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Annaliese S.'s Photo

Novato, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have experience as both a camp counselor and a mother's helper. I'd describe my personality as detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and responsible. I like working with kids because they are hilarious, sweet, and have a great love for little things in life.
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Elisha M.'s Photo

Novato, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Elisha. I hold dual master's degrees in Music Therapy and Social Work and live in Novato with my husband and two dogs. I have 13 years of experience as a board-certified music therapist, including several years at a children's hospital specializing in the NICU, supporting babies and new parents. I've also cared for 15+...
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Teacher & Nutritionist Excited To Get Back Into The Nannying World!

San Geronimo, CA

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$45/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, which started when I begged my mom to let me be a mother's helper at age 11! I've spent most of my professional career working with kids in some way, either nannying or teaching professionally. I began teaching preschool while I was a student studying psychology at UC...
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Patient, Energetic , And Responsible Helper

San Rafael, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Kelly A.'s Photo

Richmond, CA

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$34/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm a part-time college student, part-time family helper! I love working with families in the Bay Area to create a supportive environment. I bring a positive attitude, creativity, patience, care and compassion, as well as reliability, trust, and respect! I'm up for the task and hope you think so too!
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Marin Nanny/family Helper

Fairfax, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
I've worked for an Oral Surgeon in Marin for the past 9 years, and during that time I've also helped care for his children and manage their busy schedules. My experience includes school pick-ups and drop-offs, carpooling to speech therapy, tennis practice, and other activities. I'm organized, dependable, and big on time...
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Experienced Family/Personal Assistant

Mill Valley, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Extended experience (20+ years) of personal and family assistant, I am looking for long term full time (no less than 30hours/week) EMPLOYEE POSITION. Available from Monday through Saturday as cook, meal prep, errands, grocery shopper, managing and driving to appointments, mom's helper, nannying, housekeeping, organizing,...
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Karinny C.'s Photo

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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Great Nanny.

Larkspur, CA

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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dear family, I am seeking for employment as a nanny/mother's helper, something that I am very good at. I love to care for children. I am an energetic and organized person who isn't afraid of taking on projects that helps a child's development. I was a teacher for 12 years and I have 20+ years of experience taking care of...
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Full-Time Nanny Available

Larkspur, CA

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$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Karen. I have 10 years of experience as both a nanny and a mom's helper. I enjoy engaging in both physical and cognitive activities with the kids I nanny. I speak Spanish as a second language and enjoy teaching it as well. You may contact me directly to speak further about my experience and background as a...
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Babysitter / Nanny / Mommy Helper

Hercules, CA

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$29/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Jazmin, thank you for reviewing my profile. I'm a naturally nurturing, loving babysitter caring for children for 6 years with experience with caring for infants/ toddlers ages from 0-6 years old. Organized, reliable and self serving with skills at creating a safe enjoyable environment for children to play and grow...
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Babysitter And Mothers Helper

Richmond, CA

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$21/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello families, I am a 35-year-old and a mother of 3 children. I can assist your family with household chores and childcare. I have experience caring for children for 5 years.
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Angelene D.'s Photo

El Sobrante, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Angelene, a warm and dependable caregiver who enjoys working with kids and being part of a family's everyday routine. I'm calm, easy to be around, and comfortable stepping in where support is needed. I've cared for children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to school-age kids and teens. I'm familiar with the rhythm...
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Versatile Helper For Your Family

Richmond, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Babysitting/Nanny

Sonoma, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 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...
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Jceyonna D.'s Photo

San Rafael, CA

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$42/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! I'm looking for a long term, full-time arrangement or a nanny/assistant share part time for multiple parties. I'm particularly drawn to Infant Care, Personal/Family Assistant, Household Manager, Private Cook, and Mother's Helper roles. I have 10 years of experience working with children newborns to teens. I'm also a...
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Rachel M.'s Photo

Vallejo, CA

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$22/hr
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a mother of an 20-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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Experienced And Qualified Caretaker With Compassion

Richmond, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Mill Valley, CA

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$35/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Annabel, and I have over 7 years of experience working with children of all ages. I started as a mother's helper at 13, caring for three kids, including 8-month-old twins, which gave me a strong foundation in infant and toddler care. Since then, I've worked closely with many families and spent three summers as a...
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  • 21 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $28.00/hr as of October 2026

Common questions about mother's helper in Novato, CA

A mother’s helper in Novato, CA provides support with child care and household tasks while a parent is still at home. Many families compare profiles based on experience, availability, and reviews to find someone who fits their needs and schedule. Understanding what a mother’s helper is can help families decide if this type of support is the right fit.
Mother’s helpers in Novato, CA typically assist with tasks such as supervising children, helping with homework, preparing simple meals, and handling light household duties. Their role is to support parents rather than provide full independent child care. Some families also hire this type of support when exploring ways to get extra help around the house during busy seasons.
The average rate for mother’s helpers in Novato, CA on Care.com as of October, 2026 is $28.50 per hour. Rates can vary depending on experience, responsibilities, and the number of children needing care. Families comparing local options may also want to understand what to pay a mother’s helper based on duties and schedule.
The main difference in Novato, CA is that a mother’s helper typically works alongside a parent who is present in the home, while a babysitter is often responsible for caring for children independently. Families often choose based on how much supervision and support they need, especially when deciding whether they need a lighter support role or more independent child care coverage.
Families in Novato, CA often hire a mother’s helper when they need extra support during busy times such as working from home, caring for multiple children, or managing household responsibilities. This type of support can help parents stay productive while still being present.
Yes, many mother’s helpers in Novato, CA can assist with multiple children at once. Their role is often to provide an extra set of hands for supervision, activities, and daily routines while a parent remains nearby. This can be especially helpful for families balancing infants, toddlers, and older children at the same time.

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