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60 part time child care are listed in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby part time child care is 8 years
Part time child care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Angie C.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Infant Nanny / Part Time / Child Behavior Specialist
4.0
(12)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Angie and I love babies!! I have worked with infants for many years and I enjoy working with them developmentally helping them to meet their milestones. I have also worked with many preemie babies who have a need to catch up. I have my Bachelors, my Masters as well as Child Development Certification and enjoy...
Angie can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Angie worked for us during the pandemic which was a crazy time for all of us. And yet she vaccinated when we asked her to and wore a mask as well and never complained. She was punctual, never missed a day of work and that meant so much to us.
As far as our...
John P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a college educated, highly experienced, CPR Certified childcare provider (upwards of 30 years) specializing in infants and toddlers who is available part time. I am CPR certified, ESL certified, cleared Care background check, vaccinated, clean driving record, can offer multiple current references, meal preparation,...
Krista can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Krista has been our nanny for the past few months, but unfortunately due to unforeseen family issues we have to part ways with her. Krista was always very punctual, communicative, dependable and trustworthy. Our son and daughter loved having her around and we'll...
Pantea B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Emily, I am 26 . Before college I use to babysit children between the ages 1-12 weather it was family or friends in the neighborhood, I created flyers at 15 years old in Lakewood CA and babysat in the community. I went to College for medical massage and holistic purposes . I now have a 13-month-old baby girl named...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Teresa E.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
The Best Part Time:help , Baby/pet Sitter......Check Out!!!!!!!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Are you looking for babysitter, postpartum doula, nanny or pet /house sitter? If so, You found the right person! With great reference, I have been working full time as a teacher. I love working with :babies, kids and animals and that's what I have been doing for 20+years. My current schedule is flexible such as :week nights,...
Teresa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I highly recommend Teresa! She is a wonderful caregiver! We have a special needs kiddo, diagnosed ASD but mild, more on the intellectual and speech delays. We also have a highly sensitive child (HSC) that take a LONG time to warm up. Teresa has been attentive to...
Kristine L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Therese. I have been a resident and homeowner of Rancho Santa Margarita for the past 29 years. I am a loving, patient single mother of 3 amazing children, ages 21, 24, & 27. I was a stay-at-home mom for 16 years. I loved the role of nurturing and caring for my children daily. My two older children have graduated...
Therese can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Therese is very caring, enthusiastic and creative with activities for my 9 month old daughter. Her being a mom herself was apparent right away, and it made me immediately feel at ease. She knows the mom tricks to calm down and make a baby comfortable. She also...
Jessica B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with the same family for 10 years. It has been a great pleasure working with this family who treat me like a member of their family. The children are amazing, and I have received so much pleasure from reading them books, helping with homework and many other learning opportunities. I also enjoy outdoor activities...
Marina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marina is wonderful! She is very loving and caring and took wonderful care of our infant :)"
Diana K.
Lauren P.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, experienced and responsible stay at home mom looking for part time babysitting
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families,
I'm Lauren nanny of 16 years and mom. I'm looking for a full or part time position caring for your child I specialize in newborn and infant care, however I have experience with all ages. I run a small nanny business out of my home. Where I have a full nursery set up, baby proofed home know CPR, experience with...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hello, My name is Sarah and am looking to be part of your family. I am a former preschool teacher with 17 years experience working with 3 to 5-year-olds. I have babysat for all ages from 1-year-olds to 12+ so I have experience watching many different age ranges. . I am very active and love to be outdoors whether it's going on a...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Kendall T.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available During Evenings/ Nights
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Kendall, Im 26 years old and I'm currently going to college and looking for a part time job. I am available to nanny part time, or for specific date nights. Im the oldest of 3 siblings, and Ive been babysitting children since I was 16! I am CPR certified, I have a Bachelors degree in Child Development, and I am...
Kendall can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Annie and I am currently a first year Masters Student at CSUF. I also work part time at the YMCA and am looking for more hours of work elsewhere. I have over 5 years experience of babysitting and nannying and love being around all ages. I am happy to help around the house, do light chores, help with meal...
Annie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brittany F.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Brittany. I'm a very positive and energetic person. I love being outdoors and playing sports like basketball and soccer. I also love going to the beach. I have my bachelor's degree in organizational communications from California State University of Chico. I am also BLS certified.
I have decided to return to...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Carina C.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Occasional Sitter, Weekends, Dinner Dates, And Special Events.
Hello my name is Carina and I've been caring for children for over 10 years now. The first two years I worked with random families that asked for help, I did this after my regular day job. I loved it so much I began watching a couple regular babies, meanwhile working part time as an infant teachers aide. I have been through a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Meri and I am a TK teacher. In 2018, I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, and I will be starting my master's course work soon!
I really love reading to young children and have 3 bookcases full of children's books in my home. I enjoy getting creative...
Meri can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meri is a wonderful person! She was my daughter's ECE teacher and is now our regular babysitter. She always shows up with crafts to do with the kids and is wonderful at keeping them occupied and entertained. I always feel safe with Meri! "
Molly C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking for part time Monday-Friday. I currently work with children and have years of experience at a school with children with special needs. I'm very loyal, patient, and kind. I have experience with health and fitness so I'm very active.
Aileen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"5 STARS +++ Aileen is a very rare special soul! She is exceptionally skilled in all levels. She shows she cares in so many ways and is extremely thoughtful and loving! She is: Trustworthy, Efficient, loyal, dependable, honest, hard working, & multitasking is her...
Care member
5.0
(9)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Nivalda is wonderful. She has been watching our six month old daughter since she was four months old and her help has been invaluable. She is very comfortable with young infants, has great insights and suggestions, and a gentle demeanor that puts our daughter at...
Samantha M.
5.0
(1)
I currently work part-time at Costco and looking to replace it with a part-full time nanny position. Ideally I would like work around 30-40 hours a week, 3-5 days a week. I take one class online at Saddleback, and would like to take more. Looking for a stable consistent schedule. I have loads of childcare experience between the...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison interviewed with me and my children this past weekend on very short notice. She was prompt--early even! Comes across as a hard worker and very willing to support my family's more holistic approach to child rearing (no screen time, self-directed play, etc.)....
Meredith C.
Ina C.
Laguna Niguel, CA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs
5.0
(2)
I have been a preschool teacher before going to college. I recently worked with ABA Therapy with children on the Autism Spectrum. I have been an aide in middle school with learning disabilities. My social work experience has been with a foster care agency and outpatient psychiatric hospital.
My real experience has been being a...
Ina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ina was wonderful with our 2 year old boy and 4-month old girl. She was right on time/a little early, thoughtful, considerate, and anticipated what needed to be done before we had to ask. (E.g., our baby started crying right after our toddler started, and while I...
Karen C.
Catheleen S.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver Of Pets, Children And The Elderly
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 56-year-old grandma and mother. I've been a caregiver my entire life. I have cared for children, grandchildren, mom and dad, and pets. I have also cared for several seniors who require constant care, changing, bathing, and medication. I've always enjoyed this work for I feel I'm giving back to society. I currently work as...
Catheleen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Catheleen applied and interview for a position as a 24/4 caregiver for my 95 year old mother. Her skills, experience and warm personality were a perfect match for us. We were so impressed by her professionalism and caring personality. Unfortunately our mother's...
Renee S.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I am an experienced babysitter who has cared for all age groups. I work part time, but I have a flexible schedule and available for last minute jobs and date nights. Babysitting isn't just my career, I love being with kids and taking care of them is my priority. I have a reliable car with a clean record and background...
Zahra can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zahra and our daughter got along very quickly. She is very warm, gentle and good nature. She is also very detail oriented and would leave us notes on what she fed our daughter, activities they did, etc. which we appreciate. We will definitely hire her again in the...
William S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Brittany and I'm 35 years old. I have 20 years of paid experience looking after and caring for children, and over 10 years of professional nannying.
I'm looking for families who need a driver. Someone to pick up and/or drop off their child or children at activities or home.
*I have a 7-month-old baby girl...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Angie C.
5.0
Angie was absolutely wonderful with my son! I hired her when he was 7 months old and she was his nanny for 5 months. I wish I found her sooner because she has been so instrumental in his development. Her experience with babies is so impressive!
- Care member
Krista G.
5.0
Our family ADORES Krista! She currently watches my 6 month old son and has been a huge blessing for the past 3 months. Krista is everything you want in a childcare provider: loving, trustworthy, reliable, experienced, a great communicator, follows your direction, I could go on and on. She is the...
- Stephanie P.
Teresa E.
5.0
I highly recommend Teresa! She is a wonderful caregiver! We have a special needs kiddo, diagnosed ASD but mild, more on the intellectual and speech delays. We also have a highly sensitive child (HSC) that take a LONG time to warm up. Teresa has been attentive to these kids' needs while respecting...
- Kristine L.
Therese F.
5.0
We hired Therese a few months ago to babysit our 2 boys, ages 10 and 7. She is very caring, mature and enthusiastic, often asking how she can be most helpful. Her experience as a mom shines through and we feel very comfortable leaving our boys in her care. I would highly recommend her!!
- Stephanie C.
Marina R.
5.0
Marina is wonderful! She is very loving and caring and took wonderful care of our infant :)
- Diana K.
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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in CA is $22.83.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
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What types of part time child care services are available near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for part time child care near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.
How many hours a week can I hire part time child care near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 12 part time child care providers near you in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.
Ratings for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA part time child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Part Time Child Care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care.