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57 mother's helpers are listed in Santa Ana, CA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 8 years
Mother's helpers in Santa Ana, CA
Lauren S.
Santa Ana, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter/Nanny, Tutor, Dog/Cat Sitter Looking For Part-Time/Occasional Work
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 31-year-old professional swing dance instructor and classical vocal coach, teaching nationally and internationally.
I have 17 years of babysitting experience, caring for children ages 3 months-13 years old, and multiple children at a time. I have experience working with autistic children, and several years experience...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is not only fun and energetic, she is extremely reliable as a person and a friend. She is responsible and punctual and she is also one of the most caring people I have ever known. She is courteous and compassionate, yet she knows exactly when to be strict...
Alissa P.
I am a very hard worker and love to work with kids of all ages and have a positive impact in their life. My greatest joy is helping kids learn and grow and become strong, loving and independent people.
Newborn experience
Twins experience
Teaching kids new things to learn
Multiple kids at once
Clean driving record
Clean...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
I am a mature and experienced nanny who is easy going, soft spoken and enjoy helping families in need of excellent child care.
I have already raised my own children who are happy, successful and on their own so I have the time to devote to another family looking for a mother's helper.
I'm passionate about...
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tiffany, I'm 27 years old and love working with children! I have been all over the US and to Japan teaching children music, acting, and dance. I also have worked at a children's fitness center teaching structured classes in child muscle development, summer camps, and even birthday parties. I was most currently...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiffany is caring, energetic, patient, and kind. The kids have so much fun with her and always ask about her at home. She is awesome and will make your kids feel like they have her as a best friend! She is also very responsible, and she is passionate about teaching...
Kayelyn N.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Flory. As an ABA Specialist, I have focused my care primarily on children with special needs for the last 20+ years. Aside from running my business as an art teacher, I am known for entertaining the neighbor kids, and helping out families in need of extra hands from time to time.
Whether supporting my families as a...
Flory can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"THE BEST! Theses are the only words you need to know to describe Ms. Flory. Flory has been watching my kids once a week for over 6 months and she is hands down my kids favorite person. Flory watches my 2 energetic, active, and enthusiastic kids for 6 hours at a...
Lance F.
Nicole L.
Orange, CA
$28-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I bring over a decade of experience as a dedicated nanny, mothers helper and home manager. My background includes caring for children of all ages including special needs (ABA trained) and fostering environments where they can thrive.
My approach is characterized by patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for child...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole has been an incredible nanny for my son. She’s so kind and fun, and my son always looks forward to seeing her. Highly recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a recent elementary credential graduate serving the Orange County area. I am just starting out in my teaching career, and still babysit on evenings and occasional weekends. Before I became a teacher, I was a full-time nanny for 3+ years for a family of 4! I have worked with kids since I was in highschool, as a mentor,...
Kirstin can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kirstin watched my kinder while his school was shut down for Covid. She was great! She loved teaching him everything especially art. I use her time to time now for date nights etc. Highly recommend her."
Raina B.
Hi! My name is Orbal, and I'm based in Fountain Valley. I have three years of childcare experience, and I am most experienced with children over the age of 4. I can assist with pick-ups and drop-offs, light housework, and homework. I absolutely love child care and am excited to connect with more families!
I'm an aspiring...
Orbal can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing responsible and loving.
I like working with kids because I love to help put smiles on their little faces! I love to be apart of their childhood and hopefully make some fun memories with them! I love to take kids on adventures like the park, picnics, etc and love to get them engaged in...
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a Chicago native living in SoCal! I am currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at California State Fullerton. I began to develop a passion for working with kids when I started as a "mommy's helper" in middle school. I have since than nannied for multiple families for many years and...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Allie and I love doing all the things a mother would do like grocery shopping, meal prepping and cooking, errands, carpool, pet sitting and babysitting! Please let me know specifically what you are looking for! :)
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
WALK with ME. I provide accompanied walks for a wide variety of people whether in a wheelchair, a baby in a stroller, a pet needing walks or an individual wanting a walking partner. I charge by the hour. I offer discounts for regularly scheduled walks. I have clients confined to a wheelchair that enjoy getting out each day to...
Denise can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Irina and I live in Irvine. I raised my own "baby girl", who have just graduated from NYU as a therapist what I really proud of. I'm a friendly and energetic woman who loves to take care of children. I'm the kind of nanny that you can trust. My qualifications include:
- over 15 years of experience working as a nanny...
Irina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi,
I am experienced working with children from newborn until teen years. I am a mom myself but kids are big now.
Kids are fun. They are so curious and a sponge. I like to be there as a support and helper along the way. I also have work experience as a personal assistant.
I have my own transportation.
Netdao can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
I'm a 8-year-old single mom, we live in a Condominium and I always supervise the kids in our neighborhood. Even though without paid experience, I assure you that I'm professional at house keeping, kids caring, laundry, chores, grocery shopping, etc.
You won't be regret to hire me to assist you with all you need.
Looking...
Lusi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Hannah P.
Irvine, CA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have always worked around children by babysitting/mommy's helper and helping my mom with the younger kids in her girl scout troop. I am flexible with my schedule as a college student however, I do have classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. I am free before/after those times.
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Crystal S.
Placentia, CA
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 15 years experience being a nanny, babysitter, and mother's helper. I am a mother to a 13-year-old that is homeschooled and is being raised with gentle parenting. I am patient, calm, and believe in being kind to all. I also love the outdoors and enjoy being active.
Crystal can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Serena C.
Costa Mesa, CA
$23-38/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Serena (Rena)! I am an experienced and fun filled person with tons of references for all family needs. I am a nanny, a tutor, private chef/mother's helper, as well as I have a housekeeping ! I actually play college volleyball full time! I have a pretty flexible schedule, especially during the summer and I also...
Serena can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Virginia C.
Irvine, CA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as energetic, bubbly, and funny.
I like working with kids because it gives me the joy to learn from our new generation as they learn and grow.
I'm looking for a job that needs a helper to look after the kiddos while parents take a much deserve break.
I started working with kids when I was in high...
Virginia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Ella D.
Anaheim, CA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Ella and I'm a sophomore at Chapman University. I have been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I started off in Mother's Helper positions in middle school then began as a babysitter for various families when needed. This past summer I worked at an overnight summer camp where I cared for children...
Ella can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Santa Ana, CA
Lauren S.
5.0
Lauren is great! Both of my children (5 and 16 months) enjoy playing with her. No crying or complaints. She is very engaging and active with both of them. She provides me peace of mind and I don't need to worry when she is with my children. I highly recommend her!
- Dou-yih L.
Tiffany N.
5.0
Tiffany is caring, energetic, patient, and kind. The kids have so much fun with her and always ask about her at home. She is awesome and will make your kids feel like they have her as a best friend! She is also very responsible, and she is passionate about teaching life lessons on sharing and caring...
- Kayelyn N.
Flory S.
5.0
Flory is magical! She is so great with our almost-2-year-old, and is a patient communicator with him and so engaged. She nannies for us part-time and is with us most days. She takes him to the park, reads with him, plays games with him, does art time with him and of course takes care of the...
- Stesha R.
Nicole L.
5.0
Nicole has been an incredible nanny for my son. She’s so kind and fun, and my son always looks forward to seeing her. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Kirstin J.
5.0
Best childcare we've ever hired, and we've hired a lot. She helped my son with online kindergarten, and she occasionally watched my younger daughter as well. She's dependable, organized, fun. Our kids loved her and still talk about her. Definitely recommend without reservation.
- Allison A.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Santa Ana, 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 3 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 $25.00.