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Anna C.

Babysitter And/or Homework/Helper!

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! My name is Anna, I am 19 years old, and I am currently a student at Cal Poly. I love to sing, dance and be creative, and also enjoy playing various sports. I have worked with and cared for children between the ages of 1 and 17 and have worked with children with a variety of learning and personality types. I enjoy creating...
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Baby Sitter And Homework Helper!

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$27/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
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Hello there my name is Camille! I am a recent graduate from Cal Poly with a degree in Environmental Science, and I am working as a biologist. My mom and sister are both elementary school teachers, so I've grown up working with kids and helping them out with school work. I have also babysat family friends' kids for years. I feel...
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Part-time Babysitter Or Before-school Helper

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! I am a recent college grad in SLO for an internship for the next several months. I am missing the lighthearted energy, creativity, and play that came from nannying and would love to have more kiddos in my life here! I have extensive experience watching families with up to 4 kids, helping with before- and after-school...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I love kids and have been working with kids in various settings for around 8 years. I have my degree from UC Berkeley and am currently working on my masters in child psychology. I am a behavior therapist currently and love it! I believe in learning through play and promoting self confidence in children. Kids are capable of...
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Nurturing Psychology Student With Nannying Experience

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Natalie and I am a third-year student studying Psychology at Cal Poly. I am passionate about building connections and lifelong learning. I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, tutor, and mothers helper, centering my jobs around working with kids. I love camping, hiking, and getting outdoors so I...
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Experienced Nanny, Caring, Patient, And Fun-loving

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Holly, and I am 32 years old. I have been caring for children in different capacities for nearly two decades, having started my first babysitting job when I was only 13. Through the years, I have been a nanny, live-in family helper, tutor, special needs care provider, Behavior Interventionist, special ed classroom...
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Fun, Creative And Active!

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello!! My name is Caitlyn and I am 21-year-old student studying biology at Cal Poly SLO (San Luis Obispo)! I have experience babysitting and helping out with children of various ages since I was younger in my hometown along with more recent experience this past fall where I was a house helper for a 2-year-old and 4-year-old. I...
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Experienced Babysitter Available | Cal Poly Student | Flexible Schedule

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm Morgan, a sophomore at Cal Poly and originally from Marin. I've been babysitting for about four years and have worked with kids of all ages, from toddlers to preteens. I've also spent summers working at camps, which gave me even more experience planning fun activities and keeping kids engaged in a positive and safe...
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Looking To Work While Doing Something I Love

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am Maya, I have 8 years of payed experience, having babysat for lots of families since I was about 12 when I got certified as a Mommy Helper. Additionally, I have a younger brother and sister who I would help take care of. I love all ages, especially babies. I really enjoy little ones and would love to work for you!
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Los Osos, CA

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$2/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My earliest memories involve the families my Mom nannied for. As soon as I was able to, I wanted to help out. I began babysitting at 12 and teaching swim at 16. Summers between pursing my degree in Musical Theater, I taught at First Stage Theater Academy in Milwaukee, WI where I am from. During the COVID-19 pandemic I...

Care Member says "Kamilah is THE BEST. I know some families say that after a few experiences but she has been with my family for years and it is the absolute truth. I...

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I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am very responsible, reliable and caring person. I am passionate about furthering my time in the Nanny field so that I can continue doing what I love and broadening my experiences. I'd describe my...

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

  • The average post rate is $20.89/hr as of June 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 9 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 $20.89.

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