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60 nannies are listed in Lake Forest, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Lake Forest, CA
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
HELLO PARENTS! I am looking to be your wonderful nanny. I could also do date night babysitting. If you just need a night sitter.
A little about me: I have 20 years of experience working with children ages ranging from infant to the fifth grade. Over the years, I've been a Preschool Teacher, Parenting Coach at a non profit and a...
Kaprice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We were so fortunate to have Kaprice with our daughter for 2 years before we relocated back east. She was so wonderful with our daughter from the time she was 1 to 3. She came prepared with educational programs, crafts and adventures every day. Our daughter...
Erin C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tiffany, 24 years old. I am a full time student at SCC in Orange, currently studying for my Biology major, to be a future Doctor. I am an adventurous and artistic person, loving going for walks and painting/doing arts and crafts.
I am a Nanny/Babysitter for over 5 years. I've taken care of my nieces and...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very reliable over the last couple of years. Great with my 3-4yr old daughter "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Logan but I prefer to go by Loge, like Logan minus the "an". I am 26 years young and currently study Geography and Geospatial Sciences at Oregon State University. While I finish up the remainder of my degree online I work full-time as a nanny and personal trainer. I have been a nanny since 2020 working with multiple...
Logan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Logan to take care of our toddler and it has been a great decision. Not only is our daughter well cared for when she's with Logan but she also takes care of our home and keeps it tidy. A huge thing for me was to find someone that would engage our...
Justyne W.
Bobb D.
Irvine, CA
$27-30/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I understand searching for a loving nanny for your precious baby can be quite daunting. But if you're on my profile, you don't need to look any further. I am a career nanny being a top Care. com infant specialist. I'm looking for one special infant who would thrive off of one-on-one attention, a balanced schedule and lots of...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"H. stayed with Ms. B since he was 4m, and she is the most amazing nanny ever. H. is the one that needs more work, and I was reluctant at first with the drop-off at her place. But I'm glad I trusted the moms' feedback. She cares for him deeply, always so...
Care member
Dominique A.
Irvine, CA
$24-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Dominique! I am a full time nanny, and have been for the past 4 years now. I also have many additional years of babysitting and part time nannying experience, along with helping to raise my three younger brothers. I babysat throughout high school and college for many families in my community, worked as a nanny for...
Dominique can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dominique was a blessing to our family. She is responsible, ethical, safe and I have always felt safe leaving my children in her care, and kids love her."
Ginger A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
(Deborah is currently looking for a Saturday job in areas of Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo and Laguna Woods.)
Hi my name is Deborah and I'm 55 years old with 36 years experience as a professional nanny. I'm currently CPR/First Aid and Trust line certified. I am also COVID fully vaccinated. Most of my training has...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Early Education
5.0
"I can't say enough positive things about Debbie. She cared for our daughter for almost a year (from 2.5-3.5) and she was fantastic in every way. She was punctual, dependable, warm, engaging and really helped us teach our pandemic child manners, boundaries, and...
Rhiannon P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am vaccinated.
Hi Family, I'm an experienced and responsible Nanny, I love interacting and taking care of children, having helped to raise 7 children between nieces and nephews, with a lot of experience with infant.
When I moved to CA, I have a lot of free time to give love and attention to the children I am taking care of....
Mari can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have nothing but great things to say about Mari! Like many parents, I get nervous about who to trust my child with, but with Mari, I felt relieved! She was incredible with my daughter. She was always attentive, active and so caring with my daughter. My daughter...
sherry S.
5.0
(3)
I am known for being a calm and patient person who delights children wherever I go. With over 8 years of experience as a nanny, I feel very comfortable taking care of newborns, infants and toddlers. I prefer outdoor activities to have greater contact with nature, have fun and explore the world around me. What I like most about...
Ana Beatriz can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bia was our au pair and took care of my three sons who were 5, 3, and an infant at the time. She is kind, reliable, calm, and easygoing. I recommend her highly! "
Care member
4.3
(13)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
*Currently Not Available*
Hello,
My name is Maria and I have been a nanny for 15 years. All my years working have been filled with joy, laughter and compassion as I have gotten to witness precious babies turn into adoring toddlers and then into grown, caring children. Taking care of infants and children has been a rewarding...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maria is simply amazing. We hired her when our daughter was about 3 weeks old and we continue to use her to this day as our night nanny.
Some characteristics that describe Maria are professional, very punctual (early to be exact), caring, sweet, thoughtful,...
Justin L.
Hannah B.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for the past 14 years. Some of the things I focus on when I am caring for your child is having a structured time. My hope is that when I find a family to work for, the children look forward and ask for me to come back.
I have excellent references that will tell you I enjoy cooking and leaving...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We had Hannah come and watch our 2yo for 6 hrs a day over 3 days and also our 4yo for 1 of those days while on a trip to Disney. So we could spend some more focused time with our 4yo and have a date night while there. She was absolutely amazing with our girls and...
