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Emma S.

Former Camp Director Turned Babysitter- Here To Make Magic & Provide Excellent Childcare!

Berkeley, CA

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Molly and I'm the mother of a college-aged boy. I love to write and make art, craft and cook healthy food, ride bikes, swim and camp. I work as a house & family manager and mother's helper, providing anything from childcare to light housekeeping to organization to meal prep/cooking for local families. I am...
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San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I love working with kids of all ages and have my credential and masters in elementary education. I am also fully vaccinated and CPR/First Aid certified. I started babysitting as a mother's helper to a 3-month-old boy up until he was 3 years old and have been working with kids ever since. I've worked at a daycare for children...

Mai B. says "Super appreciate Amelia helping us out in a last minute pinch with our 18 month old. She was early to the job, wonderfully communicative, and took our...

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Lafayette, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I've been a childcare professional over a decade. With a degree in Communication and a background in disability care, I approach childcare with each child's interests and needs at the forefront. As a Science Educator at Chabot Space & Science Center, I teach scientific concepts to students of all ages, adapting material in...

Adrianna B. says "We have hired Maggie has our FT nanny. (Note that she is still available for nights and weekends. YOU SHOULD HIRE HER!) We love how engaged and...

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Maddie T.'s Photo

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a career nanny, planning to start training as a newborn care specialist soon. I've worked as a nanny, mothers' helper, and preschool music teacher. I have experience with ages 2mo-12yr, including singles, multiples, siblings, and class settings. I love singing, making art, cooking, reading, dancing, taking...

Care Member says "Maddie has been the full time nanny for one of my children from age 1-2years old. She also interacts daily with my older daughter (from age 3.4-4.5)...

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Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children nb-10y since I was in high school. I have experience caring for newborn-3. 5-year-olds full time, helping with mommy's helper tasks, bottle feeding, transitioning to solid food, park outings, museum/library/water park trips, nap time, bed time, bath time, etc. I currently work as a middle school...

Teresa W. says "Hanna is very smart and well educated. She is very personable and able to communicate well. I love the way she communicates with my son. I find her...

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Maddie D.'s Photo

San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi there! I'm a recent graduate from ICLA (Class of 2024) with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Education. Over the years I've done a bit of everything in terms of child care from camp counselor, swim instructor, tutor, mother's helper, and babysitter. Currently, I work a 9-5 job but am available for evening and...
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Lafayette, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I was a NICU RN for over 6 years. I just recently got trained to be a postpartum doula. I love everything baby and kid- related! I'm willing to do babysitting, "mothers helper" activities such as coming to your house to do weekly organizing, folding laundry, etc, or and postpartum doula services. Let me know how I can assist...
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Experienced, Fun And Kind Babysitter

El Cerrito, CA

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$30/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! I'm Aline, I have experience with children from 3 months old up including activities like teaching art, science, math, crafts and languages, tutoring/homework helper, taking them to school, bath time, preparing meals and more. I am an expert in setting routines for kids, nap time, time for lunch, snacks, playtime, etc. I...
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Energetic And Playful Nanny

Oakland, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello - My name is Emily. I'm currently a distance college student due to COVID and I'm looking for a part time job. I'm very energetic, and creative. I love pretend play, but I also love to be running around outdoors. I love arts and crafts, overall being a creative and free spirit. I'm very enthusiastic, caring and loving....
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Oakland, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have many years of childcare experience and can help with cooking, meal preparation, and carpooling. I picking up and dropping off students at Chinese after-school program for several years and I taught Chinese, including reading, listening, and writing. I am also currently working as a teachers assistant in OUSD. I hope I...
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Babysitter W/6+ Years Of Experience

Martinez, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Karina and I am a 25-year-old college graduate with 7+ years of babysitting experience. Working with children is something I truly enjoy and have a passion for! I have experience caring for children of all ages (6 months-15 years). Over the last 4 years, I have transitioned from a babysitter into a mother's...
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Happy Helper

Lafayette, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have extensive experience providing child care and love kids (including caring for children with disabilities and special needs). My undergraduate bachelor's program included a university studies focus in Child and Family Studies. I have provided child care for countless families beginning in middle school. I've assisted in...
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Babysitter

San Francisco, CA

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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Pinole, CA

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$22/hr
I help my cousin when she gave birth I help her with the baby and I take care of kids at church, I love kids. I love animals too, when I was in Brazil I was my grandpa helper, I helped him feed the animals and helped him operate the animals.
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Nifty Nibhu

Albany, CA

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$32/hr
8 years experience
Hello And Namaste, I am Ashmita. I'm a 25 years old Senior Airman who is also a Pre School Teacher. I am a very soft-spoken but a very outgoing person. My favourite form of learning is through Art & Music . Professionally ; I have 8 years of experience in working with kids who are of two to 12 years of age here in USA. I...
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San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Caring Nanny Looking For Full-Time

Richmond, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello Parents! I'm Olga, an experienced nanny and family helper looking to add some extra hours for babysitting, childcare, or light house management starting in October ( but I'm flexible) I enjoy keeping kids safe and happy while helping busy parents stay organized! A little bit more about me: - 10yrs+ experience with...
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Versatile Helper For Your Family

Richmond, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Warm, reliable trilingual (German/Italian/English) nanny and household helper with excellent cooking and cleaning skills and Berkeley PhD plus pharmacist training from Europe. I've spent the past several years helping my neighbors with their twins from 6 months to 4 years old, including meal prep, morning pickup and daycare drop...
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Lucy M.'s Photo

San Francisco, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Lucy , and I'm based in San Francisco. I currently work consistently with four 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 childcare...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.50/hr as of March 2026

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

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

Amelia T.

Super appreciate Amelia helping us out in a last minute pinch with our 18 month old. She was early to the job, wonderfully communicative,...

- Mai B.

Maggie H.

We have hired Maggie has our FT nanny. (Note that she is still available for nights and weekends. YOU SHOULD HIRE HER!) We love how...

- Adrianna B.

Maddie T.

Maddie has been the full time nanny for one of my children from age 1-2years old. She also interacts daily with my older daughter (from age...

- 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 2 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 Berkeley, 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 $26.50.

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