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60 mother's helpers are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 6 years
Mother's helpers in Palo Alto, CA
Jacqueline P.
Palo Alto, CA
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there:) my name is Jacqueline but you can call me Jackie. I am a happy mother of 2 and a grandmother as well. A safe, healthy, fun and full of love environment it's a must that I like to provide to my children and those that are trusted under my care.
As a nanny, I'd like to encourage reading, healthy eating habits and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie has been taking care of my baby for almost 6 months, starting at 5 months of age. Jackie is the most loving, caring, dependable and responsible nanny we could have hoped for. As busy working parents, we feel really lucky to have Jackie. We completely feel...
Wenjing Z.
Lanying S.
Palo Alto, CA
$19-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mandarin Teacher And Approachable Caring Mother And Mother's Helper
Hello there
I am a mother who is accompany with my teenager daughter in Palo Alto right now. Before that I worked the head of the teaching assistant as well as a mandarin teacher in an international school in China for 20 years.
I am now working as a part time TA in Ohlone Mandarin programme for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday....
Lanying can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Citlali M.
Palo Alto, CA
$32-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of nanny experience and am a great mother's helper! I love running little errands and helping parents make things a little smoother!
Citlali can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Hi there! My experience with childcare goes all the way back to my pre-teen, when I was a "mother's helper" for my aunt and uncle! Fast forward a few years, and they've got seven kids- talk about needing a helper!
Throughout my teenage years I babysat regularly for several families at the local elementary school, including...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Berkeley P.
Palo Alto, CA
$35-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Berkeley and I am looking for nannying and babysitting jobs while I'm in school!
I have always loved working with kids, as the oldest of four, I have actively learned responsibility and strive to be a solid and positive role model myself.
I've been babysitting since I was in middle school, watching...
Lisbet Y.
Palo Alto, CA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am Lisbeth, a loving, energetic and responsible nanny, looking for a full-time position. I have experience caring for newborns and toddlers and can handle all responsibilities related to their care including:
- Cleaning and preparing bottles
- Changing diapers and cleaning the baby's room Assisting mothers with feeding
-...
Lisbet can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
I have worked with some toddlers during the past years. Experience working in a Non-Profit (Family Connections); and I have been teaching kids in Sunday School at my church for many years. But my main experience had been growth my 2 kids of 13 and 11 yrs. old years.
I am available to work as Babysitter for Winter break (Dec. 23...
Iraida can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Iraida was amazing with our daughter. She was patient, loving and very caring. She always listen to ask and always made us available whenever we needed her outside of her regular schedule. We were lucky to have Iraida look after our little girl and would highly...
Reshma M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Having accumulated 3 years of valuable experience, I am well equipped to provide exceptional assistance in various areas. Among my proficiencies are Swimming Supervision, Meal Prep and Driving.
Owning a reliable car and possessing a flexible schedule, I am fully prepared to adapt to your family's specific requirements. Whether...
Nourchene can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"We've worked with Nourchene for four months and it's been great. Beyond childcare, the kids love her (and her cooking) and she's been a life-saver when it comes to driving kids to activities, dinner prep, grocery pick up, and laundry. We're going to miss working...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Sharleen.
I have excellent reference, a good driving record and a background check on care. com.
I was a certified medical assistant although my certification has expired I do re-certify infant and adult CPR every two years.
I've held two long term care positions;
A family with three children arriving at...
Sharleen can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sharleen has worked with our family for several years! She comes in the mornings to get the kids ready for school, and in the afternoons to get them to/from various activities. Our three kids (now 6,9,10) can be a handful and Sharleen handles them with good cheer...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Is your Nanny sick today? Last minute one time, kids doctor's appointment , travel Nanny or Date night. Mature and caring Nanny. Long time Sunnyvale resident. Former Preschool Teacher and elementary Substitute Teacher, Mother.
Feel free to message me for availability or any questions.
Carmen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Carmen is very experienced in childcare-you can see it right away on how she can calm a squirmy toddler. She is dependable, punctual and considerate and I would always hire her again."
Olga V.
Jennifer G.
Menlo Park, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My nanny journey began as a helper for a small babysitting company. I then moved on to gain more experience working at an after school program for elementary and middle school kids.
Finally I decided to create a care profile and was lucky to find two amazing families that needed my help. These opportunities came with their...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jennifer has been working as a nanny for our son for almost a year now. She started nannying for our 14-month-old son when he was 5 months old. We are pleased to recommend her without reservation!
Jennifer has been an outstanding nanny for our son, and we feel...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am seeking a full-time job with an easy commute.
