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Michelle R.

Patient, Energetic , And Responsible Helper

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I have 6+ years of experience with different ages. I am very fun but also responsible. Absolutely enjoy nature, arts and crafts, reading etc! I am First Aid/CPR certified and am fully vaccinated against COVID19. I am bilingual and would love to teach the kiddos some Spanish. Also have experience with pet sitting and personal...

Abbey L. says "Michelle is absolutely wonderful! We have LOVED having her as a mother's helper. She is very reliable, punctual and absolutely fantastic with the kids. She...

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Cinthya J.

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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Sophia R.

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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Meena K.

Child Specialist

San Rafael, CA

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$29/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have over 20 years working with children and families in school and community settings. I have specialized in working with neurodivergent and emotionally sensitive children. I have held many wonderful professional roles from Psychologist, Preschool Teacher, 1:1 Aide, Consultant, Behavior Interventionist, Socio Emotional...
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Miki S.

Mill Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi. My name is Miki. I'm from Japan. I love to take care of kids especially babies and toddlers. I myself is a mother of 2 girls so I have 12+ years experience. I would also be happy to help cleaning, cooking, organizing etc. Currently I don't accept regular clients but if you need an evening helper in Marin, please let me...

Maryellen M. says "We had Miki for a few hours on a weekend morning. She was so sweet and gentle with our 11 month old baby. She arrived early and was totally attentive...

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Christina V.

Experienced And Qualified Caretaker With Compassion

Novato, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
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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Alexa K.

Corte Madera, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm looking for a job where I can use my experience to create a fun and caring environment for children. I value building strong relationships with both kids and parents, and I'm eager to contribute by providing reliable care, helping with routines, and ensuring that the children feel safe and supported. I started working with...
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Olga S.

Caring Nanny Looking For Full-Time

Richmond, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hello Parents! I'm Olga, an experienced nanny and family helper looking to add some extra hours for babysitting, childcare, or light house management starting in October ( but I'm flexible) I enjoy keeping kids safe and happy while helping busy parents stay organized! A little bit more about me: - 10yrs+ experience with...
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Gloria T.

Loving And Pro Active Nanny

San Pablo, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a loving and hands on nanny with 10 years of experience working with kids. I absolutely adore spending time with children and creating a fun, safe space for them to learn and grow. Whether it's playing games, doing arts and crafts, or just chatting about their day, I enjoy making special memories with the kids. I'm...
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Abigail B.

Child care.

Sausalito, CA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! I'm Abby. I grew up in Marin County and recently moved back after graduating this year from the University of Oregon with a B. A. in Psychology. I'm looking for roles that mix household support with being a reliable helper for your kids. I'm more than happy to help with home organization, errands, or household tasks. I have...
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Gabriela V.

Part-time Cargiver

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
I have taken care of children my whole life. I am a graduate of Sonoma State University. I have volunteered at the boy and girls club after school program, worked for kids with learning differences, worked for the YMCA in charge of 20-70 kids with one other program leader helper; lastly, I am a Co-Lead teacher at Napa Valley...

David And Alecia G. says "She was great with our two kiddos! We love her because she is reliable, hard working, and punctual. Our children love her because she works on...

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Maddie T.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Maddie! I'm a career nanny, planning to start training as a newborn care specialist soon. I've worked as a nanny, mothers' helper, and preschool music teacher. I have experience with ages 2mo-12yr, including singles, multiples, siblings, and class settings. I love singing, making art, cooking, reading, dancing, taking...

Care Member says "Maddie has been the full time nanny for one of my children from age 1-2years old. She also interacts daily with my older daughter (from age 3.4-4.5)...

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Sofia G.

Loving And Nurturing Family Helper Available

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
I have been a family caregiver for 12+ years, assisting families with their children, ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. VERY comfortable feeding, changing, engaging and putting babies to sleep as well as taking the initiative to help with light housekeeping, children's laundry, picking up around the house, etc. I LOVE...

Kristin K. says "We worked with Sofia for 3 years and only ended because we moved out of the area. We love her and our kids we're so lucky to experience amazing outdoor...

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Patricia A.

Full-Time Nanny Available August 13, 2018!

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hello Prospective Families! Preferred Age: 0months-24months Availability: Full-Time (40-50hrs/wk) My Start Date: August 13, 2018 I truly love working with children and helping them develop, grow, and learn. It is my passion in life. I have over 20 years of experience working with children ages 0 months to 12 years old. I...

Nick B. says "Patricia has been a wonderfully loving and caring part-time nanny for our now 7-month old daughter L. We are sadly losing her as she is only available for...

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Wendy G.

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Full Time Job

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Wendy, and I'm 32 years old. I'm a reliable, patient, positive and honest person. I speak English and Spanish. I am an active person, in my free time, I like to exercise, go for walks, read books, learn about new things. I love babysitting because I like to interact with children, I like to teach them and I enjoy...

Care Member says "I can't say enough good things about Wendy as a nanny! She was absolutely fantastic with our little one. Wendy's caring nature and genuine love for kids...

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Anna B.

Experienced Private Nanny And Soon-To-Be Occupational Therapist

San Francisco, CA

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Anna, and I am a recent graduate of the Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy program at SJSU. I am looking for a summer job in SF before I start clinical rotations in September. I have extensive experience with kiddos of all ages (0-18) and tend to maintain long-term, loving relationships with the...

Julie M. says "We worked with Anna for about 8 months and we absolutely loved her. She was so kind and patient with our toddler and a delight to be around. We highly...

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Amelia T.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I love working with kids of all ages and have my credential and masters in elementary education. I am also fully vaccinated and CPR/First Aid certified. I started babysitting as a mother's helper to a 3-month-old boy up until he was 3 years old and have been working with kids ever since. I've worked at a daycare for children...

Mai B. says "Super appreciate Amelia helping us out in a last minute pinch with our 18 month old. She was early to the job, wonderfully communicative, and took our...

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Caroline B.

Full-Time Babysitter/Nanny

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Caroline. I have experience as a babysitter/nanny/mother's helper with children from newborns to 7 years old. I am very competent, capable, caring, attentive, very detail-oriented, dedicated to my career and also an excellent cook. I speak English pretty well, since my first language is Portuguese. I am able to...

LIRIANE S. says "Caroline is very reliable, trustworthy, motivated, and able to make herself tune-up with the requirements of family and children. In summary, Caroline...

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Delia C.

Babysitter

Richmond, CA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Delia and I can wear a lot of hats! I am a great babysitter for kids of any age including newborns or babies. I double up as a mother's helper and excel in meal prepping and professional organizing. I have a lot of ideas for keeping kids busy and entertained (without Tv or technology). I am fun, very reliable, and...

Danielle N. says "Delia was lovely - my 2yo felt comfortable with her immediately and even hugged her independently before Delia left for the day. She made healthy food,...

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Brooke Z.

Babysitting/Nanny

Sonoma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$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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  • 54 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 5.0

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

Mother's Helpers in San Rafael, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 54 listed mother's helpers

Michelle R.

Michelle is absolutely wonderful! We have LOVED having her as a mother's helper. She is very reliable, punctual and absolutely fantastic...

- Abbey L.

Miki S.

We had Miki for a few hours on a weekend morning. She was so sweet and gentle with our 11 month old baby. She arrived early and was totally...

- Maryellen M.

Gabriela V.

She was great with our two kiddos! We love her because she is reliable, hard working, and punctual. Our children love her because she works...

- David And Alecia G.

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 4 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 Rafael, 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 $28.50.

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