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The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025

The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 4.7

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Klara K.


Ashburn, VA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Klara, I have worked with children of all ages; they are just a joy! I have cared for a family of my own, friends, and volunteered at nonprofits so I have years of experience. I am knowledgeable in care, academics, and fitness! I love working with children because of the difference one can make. They are...
Klara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Klara is reliable and super sweet! She is a family friend but has shown to be very dependable. We usually ask for her to babysit on date nights as we know we won't have to worry and we'll enjoy our night. She's wonderful with our two little ones and they love her!"

Suha N.

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Angela M.


Ashburn, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Pre-K Teacher.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Angie, I'm from Colombia, also I have a bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering and CDA in Early Childhood Education. I have worked with children for over 15 years. I have 4 years of experience of working as a lead teacher in Pre-kindergarten (4's classroom). Before of the pandemic I used to spend my weekends at...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madeleine M.


Ashburn, VA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for kids since I was in 5th grade. I have always loved kids and I started out as a mother's helper until I became old enough to watch the children on my own. Since then, I have babysat several families with children aging from small babies to middle schoolers. I also currently work at the Gym. This job...
Madeleine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alyssa V.


Ashburn, VA

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter With 5 Years Of Experience Working With Kids!

Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am happy to be applying to be your babysitter! I am brand new to Care. com, but am excited to transition this platform! I have been working at Bella Ballerina for 5 years now as a substitute dance teacher, camp counselor, birthday party host, and event helper. I am no short of experience in...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maya B.


Leesburg, VA

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Creative, Active, And Mindful Sitter

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Maya and I recently moved back to NOVA after spending the last two years working with the Denver Broncos in CO. I began my childcare journey as a mother's helper when I was 12 years old, before I could actually babysit on my own. When I was 15, I began working as a Kids Club Counselor at Sport & Health Gym. In the...
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We really enjoyed our experience with Maya! She communicated very well, was prompt, and very enthusiastic in caring for our kids. We highly recommend her help!"

Justin B.

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Meghan A.


Reston, VA

$16-33/hr4 yrs exp

Baby Sitter And Homework Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am the oldest sister with three younger that I have cared for. I'm currently a student at GW, so my age can help me connect with and easily find things the kids would have fun with. I enjoy spending time with and helping out with kids, and I can also help with Light Housekeeping, homework help, and Cooking/Meal...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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Maria Z.


Herndon, VA

$18/hr2 yrs exp

I Am 35 Year Old Mom Looking To Be Mom's Helper!

I'd describe my personality as outgoing and responsible as a mother myself I have learned to be patient! I like working with kids because seeing a child going through different stages in development is so fulfilling I'm looking for a job that I can be a help to a family all while making a living I started working with kids...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
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Kimberlee D.


Leesburg, VA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Trusted Helper

I have a Bachelor Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State University. I raised two successful adult daughters, now attending Universities. I'm self-employed and supplement the week/weekends by helping families. I am a trusted and experienced caregiver bringing years of professional education, training, and...
Kimberlee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Reese S.


Herndon, VA

$16-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! Thank You For Considering Me As Your Babysitter, And I Look Forward To Hopefully Meeting You!

I'd describe my personality as patient, energetic, and caring! I like working with kids because I am amazed by children's creativity and curiosity and enjoy being youthful/playful again. I'm looking for a job where I can get relevant experience for a pediatric nurse practitioner while also saving money for college! I started...
Reese can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maribel C.


Aldie, VA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Maribel

I am a responsible clean and caring person I'd describe my personality as patient, organized and responsible I like working with kids because I took care of my nieces and nephews. I do also take care sometimes of my grandnephew. I started working with kids when my nephews and nieces were little. I do take care of a baby who is...
Maribel can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Full time mom, raised two incredible independent human beings while I also volunteered at church nursery and Sunday school. I become a mother's helper to families in need of an extra pair of hands.
Lisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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Vira D.


Great Falls, VA

$21-28/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hallo my name is Vira, I am a kind, hardworking and responsible girl. Have a good experience with teaching and taking care of kids, worked in the kindergarten too. Love everything to be organised, on time and with pleasure and love. I have two sons, love them very much. Ready to help you and happy to be a good and save...
Vira can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Courtney W.


Lorton, VA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Mother's Helper And Household Organizer

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Courtney and I am 27 years old! I work fully remote but have always enjoyed babysitting and helping out around the house to do anything to make your home more organized with kiddos! I have been a babysitter, mother's helper and household organizer since I was 16 and have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I...
Courtney can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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Martha S.


