
Suzanne can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I hired Suzanne S to work as a nanny in my home four years ago and feel privileged to have received her services. She looked after my three children, newborn to four years old, for two years. Suzanne always brought a professional, organized and expert approach to...

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Lacey H.


Irvine, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I trusted Lacey full time with my newborn/infant son. She was also able to balance taking care of two infants at a time. It was obvious to me that Lacey cared very much for the happiness of my little one. "

Courtney A.

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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Terri H.

5.0

Terri has worked with our family for almost a year and I cannot speak more highly of her professionalism. She has demonstrated enormous responsibility taking care of our home, child and dogs. Terri is honest, kind and trustworthy- the type of person you feel comfortable having in your home and...

- Lauren C.

Janelle J.

5.0

Janelle was the greatest addition to our summer, and we are so sad that she had to return to school for the year. She was amazing with our son, he truly saw her as his friend, while knowing that she was in charge. I highly recommend her , she is phenomenal with children.

- Care member

Francesca A.

5.0

We just hired Francesca to care for our 3 month old little girl. It's a new relationship but we couldn't be happier w/ her! Our baby loves her and Francesca is wonderful w/ her. We look forward to the developing relationship w/ Francesca!

- Amber L.

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.

Jennifer R.

5.0

Jennifer is by far one of the most dependable, honest, outgoing people I have ever met. She is a true joy to be around and a positive influence to everyone around her. If you are looking for reliable, dedicated and trustworthy care, I would highly recommend Jennifer as the hire for you!

- Shelby M.

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Ratings for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA infants child care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Infants Child Care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 62 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.