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60 mother's helpers are listed in Oakland, CA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 6 years
Mother's helpers in Oakland, CA
4.6
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Taylor . I usually am flexible a ready to start immediately . I have a lot of experience an a lot of great references . I'm a mother of two loving boys whom are 5 an 1 yrs old so of course I have a lot of energy ! The service that I offer are family assistant , personal assistant, infant care , mothers assistant...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor has been a pleasure to work with. She is punctual and very helpful. "
Care member
Neha K.
Oakland, CA
$30-33/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.5
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as empathic, caring and grounded.
I'm looking for opportunities to provide excellent service as a caregiver/babysitter/family helper/tutor where I can embody my highest values of care, attention to detail, respect and authenticity, that will help support myself during this transition period after a...
Neha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
3.0
"Generally capable, and engaging with my daughter but a poor fit energetically. Very different vibes in-person than on the phone, perhaps a personal pride thing with the career transition? Talked over me and was a bit dismissive during orientation. Would not hire...
Care member
Maddie T.
Oakland, CA
$35-48/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a full time nanny, planning to start training as a newborn care specialist soon. I've worked as a nanny, mothers' helper, and a preschool music teacher. I have experience with ages 2mo-12yr, including singles, multiples, siblings, and shares. I love singing, making art, cooking, reading, dancing, taking...
Maddie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddie helped us in our postpartum after having our second child. We knew our 3yo would need extra attention in the evenings, plus we'd need help around the house, and Maddie turned out to be the perfect fit.
In addition to being a great nanny to our kiddo,...
Lori A.
Sedona G.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey Bay Area Families!
My name is Seddy, I am a seasoned Nanny, Mommy helper and Doula Assistant. I care for Mommas before giving birth and children from infancy to 12 years old (she's got range!) I am currently in school to become a Holistic Health Practitioner.
My passion for childcare is rooted in inspiring the good...
Sedona can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's energetic and puts the well being of the children first at all times no matter what! She's watched over my son previously- Sedona is a great addition to any team."
John G.
Vanessa H.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Responsible, And Experienced College Student Looking To Nanny/babysit
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Vanessa and I am an experienced nanny and babysitter from Oakland, CA and planning to move to NYC. I was a mother's helper in middle school and began babysitting around the age of 13. I babysat at least twice a month through all of high school, usually kids aged 2-6. I nannied in Summer 2020, 40 hours a week for...
Vanessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa cared for our two kids, ages 9 and 12, in the afternoons over the summer. She picked them up from school or camp, drove them to activities/play dates, managed them doing their chores, and hung out with them at home until we were done with the work day....
Tashana L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate from SFSU and a newly registered nurse with a strong passion for childcare and early childhood development. My experience includes working as a student assistant at the University of Oregon's Child Development Center, where I cared for children aged 1 month to 5 years, fostering their developmental growth...
Amaya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Amaya has been looking after our 2 year old since June 2020 (she is with us for the summer). Amaya is responsible, reliable, and goes above and beyond to provide care and create a safe and thoughtful environment for our son. She's taught him sign language, they've...
Jen H.
As someone who studied Occupational Therapy, I am knowledgeable about child development and am passionate about fostering growth and learning as well as promoting quality of life.
I started working with kids as a Sunday school helper in middle school and have since been a sitter/nanny for many sweet families!
In my spare...
Tatiana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Hi! I'm Odessa and I just moved to Oakland after graduating from law school in May. I've had childcare experience beginning when I was 8 with mother's helpers jobs and working at summer camps for kids. When I was in high school I worked for a childcare company, The Little Guest, who would contract me out to hotel events in the...
Odessa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Amira L.
Oakland, CA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Childcare has always been a huge of my life, and a job I feel passionate about and fulfilled by. I started in childcare by working as a mother's helper in middle school, taking on babysitting jobs weekly in middle school, and regularly babysitting along with working at an after school program in high school. I have worked for...
Amira can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Crystal!! Always open to babysitting!
Currently looking for a Part time 2-3 days, 8-10 hours a day. Open to be flexible for the right family. :) + weekdays for any babysitting. I have a 4hr minimum.
I have 6+ years of experience as a Nanny/ Babysitter :D
I'm 33 years old. Bilingual (Spanish & English)
Mommy's helper, house...
Cristavel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
FULL-TIME NANNY AND MOTHER'S HELPER POSITION
Hello Parents!
I'm a reliable nanny with over 7 years of experience (incluing 2 years in the U. S.) taking care of children from 4 months to teenagers. I'm also a qualified Portuguese teacher.
Here's a little more about me:
A former Au Pair
Fully vaccinated
Strong swimmer
Stronger...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi families! I've worked with infants through school aged kiddos. I've taught nature school, farm camp, swim lessons and have nannied. I have a child led approach to my caregiving and really like to let kids show me what they are interested in learning / playing (with safety as #1) I love to sing and create games with the kids I...
Margot M.
Moraga, CA
$19-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Margot. I am currently a sophomore at San Diego State University and am a Communications major and a Marketing minor. If you need help with date nights, school pick-ups, general childcare, or a Mom's helper let me know! I would love to start helping your family and I have a pretty flexible schedule! I have been...
Margot can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Margot was true joy to work with! She was very heart warming, professional, kind, aware of her surroundings, and genuinely loves spending time with kids. My eight-year was very comfortable with Margot and always enthusiastic when spending time with her. Margot...
Care member
Lauren M.
Alameda, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Part-time Helper For Housekeeping, Babysitting (pets Too!) And Dog Walking.
Hello, my name is Lauren! Currently, I am a nursing student, working part time at a pediatric urgent care and looking to help families with their childcare needs. I have prior experience with children and newborn infants, both sick and well. I have experience with children in emergency situation so you can take comfort knowing I...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 19-year-old college student studying at UCSB but my hometown in the Bay Area. I am CPR/First-Aid certified and have babysat for my family since I was 15. I have paid tutor experience for middle school tutoring. I absolutely love looking after kids but can also house sit and dog sit. I graduated with a 4. 0 GPA and...
Tracy can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jinling G.
Berkeley, CA
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Attentive Domestic Helper And Mandarin Language Coach
Child care. Support families with the emotional and social development of their child(ren). Instruct children in health and personal hygiene habits. Monitor and participate in children's recreational activities. Coach children in Chinese Mandarin language skills.
Kind, sincere, cheerful, serious, and responsible. I have a valid...
Jinling can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lucy M.
San Francisco, CA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Lucy Magowan, and I'm based in San Francisco. I currently work consistently with three families, taking on a variety of roles. For one family, I am a mother's helper, assisting with everything from running errands and grocery shopping to childcare. I also provide overnight care for another family and offer...
Lucy can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Delia and I can wear a lot of hats! I am a great babysitter for kids of any age including newborns or babies. I double up as a mother's helper and excel in meal prepping and professional organizing.
I have a lot of ideas for keeping kids busy and entertained (without Tv or technology). I am fun, very reliable, and...
Delia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Delia is amazing! She's us dependable and punctual. My son loves being with her. She is kind, attentive, warm and fun. The foods she makes him are yummy and fresh. All around a really great caregiver!"
Elisabeth T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Flor and I have about seven years of experience with kids from 5months old to 6 years old. I also have experience with mother's helper position. I'm currently looking for an overnight position preferably or a 3 hrs a day job during the week. I have plenty of experience with infants and toddlers. I can follow kids...
Flor can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Flor was lovely to work with. She responds in a timely fashion to messages and my children enjoyed their time with her. She's sat for us a couple of different times and I was very happy to have her."
Alyssa L.
Dana M.
Walnut Creek, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Credentialed Teacher (former), Great With Kids! CPR Certified.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Former teacher, great with kids from babies on up. Fun, patient, flexible! Able to wear many hats: listener, homework helper, encourager, brownie maker. :-) Please contact me if any questions. Thanks!
Dana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dana is an absolute dream. A real-life unicorn. Honestly, when I first interviewed her I was a bit skeptical. She seemed too good to be true. Nope. She was even better than she appeared. She engaged my kids, read to them, helped them create books with graphics, and...
Shanna K.
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Taylor P.
5.0
Taylor provided wonderful short-term care for our 6 month old baby. She was patient, encouraging and flexible. She took care to think about the baby‘s next development steps (movement, foods) and how to foster them. We’d happily recommend to any other parent.
- Care member
Neha K.
3.0
Generally capable, and engaging with my daughter but a poor fit energetically. Very different vibes in-person than on the phone, perhaps a personal pride thing with the career transition? Talked over me and was a bit dismissive during orientation. Would not hire again but likely a better fit for...
- Care member
Maddie T.
5.0
Maddie helped us in our postpartum after having our second child. We knew our 3yo would need extra attention in the evenings, plus we'd need help around the house, and Maddie turned out to be the perfect fit.
In addition to being a great nanny to our kiddo, they essentially took on a role as a...
- Lori A.
Sedona G.
5.0
She's energetic and puts the well being of the children first at all times no matter what! She's watched over my son previously- Sedona is a great addition to any team.
- John G.
Vanessa H.
5.0
Vanessa cared for our two kids, ages 9 and 12, in the afternoons over the summer. She picked them up from school or camp, drove them to activities/play dates, managed them doing their chores, and hung out with them at home until we were done with the work day.
She is amazing - dependable,...
- Tashana L.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Oakland, 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 12 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 $27.25.
Ratings for Oakland, CA mother's helpers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Mother's Helpers in Oakland, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers.