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Sedona F.

A Creative Person Who Loves To See Kids Laugh !

Capitola, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
hello! my name is Sedona and I am a 22-year-old mama. I am looking for a compassionate, patient, and loving family who leans more into montessori/waldorf, education/play. I enjoy being able to help children thrive in their environment in all aspects. I feel as though I am flexible with what the family believes fits their...
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Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
At age 10, I started as a "mother's-helper," and have continued working in childcare ever since. I have experience watching children ages 2mo-13yo. Preparing meals, ensuring safety, encouraging exploration and having fun are all part of my plan. I love art-and-crafts, games, baking, music, sports, and going on outdoor...
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Fun, Loving, Energetic, Trustworthy, Mother Of Three Available To Care For Your Pride And Joy

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Jennifer. I am a mother of 3 wonderful young teens; 2 girls and a boy. In addition, I have 11 younger brothers and sisters who I helped raise and watched grow into adulthood. This early experience in childcare, being surrounded by children in a large family, gave me the background and instilled a passion in me for...

Marianna S. says "Jenn has been working for us for over a year now and we all love her. My son is 2 1/2 now and he is excited to see her every time. She has been very...

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Open To Watch Kids All Ages.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm strong driver with California Driver's License. I have been babysitting in the Bay Area and also had a big experience as nanny live in. I'm able to run errands, cook and to be such a great helper. I'm Infant Qualified and I am open to watch kids all ages. I love to see their development and to make a safe environment for...

Care Member says "Super responsible and lovely person. I would totally trust my kids on her care. She is calm, attentive and helpful person. "

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Kind-Hearted, Loving, Fun & Present Family Helper!

Santa Cruz, CA

4.5(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
CURRENT AVAILABILITY AS OF AUGUST 2025: Monday-Sunday 8:00am-4:30/5 p.m. Hi Everyone! My name is Jewell and I just graduated from Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo as an Art History major. Before that my major was Early Childhood Education so I have spent many many hours working for and with the youth. I have worked and...

Austin G. says "Jewell is an amazing babysitter. She helped our family so much and my kids loved her. She was professional, attentive, caring and warm. She picked up from...

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San Jose, CA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Sara and I have about 5 years paid babysitting and nanny experience with children 5months to 12years. I started out as a live in nanny for a couple years then as a mother's helper for a different family and also helped with date night babysitting for multiple other families. I now have my own children and am...
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18yo Babysitter For Toddlers And Kids; Petsitter; Household Helper

San Jose, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! Nice to meet you, my name is Josie. I'm an 18-year-old high school graduate from San Jose. I absolutely love kids and pets and would be honored to look after yours. Your kids' safety is most important to me, so I'm certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED use. I pledge to be present, alert, and...
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Looking For Private Nanny Work Afer Finishing College

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I recently graduated from Chapman University. I have been working in childcare since I was 13 as a mother's helper. I worked as a day care nanny from ages 16-18 and was responsible for transportation to activities and after school care. Most recently, during my senior year of college I was a nanny for a 2-year-old where I was...
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Babysitter And Household Helper!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Noah and I'd love to be your child(ren)'s babysitter! I love working with children-seeing a young mind form and experience new things gives me a more optimistic outlook on the world. Although my childcare experience is limited to taking care of young family members and giving music lessons, I would love to aid...
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Babysitter And Household Helper

Boulder Creek, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have about 8 years of experience caring for children and helping family's with errands and household chores. The families I have babysat for in the past would have me do things such as caring for their children, house cleaning, house organization, and light meal prep for their families. I maintain good relationships with these...
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Boulder Creek, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Venessia but kids call me Essa. I've worked as a Nanny/mommy helper for over 18 years, worked with 3 families full time and a handful part time. I Graduated from SJSU in 2018 and received bachelor in Film and minor in Early Childhood Development. Covid, Tdap and flue shots are up to date, also first aid and CPR...
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Michaela D.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I started babysitting when I was 13 years old, and was a "Mothers Helper" prior to that. In my everyday life I am very active and I love to be in nature, so socially distanced walks and exploring would be an awesome activity for your children and I, if that was something you felt comfortable with. I love animals, so if you have...
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Kayla H.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a passionate, dedicated childcare provider with extensive experience supporting children of all ages and abilities in various settings. I've worked in schools, homes, and clinical environments as a nanny, babysitter, mommy's helper, teacher's assistant, and behavior specialist. I bring a calm, compassionate, and playful...
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Amber H.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! With over 10+ years of experience in child care it is needless to say I have a passion for children and their development. From volunteering in the children's ministries at church, to baby sitting the neighborhood kids, to becoming the family nanny my professional experience has been nothing shy of rewarding. Pre covid...
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Sydney S.'s Photo

Santa Cruz, CA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
*IN BOTH SACRAMENTO AREA and SANTA CRUZ* Hi! I'm a 19-year-old . have an AA in behavioral psychology achieved in my time in highschool. Taking this degree gave me a new understanding and affinity for childcare and development; while always having loved kids and working as a mothers helper or babysitter from age 10 and beyond I...
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After School Teacher

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! I'm Oli. I am an education associate at Save Our Shores- a local nonprofit. Before Save Our Shores, I used to be a teacher's helper at CKC- an after school program. There I learned how to work with kids more 1 on 1 with all different needs. I have the most experience with school aged children In my spare time, I like to...
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  • 16 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

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

Mother's Helpers in Capitola, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 16 listed mother's helpers

Jennifer S.

Jenn has been working for us for over a year now and we all love her. My son is 2 1/2 now and he is excited to see her every time. She has...

- Marianna S.

Janaina O.

Super responsible and lovely person. I would totally trust my kids on her care. She is calm, attentive and helpful person.

- Care member

Jewell M.

Jewell is an amazing babysitter. She helped our family so much and my kids loved her. She was professional, attentive, caring and warm. She...

- Austin G.

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 Capitola, 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 $25.00.

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