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Mother's helpers in Costa Mesa, CA
Sydney N.
Santa Ana, CA
$19-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Sydney, I'm a recent University of Washington graduate looking for occasional babysitting and family-helper opportunities in Orange County. My childcare experience is primarily in long-term nannying with ages two to 5 years-old (but comfortable with any age!) I'm hoping to bring my passion for working with...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a reliable, patient and creative nanny. I have had over 25 years experience with children from infancy to teenagers. I have been told by families and friends that I help instill a sense of safety and comfort with both the parents and the children.
I have always had a innate ability to connect with kids. I like to foster a...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kalauna N.
La Mirada, CA
$20-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kalauna.
I'd describe my personality as fun loving, kind, and easy going. I am currently in between jobs but for the time being I am looking for some nanny/babysitting work.
I like working with kids because I remember how much my babysitter made a good impact on me and I strive to do the same.
I'm looking...
Kalauna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kalauna has been a blessing to our family. She helps keep our household together. I have a five-year-old and soon to be three-year-old that adore her. She is kind, caring, responsible, and very interactive with the children. She is very fun ways to engage with the...
Leann B.
Genie D.
Mission Viejo, CA
$25-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am a mother of 3 grown up and a toddler one.
I like to works with families because I am a mother and I know how important is to have a good and thrust helper with the kids. I am very careful, respectful and confident with the families. With the kids I like to teach them best way to discovery this amazing world enjoying...
Genie can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Genie has been working with my family for 7 years. She is the best. The kids adore her and we consider her part of the family. She is very reliable and is always dependable. She has worked with all ages of children including my newborns (3 of them). We trust her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Alicia and I have 4 years of experience with school aged children. I come from a large blended family and love kids! I can help with travel, carpooling, and errands. I love animals but am allergic to cats, unfortunately. If you'd like to learn more about me, please reach out. I enjoy getting to know the...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alicia is excellent with children, I have witnessed her interactions as both a camp counselor and a child care provider, and she is exceptional. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi I am Gabriela and come from a family of Nannie's. My grandma and my mom are nannies and they taught me how to be a great nanny. I have references of families from south of Orange County and I learned a lot of the families how to be a good helper with the little ones. I really enjoy to see the kids the way they discover the...
Gabriela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Gaby is great, I highly recommend her! She has helped me with my girls, now 4 & 7, off & on when needed since they were babies. She is sweet, kind, responsible, and fun. My girls and our whole family love her."
Care member
5.0
(3)
I am certified in CPR / First Aid, and available to work part time in Whittier. I have many valuable life experiences from raising my own children, as well as 10+ years of professional full-time nanny and 5+ years elderly care giving. I am honest, reliable, trustworthy, caring Christian. I love being an encouragement and helper...
Toni can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Toni would be an awesome nanny for anyone lucky enough to hire her. She is kind and caring. She is great with kids and my daughter liked her immediately."
Victoria G.
I have experience providing daytime to bedtime care for children ages 1-11. The majority of my experience is with children ages 3-8. I began as a mother's helper to a family at age 11 and began babysitting when I was 13. I continued babysitting for numerous families until I moved away for college. Additionally, I have 2 years of...
Aislinn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Makaila C.
Aliso Viejo, CA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come from a family with a single mother who worked full time and I am the oldest of six children. We all homeschooled, so during high school I spent a lot of my time helping my little siblings with their school work. Ever since then I realized I have a passion for teaching children. I love to watch them learn and discover new...
Makaila can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Keana D.
Anaheim, CA
$20-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Keana and I am looking to be a part-time helper for anyone in need. I have been a reoccurring date night babysitter, work around lots of kids in my job at Disneyland, and have plenty of skills I use in my everyday life from being in the Military for over 5 years. I'd describe my personality as highly motivated,...
Keana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Hi I'm Lisa! I recently moved back to SoCal to be near my grandkids ages 8 and 10! I have many years of experience being a nanny & babysitter through Nannies on the Go in DFW Texas. I also ran a fully state licensed in home daycare in Mission Viejo, Ca. for 16 years. I am CPR and First Aid Certified & have SIDS training as well....
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am Maggie, I am an experienced caregiver who is looking for the opportunity to work with newborns and infants. I graduated from SDSU with a Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, and worked as a full-time nanny for 9 months after graduating. I have experience with kids aged 1-7 years. My experience includes...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello Moms and Dads!
My Name is Hailey Rae, I will be 22 in September but don't let that fool you. I have been working with children for over 7 years now. I have had such amazing experience with children and couldn't tell you who was more impacted by it.
Truly finding something that becomes your passion has becomes such a...
Hailey Rae can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Jess and I have three years of experience as a teaching assistant for 2-year-olds to 5-year-olds and 2 years of experience as a nanny while in college. I helped kids with crafts, played outside with them, taught them kindness towards each other and was there to help resolve any issues that came up. I can...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Haley
Born & raised in Dana Point, CA. I love the beach, art, cooking, and overall I love being a helper. I'm gentle, kind, and playful in my approach with kids. I'm open to having different responsibilities in the household including personal assistant work.
My experience includes;
8+ years...
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have tutored children in both elementary and middle school. I have also been a lifeguard for quite some time in my life and know how to swim and have taught children how to swim as well. I have babysat children and have helped them progress their reading, writing, math, and interactive skills while still teaching them to have...
Ericka can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Ms. Ericka was extremely helpful and patient with my daughter. Being a single mother who works full time, it is difficult to be there when my daughter needs help with her schoolwork since I am still at work when it is “homework time”. I hired Ericka in hopes that...
Care member
Three words that describe my personality is trusting, kind , and respectful.
I enjoy working with kids because at a young age I was a helper to my sister. I enjoyed babysitting my nieces , and nephews. They're the reason why I chose my career pathway to become a teacher.
I started working with kids at the age of 10. My...
Lizeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Salym N.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Nanny/ Creative Director For Your Children's Growth
I'm a mom of two girls who are 11 and 14. I love every moment of being a parent. I love taking care of children and pets! My heart is fulfilled by ensuring the people and children around me live their best life.
I work with children because it is rewarding to see their creativity and personalities grow into dynamic little...
Salym can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
I am an experienced nanny and babysitter with over 10 years experience caring for children of all ages. My most recent experience was as a nanny and mother's helper for several families with children ranging from under a year old to age 14. I have been responsible for getting children up and ready in the morning and driving them...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Costa Mesa, CA
Kalauna N.
5.0
Kalauna has been a blessing to our family. She helps keep our household together. I have a five-year-old and soon to be three-year-old that adore her. She is kind, caring, responsible, and very interactive with the children. She is very fun ways to engage with the little ones and teach them a...
- Leann B.
Genie D.
5.0
Genie is sincerely so wonderful!! She has become like family to us. She cares for my daughter as her own and works with her to help develop her language, speech, manners all on play based method that helps her grow. Genie is reliable, intelligent and thoughtful. Couldn’t ask for anyone better to...
- Care member
Alicia C.
5.0
Alicia is excellent with children, I have witnessed her interactions as both a camp counselor and a child care provider, and she is exceptional.
- Care member
Gabriela M.
5.0
Gaby is great, I highly recommend her! She has helped me with my girls, now 4 & 7, off & on when needed since they were babies. She is sweet, kind, responsible, and fun. My girls and our whole family love her.
- Care member
Toni C.
5.0
Toni would be an awesome nanny for anyone lucky enough to hire her. She is kind and caring. She is great with kids and my daughter liked her immediately.
- Victoria G.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Costa Mesa, 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 1 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, CA in May, 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 $15.00.