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Citlali M.

Palo Alto, CA

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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 10 years of nanny experience and am a great mother's helper! I love running little errands and helping parents make things a little smoother!
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Fun, Compassionate Mama To Care For 1-2 Other Children

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi there! My experience with childcare goes all the way back to my pre-teen, when I was a "mother's helper" for my aunt and uncle! Fast forward a few years, and they've got seven kids- talk about needing a helper! Throughout my teenage years I babysat regularly for several families at the local elementary school, including...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Berkeley and I am looking for nannying and babysitting jobs while I'm in school! I have always loved working with kids, as the oldest of four, I have actively learned responsibility and strive to be a solid and positive role model myself. I've been babysitting since I was in middle school, watching...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello there:) my name is Jacqueline but you can call me Jackie. I am a happy mother of 2 and a grandmother as well. A safe, healthy, fun and full of love environment it's a must that I like to provide to my children and those that are trusted under my care. As a nanny, I'd like to encourage reading, healthy eating habits and...
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Reliable Nanny/Babysitter

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
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...

Care Member says "Nourchene has worked with my family as a babysitter and mother's helper and she's been fantastic! She is hardworking and caring - she is great and...

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Day Time Infant Care

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hello My name is Sharleen. I have excellent reference, a good driving record and a background check on care. com. I was a certified medical assistant although my certification has expired I do re-certify infant and adult CPR every two years. I've held two long term care positions; A family with three children arriving at...

Care Member says "Sharleen helped me raise my kids. She is kind and considerate. "

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Belmont, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
I'm a creative and friendly caregiver with over a year of experience. I was inspired to become a caregiver from raising my own two children, and I want to provide reliable support for families. My approach is soothing, respectful, and always age-appropriate. I'm happy to follow your preferred communication method to keep you...
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Menlo Park, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My current main nanny family is moving to Orinda! I am in search of some combination of about 15-30 hours with mainly infants or toddler families, but am open to any age for the right fit! I've always had a love for children and started mother's helper positions as young as 12 and babysitting at 14. I have been called many...
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Part-Time Caregiver/Personal Asst, Will Drive, Basic First Aid, Basic Life Support Certified

Sunnyvale, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Seasoned mom, raised 3 children, one is grown and the other twin girls that played 2 high school sports each. Worked in a hospital setting as a Clinical Unit Secretary10yrs+, Critical Care Unit. Medical terminology & Pharmacology terminology proficient. I am punctual, reliable and I multitask. I know what it takes to run a busy...
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Energetic And Caring Sitter!

Menlo Park, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a second year biology student at the University of Utah. I am currently at home in Menlo Park taking self-paced classes online. I have been a babysitter and a mother's helper for about 8 years and I am Red Cross Babysitter certified. I have experience babysitting children ages 3 months to 11 years...
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Part-Time Babysitter

Belmont, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
Hi there, my name is Yarelli, I've been working at a private school in the bay area for over three years and have experience as a nanny and mother's helper. As the oldest of seven girls, I'm very comfortable caring for children of all ages. I'm CPR certified and available in the evenings and on weekends. Feel free to reach...
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Reliable Pet, Home & Child Care Helper With Cooking Experience

Redwood City, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
Hi! I'm a responsible and caring person with experience in pet care, child care, cooking, and basic housekeeping. I've worked as an assistant chef in Ireland and can prepare healthy meals. I also have experience looking after children, ensuring they are safe, entertained, and well cared for. I'm happy to help with grocery...
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Nanny / Mothers Helper / Sleep Consultant

Newark, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, With over 15 years of working within the early childhood field, I'm dedicated to supporting families through the early stages of parenting and helping little ones and their families get adequate sleep and support. My approach combines evidence-based practices, compassion, and a commitment to understanding each family's...
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Singing My Way Into The Hearts Of Families Since 2010

Fremont, CA

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$32/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been working in a child care environment for over 12 years now and nannying through freelancing and various agencies for five years. Most of the experience I've gained has been with children from three weeks to pre-K age, 5 years old. I truly enjoy watching the discovery and development of children. Along with my work as...
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Mother's Helper

Newark, CA

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$35/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Glorieanna, and I'm a recent graduate with a degree in Early Childhood Development. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I've been fingerprinted and cleared through the state of California to work with children. With both professional training and hands-on experience, I'm confident in supporting daily...
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Mothers Helper

Newark, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
My name is Glorieanna I go by Glorie. I adore working with children. For this reason I majored in Early Childhood Education/Development. I have my COVID vaccinations and my immunizations are up to date, TB test, clearance from the Department of social services background clearance, CPR certification, mandated reporter...
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Lovely Nanny

Sunnyvale, CA

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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello Dear parents. My name is Siraprapa. You can calle me, Pie. I'm 29 years old. I'm currently working with 21 months old baby girl. My contact will end in this coming August. **I'm looking for a new full time or part time job family. ** I started working with my current family when baby girl was turning 7 months old. My...
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Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I graduated from the University of San Francisco with a major in psychology and several courses on child development. I am CPR certified, and currently work as a case worker for at risk youth in Charlotte. I have worked at the Ronald McDonald house in the UES for children with cancer. I worked at the YMCA at the day care, And...
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Full Time Babysitter Nanny

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello, my name is Sakunrat. I am originally from Thailand. I have been a nanny for over 25 years and am married with two daughters. I can cook and tidy up, I can be a mommy's helper. I have worked for multiple families as a babysitter and nanny.

Alvin L. says "Loving, kind, gentle and love to communicate, Sakunrat soon earned my kids love. They often talk about her and say they want to play with her again. We had...

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Elena From Burlingame, CA

Burlingame, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello, Looking for FT or PT nanny or mother's helper position in Burlingame or surrounding areas. I've lived in Burlingame for more than 10 years. I'm a punctual, honest, reliable, and hardworking person. Also, I'm patient and dedicated. I love to cook and I conduct a healthy style of life for my family.

Katerina P. says "We hired Elena to come in once a week for several months to help with our 3 year old. She was always very punctual, reliable, flexible and willing to...

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

  • The average post rate is $31.75/hr as of July 2025

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

Mother's Helpers in Palo Alto, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 49 listed mother's helpers

Nourchene H.

Nourchene has worked with my family as a babysitter and mother's helper and she's been fantastic! She is hardworking and caring - she is...

- Care member

Sharleen T.

Sharleen helped me raise my kids. She is kind and considerate.

- Care member

Sakunrat P.

Loving, kind, gentle and love to communicate, Sakunrat soon earned my kids love. They often talk about her and say they want to play with...

- Alvin 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 4 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 Palo Alto, 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 $31.75.

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