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Hi,
I am experienced working with children from newborn until teen years. I am a mom myself but kids are big now.
Kids are fun. They are so curious and a sponge. I like to be there as a support and helper along the way. I also have work experience as a personal assistant.
I have my own transportation.
Netdao can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a recent elementary credential graduate serving the Orange County area. I am just starting out in my teaching career, and still babysit on evenings and occasional weekends. Before I became a teacher, I was a full-time nanny for 3+ years for a family of 4! I have worked with kids since I was in highschool, as a mentor,...
Kirstin can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a Chicago native living in SoCal! I am currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at California State Fullerton. I began to develop a passion for working with kids when I started as a "mommy's helper" in middle school. I have since than nannied for multiple families for many years and...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Serena C.
Costa Mesa, CA
$23-38/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Serena (Rena)! I am an experienced and fun filled person with tons of references for all family needs. I am a nanny, a tutor, private chef/mother's helper, as well as I have a housekeeping ! I actually play college volleyball full time! I have a pretty flexible schedule, especially during the summer and I also...
Serena can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
As an experienced caregiver, I bring a rich blend of qualifications, traits, and skills, making me an ideal fit for the babysitting role. With an outgoing nature and a tight-knit family of five, I graduated from Pacifica Christian High School in Orange County and presently pursuing a Communication major as a Senior student at...
Ava can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Flory. As an ABA Specialist, I have focused my care primarily on children with special needs for the last 20+ years. Aside from running my business as an art teacher, I am known for entertaining the neighbor kids, and helping out families in need of extra hands from time to time.
Whether supporting my families as a...
Flory can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Flory is absolutely WONDERFUL with kids. My son loves her and gets very excited when she comes to our place. She does art work with him and really works hard to teach while she plays. I feel very lucky to have her as a caregiver!"
Nahal S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an active helper and love making parents' lives easier. I can help with chores around the house as well as cartwheels. I have years of experience working with children in home and in the classroom. I love helping kids learn and getting them through their milestones.
During the school year I work in a school district so...
Lourdes can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lulu helped with our 21-month-old daughter for a few weeks and she was great! There was an instant connection and my daughter always looked forward to days when Lulu was coming. Lulu made the effort to always engage with her and ensure there was stimulating...
Alex W.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Rosa. I am 22 yrs old. I love children! I am willing to help around the house and run errands. I grew up helping with kids and have done first aid training.
Rosa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"We hired Rosa to watch our three children, and she did a great job. But she just stopped coming with no warning and wouldn't respond to our messages. While I really loved having her, we would've appreciated some notice so we could find other arrangements or at...
Gigi V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thank you for taking the time to read my message.
I describe my personality as patient, creative and loving towards children.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Didem has been our part-time nanny for about a year and a half now since our son was about 1 and she has been excellent. She is patient, kind and keeps our son engaged. We trust her and recommend her highly. She communicates well, is reliable, and excellent with...
Tom M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tiffany, I'm 26 years old and love working with children! I have been all over the US and to Japan teaching children music, acting, and dance. I also have worked at a children's fitness center teaching structured classes in child muscle development, summer camps, and even birthday parties. I was most currently...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany is caring, energetic, patient, and kind. The kids have so much fun with her and always ask about her at home. She is awesome and will make your kids feel like they have her as a best friend! She is also very responsible, and she is passionate about teaching...
Kayelyn N.
5.0
(1)
Hello And Namaste,
I am Ashmita. I'm a 25 years old Senior Airman who is also a Pre School Teacher. I am a very soft-spoken but a very outgoing person. My favourite form of learning is through Art & Music .
Professionally ;
I have 8 years of experience in working with kids who are of two to 12 years of age here in USA. I...
5.0
"Ashmita sounds very friendly, professional, punctual and disciplined. She knows what she is doing and Its very hard to find somebody of this caliber. She was very friendly to speak to and communicated with me in an extraordinary way. Her dedication towards kids and...
rothin M.
Hi!
I have been babysitting for over 10 years - starting as a mother's helper and working my way up to consistent nanny positions. I have worked with newborns through fifth graders! I look forward to speaking with you!
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, enthusiastic, and responsible!
I like working with kids because it gives me a sense of purpose and fulfillment!
In my spare time, I like to bake, watch movies & enjoy nature!
One thing you should know about me is I have 8 years of experience ranging from after school care, full/part time...
Hello, my name is Cristina and I am a 21-year-old full time student at USC studying Occupational Therapy. I am currently looking for a babysitting or mothers helper position with flexibility. I speak 4 languages including English, Spanish, Italian, and French. I have experience with all ages from infant to teens. I enjoy taking...
Cristina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Virginia C.
Irvine, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as energetic, bubbly, and funny.
I like working with kids because it gives me the joy to learn from our new generation as they learn and grow.
I'm looking for a job that needs a helper to look after the kiddos while parents take a much deserve break.
I started working with kids when I was in high...
Virginia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
I'm a college student at Chapman University. My hometown is Sonoma, California. I love kids and animals and have many references.
I'd describe my personality as responsible, hardworking, and friendly!
I like working with kids because it's fun and rewarding and it brings out the best in me!
I'm looking for a job that is can...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have years of experience with children with:
Transportation to/from school, sports, or events
Childcare for babies/toddlers during church service
Pre-teen support for adolescence (menstrual cycles, drama, etc.)
Light cooking & baking (including teaching children how to cook/bake)
Laundry
Caring for multiple pets within...
Jessee can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have over 25 years of experience from mothers helper, babysitting newborn multiples as well as overnights, teaching 2 yr olds at Sunday school, running the nursery at my church, nannying for 18m til 2. 5yr old girl, and currently babysitting 16m old girl since 5m as well as a family with 3 kids ages 5, 3, and 11 months.
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a very hard worker and love to work with kids of all ages and have a positive impact in their life. My greatest joy is helping kids learn and grow and become strong, loving and independent people.
Newborn experience
Twins experience
Teaching kids new things to learn
Multiple kids at once
Clean driving record
Clean...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I started running my own 'Mother's Helper' business at just 9 years old, and started babysitting at age 12! Since then I have created and maintained relationships with several families with children of varying ages and needs, from newborn babies to teenagers. I have worked in childcare for churches and summer camps for several...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA
Flory S.
5.0
Flory is magical! She is so great with our almost-2-year-old, and is a patient communicator with him and so engaged. She nannies for us part-time and is with us most days. She takes him to the park, reads with him, plays games with him, does art time with him and of course takes care of the...
- Stesha R.
Lourdes S.
5.0
Lulu helped with our 21-month-old daughter for a few weeks and she was great! There was an instant connection and my daughter always looked forward to days when Lulu was coming. Lulu made the effort to always engage with her and ensure there was stimulating activity.
- Alex W.
Rosa S.
3.0
We hired Rosa to watch our three children, and she did a great job. But she just stopped coming with no warning and wouldn't respond to our messages. While I really loved having her, we would've appreciated some notice so we could find other arrangements or at least a conversation.
- Gigi V.
Didem G.
5.0
Didem is so great with our 18 month old daughter. She follows instructions carefully and is interactive and plays with her. Didem is also proactive and helpful around the house which I appreciate so much. I highly recommend her!
- Care member
Tiffany N.
5.0
Tiffany is caring, energetic, patient, and kind. The kids have so much fun with her and always ask about her at home. She is awesome and will make your kids feel like they have her as a best friend! She is also very responsible, and she is passionate about teaching life lessons on sharing and caring...
- Kayelyn N.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Costa Mesa, 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 5 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, CA in January, 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 $21.00.