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Katherine C.

Babysitter/Part-time Caregiver

Columbus, OH

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! I'm Kat. I love babysitting - have every since I was little. I started as a mother's helper when I couldn't even stay home alone by myself! Ever since then, I have babysat and nannied - all throughout high school and college. I have experience with children ages newborn to teens, and have also worked with children who...
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Sylvia H.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Sylvia, let me tell you a bit about my childcare experience! I've worked with infants, preschoolers, and school-agers. I've worked as a daycare teacher and also as a nanny, morning helper, and over night sitter. I am CPR/First Aid certified and I'm certified on OCCRA, which is an early childhood development and...

Kelli C. says "Sylvia is amazing :) I would definitely recommend her as your nanny or helper :) My children love her."

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Gianina S.

Happy Helper

Columbus, OH

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 13 so I have over 10 years of experience. I have babysat kids of all ages and different abilities. I am respectful, helpful, creative and enjoy helping! I deliver mail during the day for USPS, but a lot if not majority of my evenings are free and open except Tuesdays. My...
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Breanna H.

Columbus, OH

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm 25 with a little over 6 years of childcare experience and I've been a nanny on and off for 5 years. I am CPR & FIRST AID certified. I have an Associates of Arts degree from Columbus State. I have plenty of experience with multiple ages ranging from 7 months to teenagers. I also have experience working as a house...
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Emma D.

Columbus, OH

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Emma! I am looking to babysit regularly for a family until I return to college in the fall of 2023. I started my years of experience as a mothers helper in middle school, which led to me babysitting for many years. I worked with infants in my church nursery as well as toddlers from 13-18 regularly until I...
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Jenna B.

Pet/child Sitter

Grove City, OH

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Looking for a loving and reliable companion for your furry or little ones? I'm Jenna, and for the past 3 years, I've turned houses into happy homes for children and pets. I'm a creative and engaging caregiver who knows how to keep little minds and paws busy. From playful adventures to cozy cuddles, I'm here to ensure your loved...
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Chasity L.

MOMMY HELPER

Blacklick, OH

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
5+ years of experience and ready to help you and your family succeed. CPR cert first aid training various age groups planned activities own transportation clean driving record

Jared F. says "Chasity was with our family for several babysitting sessions. My three and six year old girls adored playing hide and go seek with her, reading books, and...

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Arielle C.

Fun, Loving Sitter Who Encourages Play & Creativity

Galloway, OH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been a sitter since the age of 11, starting as a mother's helper . By the age of 13 , I was watching three kids at a time. I am great with children of all ages, but have exceptional patience for toddlers and children under 5. I love to engage in conversation with children to help encourage confidence and speech. I don't...

Courtnei M. says "Arielle turned from our nanny to a part of our family! She eased our nerves the moment she stepped through the door. Her warm invite and the way my...

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Allison M.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Newark, OH

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Since a teenager, I have been babysitting and caregiving for children and elderly. I have excellent experience as a personal assistant/mommy's helper. I am proactive, positive and love helping others with tasks, daily chores, housekeeping, cooking and more. I am flexible, hard working and a pleasure to be around. I am an...

Susan O. says "Allison started babysitting for us shortly after I had my second child. I was a wreck and Allison came in and took care of all of us! She jumped right in...

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Kahia H.

School Helper And Sitter

Columbus, OH

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kahia H. I'm a recent college graduate with a Bachelor's in Science. I'm currently enrolled in weekend course to get my phlebotomy certification. I'm CPR/AED recertified. My future goal is to become an Obstetrician Gynecologist someday. I have 3 years of childcare experience. I babysat for a wonderful family...
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Madeline G.

Maddy

Granville, OH

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
Hello! My name is Maddy and I am a sophomore at Denison University. I have a lot of experience with watching kids, this past summer I was a full time nanny for two kids, 10 and 12 years old. I am available most week day afternoons and nights and saturday mornings! I have a car on campus so I have ways to transport kids if needed...
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Laine M.

Fun, Creative, Patient Sitter Who Loves Kids, Baking And Pets

Powell, OH

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi - I'm Laine. I am about to finish up my second year at Ohio University this spring with my major being special education. I have always had a passion for and special connection with kids. I've been babysitting since I was 14 and have worked as a date night sitter, mother's helper, summer nanny, and special education...
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Elizabeth R.

