How much does a child care provider cost in Santa Ana, CA?

The average hourly rate of a child care provider in Santa Ana, CA is $19.06 per hour. The average gross weekly salary of a child care provider in Santa Ana, CA is $667.10 ($19.06 per hour × 35 hours).

How much to pay a child care provider near you?

What's the average cost of a child care provider in Santa Ana, CA?

The average cost of a child care provider is $19.06 per hour. You can expect to pay a hourly rate between $16.50 and $26. A child care provider's hourly rate can depend on their location, responsibilities, qualifications, and the type of care needed.

The most expensive nearby cities for child care

Whether you’re in Beverly Hills, Mill Valley, or San Mateo, location is one of the biggest factors that can impact the salary of a child care provider. Typically, the higher the cost of living, the higher the child care provider cost. The most expensive city to have a child care provider in California is Beverly Hills, where the average hourly rate is $26.68.
  1. Beverly Hills
  2. Mill Valley
  3. San Mateo
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How much does a child care provider cost near you?

How responsibilities and qualifications impact average hourly rate in Santa Ana, CA

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    First aid
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    Car
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    Driver's license
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The average hourly rate for first aid child care is $20.88, 10% above the average in Santa Ana, CA. For live-in child care, the average hourly rate is $19.30, 1% above the average in Santa Ana, CA.
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How much should you pay a child care provider based on your needs?

How oftnen do you need a child care provider?

How type of care impacts average hourly rate in Santa Ana, CA

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    Infant care
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    Toddler care
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    Preschooler care
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    Grade-schooler care
The average hourly rate for infant care child care is $19.81, 4% above the average in Santa Ana, CA. For grade-schooler care child care, the average hourly rate is $19.45, 2% above the average in Santa Ana, CA.

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Available child care in Santa Ana, CA

Vanessa B. - Seeking Work in Santa Ana

Nanny Vanessa

Santa Ana, CA
$20/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Vanessa and I am 19 years old graduate high school and took 4 years of medical , I love being around kids and enjoy working with kids of all ages, I’m a motivated and dedicated person to what I do, I also enjoy learning from new experiences and bringing a positive attitude to what I do.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jessica P. - Seeking Work in Santa Ana

Nanny Jessica

Santa Ana, CA
$20/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Jessica and I’m 18 years old. I’m really friendly I love kids I’m very calm when it comes to kid's. I currently study in Santa Ana high school.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Fatima S. - Seeking Work in Santa Ana

Nanny Fatima

Santa Ana, CA
$19/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love working with kids! I am a full-time student at IVC but only have class once a week so my schedule is relatively flexible!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Raquel A. - Seeking Work in Santa Ana

Nanny Raquel

Santa Ana, CA
$19/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love kids i love caring for them and making them feel safe and to make
sure they have fun too! I’m a very energetic person i love too cook and clean!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Valerie Q. - Seeking Work in Santa Ana

Nanny Valerie

Santa Ana, CA
$18.50/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

My names Valerie I’m studying to be a CNA at the moment. I enjoy taking care of kids and I’m easily approachable, I’m Harding working very polite, and have great communication skills. I’m very dependable.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

CPR
Samantha V. - Seeking Work in Santa Ana

Nanny Samantha

Santa Ana, CA
$20/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Samantha, and I have experience caring for children of various ages. I spent a year babysitting my 4 and 5 year old cousins, ensuring they were safe, entertained, and well cared for. Additionally, I assisted my sister in babysitting the children she cared for, ranging from ages 4 to 12. This gave me valuable experience in managing different age groups, engaging kids in fun activities, and helping with basic needs. I love working with children and strive to create a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for them. Whether it’s playing games, helping with homework, or simply making sure they’re happy and cared for.
Brianna M. - Seeking Work in Santa Ana

Nanny Brianna

Santa Ana, CA
$19.25/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

I am passionate about leveraging my skills in customer service and efficient operations. I thrive in dynamic environments and am always eager to better myself and learn new things. With a strong background in childcare, I excel in creating nurturing and engaging spaces for children, organizing fun activities, supporting their educational needs, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. I am also creative and nice, which helps me come up with innovative solutions and build positive relationships. My dedication and experience make me a valuable asset in any role I pursue.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Carrin Q. - Seeking Work in Santa Ana

Nanny Carrin

Santa Ana, CA
$19.25/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, I look forward to hearing from your wonderful family, I am pleased to be in consideration to be apart of your child’s life, I have been taking care of children from ages 0-12 years old since I was 14. I enjoy everything about it and watching them grow. I am always open to new things as well as having open available for whenever you need me. I am very active and like to stay in shape to make sure I can keep up with all little ones. Please reach out, I am excited to meet you all.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Joana R. - Seeking Work in Santa Ana

Nanny Joana

Santa Ana, CA
$20/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Joana Rodriguez, I have been working with children for more than two years and I am getting my associate's degree in Child Development.
I have a baby nephew, and I always take care of him on weekends when my sister needs help.
My main goal is to become a preschool teacher, but I want to do so much more, I want to take care of kids when I have free time, teach them new things, play with them, I want them to have the best time of their lives when I take care of them.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
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