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Alelibelle B.

Excellent Babysitter You Can Count On.

San Francisco, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I enjoy taking care of kids and I am responsible and reliable helper,
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Jamie Your Go To Helper For Childcare, Pet Care, House Care, And Senior Support

San Leandro, CA

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$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Jamie! With a degree in Psychology and HR, and a child nutrition diploma, plus years of hands-on experience, I offer a range of services to make life easier for you and your family. I'm a CPR certified childcare pro with experience as a preschool teacher, nanny, and au pair. I'm also passionate about pet care, offering...
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Hello Hello

San Francisco, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Ashanti. As an upbeat and energetic childcare provider with Child and Infant CPR/First Aid knowledge, I offer dependable, vigilant, and nurturing support for your children's educational, entertainment, and home needs. Fluent in Spanish and specializing as an adventure nanny, I believe in the importance of outdoor...
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Responsible And Caring Young Lady Available As Soon As Possible

San Francisco, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Jessica. Mother of two and dedicated helper to many. I provide loving, patient, and trustworthy child care rooted in faith and compassion. I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow with confidence. Whether it's helping with homework, engaging in creative activities,...
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San Francisco, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I've been a caregiver in my profession for many years. I have a love for fostering children's growth and development and nurturing and caring for kiddos. As a medical professional and "auntie" to many kids, I want to positively impact their lives. When it comes to enforcing household rules, I'm comfortable doing so. I enjoy...
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San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! Im Zoë! Heres a bit about me- I've always loved kids and have a passion for working with children. I've worked closely with families for the past 6 years with experience working with multiples, infants, school aged children, daycare, and as a mothers helper with organizational focus! While my specialties lay in...
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San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Lucy Magowan, and I'm based in San Francisco. I currently work consistently with three families, taking on a variety of roles. For one family, I am a mother's helper, assisting with everything from running errands and grocery shopping to childcare. I also provide overnight care for another family and offer...
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Alicia

San Francisco, CA

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$40/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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My name is Alicia, I'm 25 years old. I'm a former au pair and been working as a nanny and mother's helper for more than 5 years. I have my own car, so I'm opened to drive to you and also drive kids where they need too.
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Fun Sitter!

San Francisco, CA

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$40/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Maya and I have over 8 year of baby sitting and nannying experience. I am a college graduate from San Jose State University. I am open to nannying, personal assistant, house helper, etc. positions all around the SF Bay Area! Please reach out and I can provide you with a resume, references, or anything else you...
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Babysitter

San Francisco, CA

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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I'd describe my personality as kind, calm and driven. I have been a live-in nanny and done babysitting, a total of 7 years experience in child care. I have cared for children of all ages. I worked with middle school children in my youth & majored in Child Development, so I am no stranger with helping out with homework, meal...
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San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a 24-year-old, kind, energetic, and reliable caregiver with strong multitasking skills and a professional background working with children since 2019. My experience includes roles as a babysitter, nanny, mother's helper, and teacher's assistant. I hold a BA in Theater with a minor in Studio Arts (2023), and I currently...
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Former Camp Director Turned Babysitter- Here To Make Magic & Provide Excellent Childcare!

Berkeley, CA

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello there! I am a former camp director looking to work even more directly with kids for my next chapter. I have spent years on and off working as a supplementary educator for 1st-5th grade, and spent many years as a camp counselor and camper care support at summer camp. I adore kids & think they have just as much to teach me...
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Provider/Nanny/Mother's Helper

San Francisco, CA

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Born and raised in Cartagena, Colombia, I moved to the Bay Area 12 years ago to pursue a Master's Degree in Painting. During my final year of school, I began working as a caregiver for a family with three children, a role I continued for over six years. This experience was incredibly rewarding, as I had the joy of watching the...
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...
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San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi ! I'm currently a nanny for a sweet 10-month-old baby in evenings, so I have free time during the day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ) to support your family as a mother's helper, provide childcare, or assist with any tasks around the house - 5 years of experience in childcare, I've had the pleasure of working with kids of all...
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Susan, Your Infant And Toddler Specialist!

Lafayette, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Susan! I have decades of childcare experience including: being a mom of two and now a grandma of 3 energetic toddlers, owning a kindergarten preparatory for 20 years (and selling it), taking infant and child developmental classes, and most recently, as a nanny for wonderful families! Families describe me as warm,...

Dongting Y. says "We had Susan over daily to take care of our newborn between when she was 1.5 to 3 months old. Susan is great! She can read the baby very well, and the...

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Credentialed Teacher (former), Great With Kids! CPR Certified.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Former teacher, great with kids from babies on up. Fun, patient, flexible! Able to wear many hats: listener, homework helper, encourager, brownie maker. :-) Please contact me if any questions. Thanks!

Shanna K. says "Dana is an absolute dream. A real-life unicorn. Honestly, when I first interviewed her I was a bit skeptical. She seemed too good to be true. Nope. She...

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Experienced Nanny Looking For A Full Time Job

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Wendy, and I'm 32 years old. I'm a reliable, patient, positive and honest person. I speak English and Spanish. I am an active person, in my free time, I like to exercise, go for walks, read books, learn about new things. I love babysitting because I like to interact with children, I like to teach them and I enjoy...

Care Member says "I can't say enough good things about Wendy as a nanny! She was absolutely fantastic with our little one. Wendy's caring nature and genuine love for kids...

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Mill Valley, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi. My name is Miki. I'm from Japan. I love to take care of kids especially babies and toddlers. I myself is a mother of 2 girls so I have 12+ years experience. I would also be happy to help cleaning, cooking, organizing etc. Currently I don't accept regular clients but if you need an evening helper in Marin, please let me...

Maryellen M. says "We had Miki for a few hours on a weekend morning. She was so sweet and gentle with our 11 month old baby. She arrived early and was totally attentive...

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Meet Susana

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have experience as a full or part-time nanny for over 15 years! I am also a top of the line mother's helper. I am currently seeking a family to start now, I can be responsible for children's laundry, children's meals, bath time. Generally, I spend lots of time playing with the kids, reading, getting out to the park or...

Care Member says "In the 1.5 years of working together, we have observed Susana excel in numerous areas including, but not limited to, the following: 1. She brings a lot...

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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Alameda, CA

Mother's Helpers in Alameda, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Susan U.

We had Susan over daily to take care of our newborn between when she was 1.5 to 3 months old. Susan is great! She can read the baby very...

- Dongting Y.

Dana M.

Dana is an absolute dream. A real-life unicorn. Honestly, when I first interviewed her I was a bit skeptical. She seemed too good to be...

- Shanna K.

Wendy G.

I can't say enough good things about Wendy as a nanny! She was absolutely fantastic with our little one. Wendy's caring nature and genuine...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a mother's helper

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 1 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.

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 Alameda, CA. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.

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 $30.00.

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