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Christina V.

Experienced And Qualified Caretaker With Compassion

Novato, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Former Au-pair in Spain ages 5 and 7 boy girl, tutoring, lunch, play time and homework help! Three boys summer nanny, ages 4-9 with snack time, park trips, and keeping busy at home. Single child age 5, drive home from day care, make dinner, play, get ready for bed before parents come home. Camp Counselor age 11-13, Nursery...
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Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Nanny available M-F 8am-5 p.m. Can be flexible with the schedule Hello! My name is Sharon. I am a nanny with over 16 years of childcare experience. Fluent in English and Spanish. I am a loving, caring, energetic, patient and responsible person. I have my California's drivers license and my own car for transportation. Local...
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I'm A Great Nanny And Mothers Helper

San Rafael, CA

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$35/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
My experience in child care started 7 years ago , I have worked with 5 families, making a minimum 1-year contract. I have worked with children that range from newborns, to teenagers. Many of the activities I include with children are play dates, trips to museums, local libraries, story time, and of course time at the playgrounds...
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Fun Sitter/Household Helper!

San Rafael, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! Before entering college, I was employed in the Childcare Division at Bay Club Marin as a Lead Childcare Associate for over four years, where I took care of children ranging from three months to 12 years in age. I also have been a nanny and babysitter for personal clients for 7 years, where I cook, drive kids to...
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Mill Valley, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Part-time Cargiver

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
I have taken care of children my whole life. I am a graduate of Sonoma State University. I have volunteered at the boy and girls club after school program, worked for kids with learning differences, worked for the YMCA in charge of 20-70 kids with one other program leader helper; lastly, I am a Co-Lead teacher at Napa Valley...

David And Alecia G. says "She was great with our two kiddos! We love her because she is reliable, hard working, and punctual. Our children love her because she works on...

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Babysitting/Nanny

Sonoma, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, nice to meet you! I have been a babysitter/nanny/moms helper since 2016. I was born and raised in Sonoma. I studied at SRJC, child development classes. While babysitting, I like to tidy up the kitchen, organize toys, and meal prep and much more, I am happy to do school pick ups as well. I transferred to SSU in 2023 to obtain...

Care Member says "Prompt, reliable and related well to my kids "

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Patient, Energetic , And Responsible Helper

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
I have 6+ years of experience with different ages. I am very fun but also responsible. Absolutely enjoy nature, arts and crafts, reading etc! I am First Aid/CPR certified and am fully vaccinated against COVID19. I am bilingual and would love to teach the kiddos some Spanish. Also have experience with pet sitting and personal...

Abbey L. says "Michelle is absolutely wonderful! We have LOVED having her as a mother's helper. She is very reliable, punctual and absolutely fantastic with the kids. She...

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Child Specialist

San Rafael, CA

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$29/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I have over 20 years working with children and families in school and community settings. I have specialized in working with neurodivergent and emotionally sensitive children. I have held many wonderful professional roles from Psychologist, Preschool Teacher, 1:1 Aide, Consultant, Behavior Interventionist, Socio Emotional...
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American Canyon, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Working with children is deeply rewarding, as it allows me to positively influence their development, witness their curiosity, and share in the joy of shaping their futures. I started working with kids at age 12 as a mother's helper, then babysat in my community and even started a babysitter's club in high school. In my teens, I...
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Caring Nanny Looking For Full-Time

Richmond, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Corte Madera, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm looking for a job where I can use my experience to create a fun and caring environment for children. I value building strong relationships with both kids and parents, and I'm eager to contribute by providing reliable care, helping with routines, and ensuring that the children feel safe and supported. I started working with...
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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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Loving And Pro Active Nanny

San Pablo, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a loving and hands on nanny with 10 years of experience working with kids. I absolutely adore spending time with children and creating a fun, safe space for them to learn and grow. Whether it's playing games, doing arts and crafts, or just chatting about their day, I enjoy making special memories with the kids. I'm...
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Vallejo, CA

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$22/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
As a mother of an 18-month-old, I have hands-on experience caring for infants and understanding their daily needs, routines, and developmental milestones. I genuinely loved caring for my daughter as an infant, and that experience has made me comfortable supporting children of all ages. As a working mom, I'm reliable, organized,...
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Compassionate & Reliable Helper Ready To Assist

Petaluma, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Lucinda, and I have one year of experience working as a caregiver and mother helper for a wonderful single mom and her two children. During this time, I've had the opportunity to provide attentive care, help with daily routines, and create a safe and nurturing environment for the kids. I am compassionate,...
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Child care.

Sausalito, CA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Abby. I grew up in Marin County and recently moved back after graduating this year from the University of Oregon with a B. A. in Psychology. I'm looking for roles that mix household support with being a reliable helper for your kids. I'm more than happy to help with home organization, errands, or household tasks. I have...
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  • 17 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

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

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

Mother's Helpers in Novato, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 17 listed mother's helpers

Miki S.

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...

- Maryellen M.

Gabriela V.

She was great with our two kiddos! We love her because she is reliable, hard working, and punctual. Our children love her because she works...

- David And Alecia G.

Brooke Z.

Prompt, reliable and related well to my kids

- 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 Novato, 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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