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I've worked with all different ages through my life. Volunteered and worked at my church for several years, helping with ages from 0-13! I worked at an after school program for 3 years for elementary students. And I was a part time nanny for a family of two boys for 4 years. I have always been passionate about the minds and...
Erika can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Priscilla P.
Chula Vista, CA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children aging as young as 2 months to as old as 18 years. I enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and reading books, as well as having them enjoy their time with me with whatever that may be ! If you happen to have any pets I would be more than happy to care for them as well. I work a full time job at a...
Priscilla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
4.5
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience with children of all ages from infants through teens, families, & multiples, along with children with disabilities. I'm very active working in the health & fitness field as well as child care. In the past I was a summer fitness camp employee supervising...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa took care of our infant daughter as we bridged the gap between parental leave and when she would be old enough to go to our chosen daycare. Melissa was dependable and great with our daughter. She took great care of her, helping prepare her meals as well...
Kevin W.
5.0
(1)
I am a fun and loving caregiver with 10 years of experience! I have an MS in Psychology emphasized in Child and Adolescent Development. I enjoy outdoor activities, art projects, learning games, and Spanish tutoring with children. I am also a great homework helper. I am available weekday evenings, weekends, date nights and...
Selina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Selina is a sweet, responsible and reliable sitter. She cared for my kids an a regular basis- often with a start time very early in the morning and was always on time, with a smile on her face. My kids adore her- and so do we!"
Megan B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
Starting around the age of 12, I was the primary babysitter for the twin girls with down syndrome . taught me how strong, creative, and resilient children can be! I've since nannied for five families: a 10 and 12 y/o (part time, 2 years), an 18 m/o and 4 y/o (part time, 3 months), a 2 and 7 y/o (full time, 8 months), a 6...
Cameron can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cameron is an amazing person. Any family would be lucky to have her as caregiver and member of your family. She is honest, generous, kind, cool and also fearless. I wish she still lived close enough to be our nanny!"
Jennifer S.
Caitlyn G.
El Cajon, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dedicated and enthusiastic child care professional with over 20 years of experience providing excellent care for children ages 0-16. I'm committed to fostering a warm, nurturing and encouraging environment for children, while working closely with their families to ensure that all needs are met. CPR/ first aid certified with 10+...
Caitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caitlyn is so amazing with my 6 month old son! She is flexible with hours, affordable, and always willing to work with him when it comes to things he is having trouble with such as taking a bottle. She has also been there for me in emergencies where I had to go to...
Jessica C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
Im looking to help run errands, groceries, dry cleaners, help with laundry, light house keeping - I do not have house keeping experience.
Also house sitting, checking the mail, pet sitting, putting out the trash, picking up and dropping off, anything to help out!
Thank you (:
Pay is negotiable!
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabriella was a wonderful help . She was more than willing to take on task given to her. She was always on time,great attitude. Job was always done with care and pride. She is hard working and gets the job done right. She gives it 100 percent all the time. I will...
Kerrin M.
Tiffany C.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I am currently working as a nanny for a wonderful family Tuesdays & Thursdays. I previously worked for them full time with their first born and now that he is in school I am transitioning to part time with their infant son while I also work part time as an esthetician. I am looking to find other families that need date...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Tiffany was great! This was our first time using Care and our first time leaving our daughter with someone and she was amazing! Our daughter loved her and immediately asked when she was coming back to play! We will continue to work with Tiffany because she made our...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Lucy!
I am a kind, authentic, funny, dependable, and a pretty cool gal. I worked in childcare for over 7 years, having a blast with kids of all ages and developmental abilities. Being a behavioral therapist for 3 years as made me very patient and caring teacher. I ensure the best of care of the kids I watch and...
Lucy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Sarah D.
San Diego, CA
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as having enthusiasm, a true love for children, trustworthiness, and common sense.
I like working with children of all ages, because Its tremendously rewarding to me. Every child is their own person, working towards different skills that are very individual with their own personal growth.
I'm...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was a Godsend for our family during challenging time with new babies that needed round the clock care. She was always so patient & took many nights to take care for them which eased our minds to be able to rest. She always went above & beyond & did some light...