My Bio

Powell, OH

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
As a Venezuelan with a medical background, I've spent the last five years in the United States, specializing in childcare. With a 13-year-old daughter and a husband who is also a doctor, we relocated to Columbus, Ohio, due to his career. While in Austin, Texas, I gained extensive experience caring for children aged 0-12 months,...
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Lauren D.

State Certified Teacher

Dublin, OH

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi! I'm Lauren-a warm, reliable, and highly experienced caregiver, tutor, pet lover, and home helper with a deep love for supporting families. I've been a high school Spanish teacher in Dublin City Schools for 15 years and hold a Master's in Education, along with certifications in TESOL and International Studies. I was a live-in...
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Margaret C.

Springfield, OH

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Margaret . I'm 21 years old and grew up in Maine, I just moved to Springfield OH. When I was about 12 I started as a Mother's helper for a family. Shortly after I started, the mother started helping her brother with childcare. I went over 3 days a week for 2 hours. After 5 years with them there was 8 children...
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Taylor L.

Experienced Sitter, House Keeper And Pet Sitter.

Springfield, OH

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Taylor. I have worked with children since 15 years of age. I am 28 years old. I love doing crafts and going on outdoor adventures. I am married with 1 dog. I have experience in working with children newborn and up. I ran an in home daycare until 2019. Help with homework and tutoring for your littles will be included....
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Marissa V.

Professional Nanny/Childcare/Mother's Helper

Onset, MA

4.3(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 15 years experience as a nanny with children of all ages. I am compassionate, dependable and I know what it takes to make the day work as smooth as possible.

Stephen S. says "An asset to any family! Please consider this review my full endorsement for Marissa."

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Suzanne K.

Fun, Energetic And Caring Babysitter/Caregiver/Mothers Helper

Wellfleet, MA

4.5(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Suzanne! I have experience with kids of all ages. Working with various ages I get to spend time with many awesome, and also very different children. I would describe myself as being very hands on with fun actives. I try learn each child's favorite hobby or activity, which I feel creates a more meaningful and fun...

Care Member says "Suzanne was exactly what I was looking for. She worked with the kids schedule. Was genuinely the perfect balance of fun for them and peace of mind for...

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Sara F.

Part-Time Caregiver Or Mothers Helper

Bethlehem, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I am a 25-year-old mental health professional looking to start babysitting. I absolutely love kids and have been working with children of all ages my whole life. I was an assistant teacher at pre-school with the majority of children having special needs or some type of learning disability or behavioral issue. I have worked...

Victoria J. says "Ruby (Sara) watches my dog Franklin often and he absolutely LOVES HER! She is one of the only people I will trust my baby with. I know she treats him...

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Brenda H.

Nanny/Mother's Helper/Babysitter

Port Orange, FL

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am originally from Massachusetts and moved to Florida 12 years ago. When I was in MA I was a professional Early Child Education Teacher. I worked with the infants age 7 weeks to 1 yr for around 4 years . I then moved to the position of Head Toddler Teacher for toddler 1 & 2 and the closer of the center. When I moved to Florida...

John D. says "Me and my wife use Brenda almost weekly and she is the best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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  • 3,749 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.31/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents

Mother's Helpers are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 2,989 reviews of the 3,752 listed mother's helpers

Sylvia H.

Sylvia is amazing :) I would definitely recommend her as your nanny or helper :) My children love her.

- Kelli C.

Chasity L.

Chasity was with our family for several babysitting sessions. My three and six year old girls adored playing hide and go seek with her,...

- Jared F.

Arielle C.

Arielle turned from our nanny to a part of our family! She eased our nerves the moment she stepped through the door. Her warm invite and the...

- Courtnei M.

FAQs for finding a mother's helper

A mother’s helper tackles a lot of the same babysitter duties that a normal babysitter does. For example, a mother’s helper can help with homework. The main difference between a sitter and a mother’s helper is that usually, mother’s helpers are on the younger side and are considered to be a “babysitter in training”. Typically, they aren’t old enough to be left all alone with children, but can lend busy parents a helping hand while they’re home to provide some level of supervision.

Mother’s helper rates start at $20.31, but the cost of hiring a mother’s helper can vary a lot based on their years of experience, the area you live in, and the tasks you want them to assist with.

While it’s best to do your own interview, check references, and conduct an independent background check to help find a mother’s helper you can trust, mother’s helpers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Those who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run.

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