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Lydia M.

Summer Sitter And Schoolwork Helper

Allston, MA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I have 5 years of childcare experience, from nannying in high school to my most recent position at a children's clothing boutique! At my most recent nannying job, I helped the children practice their reading skills, create at-home science experiments, and learn about the natural world. My time tutoring has taught me how to...
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Molly F.

Allston, MA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Molly and I recently graduated from Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. I am very passionate about working with children, and will continue to pursue this passion at BU's School of Social Work for graduate school in the fall. I find working with children to be incredibly rewarding...
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Danielle B.

About Me

Allston, MA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Danielle! I have been babysitting and working with children for my whole life. I love kids and I have a dog so I am also totally open to having pets around and also pet care if needed. A little about me is I am a student at the University of Utah, I'm currently working as a part time nanny/helper and I will be working as...
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Casey S.

Junior At Boston University Looking To Help Out With Kids, Pets, And Every/any Activities!!!

Allston, MA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I babysit for many families in my home town and I'm looking to do the same in my current living area! I am currently a senior at Boston University and am looking for some part time work in an area I do the best in which is child care! As soon as I was old enough I began caring for my younger brother and babysitting for many...
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Ashley B.

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Mattapan, MA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...

Blake S. says "Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so...

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Karlis F.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
I love taking care of children. I have 2 children of my own. I've taken care of newborns to 12 years old. I've had experience and I also have volunteered in my children's school as a teacher classroom's helper. I'm responsible, caring and a hardworking woman.

Care Member says "I was her CPR AND FIRST TRAINER and she was able to complete the training without difficulty."

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Sarah H.

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Sarah. I am a local mom, and I have worked as a nanny for many years now. I enjoy working with children, they are so much fun! I enjoy reading to them, playing games together, being outside at a park or in a yard interacting with them. I enjoy doing age appropriate arts and crafts with the kids and seeing their...

Care Member says "I have worked with beloved Sarah for many years with my 5 year old son since he was a about 4 months old she had always gone the extra mile for my...

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Leela T.

Upbeat Sitter & Remote School Helper

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
A experienced sitter looking to be a families helper during these difficult times. Happy to help with remote school work, crafts and activities, laundry, and errands. References available.

Justine S. says "Leela has been so amazing with my toddler! She has an innate love for children and ability to make them happy. She has always been so caring,...

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Eliza K.

Babysitter, Nanny, Part-time Caregiver, Caterer

Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old when I started off as a mothers-helper for families in my neighborhood. In addition to working at a small gift shop through high school, I babysat on average one day a week during the school year, and three days a week over the summer. Additionally, my sister, brother and I ran a...

Meagan O. says "Finding Eliza was one of the best things to happen to our family during the pandemic. She became an important part of our family for the 3+ months our...

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Jennifer H.

Part Time Spanish Speaker Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Jennifer. I'm 26 years old and I'm originally from Colombia. I have a degree on chemical engineering in Colombia, I'm attending to Bunker Hill for biomedical engineering. I have experience with kids of all ages. I have babysat since I was 15 years old. I am very active and responsible person. I do speak...

Nayyra F. says "Jennifer took care of our 9-month old daughter at the time. She is kind, caring, and responsible. She occasionally helped taking care of my 5-year old son...

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Honey B.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Are you looking for a fun, loving, and responsible care giver for your kids? Well look no further! Hi I'm Honey! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 12 years old! (crazy right). I grew up around my younger siblings so I learned many valuable...

Jessica K. says "We hired Jalynn as a full time nanny for our 6 kids over 3 years ago and she was with us for about 2 1/2 years. The only reason she stopped working for...

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Sophia R.

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...

Chase M. says "Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again."

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Alexandra K.

Reliable Sitter And Educational Helper

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm a reliable, positive, and organized person who has 7 years of experience in babysitting and pet care giving. I'm able to assist your family with travel, chores, educational activities, homework, and more! I love helping kids discover what they are passionate about and helping them explore their interests like my babysitters...

Leesa R. says "She arrived early to go over information and communicated well before and after booking. She was friendly and my daughter had a great time with her. We...

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Bethany N.

FT/PT Nanny Available

Revere, MA

4.8(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi families, i'm Beth. I'm a fun loving, cookie baking, arts and crafts making type of nanny! I have been working with children for over 13 years now. While I attended school I was a teacher's helper in a preschool classroom for 4 years, as well as taking multiple child care classes. After I graduated I continued to work in...

Jamie C. says "Beth is an amazing babysitter/nanny! She took care of my premature infant twins who are now three. She is very flexible and able to accommodate different...

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Fatima O.

Mommy Helper

Waltham, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
My experience with children's started when I was 15yo and started babysit a adorable little boy for a year to help his mom who was suffering with postpartum depression. I have 2 kids, a 18 yo girl and 13 yo boy my most important experience with kids is be a divorced mom with 2 kids, plus babysit for few years.
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Jennifer N.

South Boston, MA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi families! I am Jenny and I graduated from UNH with a major in psychology and minor in justice studies and now currently attend law school in Boston. I adore working and hanging out with children and I started working with kids when I was in the 8th grade as a mother's helper. Looking forward to connecting!
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Emily H.

Experienced & Reliable Goofball

Arlington, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Kids are my favorite kind of people: curious, honest, weird in the best way, and always full of surprises. I've been working with them since I was 13 - from mother's helper to educator to improv coach - across all ages, abilities, and personalities. I'm looking for consistent, flexible work with a family who values mutual...
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Blakely M.

I Am A Creative And Fun Babysitter Who Is Adult, Child, And Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.

Roxbury Crossing, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED certified! I am a creative, empathetic, and attentive babysitter with over a decade of experience working with children. My journey began at age 8 as a Mother's Helper, and since then, I've been a dedicated babysitter and worked in an after-school childcare program. I find it incredibly...
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Madeleine W.

Madeleine W From South Boston

Boston, MA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a kind and energetic college student who has experience as a mother's helper and babysitter for all ages, newborns to big kids. Currently a student as well as a teacher, I understand remote learning from both sides. As a scholar of music, I am creative and able to interact with children, as well as create engaging...
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Amber B.

Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position Starting Immediatley

Somerville, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am currently working as a barista in Cambridge and am looking to get back into the nanny world for the summer. A little about my prior experience working with children; I have been working with children, in some sort of capacity, since I was 13. I started out as a neighborhood mothers helper then transitioned into babysitting...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.75/hr as of June 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Allston, MA

Mother's Helpers in Allston, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Ashley B.

Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were...

- Blake S.

Karlis F.

I was her CPR AND FIRST TRAINER and she was able to complete the training without difficulty.

- Care member

Sarah H.

I have worked with beloved Sarah for many years with my 5 year old son since he was a about 4 months old she had always gone the extra mile...

- Care member

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.

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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 $16.75.

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