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60 mother's helpers are listed in Oakland, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 7 years
Mother's helpers in Oakland, CA
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, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
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
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our dear Seddy was an Au Pair for my husband and I with our two children for about half a year!! She is such a delight with the kids and always was a joy to have around. We will miss you!"
Sedona G.
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
4.6
(9)
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor is very realiable, punctual and personable Our kids loved her. She made sure to send updates throughout the day and ask questions when she wasn't sure how we wanted certain situations to be handled. We would definitely keep her in mind for the future."
Valentina A.
Hi there! My name is McKenzie. I'm passionate about supporting families and working with children. I love finding adventure in everyday moments, whether through routine tasks or creative play, and enjoy helping kids grow into independent, expressive, and imaginative individuals. With over a decade of experience in childcare,...
Mckenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Claire S.
Oakland, CA
$25-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with over 12 years of diverse experience, I bring a wealth of expertise and passion to every family. My journey in childcare began when I was just 11 years old, volunteering at a local preschool for a community service requirement.
Over the years, I have expanded my skill set through various...
Claire can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Neha K.
Oakland, CA
$30-33/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 3 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Neha is a nurturing and caring babysitter who goes above and beyond to ensure my kiddo feels safe and loved. She brings a positive energy and is always reliable. It has been a joy to work with her! "
Christa L.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Vanessa H.
Oakland, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Responsible, And Experienced College Student Looking To Nanny/babysit
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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...
Casey T.
Alameda, CA
$26-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi families! I live here in sunny Newport beach and have an extensive background in childcare! I have 10 years of experience working with kids teaching swimming, managing youth programs, and coaching competitive youth sailing teams plus 8 years of being a babysitter, mothers helper, and nanny! Love being out side and I am very...
Casey can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
CPR
First Aid
Margot M.
Moraga, CA
$19-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Alexis B.
San Carlos, CA
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lexi. I am a student at SFSU and have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting and doing mother's helper since since I was 10. I also have worked at an art summer camp as well as was a preschool teacher this past summer!
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lexi was incredible with our infant. She was extremely punctual, dependable, trustworthy and caring. Our son loved her! She was super engaging with him. We had a very set nap schedule that she easily worked with. On downtime, she would tidy up the house for us. She...
Aubrey C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the child care industry now for about 7 years. I have 6 years of professional babysitting and 5 years of professional full time nannying. I have also worked as a teachers assistant, day care helper, and swim instructor. I like to think of myself as a very bubbly, caring person. Working with kids is a huge passion...
Katlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Katlyn was our nanny for about 2 years. She helped out with our little's until they transitioned into full time school. Katlyn was the absolute best, and I can't recommend her enough. From the start she was extremely punctual, hard working, dedicated to our family...
Debbi R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kandis, I am a mother of a very sweet 9-year-old. I became a stay at home mom due to the Covid pandemic and couldn't be happier. I realized how happy and blessed I am to be able to care and spend time with my daughter.
I would love to be a helping hand to someone. If that means going to the park, cooking yummy...
Kandis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Kandis is the best! She is flexible, understanding, and she was so sweet and kind to our baby girl! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Responsible nanny proving over 5 years of childcare experience. Enjoy working with children and committed to promoting children's physical, mental and emotional development in partnership with parents.
Currently, I am working with 4 families.
1. 1st family is my full-time job working with 2 kids 5 years old and 2 years old.
2....
Yaowapa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yaowapa (Pui as my kids joyfully called her) is amazing. She has endless energy for my older and younger toddler and always has a smile on her face. She is willing to lend a helping hand and makes sure she is doing things as expected. She is hardworking and...
Jonathan H.
Sara R.
San Mateo, CA
$30-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I'm 28 years old. I'm native speaker Spanish.
* I'm strong driver
* pet friendly
* I like do art
* I like spend time outside
I'm a helper, organizer and friendly person.
I like working with kids because I enjoy watching how they going explored and grow up, you can learn a lot from them too.
I'm looking for a job where...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved having Sara watch our son. We felt comfortable with her right away and most importantly our son who was around 10 months old, liked her immediately. She was so energetic and fun with him. If he was having a meltdown, Sara stayed calm and did well...
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
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.
Amaya C.
5.0
Amaya is an amazing babysitter! Our kids warmed to her immediately, and they had so much fun with her. She was willing and able to dive right in, and had a really great approach to both of our kids. We'll hire her again in a heartbeat!
- Josh K.
Taylor P.
5.0
Taylor is very realiable, punctual and personable Our kids loved her. She made sure to send updates throughout the day and ask questions when she wasn't sure how we wanted certain situations to be handled. We would definitely keep her in mind for the future.
- Valentina A.
Neha K.
5.0
Neha is a nurturing and caring babysitter who goes above and beyond to ensure my kiddo feels safe and loved. She brings a positive energy and is always reliable. It has been a joy to work with her!
- Christa 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 February, 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 $28.25.
Ratings for Oakland, CA mother's helpers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Mother's Helpers in Oakland, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers.