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Kelli C. says "Sylvia is amazing :) I would definitely recommend her as your nanny or helper :) My children love her."
See profileJared 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...
See profileCourtnei 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...
See profileSusan 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...
See profileStephen S. says "An asset to any family! Please consider this review my full endorsement for Marissa."
See profileCare Member says "Michelle took care of my daughter when she was only 4 months old during the scariest of times to have a baby.. just as covid was starting in 2020. After...
See profileVictoria 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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3772 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.26/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 4.7
Mother's Helpers are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 3,204 reviews of the 3,767 listed mother's helpers
- Kelli C.
- Jared F.
- Courtnei M.
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 $20.26, 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.