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60 mother's helpers are listed in San Mateo, CA
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of September 2024
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 5 years
Mother's helpers in San Mateo, CA
Maddie T.
Oakland, CA
$32-45/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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Vanessa, 34-year-old mother of a teenager boy. I have been working as a nanny for a little bit longer than 4 year. it started as a part time job and I felt in love with it. I be blessed to work with 3 different families. I had take care 5 years old twins , 2 teenager girl and one Infant and toddler. all of then different...
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"It doesn't get better than Vanessa! She is a magical unicorn that comes in, finds her rhythm, is fun to chat with, hard working, good at what she does, caring and thoughtful. She just knows what to do and gets it done. You want Vanessa!"
Jill H.
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Flor is great. She was very punctual, polite, and most importantly did a thorough job. She shampooed the rugs, did laundry, cleaned the kitchen and I'm going to have her come back a few times a week to continue to help out. She's great. And I get to practice my...
Melissa W.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 2 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
"She great came early made sure there wasnt eny extra rhings she needed to no her no 1 priority was the kids and making sure they were taken care the kids took to her straight away she ordered them food and gave updates all night on how they were getting on very...
Ann D.
5.0
(1)
I have been a family caregiver for 12+ years, assisting families with their children, ages ranging from newborns to teenagers.
VERY comfortable feeding, changing, engaging and putting babies to sleep as well as taking the initiative to help with light housekeeping, children's laundry, picking up around the house, etc. I LOVE...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"We worked with Sofia for 3 years and only ended because we moved out of the area. We love her and our kids we're so lucky to experience amazing outdoor adventures with her. Sofia really supported our boys in growing their independence and learning how to try new...
Kristin K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*I am currently only looking for ocasional babysitting opportunities (evening/date night/weekend) as I have a full time job. Thanks!*
I have babysat/nannied since my freshman year of high school. My previous jobs include working as a mother's helper, where I would watch the kids, do light household chores, and occasional dinner...
Camila can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Camila babysat for our daughter many times over the last few years and she has always been great. She's on time, she's very upbeat and our daughter really likes her. She gets along great with our dog too. :-)"
Mike S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have worked as a camp counselor for 5 summers and also as a house cleaner for rentals and for monthly cleanings. I graduated from Seattle University and am CPR certified. I have flexible availability and would love to help you out!
Dominique can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Dominique has helped our family of 4 kids for the last 8 months on the weekends. She helped with soccer games, meal prep, laundry and grocery shopping too. Our kids looked forward to her coming every weekend. She was patient and caring with the kids, willing to...
Benjamin G.
Delaney S.
San Francisco, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for children since a very young age.
I started as a mothers helper at age 10 and became a nanny when I could legally work.
I have a lot of experience with children and adults, who have developmental disabilities, but have also worked with children/adolescents who are not cognitively delayed.
I'm comfortable with...
Delaney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"she was great - very punctual, reliable. Came ready to spend time with the kids, and they enjoyed having her. She also cleaned up afterwards because the kids were asleep for at least 4 hours after she put them down. We'd hire her again!"
Nicole C.
Tebogo M.
San Francisco, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny/Babysitter/Mother's Helper Available Full Or Part-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am fun & loving person who enjoys spending time with children. I have over 8 years of experience looking after babies from 3 months- 12-year-olds. My duties have included making lunches for the kids, drop-offs, and pick-ups, and taking them to activities. I enjoy exploring the outdoors and making art and crafts. I am patient...
Tebogo can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Tebogo is my favorite person these days -- she is just hands down an incredible caregiver! We really lucked out on finding her and will miss her so much when we move away. She is patient and calm with both our kids (2 years and 3 months), and nothing fazes her....
Jessica B.
Monica C.
Oakland, CA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Outgoing & Fun Nanny PhD Who Loves Outdoor Exploring, Going On Cultural Excursions & Doing Crafts
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! I look forward to meeting you and helping with your famil. I have my PhD in Education (I have focused my studies on early childhood development, montessori & waldorf methods & active, experiential learning) and am looking to bring in some temporary extra income while I go back on the job market, as my organization just...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Monica is amazing! She has been working with and caring for children for longer than I can remember. She is a person who you can depend on. I trust her completely."
