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Georgia B.

College Babysitter With 5 Years Of Experience

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I started babysitting and being a mother's helper. From there, I built bonds with multiple families and became a part time nanny. I have managed kids' schedules and dealt with carpool/other transportation needs. I have over 5 years of experience in childcare with children from ages 6 months old to 10 years old.

Emily L. says "We had the pleasure of working with George for a year. If it was not for the pandemic, Georgia would still be working with us. Georgia was responsible for...

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Experienced Childcare Provider

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I am a recent graduate from SFSU and a newly registered nurse with a strong passion for childcare and early childhood development. My experience includes working as a student assistant at the University of Oregon's Child Development Center, where I cared for children aged 1 month to 5 years, fostering their developmental growth...

Care Member says "Amaya watched my 4 year old while I helped host a baby shower and we couldn’t have been more pleased! She is a professional and my daughter is still...

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Enthusiastic, Responsible, And Experienced College Student Looking To Nanny/babysit

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Vanessa and I am an experienced nanny and babysitter living in Manhattan. I was a mother's helper in middle school and began babysitting around the age of 13. I babysat at least twice a month through all of high school, usually kids aged 2-6. I nannied in Summer 2020, 40 hours a week for three boys ages 7-9. We...

Tashana L. says "Vanessa cared for our two kids, ages 9 and 12, in the afternoons over the summer. She picked them up from school or camp, drove them to activities/play...

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Oakland, CA

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$34/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a career nanny, planning to start training as a newborn care specialist soon. I've worked as a nanny, mothers' helper, and preschool music teacher. I have experience with ages 2mo-12yr, including singles, multiples, siblings, and class settings. I love singing, making art, cooking, reading, dancing, taking...
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Nanny Available In East Bay

Oakland, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I'm Odessa and I just moved to Oakland after graduating from law school in May. I've had childcare experience beginning when I was 8 with mother's helpers jobs and working at summer camps for kids. When I was in high school I worked for a childcare company, The Little Guest, who would contract me out to hotel events in the...
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Weekend Sitter / Part Time / Overnights

Oakland, CA

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$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I'm Crystal!! Always open to babysitting! Currently looking for a Part time 2-3 days, 8-10 hours a day. Open to be flexible for the right family. :) + weekdays for any babysitting. I have a 4hr minimum. I have 6+ years of experience as a Nanny/ Babysitter :D I'm 33 years old. Bilingual (Spanish & English) Mommy's helper, house...
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Hi families! I've worked with infants through school aged kiddos. I've taught nature school, farm camp, swim lessons and have nannied. I have a child led approach to my caregiving and really like to let kids show me what they are interested in learning / playing (with safety as #1) I love to sing and create games with the kids I...
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Moraga, CA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "Margot was true joy to work with! She was very heart warming, professional, kind, aware of her surroundings, and genuinely loves spending time with...

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Part-time Helper For Housekeeping, Babysitting (pets Too!) And Dog Walking.

Alameda, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Lauren! Currently, I am a nursing student, working part time at a pediatric urgent care and looking to help families with their childcare needs. I have prior experience with children and newborn infants, both sick and well. I have experience with children in emergency situation so you can take comfort knowing I...
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Former Camp Director Turned Babysitter- Here To Make Magic & Provide Excellent Childcare!

Berkeley, CA

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello there! I am a former camp director looking to work even more directly with kids for my next chapter. I have spent years on and off working as a supplementary educator for 1st-5th grade, and spent many years as a camp counselor and camper care support at summer camp. I adore kids & think they have just as much to teach me...
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Jamie Your Go To Helper For Childcare, Pet Care, House Care, And Senior Support

San Leandro, CA

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$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Jamie! With a degree in Psychology and HR, and a child nutrition diploma, plus years of hands-on experience, I offer a range of services to make life easier for you and your family. I'm a CPR certified childcare pro with experience as a preschool teacher, nanny, and au pair. I'm also passionate about pet care, offering...
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Bay Area/Santa Barbara Helper

Castro Valley, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a 19-year-old college student studying at UCSB but my hometown in the Bay Area. I am CPR/First-Aid certified and have babysat for my family since I was 15. I have paid tutor experience for middle school tutoring. I absolutely love looking after kids but can also house sit and dog sit. I graduated with a 4. 0 GPA and...
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San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Lucy , and I'm based in San Francisco. I currently work consistently with four families, taking on a variety of roles. For one family, I am a mother's helper, assisting with everything from running errands and grocery shopping to childcare. I also provide overnight care for another family and offer childcare...
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Experienced And Attentive Domestic Helper And Mandarin Language Coach

Berkeley, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
For over 10 years, I've dedicated myself to nurturing young minds and supporting families. My passion lies in fostering children's growth through engaging activities and creating a positive, impactful environment. I hold a college degree and am certified in CPR Training. My approach is patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I...
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Babysitter

Richmond, CA

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Delia and I can wear a lot of hats! I am a great babysitter for kids of any age including newborns or babies. I double up as a mother's helper and excel in meal prepping and professional organizing. I have a lot of ideas for keeping kids busy and entertained (without Tv or technology). I am fun, very reliable, and...

Danielle N. says "Delia was lovely - my 2yo felt comfortable with her immediately and even hugged her independently before Delia left for the day. She made healthy food,...

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Credentialed Teacher (former), Great With Kids! CPR Certified.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
Former teacher, great with kids from babies on up. Fun, patient, flexible! Able to wear many hats: listener, homework helper, encourager, brownie maker. :-) Please contact me if any questions. Thanks!

Shanna K. says "Dana is an absolute dream. A real-life unicorn. Honestly, when I first interviewed her I was a bit skeptical. She seemed too good to be true. Nope. She...

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Flor R.'s Photo

Childcare Provider

Hayward, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hi my name is Flor and I have about seven years of experience with kids from 5months old to 6 years old. I also have experience with mother's helper position. I'm currently looking for an overnight position preferably or a 3 hrs a day job during the week. I have plenty of experience with infants and toddlers. I can follow kids...

Alyssa L. says "Flor was lovely to work with. She responds in a timely fashion to messages and my children enjoyed their time with her. She's sat for us a couple of...

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Maggie H.'s Photo

Lafayette, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I've been a childcare professional over a decade. With a degree in Communication and a background in disability care, I approach childcare with each child's interests and needs at the forefront. As a Science Educator at Chabot Space & Science Center, I teach scientific concepts to students of all ages, adapting material in...

Adrianna B. says "We have hired Maggie has our FT nanny. (Note that she is still available for nights and weekends. YOU SHOULD HIRE HER!) We love how engaged and...

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Miki S.'s Photo

Mill Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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The Fun Sitter

Concord, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kandis, I am a mother of a very sweet 9-year-old. I became a stay at home mom due to the Covid pandemic and couldn't be happier. I realized how happy and blessed I am to be able to care and spend time with my daughter. I would love to be a helping hand to someone. If that means going to the park, cooking yummy...

Care Member says "We hired Kandis for a date night. Not only was she good with the kids, but went the extra mile to straighten out house once the kids were asleep!"

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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.29/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 5.0

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

Mother's Helpers in Oakland, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Georgia B.

We had the pleasure of working with George for a year. If it was not for the pandemic, Georgia would still be working with us. Georgia was...

- Emily L.

Amaya C.

Amaya watched my 4 year old while I helped host a baby shower and we couldn’t have been more pleased! She is a professional and my daughter...

- Care member

Vanessa H.

Vanessa cared for our two kids, ages 9 and 12, in the afternoons over the summer. She picked them up from school or camp, drove them to...

- Tashana L.

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 7 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 Oakland, 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 $27.29.

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