My name is Ceylin, and I'm 26 years old. I have extensive experience working with children and want to provide parents with the comfort and security of knowing their little ones are in trustworthy hands.
In my first family, I cared for two girls for a year. When I...
Ceylin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Ceylin, and I must say that she is one of the kindest and most reliable sitters I have ever had the pleasure of working with. From the very beginning, she impressed me with her warm and friendly personality, as well as...
Sahel M.
Teri L.
Sunnyvale, CA
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Extremely Experienced In Childcare, Household Help, Grocery Shopping/Errands, Food Prep/Cooking
5.0
(2)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old (a LONG time). I am very outgoing and friendly. I taught preschool at North Valley Baptist School in Santa Clara for 2 years, ran a daycare in my home for over 17 years plus I am a certified Birth Doula. I LOVE babies and children of all ages. We have been married 30 years, have 4...
Teri can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Mrs. Teri L is a real life Mary Poppins! Every parent needs a life line for child care, counseling and encouragement and Mrs. L was all of that for me when she cared for my girls. She was a wonderful nanny to my two daughters for their first 3 years of life. She...
Melissa W.
Michelle R.
Belmont, CA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a creative and friendly caregiver with over a year of experience. I was inspired to become a caregiver from raising my own two children, and I want to provide reliable support for families. My approach is soothing, respectful, and always age-appropriate. I'm happy to follow your preferred communication method to keep you...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning
Mother's help in Redwood City
Are you overwhelmed and need extra help? I'm here for you!
My name is Giovanna, I live in Redwood City, I'm 26yo and I'm looking for a job as a mother's help. Unfortunately the family I work for it is moving next month. Currently I help them with family laundry, kitchen cleaning, house...
Giovanna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Kristina H.
Menlo Park, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Easy-Going, Positive-Disciplining, Adventure-Loving Nanny
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My current main nanny family is moving to the beach! I have worked with them for 2. 5 years and am in search of some combination of about 35 hours with mainly infants or toddler families.
I've always had a love for children and started mother's helper positions as young as 12 and babysitting at 14. I have been called many...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Clara F.
Sunnyvale, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver/Personal Asst, Will Drive, Basic First Aid, Basic Life Support Certified
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Seasoned mom, raised 3 children, one is grown and the other twin girls that played 2 high school sports each. Worked in a hospital setting as a Clinical Unit Secretary10yrs+, Critical Care Unit. Medical terminology & Pharmacology terminology proficient. I am punctual, reliable and I multitask. I know what it takes to run a busy...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi my name is Alma I have 10 years of experience as a nanny/ mothers helper. I have worked with so many families also I had another account I can't log back on I had a lot of references.
Alma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Ana A.
Redwood City, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Ana, I am 30 years old. I am looking for a part time mothers helper or after daycare position. I currently work as a teacher at a day care in San Carlos since 2017. And I'm interested in after school/day care job 2/3 times a week... 6pm- 10 p.m. My professional experience is caring for a range of ages from...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a second year biology student at the University of Utah. I am currently at home in Menlo Park taking self-paced classes online. I have been a babysitter and a mother's helper for about 8 years and I am Red Cross Babysitter certified. I have experience babysitting children ages 3 months to 11 years...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA
Jacqueline P.
5.0
Jackie has been taking care of my baby for almost 6 months, starting at 5 months of age. Jackie is the most loving, caring, dependable and responsible nanny we could have hoped for. As busy working parents, we feel really lucky to have Jackie. We completely feel that our baby is well taken cared of...
- Wenjing Z.
Iraida G.
5.0
Iraida is very respectful. She is very attentive and detail-oriented. Iraida is excellent with children - very patient and caring. She is present and focused and at the same time, she is always looking ahead and preparing herself for it.
- lorena A.
Nourchene H.
5.0
Nourchene has worked with my family as a babysitter and mother's helper and she's been fantastic! She is hardworking and caring - she is great and creative with my infant, who is not easy (7mo, been watching her since 5mo). She's able to work well alongside other caregivers. She has also been an...
- Care member
Sharleen T.
5.0
Sharleen has worked with our family for several years! She comes in the mornings to get the kids ready for school, and in the afternoons to get them to/from various activities. Our three kids (now 6,9,10) can be a handful and Sharleen handles them with good cheer and common sense. She's fun to be...
- Care member
Carmen K.
5.0
Carmen is superwoman! The best babysitter my kids have ever had. She is very loving, endearing but knows how to direct the children to follow the schedule and keep on task if needed. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. She took care of my 4 children: 11 year old daughter, 7 year old...
- Olympia P.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Palo Alto, 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 7 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 $28.43.