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I have 20 years of childcare experience as a professional Nanny & just moved here from Australia. My childcare experience ranges from Newborn to 15 years old & twin toddler experience. I have wonderful relationships with my previous families and would love to help care for your precious little ones on occasion, date nights,...
Tali can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Greetings! I have four children from 35-18 and three darling grandbabies. I have worked with all ages: as a Sunday school teacher, mentor, private home nanny, hotel nanny, and newborns to preschoolers for six years. I love all ages, from newborn to seniors.
Shiane can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Martha R.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Martha ! I am a legal American Citizen, and 9 have a 17-year-old daughter. I have worked as a cook, for 12 years for 9 years as a food server. At the same time I have worked as a nanny on the weekends and during the evenings. Currently, I am a full time nanny with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with new...
Martha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Nicole W.
Irvine, CA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a BLS/CPR/First Aid certified and reliable babysitter with about 10+ years of experience. I have been babysitting since I was around 12 years old. From weekend babysitting to nanny/house manager, I can do it all. My experience working with children has taught me patience, love, and so much more.
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The best nanny/babysitter anyone could ask for. She has never been late, is always willing to explore and play with our little one, and was very responsible with COVID protocols (since I am immune compromised and in need of that)."
Chelsea W.
Jessica M.
San Clemente, CA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! My names Jessica, I'm a recent Nursing graduate from Regis University and I am just waiting for my RN license to process and in the meantime I am looking to help out a great family or two! I have nannied my entire life, I love children, playing with them, I can get them to and from locations where ever is needed....
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Jessica to watch our almost 4 month old and she did amazing! Jessica arrived early to make sure we could leave on time and immediately jumped in and started caring for our son, K. Jessica was very friendly and outgoing, she made us feel very comfortable...
Kelsey G.
Clayton T.
Tustin, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Educated Professional Nanny (FULL, PART-TIME, WEEKEND & DATE NIGHT AVAILABILITY)
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Clayton, a highly experienced childcare professional with over 15 years in the field. I hold a master's degree in education and K-8 multiple subject teaching credentials from Whittier College, and I'm currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy at Pepperdine University. My identical triplet...
Clayton can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Clayton is very responsive. He seems like a great communicator. He was up front and direct, definitely someone that I would prefer to work with. I can tell that he will find the right family very quickly."
Nels A.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2020 with a degree in Elementary Education and ESL and currently I'm working on my Master's degree in Cybersecurity.
I was a Special Olympics trainer for a few years in high school, which really helped me to see that children of all kinds are my true passion. That...
Destini can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Good with the kids, would play and keep them entertained until we arrived. Was comfortable with them while they were sick and would help give medication as needed. Reliable and on time for pickups and also would take them to sport practices."
Alexandrya C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been nannying/ babysitting on and off for 18 years. I have been primarily working ft in insurance as well as sitting for a family after work and on weekends the past 2 years but they are moving out of state unfortunately so I'm looking for a new family to grow with! Prior to this I was working with a family full...
Rachelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Rachelle was an amazing nanny for my boys. She was very good with them and developed a bond almost immediately and my boys loved her instantly. She went above and beyond what was asked of her and far exceeded my expectations. I would absolutely recommend her to...
Michelle M.
Yelizaveta Z.
Huntington Beach, CA
$20-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I am not available for jobs with online payments - they take too many fees. Please reach out via messages. Available for date nights, weekends, or overnights.
I have been continuously babysitting for over 20 years! I started young - that's what happens when you grow up with 7 brothers. Busy households are nothing new to me. I...
Yelizaveta can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Liz is the absolute best! She has taken care of our 7 month old daughter like she was her own! She plays with her constantly, is always engaging, patient and so loving! She is punctual and very relaxed if you're running late home! Would definitely recommend to...
Gabriella F.
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Mary, I live in Rancho, Santa Margarita, and I am 55 years old. I absolutely adore kids and love spending time with them. I am currently looking for an evening and/or weekend position for additional income. My full time job ends at 4 so I can be available at 5. I have a lot of experience. I worked as a TA at...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary is absolutely amazing with my kids! She treats them as if they were her own. She plays with them, always makes them feel comfortable, and they always get excited when she is going to babysit them! My kids are 10, 8, and 5, and she has been a regular caretaker...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rocio a loving , patient, responsible nanny for over 15 years I have been working with newborns and all different ages. Helping children develop is one of my passions. l am certified in first Aid and CPR for children and adults. l took a child development course at a college and nutrition class class for 5 years....
Rocio can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had Rocio come watch our 1.5 year old. She was warm and friendly, and to our surprise, our son was instantly comfortable with her and excited to play with her.
We have since used her a few more times and will continue to do so as needed.
She is punctual,...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Clara. I have two boys a 29year-old and 23-year-old. Now that they are in school, I have a very flexible schedule to care for others. If you need past references, I would be happy to give you their information so they can attest to my skills as a caretaker. I am punctual, responsible, energetic, and healthy....
Clara can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Clara has worked as a nanny for us for almost 2 years looking after our daughter since she was 2 months old. During those 2 years, she was part of the family and we absolutely loved having her as our nanny. I would go to work everyday, knowing that our daughter...
Otto J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Annika! I graduated from Baylor University in the spring of 2023 where I studied Psychology and Child/Family Studies. I am currently in grad school for School Counseling. This summer I'm working for the City of Newport Beach at their summer camps and in the school year I'll be substitute teaching. I have some free...
Annika can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annika spent a summer taking care of our kids every weekday. She was on time and responsible, took the kids to the pool and the library, played with them and made sure they were safe and happy. Annika communicated with us really well, was flexible and adaptable....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a high school and college student, I've had numerous babysitting/nanny opportunities. My most recent experience to date includes nannying for one family on a weekly basis while also babysitting for 4 families they were friends with on the weekends. The kids I nannied for were 2 and 4. The kids I babysat were between the ages...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Anna has been an absolutely amazing nanny to our two children (3 and 5) during the pandemic. She is a true partner when it comes to positive discipline and maintaining their routine and schedule. She has the best attitude and has brought so much joy to our home...
Brittany F.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Raina! My dream has always been to be a mom and I can't wait for that time to come. In the meantime, I'd love to be the one you call for a date night, weekend trip etc because you know that your precious little humans will be in safe, reliable and fun hands.
I did study education in college but dropped out of grad...
Raina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Raina has been caring for children since she was a young lady. Raina volunteered in her church nursery for 5 years as well as teaching little ones during bible study.
Raina has a patient yet firm attitude approach when it comes to children. She is also fun and...
Laura W.
5.0
(1)
My name is Kayla and I would absolutely love to help you out with your kiddos! I work a M-F job at The Fifth Rooftop as a catering manager and am looking to pick up some babysitting shift on the weekend to help pay off my student debt.
I am 26 years old and very responsible and reliable. I have worked in childcare for 5 years,...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"I had the pleasure of meeting Kayla on Facebook while she was living in San Francisco. I was looking for a babysitter for my 2 and 5 year old and they absolutely adore her! Kayla performed various tasks like cooking for and watching my children from 2-7 pm until I...
Care member
Sierra C.
San Clemente, CA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been caring for children of all ages for a many years now. I first began by caring for family members and friends children and quickly grew to love being around kids. I moved to San Diego a little over a year ago to be a live in nanny/mother's helper for a family member and also cared for 14-month-old twin boys...
Sierra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sierra absolutely SAVED my SANITY this summer! My boys (ages 5 & 9) are very high-energy, and my older son is high functioning on the autism spectrum. Not only did Sierra win my boys' hearts right away, but she was positively FEARLESS accepting the...
Juliet M.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Teresa was wonderful caring for our daughter. We are very glad we found her! Thank you again! :)"
Ashley M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tamara :) I'm 27 & a law student, available for date nights/weekends this summer! I have babysat for the past nine years, and have experience providing support for families with special needs kids (autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy). I have experience with all ages, including newborns as young as...
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Dana Point, CA
Nicole W.
5.0
Nicole is so phenomenal with people! Her personality makes you feel warm and welcome and secure. She is punctual, determined, efficient and courteous. I have nothing but incredible things to say about her, and could provide a laundry list of reasons as to why anybody would want her in their life.
- emilia H.
Natalie H.
5.0
The best nanny/babysitter anyone could ask for. She has never been late, is always willing to explore and play with our little one, and was very responsible with COVID protocols (since I am immune compromised and in need of that).
- Chelsea W.
Jessica M.
5.0
We hired Jessica to watch our almost 4 month old and she did amazing! Jessica arrived early to make sure we could leave on time and immediately jumped in and started caring for our son, K. Jessica was very friendly and outgoing, she made us feel very comfortable with leaving our son with her,...
- Kelsey G.
Clayton T.
5.0
Clayton is amazing! I was going through a rough time as a single parent and Clayton was always there. Very dependable and responsible. Always went above and beyond. Always. I would definitely hire him again. Without hesitation.
- Sandi R.
Destini M.
5.0
Good with the kids, would play and keep them entertained until we arrived. Was comfortable with them while they were sick and would help give medication as needed. Reliable and on time for pickups and also would take them to sport practices.
- Alexandrya C.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Dana Point, CA
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Dana Point, CA?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Dana Point, CA, you can search through 1 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Dana Point, CA?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Dana Point, CA depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $25.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Dana Point, CA?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Dana Point, CA, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Dana Point, CA take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Dana Point, CA to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Dana Point, CA?
All weekend nannies near you in Dana Point, CA found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.