Bethany C.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children the majority of my life. As a teen I started as a babysitter and also was a primary caregiver to my two youngest sibling now ages 16 and 18. Professionally I have worked in education for over a decade nine of those years were spent in early childhood education working with all ages starting in...
Alexia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Margot M.
San Diego, CA
$19-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Margot. I am currently a sophomore at San Diego State University and am a Communications major and a Marketing minor. If you need help with date nights, school pick-ups, general childcare, or a Mom's helper let me know! I would love to start helping your family and I have a pretty flexible schedule! I have been...
Margot can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Margot was true joy to work with! She was very heart warming, professional, kind, aware of her surroundings, and genuinely loves spending time with kids. My eight-year was very comfortable with Margot and always enthusiastic when spending time with her. Margot...
Care member
Gianna P.
San Diego, CA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi Parents!
Let me tell you a bit about myself:
I'm Gianna, 24 years old, and I love spending time outdoors, reading, and traveling. I'm really friendly and full of energy, especially when I'm with kids.
Experience:
I've worked as a nanny, babysitter, and classroom helper in schools. I've cared for kids of all ages and...
Gianna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a mother of twins, that are now 19 and I'm looking for an afternoon job. I miss the younger days with the twins, and would love to find a part time, long term nanny position. I don't smoke, never have. I loved taking the kids to the park, walking around the neighborhood, learning colors form the different plants and...
Marissa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi I'm Julia! I am a recent graduate of San Diego State University and have worked with children for the last 10 years. I am currently pursuing my Master of Public Health degree and would love to care for your little ones in my free time!
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah and I am a San Diego-based babysitter. I am an SDSU nutrition grad and a current dietetic intern, working towards becoming a Registered Dietitian. I have been babysitting and nannying consistently for the past 10 years and have experience with all ages! I also worked in my church's daycare for my...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a friendly and outgoing college student who loves working with children! I started as a Mommy's Helper when I was 10, have gone through multiple classes and CPR/First Aid training/Lifeguard Cert, and have been babysitting + nanny frequently. I now have worked at two different childcare facilities and was a Supervisor of...
Jaelin can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am a creative, energetic, and reliable worker with a love for children! I have been working with children for over 7 years, starting out as a mothers helper and babysitter. I began working at Cribs Daycare in 2017 at the age of 15, a job that I held until I recently moved to San Diego for college. As a daycare assistant, I...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm looking to be a mother's helper that can do dishes, do laundry, and care for children. I have people in my family with special needs and have one on one experience when caring for a child that needs more support. I enjoy being around and taking care of kids of any age and having one on one time with kids.
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
I have 6 years of professional experience but a lifetime of personal experience. I was a teacher in the pre-k child development program while I was a full time, after school nanny for 2 children - one and 4 years old! Children I've taken care of range in the ages 0-15! I was a mother's helper in every role - responsible for...
Jovanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA
Melissa G.
5.0
Melissa took care of our infant daughter as we bridged the gap between parental leave and when she would be old enough to go to our chosen daycare. Melissa was dependable and great with our daughter. She took great care of her, helping prepare her meals as well giving her great attention helping her...
- Kevin W.
Selina P.
5.0
Selina is a sweet, responsible and reliable sitter. She cared for my kids an a regular basis- often with a start time very early in the morning and was always on time, with a smile on her face. My kids adore her- and so do we!
- Megan B.
Cameron M.
5.0
Cameron is an amazing person. Any family would be lucky to have her as caregiver and member of your family. She is honest, generous, kind, cool and also fearless. I wish she still lived close enough to be our nanny!
- Jennifer S.
Caitlyn G.
5.0
Caitlyn is so amazing with my 6 month old son! She is flexible with hours, affordable, and always willing to work with him when it comes to things he is having trouble with such as taking a bottle. She has also been there for me in emergencies where I had to go to the ER and she took such good care...
- Jessica C.
Gabriella M.
5.0
Gabbriella watched our 2 kids aged 16 months and 3.5 years old for an evening. My 3.5 year old absolutely loved her and keeps asking to have her over again to play. She was early, and took the time to ease into meeting out 16 month old for the first time (he's always nervous meeting new people). We...
- Jonathan V.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in La 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 La 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 La 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 La 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 $22.00.