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Mother's helpers in El Cajon, CA
Alyssa L.
El Cajon, CA
$18-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Aly and I am 24 years old. I myself am a mother to a 3yr old boy. Therefore, I have experience with littles and older kids as well as I have helpers with child care for over 10 years (6 paid).
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom with experience in child and infant care. I have worked 6 years as a full-time foster parent for high-risk infants. I am a parent and home educator looking for part-time work caring for children. I have extra experience in infant care, ages 0-2. I have a BA in Human Development from San Diego Christian College....
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello! I'm Makayla, and I'd love to support your family with nannying, babysitting, house manager or mother's helper needs! With over 5 years of experience caring for children from infants to teens, I've developed such a passion for helping little ones grow, learn, and have fun. As the eldest of 10 siblings, I've been hands-on...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi I'm Julia! I am a recent graduate of San Diego State University and have worked with children for the last 10 years. I am currently pursuing my Master of Public Health degree and would love to care for your little ones in my free time!
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Carly T.
Lakeside, CA
$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Carly, I'm 18 years old. I have always been around kids since the age of 2 with my mother having her own daycare til the age of 13. As well at 9 I started baby-sitting my oldest sister's kids from the ages of 3 months- 9 yrs old. I also work part time as a childcare helper between the ages of 3 months - 12 yrs old....
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kate and I am a third year undergraduate at the University of San Diego. I am certified by the North America Learning Institute in Babysitting Preparedness and I am familiar with First Aid and CPR techniques. I have over 5 years of experience caring for and tutoring children. I have worked with many families...
Kate can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate was punctual, communicated well and nothing was too much trouble. Kate came a little earlier to do the bedtime routine with our daughter, she was calm and bonded really well with her.
Overall Kate is super lovely and if we are in LA again we will...
Melissa R.
Priscilla P.
National City, CA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children aging as young as 2 months to as old as 18 years. I enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and reading books, as well as having them enjoy their time with me with whatever that may be. I worked at a Montessori School as a teachers helper, for both toddler side as well as the children who were moved...
Priscilla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.8
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience with children of all ages from infants through teens, families, & multiples, along with children with disabilities. I'm very active working in the health & fitness field as well as child care. In the past I was a summer fitness camp employee supervising...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa took care of our infant daughter as we bridged the gap between parental leave and when she would be old enough to go to our chosen daycare. Melissa was dependable and great with our daughter. She took great care of her, helping prepare her meals as well...
Kevin W.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amaya and I am interested in this position.
I am a recent graduate of CSU
Channel Islands with my bachelors in Psychology. I am also CPR/BLS certified. I have worked as a full time nanny, date night babysitter, as well as a mothers
helper.
I LOVE working with kids and doing things such as outdoor activities,...
Amaya can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My daughters, 5 years old and 7 years old, has a day off from school but My husband and I still need to work. We post job on Care.com to babysit them and we found Amaya.
She replied message quickly and addressed my questions clearly. We hired her. She came on...
Fenjun Y.
Katerina V.
San Diego, CA
$23-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi families,
My name is Katerina. I have been working in childcare for about 7 years now, I have been a babysitter, mothers helper, nanny and postpartum doula. I absolutely love kids and have experience working with every age group. I enjoy taking kids on walks, to the park and to the beach. I hope I can be the perfect fit for...
Katerina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Excellent care from Katerina. Very attentive to my toddler."
Cynthia M.
5.0
(21)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an outgoing, fun, loving person. I have loved every family I've worked for and really take pride in watching parents most prized possession, their children. I provide a fun filled atmosphere that allows children to express themselves, but also provide structure. I provide opportunities for children to use their imagination...
Marianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Marianne is fantastic! My son loves spending time with her. She is always punctual, friendly, and well-kept. She is a hands-on sitter. I often find them playing, crafting, telling stories, etc.
I highly recommend Marianne!! "
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Tiffany C.
San Diego, CA
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
I am a local mom of an 11-year-old, living in Mission Valley. I have 15 years of professional nanny experience. I am currently working as a nanny for a wonderful family Monday-Thursdays. Unfortunately, the little one just got accepted into daycare. Prior to working for this family, I nannied for a family for 3 years,...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Felt comfortable with Tiffany right when we met her! She is experienced and reliable. "
Care member
4.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there !!
My name is Samantha, I am 25. I have over 9 years experience watching children of all ages. I shadowed mother's watching their newborns at age 13 and 14 and started nannying full time at 17. I have many references. I love children and have always loved being part of a family as a caregiver. I have many years...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Literal BEST nanny EVER. So organized, punctual, communicates extremely well, formed an incredible bond with our little one and we legit have not one negative thing to say about the lovely Samantha. She became family. She takes notes on what your child does and...
Troy K.
Josseling P.
San Diego, CA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My names is Josseling and I love working with kids and be part of their well development. As a mother of one I understand finding the right fit for our most loved ones. My experience and caring personality for kids makes me a great prospective for your next family helper. Can't wait to meet your family!
Josseling can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Coral P.
San Diego, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
With a decade of experience caring for children of all ages, I am passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment where kids can thrive. My background includes working as a mother's helper, in preschools, after-school programs, extracurricular activities, drop-offs/pickups, nannying, and babysitting. I genuinely...
Coral can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
I raised 3 boys (21yrs, 14yrs, and 13yrs of age) while I worked in the Hospitality, Retail & Medical field, where I enjoy working with a diverse population. I can speak conversational Spanish and my fluent in Tagalog & English. I've been unemployed since January 2017, and have a flexible schedule. I'm teach Dance, Piano, Guitar...
Mary Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
I'm 24 & recently moved here from Boston after earning my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UMass. Growing up, my mom ran a successful daycare for over 10 years, & I was her helper from a young age. Whether it was organizing activities or helping with meal prep, I was always hands-on. As I got older, I took on more...
Valentina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Iliana. I'm a creative, caring and dependable individual. I have one year experience in babysitting, I've grown up with babysitting siblings and cousins while also babysitting for non-family members childrens ranging from toddlers to 7 years old. While also have experience as an in home health aide primarily...
Iliana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
A little bit about myself. I am currently a part-time personal trainer, and I also take care of animals on the side. When I lived in Oregon, I was a nanny for two different families, and for the last family I was with I worked for them for three years, and I helped raise their two wonderful daughters. They took me on trips with...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello my name is Karen!
I am offering part time/full time care with flexible hours.
I have 13 years of experience from infant care to pre teens and references if needed.
*Open to nanny share and can care for up to four kids*
Some tasks I've done with the kiddos are trips to the park, amusement parks, beach or pool; which...
Karen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in El Cajon, CA
Kate C.
5.0
Kate is friendly and attentive with my kids. My youngest has separation issues and she rolls with the tantrums when I leave. She is able to keep up with my super energetic 4 year old. Plus, Kate has been prompt with her arrivals and flexible when I've asked if she could stay a few extra minutes....
- Emma G.
Melissa G.
5.0
Melissa was, for 4 years my 95 year old mother’s personal caregiver, acreage/property manager, kept her calendar, her transportation and her cook. She also took care of my dying brother during that same period. I trust her completely.
- Care member
Amaya S.
5.0
Amaya was one of the most trustworthy and reliable babysitters we've ever had. She had great instincts and made great decisions. She had excellent communication. She was patient and kind with the children. A gem.
- Animesh S.
Katerina V.
5.0
Excellent care from Katerina. Very attentive to my toddler.
- Cynthia M.
Marianne S.
5.0
Highly recommend Marianne for nanny or babysitting. She is trustworthy and is able to make kids at any age comfortable, even shy ones with separation anxiety like my daughter. Marianne is fun and playful and highly attentive.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, 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 El Cajon, CA in April, 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 $18.00.