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Lucinda C.

Compassionate & Reliable Helper Ready To Assist

Petaluma, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
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Hello! My name is Lucinda, and I have one year of experience working as a caregiver and mother helper for a wonderful single mom and her two children. During this time, I've had the opportunity to provide attentive care, help with daily routines, and create a safe and nurturing environment for the kids. I am compassionate,...
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Babysitting/Nanny

Sonoma, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, nice to meet you! I have been a babysitter/nanny/moms helper since 2016. I was born and raised in Sonoma. I studied at SRJC, child development classes. While babysitting, I like to tidy up the kitchen, organize toys, and meal prep and much more, I am happy to do school pick ups as well. I transferred to SSU in 2023 to obtain...

Care Member says "Prompt, reliable and related well to my kids "

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Experienced And Qualified Caretaker With Compassion

Novato, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Former Au-pair in Spain ages 5 and 7 boy girl, tutoring, lunch, play time and homework help! Three boys summer nanny, ages 4-9 with snack time, park trips, and keeping busy at home. Single child age 5, drive home from day care, make dinner, play, get ready for bed before parents come home. Camp Counselor age 11-13, Nursery...
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I'm A Great Nanny And Mothers Helper

San Rafael, CA

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$35/hr
7 years experience
Travel
meal prep
My experience in child care started 7 years ago , I have worked with 5 families, making a minimum 1-year contract. I have worked with children that range from newborns, to teenagers. Many of the activities I include with children are play dates, trips to museums, local libraries, story time, and of course time at the playgrounds...
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Fun Sitter/Household Helper!

San Rafael, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! Before entering college, I was employed in the Childcare Division at Bay Club Marin as a Lead Childcare Associate for over four years, where I took care of children ranging from three months to 12 years in age. I also have been a nanny and babysitter for personal clients for 7 years, where I cook, drive kids to...
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Teacher & Nutritionist Excited To Get Back Into The Nannying World!

Forestville, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
I have over 20 years of experience working with children, which started when I begged my mom to let me be a mother's helper at age 11! I've spent most of my professional career working with kids in some way, either nannying or teaching professionally. I began teaching preschool while I was a student studying psychology at UC...
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Family Helper

Sebastopol, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have a background that includes many years of helping and caring for senior/adults, children, and pets. I have taught afterschool programs and worked for families in both child and pet care. I'm looking to fill a role as a family helper to a good natured family that could use a little help with keeping things clean organized...
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Babysitter

Forestville, CA

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I can be your, mothers helper, run errands, cook meals, light housekeeping, pet care or date nights. I am a grandmother of three, mother of two.
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
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Hi! I am a cosmetologist and am taking the summer off. I have experience babysitting, house sitting, taking care of pets, house cleaning, and personal assisting. Along with babysitting for family friends and referrals I have a 2-year-old niece, and a 5-year-old nephew that I have babysat. My cousin has a 7-year-old that I have...
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Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
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Hi, welcome! My name is Lexi, from as far back as I can remember I have loved being around little ones. My first childcare job was when I was only 13 years old, I became a Mommy's Helper for a family friend and fell in love with being around kids. Aside from having quite a few younger cousins and being the family babysitter for...

Heather H. says "I highly recommend Lexi! She was our twin boys' nanny starting when they were 6 weeks old until they started daycare at 4 months. She was willing to...

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Novato, CA

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$32/hr
12 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Nanny available M-F 8am-5 p.m. Can be flexible with the schedule Hello! My name is Sharon. I am a nanny with over 16 years of childcare experience. Fluent in English and Spanish. I am a loving, caring, energetic, patient and responsible person. I have my California's drivers license and my own car for transportation. Local...
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  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

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 1 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 Petaluma, 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 $25.00.

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