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Find nannies in Dana Point, CA that you’ll love
60 nannies are listed in Dana Point, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 8 years
Nannies in Dana Point, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Haley!
I'm really passionate about working with children & household assisting. I've nannied on & off for over 8 years- toddlers, teenagers & every age in between.
I was born & raised in Dana Point, CA. I love the beach, art, music, cooking, and overall I love being a helper! I'm gentle, kind, nurturing &...
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Haley was a very kind an patient nanny with our two energetic kiddos. The kids always had fun with her. She was flexible and above all caring."
Laura E.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I raised two children of my own successfully, handling education from birth to kindergarten to high school and providing assistance with school homework. For 7 years I babysat children from four to seven years of age and developed extensive experience in working with children of 8-15 . Being a nanny has been a very fulfilling...
Nina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"We had Nina assist with our 12 and 11 year old for this past school year (from August - June) and were thrilled to have her in our home. She was punctual and dependable and was always on top of taking care of our kids, getting them to their activities, while also...
Kim S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for all ages from newborn to teens. I was a preschool teacher for many years, as well as child care program director for eight years. I've presently and have been an in home nanny and home assistant for more then 10 years with wonderful families. I enjoy all interactions whether it be educational enrichments or just...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura is a truly good person who has showed up for me at the most inconvenient of times. The first time I had her nanny was an emergency at four am and she was there for us. She has always been very reliable, punctual, clean, flexible, & friendly. I feel...
Chrysa K.
Emilee Z.
Dana Point, CA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Looking For 32 Hours/week Job
5.0
(2)
Hello!! A little about me: I have worked with children of all ages up to high school. In March 2020, I was a nanny for two wonderful little girls (starting ages of 3 years & 17 months) for five months. I then cared for two young boys (starting ages of 2. 5 years & 7 months) for two years. Sadly, the boys and their family moved...
Emilee can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emilee is fantastic with children and truly loves caring for them. She is trustworthy, patient and so silly with kids! She's a special lady and any parents would be lucky to have her care for their children!"
Azriel H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience as a professionally paid nanny that includes childcare duties, light housekeeping, running errands, pet sitting and teaching art to children. My most recent jobs were with a 6-year-old boy virtual learning online. The youngest child from 3 months old to about 15 years of age including children...
Joni can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joni helped us with our 2 kids during distance learning. She had excellent references and joined our family and home seamlessly. She was organized, kind, caring, and adapted to our kids needs. She kept them engaged in learning, art, and outdoors adventures. Our...
Betsy B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My name is Cayleigh. I am 32 years old. I have a 8-year-old daughter. I have my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development. I have my Bachelors of Science in Child and Adolescent Studies.
I have experience with children of all ages from newborn up to 12 years old. I have teaching experience, nanny experience, and parent...
Cayleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very professional and kind. I highly recommend her.
Her daughter is sweet and polite. My kids loved Cayleigh and also loved to play with her daughter.
Thank you so much, Cayleigh! You're the best!"
Stephanie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Im a college student (UCSD then UC Berkeley transfer) currently taking a break to pursue acting & modeling! My babysitting experience initially started with taking care of my baby cousins! I started helping out when she was 9 months old (she's about 5 years old now). During the summer of 2022 I nannied for 2 families, one...
Everett can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Everett is great! He helps me several times a week with my 12 year old son. He picks up from school, takes him to/from activities, helps with homework, and performs light household chores etc. He is very patient with my son as homework is a challenge in our...
Danielle B.
Melody C.
Dana Point, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I've been an experienced mom and nanny for over a decade.
I'm looking for a long term, full time family . Let me know if you're interested, we can do my house or yours. I normally charge $30-$35 an hour, I'm willing to reduce my rate to $25
5.0
"We hired Melody to take care of our little one while our full time nanny was on vacation and all I can say is that if we didn’t have a lovely nanny that we adored, we would have snapped Melody up.
She was attentive, kind, gentle, helpful, and honestly fantastic....
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a Pre-School teacher by profession and trained in early childhood education. I have worked with all ages from infants to pre-teens. I have over 10 years experience of teaching and being a nanny, I love what I do and enjoy every minute of being with children. My philosophy is if children feel safe and happy, they can...
Dalilah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dalilah was amazing with my 1 year old. She was very easy to communicate with, flexible when my plans inevitably changed, and made me feel totally confident leaving my little one for the night. I would 100% hire again if I need a sitter!"
Care member
Dora L.
Dana Point, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Private Child Care Specialist Working With Infants And Preschool Children
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Thank you taking the time to review my profile. Please feel free to contact me directly for additional information as needed.