Emliy A.
Jacqueline P.
Palo Alto, CA
$18/hr • 5 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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.
Allyson H.
San Francisco, CA
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time/Occasional Childcare Provider W/ Flexible Schedule, Reliable Car, 10+ Years Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of combined experience as a nanny, babysitter, mothers helper, nanny, and personal assistant. My car is safe and reliable, and driving record clean. Non-smoker. A jill of all trades with a very flexible schedule, I am capable of providing your family with a range of skills and abilities, including but not limited...
Allyson can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Allyson was a delight to work with. Pleasant, punctual and great with the children. Would definitely recommend and hire again!"
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Prospective Families!
Preferred Age: 0months-24months
Availability: Full-Time (40-50hrs/wk)
My Start Date: August 13, 2018
I truly love working with children and helping them develop, grow, and learn. It is my passion in life. I have over 20 years of experience working with children ages 0 months to 12 years old. I...
Patricia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Patricia was wonderful. We hired her for almost a week and wish we could've kept her longer (she was looking for a full-time role and we only needed part-time). She was prompt, calm, and made us all (parents and kids included) feel at ease."
Anish K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Vanessa, and I'm an early childhood development professional and certified sleep consultant with over 15 years of experience. I'm seeking temporary or occasional opportunities to assist families part-time, preferably for nighttime care. However, I'm also open to nanny, mother's helper, and house management positions....
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Vanessa is absolutely amazing and anyone would be lucky to have her as their nanny. She has been caring for our son since he was 15mo old (Sept 2017), and he has been thriving and learning so much. She gives him a structured schedule, takes him to various...
Mona P.
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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
Camila C.
San Francisco, CA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver, Spanish/English Teacher With A Great Sense Of Belonging And Honesty.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi - my name is Camila! I'm bachelor in modern languages educator. I'm offering child care, Spanish tutoring and extra hand helper!
I very much enjoy being a babysitter and even language tutor and have had full experience on working with newborns, infants, toddlers, and teenagers since over 4 years :)
Most of my...
5.0
"Camila has been helping our family for the past month as a regular babysitter. The kids (2 & 4) get along really well with her as she is super engaging and playful with them. Her duties include making lunch, getting them dressed, park outings and/or museum...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! Thanks for seeing my profile. I studied to be an English teacher in Colombia, I worked three years in my country and I came to US. I started my child development education online courses two years ago in the evenings/night. I have 7 years of experience working with new born, toddlers, and kids. I completed my...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Laura as an exceptional nanny, who entered our house to take full-time care of my 9mo old daughter and basically became a family. She was able to connect easily with my baby and establish bond and trust. She is very sweet, joyful, loving...
Yulia A.
Sarah T.
San Francisco, CA
$19/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Sarah and I am a local college student looking for babysitting/mother's helper jobs. I have 5 years of babysitting experience and I love to work with kids. I can do cleaning, cooking and tutoring if needed.
Sarah can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
I have a 5 yrs old daughter. I am passionate about children and I believe every parents like me will do everything to provide the best experience for the child and we have the same goal. I am here to help.
Antoinette can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Esmeralda G.
Mountain View, CA
$54/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Esmeralda.
I have 7years of experience as a mother's helper and child care provider.
My current family is no longer in need of my assistance.
I am looking for a wonderful family to assist on Friday Saturday and Sunday
7am-8:00 p.m.
I can provide my references, Identification, and background check upon...
Esmeralda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in San Mateo, 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.
Vanessa C.
5.0
It doesn't get better than Vanessa! She is a magical unicorn that comes in, finds her rhythm, is fun to chat with, hard working, good at what she does, caring and thoughtful. She just knows what to do and gets it done. You want Vanessa!
- Jill H.
Flor R.
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.
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.
Sofia G.
5.0
We worked with Sofia for 3 years and only ended because we moved out of the area. We love her and our kids we're so lucky to experience amazing outdoor adventures with her. Sofia really supported our boys in growing their independence and learning how to try new things. She was also a huge help...
- Kristin K.
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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 5 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 September, 2024?
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 $28.00.