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Hi there, my name is Blair and I am a teacher, coach and athletic director. I have just recently moved down from Northern California and am not teaching this school year. I grew up playing sports and babsitting children of all ages. I could assist you and your family in many different ways. Following are a list of things I could...
Blair can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Madeleine G.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have loved kids since I was a kid myself. At age 10, I started as a "mother's-helper," and have continued working in childcare ever since. I have experience watching children ages 2mo-13yo and am used to watching up to 4 kids at a time. Preparing meals, helping with homework, enforcing house rules, and having fun are part of...
Madeleine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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my name is Sedona and I am a 22-year-old mama. I am looking for a compassionate, patient, and loving family who leans more into montessori/waldorf, education/play. I enjoy being able to help children thrive in their environment in all aspects.
I feel as though I am flexible with what the family believes fits their...
Sedona can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
I've been working with kids all ages for about 3 years. I was a cabin leader 3 times throughout high school and I helped raise my niece since she was a baby ,
Another side job I have if with my mother is house cleaning, I've been working with her since I was 12 so am pretty good on keeping the house clean.
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Jennifer S.
San Jose, CA
$18-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Loving, Energetic, Trustworthy, Mother Of Three Available To Care For Your Pride And Joy
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jennifer. I am a mother of 3 wonderful young teens; 2 girls and a boy. In addition, I have 11 younger brothers and sisters who I helped raise and watched grow into adulthood. This early experience in childcare, being surrounded by children in a large family, gave me the background and instilled a passion in me for...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenn has been working for us for over a year now and we all love her. My son is 2 1/2 now and he is excited to see her every time. She has been very reliable. Jenn has helped reinforce skills; teaches him numbers, letters, and plays learning games with him. She...
Marianna S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny with infants and toddlers for the last 5 1/2 years and my most recent infant will need only part-time care for the summer. I started working with infants and toddlers from 1987 to 1998 when I ran a licensed family daycare and then as a nanny for four families with infants. In all cases, I stayed from...
Lynnette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Lynnette started caring for our baby at 7 mos old. She's wonderful with babies-- very calm, has a great sense of their mood and needs, and was able to soothe ours easily. She brought her own music to our home so baby could enjoy while playing --Celtic was a...
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Sara G.
San Jose, CA
$21-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Sara and I have about 5 years paid babysitting and nanny experience with children 5months to 12years. I started out as a live in nanny for a couple years then as a mother's helper for a different family and also helped with date night babysitting for multiple other families. I now have my own children and am...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I recently graduated from Chapman University. I have been working in childcare since I was 13 as a mother's helper. I worked as a day care nanny from ages 16-18 and was responsible for transportation to activities and after school care. Most recently, during my senior year of college I was a nanny for a 2-year-old where I was...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/caretaking for 6 years, and I absolutely adore working with all kids. When working I love to incorporate as much fun and creativity as possible, all while maintaining a safe and educational environment. In addition to babysitting, I am also a certified lifeguard and swim instructor, so if you want your...
Ashlynn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm Kami & I'm a semi retired professional who's also a mother to a soon to be 30-year-old. My daughter went to SJSU for her undergrad & Santa Clara For her masters. She's currently a teacher.
I've always loved other peoples children, love babies, & I've been told I'm a great mom & should offer my services up to some...
Kami can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
My passion is to help families thrive at their full potential so they can help grow strong communities.
I have 2 sons 7 and 3 years old . I homeschool them full time .
I have been working as a family helper with my children for 24 years .
Carolina Schellenberg can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
My background is in nursing both in NICU, high risk moms as well as hospice, I love working with families of all shapes and sizes can help with carpools and after school activities I love to prepare nutritious meals and maintain a tidy home. Can do homework help at the library or in your home. I am experienced with managing ADHD...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello, my name is Venessia but kids call me Essa. I've worked as a Nanny/mommies helper for over 18 years, worked with 3 different families during that time.
I'm currently looking for occasional work on the weekends. Comfortable with infants all the way to age 7. Do you need a break and fun activities for your little ones I...
Venessia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Amber H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! With over 10+ years of experience in child care it is needless to say I have a passion for children and their development. From volunteering in the children's ministries at church, to baby sitting the neighborhood kids, to becoming the family nanny my professional experience has been nothing shy of rewarding. Pre covid...
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Aptos, CA?
In a lot of cases mother’s helpers take on many of the same babysitter duties that a normal babysitter does. A mother’s helper can help with homework, can supervise children, and can even do light housework. The biggest difference between a sitter and a mother’s helper is typically their age. Usually, a mother’s helper is a “babysitter in training” who isn’t old enough to be alone in a home with children, but can help keep an eye on children while parents are nearby while taking some time to themselves. Review 1 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.
How can I find mother’s helpers near me in Aptos, CA?
Thanks to babysitting websites like Care.com, it’s easy to find qualified babysitters online near you, including mother’s helpers. You can search through Care.com profiles to find a mother’s helper who has the experience you’re looking for and can help tackle the top babysitting duties on your list in Aptos, CA. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.
How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in Aptos, CA in March, 2025?
Similar to babysitting rates, mother’s helpers rates can vary based on different factors like their years of experience or where you live. Typically, mother’s helper rates near you start at $25.00.