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Grace F.

Poway, CA

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as caring, reliable, and friendly. People can count on me, and I enjoy building positive, friendly relationships with those around me. I like working with kids because they are fun, full of energy, and always learning new things. I enjoy helping them grow, learn, and be someone they can trust and...
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Marianne S.

Full Time Mother's Assistant/Helper

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am an outgoing, fun, loving person. I have loved every family I've worked for and really take pride in watching parents most prized possession, their children. I provide a fun filled atmosphere that allows children to express themselves, but also provide structure. I provide opportunities for children to use their imagination...

Care Member says "Highly recommend Marianne for nanny or babysitting. She is trustworthy and is able to make kids at any age comfortable, even shy ones with separation...

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Meg C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! I believe that through creativity and imagination one can unlock hidden worlds, and that is what I hope to experience with your little one(s). I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. Kids seem to gravitate towards me, and I to them! I am a hide-n-seek expert, imagination explorer, homework helper, craft...

Kara Y. says "Megan has watched my almost 4 year old on multiple occasions. She is quick to jump in and play games with him and be super hands on. Her availability has...

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Angelica F.

Santee, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
22 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi guys!! I'm 34 and I've been a nanny since age 18, a babysitter since age 12, and a mother's helper since age 6. I was also a caregiver for an awesome quadraplegic woman who I am still friends with :) I worked for a company that works with children with Autism, and then worked as a BSP for adults with developmental...

Rebecca K. says "Angie immediately comes across as warm, caring, and patient. My kids took to her right away when we met in person. She also comes off as very responsible...

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Jessica D.

Experienced Loving Parent Helper

Lakeside, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mom with experience in child and infant care. I have worked 6 years as a full-time foster parent for high-risk infants. I am a parent and home educator looking for part-time work caring for children. I have extra experience in infant care, ages 0-2. I have a BA in Human Development from San Diego Christian College....
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Iuliia M.

Santee, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have experience working as a nanny and household helper, providing childcare as well as support with cooking, cleaning, and laundry. As a mother of two, I also have strong experience caring for children of different ages. I am responsible, caring, and always do my best to create a safe and comfortable environment for children...
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Alecia S.

Full-time Nanny Available

Lakeside, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have worked with children since 2002. I have been a nanny, gymnastics coach, substitute teacher, an after school site intern, in addition to years of babysitting and being a mother's helper. I have also had unpaid experience caring for younger siblings and cousins, and close family friends' children. I have previously been...
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Jazmine J.

Happy Helper Who Loves To Cook

Escondido, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Jaz , I've been a care provider since I was 18 years old . I've worked at group homes for developmental disabled adults and youth . I have 4 years of in home hospice / home health experience and I currently work at one of San Diego's top hospitals as a certified nurse assistant floating between pediatrics and post...
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Charlotta T.

Fun Sitter And Crafts Helper Extraordinaire

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Welcome! I am a mother and experience sitter who has more than 10 years experience caring for kids. My experience includes babysitting and classroom experience. As a childcare provider, I love sharing my creativity and love for arts with the kids. It's so important to provide children with a fun, fulfilling, independent and...
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Linda N.

Kind And Considerate Sitter

San Marcos, CA

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi families! I'm Linda! I have three years of hands-on babysitting experience/mommy's helper experience from infants to teenagers, I am very passionate in my work with children as I am majoring in Elementary Education to soon become an Elementary School teacher. I bring energy, creativity, and genuine care to every childcare...
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Melissa G.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver Available

San Diego, CA

4.8(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience with children of all ages from infants through teens, families, & multiples, along with children with disabilities. I'm very active working in the health & fitness field as well as child care. In the past I was a summer fitness camp employee supervising...

Care Member says "Melissa was, for 4 years my 95 year old mother’s personal caregiver, acreage/property manager, kept her calendar, her transportation and her cook. She...

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Ericka G.

Child care

Escondido, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello San Diego Parents! Mature dependable and high energy nanny/mother helper with a passion for childcare excellence. With 10 + years of experience providing exceptional care to children aged newborn to school age children. Proficient on communicating with children at different developmental stages, and enjoy bringing and...

Care Member says "Ericka was great! She was a nanny for me for over 2 years and was responsible, hard-working, and developed a great relationship with my daughter. They...

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Jaya K.

Part-time Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have worked with several families and have 3 younger brothers I have cared for since they were born. My youngest brothers are now 8 and 10 years old. I help them get ready for school in the morning, feed them meals, take them to the park and put them to bed on a regular basis. I have worked as a nighttime sitter, mom's helper,...

Devadutta G. says "Jaya is super warm, cheerful, thoughtful and friendly. Our son loved playing with her. I would definitely hire her again!"

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Katerina V.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi families, My name is Katerina. I have been working in childcare for about 7 years now, I have been a babysitter, mothers helper, nanny and postpartum doula. I absolutely love kids and have experience working with every age group. I enjoy taking kids on walks, to the park and to the beach. I hope I can be the perfect fit for...

Cynthia M. says "Excellent care from Katerina. Very attentive to my toddler."

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Tiffany C.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi there, I am a local mom of an 11-year-old, living in Mission Valley. I have 15 years of professional nanny experience. I am currently working as a nanny for a wonderful family Monday-Thursdays. Unfortunately, the little one just got accepted into daycare. Prior to working for this family, I nannied for a family for 3 years,...

Care Member says "Tiffany has been a great nanny to our daughter. She's been working with us since my daughter was 4.5 months old. My daughter just recently turned 1. We...

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Alexandra D.

Child care

San Diego, CA

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$27/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
I have been a babysitting ever since I was little. I can remember walking to my neighbors house at 10 years old excited to fill the role of a mother's helper! Throughout my experience babysitting, I have always valued the relationship I have built with the children and families I have worked for. Most recently, I babysat for...
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Heather H.

Helper Of Many Colors

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
A little bit about myself. I am currently a part-time personal trainer, and I also take care of animals on the side. When I lived in Oregon, I was a nanny for two different families, and for the last family I was with I worked for them for three years, and I helped raise their two wonderful daughters. They took me on trips with...
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Maya Asiral D.

San Diego, CA

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$23/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a UCLA graduate who loves working with children. Growing up, I helped raise my three younger siblings, and since then, I've babysat for family, neighbors, and friends for several years. I also volunteer at my church as a Core Team Leader for elementary-aged kids and have experience tutoring at elementary schools as a...
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Georgia C.

Full-Time Nanny

San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello ! I'm interested in being your particle helper or full time. My skills include organizing and cooking.
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Nancy W.

Babysitter/Family Helper

Valley Center, CA

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$17/hr
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Although I really don't have any PAID childcare experience, I raised 5 children and now have 7 grandchildren. Family and children are very important to me and I would love to help working parents. I have been a working parent and know the stress involved. Would love to be your helping hand. I live in Lakeside and will also...
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  • 32 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of November 2025

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

Mother's Helpers in Poway, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 32 listed mother's helpers

Marianne S.

Highly recommend Marianne for nanny or babysitting. She is trustworthy and is able to make kids at any age comfortable, even shy ones with...

- Care member

Meg C.

Megan has watched my almost 4 year old on multiple occasions. She is quick to jump in and play games with him and be super hands on. Her...

- Kara Y.

Angelica F.

Angie immediately comes across as warm, caring, and patient. My kids took to her right away when we met in person. She also comes off as...

- Rebecca K.

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.

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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 $22.00.

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