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60 mother's helpers are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 6 years
Mother's helpers in Oakland, CA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced nanny looking for a weekday evening position - after 5:30 p.m. Growing up, I was often the neighborhood babysitter. The majority of my experiences are with toddlers from ages 3-5 and young infants (newborns-14-month-old). I enjoy children and the whimsical world they inhabit! I believe in the importance of...
Hanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Hanna as a nanny/mother's helper and she is wonderful! Hanna possesses the qualities that are extremely important to us and any parents - loving, dependable, and trustworthy. She was very patient, gentle and fun, and our daughter just adored her. As we got...
Jina J.
5.0
(1)
Hi. I'm Natalie, a teacher with a Master's degree in Education, and I've had the joy of working with exceptional families in San Francisco, embracing education, nature, and music in learning.
A little about a recent nanny position :
In Heather's family, her two sons, Ever and Sage, each had unique interests. Ever was an...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Early Education
5.0
"Natalie is warm, hardworking, and smart. She was P's teacher and nanny and nanny to both of our kiddos. We were so sad to leave her when our family moved back to Australia for my husband's job, but she will always be a part of our little family and memory of San...
Gemma M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a professional language teacher with a M. A. degree from University of San Francisco who has been working with children since 2014, where I started off as a children ESL teacher in China. And in 2015, I worked as an au pair in Atlanta. Starting from 2017, I moved to SF and part time babysitting and tutoring. I love every...
Snow can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Maddie T.
Oakland, CA
$30-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a full time nanny, planning to start training as a newborn care specialist soon. I've worked as a nanny, mothers' helper, and a preschool music teacher. I have experience with ages 2mo-12yr, including singles, multiples, siblings, and shares. I love singing, making art, cooking, reading, dancing, taking...
Maddie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Maddie helped us in our postpartum after having our second child. We knew our 3yo would need extra attention in the evenings, plus we'd need help around the house, and Maddie turned out to be the perfect fit.
In addition to being a great nanny to our kiddo,...
Lori A.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome to my profile!
My name is Katerina and I'm a nanny, babysitter, homework helper, and tutor with over a decade of experience caring for infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers of all ages.
I hold a B. A. in Sociology and Anthropology with three minors, including Educational Studies.
I would love to...
Katerina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Claire S.
Oakland, CA
$25-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with over 12 years of diverse experience, I bring a wealth of expertise and passion to every family. My journey in childcare began when I was just 11 years old, volunteering at a local preschool for a community service requirement.
Over the years, I have expanded my skill set through various...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have been working with children since I was 12. I started as a mother's helper and transitioned to daycare teacher, baby sitter, respite care, and senior care. I am also a parent to two great children, so I understand how important it is to have reliable care with someone that you can trust. There is no diaper blowout, pile of...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Crystal
I have 5+ years of experience as a Nanny/ Babysitter :D
I'm 32 years old. Bilingual (Spanish & English)
Mommy's helper, house manager, and Overnights!
Ages 4months-10yrs and up.
Friendly, Funny and RELIABLE. I'm Married, no children. Have a 14-year-old dog.
I'm Outdoorsy Nanny (Parks, Hikes and even theme...
Cristavel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello -
My name is Emily. I'm currently a distance college student due to COVID and I'm looking for a part time job. I'm very energetic, and creative. I love pretend play, but I also love to be running around outdoors. I love arts and crafts, overall being a creative and free spirit. I'm very enthusiastic, caring and loving....
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have six years experience, working with kiddos, and I absolutely love being a mama's helper! I have my own car and I'm looking for some weekend gigs or one time help!
Kam can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Kam was a great nanny for our baby! She is considerate, caring and our little one loved her! She is experienced with childcare and handled the ever changing challenges of baby development with ease. She was responsive to our feedback and communicated well with us....
Care member
Ella W.
Berkeley, CA
$15-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Ella and am currently a student at Uc Berkeley studying Education, Child Development, and dance. I have almost 2 years of babysitting kids 2-12 and have watched babies as a mother helpers as well. I've also worked in an elementary school so I have professional experience. I love having fun with kiddos, helping out with...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ella was punctual, comfortable with the kids and a delight to work with. The kids had a blast! Hoping to hire again in the near future!"
