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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Santa Clara, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Sammi and I'm from California. I've been working with kids since my eldest nephew was born in 2004. Along with my nephew and his siblings, I helped my older sister, their mother, with her in house daycare until I was old enough to get to places on my own. Once I was a bit older, around 10, I started as a mother's...

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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Boulder Creek, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Venessia but kids call me Essa. I've worked as a Nanny/mommy helper for over 18 years, worked with 3 families full time and a handful part time. I Graduated from SJSU in 2018 and received bachelor in Film and minor in Early Childhood Development. Covid, Tdap and flue shots are up to date, also first aid and CPR...
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San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have over 10 years of nanny experience, with expertise in infants and toddlers and more than 7 years of teaching children. In my previous jobs, I have handled most household and childcare duties, including driving children to story time, museums, and playgrounds, helping with baths, and cooking when needed. I am pet-friendly,...
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NANNY / HOUSEHOLD HELPER

San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am a compassionate nanny with 6 years of experience caring for children up to 7 years old. Proven ability to create a safe and nurturing environment for children, while also helping them learn, discover and grow. I am bilingual in Spanish and English, I am first Aid/CPR/AED certified. I am currently a full time nanny with a...
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Babies N Kids Helper

San Mateo, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
I am writing to express my interest in the nanny position with your family. I am 48-year-old. As a compassionate and reliable caregiver, I am confident that my experience in child care and passion for creating a positive, nurturing environment would make me an excellent addition to your household. Experience: - Over 18 years of...
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Campbell, CA

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$28/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I'm a 48 y. o married female (Campbell resident) looking for a part time job as a sitter and a mother's helper. I dont smoke nor do I drink alcohol. I used to work as a Teacher of English as a second language back home in Indonesia for kids, teenagers and adult levels. I'm looking forward to work part time on weekday...
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San Jose, CA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Sara and I have about 5 years paid babysitting and nanny experience with children 5months to 12years. I started out as a live in nanny for a couple years then as a mother's helper for a different family and also helped with date night babysitting for multiple other families. I now have my own children and am...
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San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to toddlers. I've worked with multiple families and managed a nanny share, supporting babies from 2-3 months through their early years. I also run a residential cleaning business, which allows me to offer flexible babysitting...
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San Mateo, CA

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello! I've lived in Foster City for many years and raised my son here. He went to Bowditch Middle School, San Mateo High, and graduated from UC Davis. He now works at Google, and I couldn't be prouder! I'm an empty nester, a widow, and recently stepped away from a long career in the corporate world as an instructional...
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CNA

Campbell, CA

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$22/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi. I am basically a single mother of three. I raised my 3 beautiful kids on my own. I am a CNA, and attended BLS training. Trustworthy, patient, and hardworker. I worked as a mothers helper and a caregiver for the last 5 years. I have references if needed. Thank you:
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Fun And Caring Babysitter

San Jose, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Lucia P, and I'm a high school English teacher with a Master's in Education from Harvard. I love children, and I've worked in different forms of childcare for over a decade (including but not limited to jobs as a camp counselor for children aged 8-15, an instructor at an Environmental Science school for ages 5-14,...
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Let Me Be Your Helper!

Campbell, CA

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Rattanapa or you can call me Por. I was an Au Pair from Thailand and I have over 6 years of childcare experience both from working at school and babysitting. I am a patient, trustworthy and loving person. I enjoy spending time with children and think they are super fun and amazing. I love painting, digital art and...
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I Am A Kind , Loving And Creative Helper !

San Jose, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Laundry as well as light housekeeping, errands and creating a fun and safe environment for your little ones!
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Half Moon Bay, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I currently live in Half Moon Bay, and work part time on the weekends at a Seafood Restaurant. I have taken a semester off from school but am in the process of getting into the Ultrasound Tech program at Foothill College. I have 6+ years of experience as a nanny and mothers helper and also have a 3-year-old son of my own. I have...
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Family Helper

Half Moon Bay, CA

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$30/hr
Grocery shopping
carpooling
I am a long time resident of Half Moon Bay. I have 3 children over the age of 20. I can help with Childcare, Grocery Shopping and running Errands. I love kids, I am reliable, responsible, caring, and a good communicator.
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San Mateo, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello Families! I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce myself as a dedicated and enthusiastic sitter here. My name is Dior, and I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones. What Sets Me Apart: What sets me apart is my genuine love for interacting with children. I believe in...
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Childcare Provider

Hayward, CA

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$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 12 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...
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Fremont, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi I am looking at options to move to the Bay Area with either a live in or regular nanny job lined up. I have five years paid experience, starting as a helper in a large in home daycare then nannying for a summer before starting babysitting that turned into running my own licensed small in home daycare which I am currently...
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18yo Babysitter For Toddlers And Kids; Petsitter; Household Helper

San Jose, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! Nice to meet you, my name is Josie. I'm an 18-year-old high school graduate from San Jose. I absolutely love kids and pets and would be honored to look after yours. Your kids' safety is most important to me, so I'm certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED use. I pledge to be present, alert, and...
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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

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 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.

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