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60 mother's helpers are listed in San Mateo, CA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 4 years
Mother's helpers in San Mateo, CA
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Carmen. I am from Peru and live in Burlingame.
I have experience in the care the children (6 years experience). I'm honest, punctual, friendly, responsible and patient with the children. I'm the kind of person that likes to work and help in the house and I feel comfortable in sharing time with the family.
Carmen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
I have 5 year experience with infant to teen age kids. I have my own daughter 5-year-old. I m ready to do anything for kids.
Diorlen A.
San Mateo, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello Families!
I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce myself as a dedicated and enthusiastic sitter here. My name is Dior, and I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones.
What Sets Me Apart:
What sets me apart is my genuine love for interacting with children. I believe in...
Diorlen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"Nourchene has been taking care of our 4 year old and 20 month old for the last few months, and she's been awesome! She is extremely reliable, and always on time. She has helped us with last minute child care needs. She is kind, but firm with the kids. She learned...
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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yaowapa has been my mother's helper during this past year and has provided wonderful help for our family (including our 2 elementary aged kids.)
We are often busy in the evenings and Yaowapa has been incredibly reliable and gone above and beyond in helping watch...
Leor C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, Looking for FT or PT nanny or mother's helper position in Burlingame or surrounding areas. I've lived in Burlingame for more than 10 years. I'm a punctual, honest, reliable, and hardworking person. Also, I'm patient and dedicated. I love to cook and I conduct a healthy style of life for my family.
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Elena to come in once a week for several months to help with our 3 year old. She was always very punctual, reliable, flexible and willing to help out in different ways. She is a very kind and gentle person, which immediately resonates with children. We...
Katerina P.
I am a long time resident of Half Moon Bay. I have 3 children over the age of 20. I can help with Childcare, Grocery Shopping and running Errands.
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
For as long as I can remember I have loved caring for children. As early as 14 years old, I began babysitting in my neighborhood, eager to help with young children. While I was born in the US, I lived in Mexico for 10 years and learned to read, write and speak Spanish fluently. I fell in love with the culture and of course, the...
Helen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Hi there, my name is Yarelli, I've been working at a private school in the bay area for over three years and have experience as a nanny and mother's helper. As the oldest of seven girls, I'm very comfortable caring for children of all ages. I'm CPR certified and available in the evenings and on weekends.
Feel free to reach...
Yarelli can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi thank you all for reading my profile; I have been a nanny, mother helper, right hand, and personal assistant for more than 15 years for a few families and now I am looking to help families that are in need of night care or date nights. if you are in need of any care after 5 pm, I am available, I also help with elders. I do...
Vicky can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a long time resident of Half Moon Bay and I have 3 kids over the age of 20. Although I haven't been a Nanny for long I love kids and I have experience raising 3 of my own. I am caring, fun loving, very responsible, reliable and trustworthy. I am looking for a part-time job a few hours in the afternoons.
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Viky M.
Brisbane, CA
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking for a responsible and experienced nanny or mother helper? You found it!!!
With more than 10 yrs of experience.
Strongly skilled in:
- Introduce children in fine/gross motor activities during the week.
- Set schedule, potty training, meal prep.
- Keep toys and the kid's room organized.
- Offer outdoor and indoor...
Viky can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I have a 10+ year history of child care as a nanny, swim instructor, camp counselor, tutor, mother's helper, educator, after-school driver and special needs sport coach. I am comfortable working with kids of all ages (including infant care) and needs. I am a good cook and am happy to assist with any households needs.
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Early Education
I graduated from the University of San Francisco with a major in psychology and several courses on child development. I am CPR certified, and currently work as a case worker for at risk youth in Charlotte. I have worked at the Ronald McDonald house in the UES for children with cancer. I worked at the YMCA at the day care, And...
Mayra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer is reliable, responsible, flexible, caring and industrious. She is always willing to do what it takes to make your load lighter. Fits in easily to any family and the kids love her. "
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in San Mateo, CA
Sara R.
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 distracting him.
We would recommend her for...
- Care member
Alexis B.
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 also would take our son on walks &...
- Aubrey C.
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
Yaowapa K.
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 dependable and I would absolutely...
- Jonathan H.
Elena S.
5.0
We hired Elena to come in once a week for several months to help with our 3 year old. She was always very punctual, reliable, flexible and willing to help out in different ways. She is a very kind and gentle person, which immediately resonates with children. We would definitely hire her again and...
- Katerina 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 San Mateo, 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 4 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 $27.00.