Sandy P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! Thanks for seeing my profile. I studied to be an English teacher in Colombia, I worked three years in my country and I came to US. I started my child development education online courses two years ago in the evenings/night. I have 7 years of experience working with new born, toddlers, and kids. I completed my...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Laura as an exceptional nanny, who entered our house to take full-time care of my 9mo old daughter and basically became a family. She was able to connect easily with my baby and establish bond and trust. She is very sweet, joyful, loving...
Yulia A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Having accumulated 3 years of valuable experience, I am well equipped to provide exceptional assistance in various areas. Among my proficiencies are Swimming Supervision, Meal Prep and Driving.
Owning a reliable car and possessing a flexible schedule, I am fully prepared to adapt to your family's specific requirements. Whether...
Nourchene can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"We've worked with Nourchene for four months and it's been great. Beyond childcare, the kids love her (and her cooking) and she's been a life-saver when it comes to driving kids to activities, dinner prep, grocery pick up, and laundry. We're going to miss working...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with and caring for children since I was 14 years old as a mother's helper. In 2006, I started tutoring and babysitting for families in my neighborhood. From 2008-2011, I worked for a nonprofit agency as an Early Intervention Specialist. From 2011 to 2016 I worked full-time as a nanny for several families in...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Taylor . I usually am flexible a ready to start immediately . I have a lot of experience an a lot of great references . I'm a mother of two loving boys whom are 5 an 1 yrs old so of course I have a lot of energy ! The service that I offer are family assistant , personal assistant, infant care , mothers assistant...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have had 2+ years of experience nannying . I had the opportunity to look after children in this job as well as babysitting outside of it. I also was a dog walker and volunteered for a non-profit that gave food to the homeless. In both my academic and professional life, whether working on academic, extracurricular, or...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I began nannying in high school for three girls with varying degrees of Autism. I babysat after school and accompanied them on summer holidays as a mother's helper. After college, I began nannying again for a single infant family, with whom I am still in close contact. I have mainly worked with infants but did work with a family...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rosalyn H.
Moraga, CA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Rosalyn And I Am An Incoming Senior At Saint Mary's College Of California.
I'd describe my personality as independent, nurturing, and friendly.
I started working with kids when I was 11 and was a mothers helper. I have always loved playing with children.
Casey T.
Alameda, CA
$26-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi families! I live here in sunny Newport beach and have an extensive background in childcare! I have 10 years of experience working with kids teaching swimming, managing youth programs, and coaching competitive youth sailing teams plus 8 years of being a babysitter, mothers helper, and nanny! Love being out side and I am very...
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi ! My name is Luisa, I'm on my almost 50's and mom of three ( 24, 20 and 16 yrs old), as an experienced mom I've decided to get back to this job after being out for some years, now mine are big and I have the enough time to continue helping out some moms in need of extra hands. I'm a crafty person who loves to do any kind of...
Luisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA
Hanna T.
5.0
We hired Hanna as a nanny/mother's helper and she is wonderful! Hanna possesses the qualities that are extremely important to us and any parents - loving, dependable, and trustworthy. She was very patient, gentle and fun, and our daughter just adored her. As we got to know more about Hanna, we were...
- Jina J.
Natalie S.
5.0
Natalie is warm, hardworking, and smart. She was P's teacher and nanny and nanny to both of our kiddos. We were so sad to leave her when our family moved back to Australia for my husband's job, but she will always be a part of our little family and memory of San Francisco. We are still in touch...
- Gemma M.
Maddie T.
5.0
Maddie helped us in our postpartum after having our second child. We knew our 3yo would need extra attention in the evenings, plus we'd need help around the house, and Maddie turned out to be the perfect fit.
In addition to being a great nanny to our kiddo, they essentially took on a role as a...
- Lori A.
Kam E.
5.0
Kam was a great nanny for our baby! She is considerate, caring and our little one loved her! She is experienced with childcare and handled the ever changing challenges of baby development with ease. She was responsive to our feedback and communicated well with us. Even though a career opportunity...
- Care member
Ella W.
5.0
Ella was punctual, comfortable with the kids and a delight to work with. The kids had a blast! Hoping to hire again in the near future!
- Sandy P.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Oakland, 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 10 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 $24.00.
Ratings for Oakland, CA mother's helpers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Mother's Helpers in Oakland, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers.