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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
Leslie G.
Lake Forest, CA
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Baby-Sitter, Nanny, And Mom Available Full Or Part Time
5.0
(1)
I first started baby-sitting when I was 11. I worked as a ceramics teacher for 4 and 5-year-old's at the JCC and taught 10-year-old's at my house. I enjoyed it immensely. I have two children. My daughter is 14 and my son is 11. I love spending time with them and we keep very active. I am looking for a baby-sitting job during the...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I met Leslie when we were interviewing people for a nanny position for our then 3-month daughter. Leslie was very professional, communicative, and friendly. She was one of our top choices. There was no doubt in my mind that Leslie would have been...
Kathleen M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of children for over 9 years. I have experience from being a mother of a boy he is 12 years old. I have the pleasure of doing something I love and enjoy, taking care of children of all ages (infants, toddlers, preschool and older). Comfortable around pets. I am of good moral/ethical character. Good...
Iria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Iria came and helped me for two days while my family was in Vegas. She was very kind and patient with my two boys (10 months and 3 years old). She could soothe my baby, who normally wants only his mama when he's cranky! I will definitely be hiring her again the...
Ashley D.
4.8
(4)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Cathie is the sweetest! My 14-month-old loves her, which is so comforting. She was the first "stranger" to ever watch my son and she made me feel completely at ease. She was always early and accommodated my ever-changing schedule. She kept me updated throughout the...
Amy S.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Terri H.
Lake Forest, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Home Organizer/Great With All Ages Infant-teen
5.0
(7)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, 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.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have great experience taking care of kids. I took care of kids with all of ages. I love kids and they really love me, I can learn fast and I am a hard worker, I have a CPR certificate.
Fernanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Fernanda was very kind from the time I hired her to the time I went to pay her for the day's work. My son was not happy about needing a babysitter, but when I came home he was happy and really enjoyed his time with Fernanda! She was on time and reliable. My son was...
Melanie A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
Sammy here! I have over 13 years of experience with all ages starting at 2 months old till teenagers in nannying/child care. I'm comfortable watching up to 3 children at a time. Childcare is my passion & I take the role of a nanny very seriously. Having me as your nanny your children will be safe, learn new skills as...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sammy was super dependable and great with my 14 month old. She took him to the beach, read and played with him. Would definitely recommend"
Gretta K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Cristiana and I have been baby sitting for the past 7 years since I was 19. I have experience with 9 weeks to 12 years old. I have watched up to two kids at a time. I absolutely love children which is why I love doing this. I come from a bog Mexican and Philippino family so I am use to always having children...
Cristiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cristi was great with my boys. She was always on time and was very flexible with our changing schedules. "
Aymee O.
Katherine S.
Lake Forest, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Music Therapist Seeking Part-Time Babysitting Hours
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a music therapist at a pediatric clinic in Orange County with 10+ years of childcare experience! My childcare experience includes babysitting, daycare, and camp counselor jobs, and in my current position as a music therapist I work with neurodivergent children. I truly have a passion for working with children and...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katherine was the first babysitter to take care of our kids other than family! I knew after interviewing her, she was a great fit! My kids loved her and so did we! I would highly recommend her to anyone that needed a babysitter!"
Sheena V.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am so happy that you're here! My minimum hourly rate is $25/hour. I have experience with babysitting children of all ages. Over the past 6 years I have worked with several wonderful families nannying/babysitting, as well as running errands and doing household chores. You could always count on me being responsible,...
Clarissa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Clarissa has been helping us take care of our 18 mo-old for the last month. She is responsible, caring, and fun - everything we were looking for in a babysitter. Highly recommend."
Lisa L.
5.0
(2)
I love and enjoy caring for children of all ages. I have attended a two week Child Care Assistant program. I am trustworthy, responsible, creative, and have a great sense of humor. I have a assisted in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for years and have enjoyed it very much. As neighborhood children grew up, I was the one...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Emily has been with our family for the past year. She did school and/or camp pick ups for our two girls (ages 4 and 6) and spent the afternoons with both of them about 4 days a week. She planned fun crafts, creative activities, gave them healthy meals/snacks, and...
Alexandra B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I thoroughly enjoy kids of all ages and have had experience taking care of children since the age of 13. I am a proud mother of two beautiful children and so my childcare experience has continued through the last 40 years. I am CPR and first aid certified. My love for nurturing and caring for children is what I love the most!
Monique can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mo has been a wonderful addition to our family. When I say that I mean we really do see her as part of our family and are so thankful to have met her. She started watching our first son around 6 months old, then started watching our other son as well when he was...
Ashley E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Soleil, 24. I am currently taking a gap year (or two) prior to medical school. I currently cocktail serve, whilst working on building a business. I have several years of experience in child care from a young age from babysitting for family friends to being a horseback instructor to ages 2-12yrs and 6 years of...
Soleil can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Soleil has been an amazing nanny for us since September 2019. She is dependable, punctual and very helpful around the house. I completely trust her to transport my kids to and from school. She is caring and kind, and my kids adore her. I would be happy to...
Corinne B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 55year-old former stay home mother. My children are now 26, 24, and 20. I have taught religion for 11 years and when my children were growing up I coached basketball, I was a Girl Scout leader, PTA member, team mom, room mom, and fundraiser for many organizations. I love to do crafts with children and to teach reading,...
Joni can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Joni is wonderful with my children (ages 4 and 6) and makes sure they are always staying active, learning, having fun and eating well! She is flexible, down to earth and just a genuinely caring person. I can tell she takes a real interest in my children and their...
Katie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gaby and I'm a Certified Life Coach and I am available for part-time coaching, care, and tutoring in Orange County. I love children and I have experience caring for and teaching kids of different ages, from toddlers to teenagers. My tutoring experience includes teaching math, english, reading, and art from...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Gaby was phenomenal with my two kiddos! I didn't have to worry about my kids while they were in her care. We would definitely love to hire her again! :)"
Erica S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an enthusiastic, responsible, organized, adaptable, and friendly employee. Most of my experience babysitting comes from caring for family and family friends since I was a young teenager. I have cared for children between the ages of one and 15. I am CRP, First Aid, and AED Certified. I enjoy math and science, love to read,...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hailey has been our part time (20-25 hours per week) nanny for the past 7 months, and she is exceptional. Every thing she says in her bio is true. She is an absolute joy and brings so much happiness to our son and our family. I work from home so we are together a...
Melanie F.
Nicole W.
Irvine, CA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi! My name is Nicole - I have a masters degree in Clinical Psychology and I currently work part-time as a therapist. My internship background is in attachment and early childhood development. I believe in creating a shame-free environment where children have the safety and freedom to explore and play! I have several years of...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Nicole her entire life. She is Kind, compassionate, and extremely responsible. She cares deeply about children and their welfare. She is fun and will be a blessing to any family she works with. "
Shari M.
Samantha C.
Trabuco Canyon, CA
$17/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Samantha, and I am a 22-year-old student athlete who moved home to pursue a masters degree at Concordia Irvine. I'm looking for a family who needs help part time or full time, but i'm also available for one time jobs. I'm very active, outgoing, and love to play with kids! I have a lot of experience with kids,...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Samantha was great with our son and shy rescue dog. She is calm, fun, attentive and responsible. We would definitely hire her again!"
Yvonne Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started taking care of B when he was 9 months old and watched him until the family moved to San Francisco in November of 2017. He was 2 and a half years by then. Along with B I had my daughter who is the same age.
Irene can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We hired Irene in July of 2016 to take care of our 1 year old son. She did an outstanding job, always reliable, punctual, fun, caring, provided a structured day, and implemented daily activities that help my son's development. We had to relocate to San Francisco in...
Suzanne C.
5.0
(3)
I'm a stay-home mom of 2 and a part time Certified Lash Technician. My daughter is a senior in High School and a P/T nanny on Care. com, she has been with the same family for over 2 years. My son is a college student and works P/T.
I'm available for child care, house sitting and personal assistant. In college studied Child...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Tracy is the most delightful, responsible, and intelligent person I know!
Not only was she super mom while raising her kids, but she also took care of my kids, house and pets at times! I would highly recommend her for any job!! "
Nancy L.
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Leslie G.
5.0
My husband and I met Leslie when we were interviewing people for a nanny position for our then 3-month daughter. Leslie was very professional, communicative, and friendly. She was one of our top choices. There was no doubt in my mind that Leslie would have been a great nanny for us; however the...
- Kathleen M.
Iria P.
5.0
Iria took care of our one year old son when we were vacationing in Las Vegas for four nights. She was punctual every day and flexible if we stayed out a bit longer than we had planned! She was amazing with our son, he took to her quickly and we had very few tears when we left. She brought toys and...
- Lynn V.
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.
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.
Fernanda N.
5.0
We have worked with Fernanda full time for over two years and she is amazing. She is a part of our family now. We will be so incredibly sad not to see her daily as our daughter is now attending school. She's caring, loving, reliable, and is wonderful with following schedules and setting clear...
- Eli L.
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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.