Care member
4.1
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kimberlee,
I am back on the Care. Com site because I am just finishing up with a few families that I have worked with for over 5 yrs. I love working for families long term and love becoming one of the family.
I have raised 2 boys of my own and now that they are on their own it gives me the love and time to...
Kimberlee can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CNA
5.0
"Kimberlee nannied my 4-month old son for two weeks when my husband and I were in need of some last minute childcare and is wonderful! She was loving, patient, kept him busy and stimulated throughout the day, and was mindful of cleanliness. I would absolutely...
Leilani T.
Desiree R.
Tustin, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I was a Preschool Teacher for 16years. I spent 6 years with Infants/Toddlers and the rest with 3 & 4-year-olds. I have been a Nanny to over 20 families over the last 25 years! . I have volunteered in my church nursery for 20 years. I have watched multiples. I have also done Nanny Share.
Desiree can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"First of all, Desiree has the exact right personality. Patient, kind, sincere. She has so much experience with all ages but was with us from 4 months to about 9 months when she went back to work at a school. She knows all the songs to sing and all the crafts. Was...
Megan S.
Breanna M.
Foothill Ranch, CA
$20-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bre, and I am currently a junior at Smith College, studying Government and the Study of Women & Gender. In my free time, I love to knit, run, read, or spend time outside!
I have been nannying for over five years and can babysit children of all age groups. It is important to me that above all, I always make sure...
Breanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bre did a great job taking care of our daughter on short notice!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi I am Gabriela and come from a family of Nannie's. My grandma and my mom are nannies and they taught me how to be a great nanny. I have references of families from south of Orange County and I learned a lot of the families how to be a good helper with the little ones. I really enjoy to see the kids the way they discover the...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Gabby is lovely to work with!!! Our daughter just adores her. She’s worked with us for years and have nothing but good things to say about her. I highly recommend you use Gabby!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Megan and I would consider myself an Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities! I've worked with kids of all ages and as a swim instructor, camp counselor and professional nanny. I'm experienced in caring for up to 4 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and...
Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan was wonderful caring for my 2 boys whilst we were staying in Irvine. She was warm and struck a connection with them very quickly. Would highly recommend her."
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
One thing you should know about me is I was a nanny to an Italian family near Florence for 3 months
Eman can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
4.0
"Eman was great. She showed up every day on time and took good care of our 11 month old at the time."
Lindsay G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Andrea. I am 24 & a college student that currently attends Point Loma Nazarene University and I live locally in San Clemente. I am First Aid/CPR certified as well as EMT certified. I currently work as a Nursing Assistant at Mission Hospital. However, due to my school schedule, I am looking for a more flexible job and...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Andrea is absolutely amazing! She took care of my twin 7 year old daughters. My girls looked forward to every day she was coming and counted down the days until her next day with them. It was the highlights of their week! They adored her and their time together!...
Angelica R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Megan has watched our one year old daughter on several occasions. She arrives on time, follows any meal or bedtime instructions, keeps things tidy and relates well to our girl. We also have a dog who loves her and she is excellent with him as well. Don't hesitate...
Bethany C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Caring and responsible nanny. CPR and water safety certified; previous preschool teacher from ages 2-5 at explore Montessori. From Hawaii! Artistic, surfer, health conscious, fun, responsible, and hard-working. 27-year-old female.
Lianna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Basma A.
Irvine, CA
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there,
I'm Basma, a certified nurse assistant and nursing student. I've spent nearly 7 years working as a nanny, gaining experience with children of all age groups, including twins.
Basma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Basma filled a critical care gap for our family and did so on short notice. She brought kindness, empathy, and tremendous skill to our home. Our child immediately responded to her energy and care, which allowed me to focus on my work with quick confidence that our...
David N.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, CA
Kaprice C.
5.0
She was great I would definitely recommend her to other families.
- Care member
Tiffany M.
5.0
Very reliable over the last couple of years. Great with my 3-4yr old daughter
- Care member
Logan J.
5.0
We hired Logan to take care of our toddler and it has been a great decision. Not only is our daughter well cared for when she's with Logan but she also takes care of our home and keeps it tidy. A huge thing for me was to find someone that would engage our daughter and help limit her TV time, Logan...
- Justyne W.
Bobb D.
5.0
H. stayed with Ms. B since he was 4m, and she is the most amazing nanny ever. H. is the one that needs more work, and I was reluctant at first with the drop-off at her place. But I'm glad I trusted the moms' feedback. She cares for him deeply, always so patient and we all love her sunshine...
- Care member
Dominique A.
5.0
Dominique was a blessing to our family. She is responsible, ethical, safe and I have always felt safe leaving my children in her care, and kids love her.
- Ginger A.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Lake Forest, CA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Lake Forest, CA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Lake Forest, CA is as of is $23.60 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 Lake Forest, CA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 20 in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, CA?
You can find different nanny services in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, CA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Lake Forest, CA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Lake Forest, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.