Orange County
Orange County families have a wide range of childcare options, and prices to match. A-List helps families from Irvine to the coast find a nanny we've personally vetted, led by a founder who spent 20 years as a nanny. Here's what care costs in OC.
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What Nannies Earn
The average starting rate in Irvine is $26.56/hr, with experienced nannies averaging up to $30.55/hr. That's about $55,200 a year full-time. Coastal cities run higher:
- Capistrano Beach: $30.00/hr
- Dana Point: $28.97/hr
- Newport Beach: $28.15/hr
- Laguna Beach: $27.41/hr
- Irvine: $26.56/hr
Minimum wage
No Orange County city sets its own minimum wage, so California's $16.90/hr applies everywhere in the county. The state rate rises each January 1.
Nanny vs. Daycare
Average daycare prices in Orange County:
- Infant: $23,958 at a center, $18,254 at a home daycare
- Toddler: $17,141 at a center, $17,001 at a home daycare
- Preschool: $15,447 at a center, $17,001 at a home daycare
Daycare prices are per child, per year. One nanny cares for all your children, so the math shifts toward a nanny as your family grows.
Areas we serve
Every city in Orange County, including Irvine, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Mission Viejo and Tustin.