I am a highly energetic, caring, and fun-loving person. As a mother of three wonderful adult girls and six grandchildren between them, I know a great deal about babies and small children. In fact, with...
Dora can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dora is a wonderful mix of cheerful kindness and intelligence. Every time she visits us she has a smile and puts forth so much effort to make sure that our 2 year old is well attended to. She cooks, is incredibly tidy and even takes time to play with the dog after...
Jill H.
Hello! My name is Grace, and I have been nannying on and off for the past six years. I have experience caring for children of various ages and have spent the last year and a half working with a wonderful little girl, focusing on both care and early education.
In addition to childcare, I specialize in making learning fun and...
Bonnie A.
Dana Point, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Looking To Be A Nanny For A Family Who Wants An Experienced, Loving And Fun Caretaker.
I'd describe my personality as fun, responsible and outgoing.
I like working with kids because I have been teaching kids from kinder to high school for 25 years. I have my special education credential as well and many years of experience working with students with autism. I have two daughters who are 22 and 20 and are away at...
Bonnie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Mikaela, I am 28 years old and I am from Dana Point California. I have graduated with a Bachelor's in Sociology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Babysitting and being a Nanny has been a very big part of my life. I started off just babysitting here and there for mostly family and friends and then became...
Mikaela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up I nanny-ed for my cousins; two sets of three boys. I grew to love working with high energy, active children. Being easy going yet organized, and creative with the ability to think on my feet, I learned to communicate, manage issues and redirect conflict towards a positive and educational outcome. I continued to...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15+ years experience caring for children and helping families. I am CPR certified and I have experience with newborns all the way to teenagers. I was a mother's helper for a family of 6 children. I have cared for children with special needs, cerebral palsy and autism. I love animals and I cook and clean. I am an artist...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a stay at home mom of two boys (3 and 1). I am very engaged with my children. We love to bake, go on nature walks, go to parks and library time. I enjoy coming up with kid friendly activities based around their interests and likes.
I have a background as a teacher with five years of classroom experience. My philosophy is...
Essa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Pamela H.
Dana Point, CA
$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mother, Grandmother And Nanny available for care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! As a Mother of 5, and a Grandmother of 10, raising my children and being a part of my grandchildren's lives has been the best part of my life. I have a great deal of experience with newborns and have been a Nanny for twenty years. My last position was for a family in Laguna Beach. I worked for them for eleven years...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm actively seeking a full-time or part time nannying position. I provide 20 years of experience in childcare. I currently live in Dana Point CA.
Originally from Italy, l've been in the United States for more than three decades and am fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish. I have a strong affection for children and extensive...
Genoveffa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
My passion for childcare isn't just about watching over kids; it's about creating a positive, engaging environment where they can learn, play, and grow.
I believe my ability to connect with children on their level is what sets me apart. My approach, combined with my creative spirit, is patience, nurturing, and tailored to each...
Mojgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
I've always had a passion for caring for children, which led me to become a childcare provider with seven years of experience. My love for kids stems from my experience babysitting and growing up with two sisters!
I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I prioritize clear communication with parents, whether through verbal...
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Dana Point, CA
Haley H.
5.0
Haley was a very kind an patient nanny with our two energetic kiddos. The kids always had fun with her. She was flexible and above all caring.
- Laura E.
Nina L.
5.0
Nina L worked with us on a part time basis from January 2020 until March 2020. Nina was working 20 hours a week and responsible for picking up our children (6 and 8 years old) from school, then taking them to various after school activities (swimming, tennis, piano, etc). Nina was very reliable,...
- Carolyn B.
Laura G.
5.0
Laura is a truly good person who has showed up for me at the most inconvenient of times. The first time I had her nanny was an emergency at four am and she was there for us. She has always been very reliable, punctual, clean, flexible, & friendly. I feel comfortable face timing my child via Laura...
- Chrysa K.
Emilee Z.
5.0
I’ve hired Emilee to watch our two young boys several times and they love her! She’s fun, interacts with them, follows whatever I ask of her, and always leaves our home as clean, if not cleaner, than when we left. I highly recommend her!
- Care member
Joni C.
5.0
Joni helped us with our 2 kids during distance learning. She had excellent references and joined our family and home seamlessly. She was organized, kind, caring, and adapted to our kids needs. She kept them engaged in learning, art, and outdoors adventures. Our children adored her and were mostly...
- Betsy B.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Dana Point, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Dana Point, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Dana Point, CA is as of is $24.51 per hour as of April, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Dana Point, CA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 37 in Dana Point, CA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Dana Point, CA?
You can find different nanny services in Dana Point through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Dana Point, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Dana Point, CA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in Dana Point, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.