Falls Church, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Mother's Helper

3.3

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Martha and I am looking for work in child care. I have 10 years of experience caring for children as young as 2 months. I have my own transportation and can transport children to and from places as needed. I was recently caring for 2 children full time, but that work has stopped due to the pandemic. I do not...
Martha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Martha on short notice to help us take care of our 18 months old granddaughter. She arrived before the scheduled time. She was wonderful. She is a very caring, responsible and competent. She helped us greatly! I would fully recommend her services."

Anamaria L.

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Suleika R.


Riverdale, MD

$20-26/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter / Mother's Helper / Daycare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with children from 12 months to 12 years of age. I am fun, energetic, organized. I assist children with their daily tasks, and I help with light cleaning. I have CPR certified, as well as FIRST AID, and ASLS. Nursing background. Fluent in Spanish.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and understanding of any schedule changes. I wish it could of been a long term fit."

Amber E.

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Sonia C.


Walkersville, MD

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Early Morning Mother's Helper With Child Care, Errands, Etc.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

In the year 2000, I worked for the G. family as a nanny for their two girls, ages 3 and 2 at the time. I worked for them for two years. After that I worked for the P. family who had three children and one on the way ages 5, 4, and 3. About six month later another baby girl came to join the family. I worked with the family taking...
Sonia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Sonia babysat my 8 month old and 2 year old son for a few hours on a Saturday night. My 2 year old took to her immediately, and was so excited to read books with her and to play. I am very pleased with Sonia's childcare and would hire her again in a heartbeat. The...

Elena G.

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Nathaly F.


Rockville, MD

$29-39/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Family Helper

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Nathaly and I am a para educator working MCPS. I have a certificate in the 90-hour course for Early Childhood Education. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old and I love to! I started babysitting on occasions for a family on the weekends and volunteering at a camp in the summer during high...
Nathaly can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Nathaly is exceptional: she handled all 3 of my wild kids with patience, kindness, and firmness, while engaging with them on fun art projects and kept them entertained and happy. Nathaly is good at communication, planning, punctuality, and is extremely dependable!"

Zachary H.

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Yvette F.


Glen Burnie, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Helper With A Master's Degree In Education

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a graduate degree in Leadership in Teaching and an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. I was a teacher for seven years before taking time off to stay at home to raise my son. I was a substitute teacher at his elementary and middle schools for nine years, and then a parent volunteer at his high school. I also...
5.0
"Absolutely loved getting to work with Yvette. I hired her to help me with transportation for my son over the summer and am hoping to be able to hire again to help with driving my daughter during the school year. She was extremely reliable and communicative. Never...

Wittney S.

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Avalon A.


Washington, DC

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Kind, Reliable Sitter/Helper

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Avalon, and I recently earned my Master of Public Health from The George Washington University. With years of hands-on experience and studying child health in school, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children. Over the years, I have babysat for numerous families, served as a...
Avalon can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Avalon took care of our 2-3 year old for us for date nights and other occasions. She was great! Our daughter loved her!"

Jacob M.

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Lesley T.


Glen Burnie, MD

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Lesley The Helper And The Giver.

Greetings! My name is Lesley . Working with children is my passion. I am currently an intern at Whitehall Elementary School, and a student at Bowie State University. I am an Early Education and Special Education Major. I look forward to inspiring the youth and encouraging them to change the world. We live in a world of being on...
Lesley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was very patient with my daughter. Very nurturing."

Malissa F.

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents

Klara K.

5.0

Klara is a great worker! She's always on time, matter of fact, even arrives early! She's great with kids and makes sure kids have a fun time. She's very open and communicates very well. Klara is very sweet, reliable, and trustworthy!

- Katya M.

Maya B.

5.0

Maya did a fantastic job with our girls! She was a great communicator and punctual and our girls loved her!

- Katey T.

Martha S.

5.0

We hired Martha on short notice to help us take care of our 18 months old granddaughter. She arrived before the scheduled time. She was wonderful. She is a very caring, responsible and competent. She helped us greatly! I would fully recommend her services.

- Anamaria L.

Suleika R.

5.0

Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and understanding of any schedule changes. I wish it could of been a long term fit.

- Amber E.

Sonia C.

5.0

Sonia babysat my 8 month old and 2 year old son for a few hours on a Saturday night. My 2 year old took to her immediately, and was so excited to read books with her and to play. I am very pleased with Sonia's childcare and would hire her again in a heartbeat. The best part was coming home to two...

- Elena G.

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Hiring a mother's helper can be a convenient choice for busy moms who need someone to help around with the kids and the house. If you are at home and just...

Hiring a mother's helper can be a convenient choice for busy moms who need someone to help around with the kids and the house. If you are at home and just need time for yourself, a mother's helper can make a big difference. If you’re asking yourself, how can I find a mother’s helpers near me, compare profiles by experience, hourly rate, and read reviews from other parents to help you find a match that's right for your family.

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