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Mother's Helpers Now in Palo Alto
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...
Samah G. says "Sammi is a true gem. She cared for my daughter and our friends son in a nanny share for over a year and truly shaped our tiny little babies into caring,...
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53 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $30.40/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 5.0
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 5 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 $30.40.