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Lydia M.

Summer Sitter And Schoolwork Helper

Allston, MA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Molly F.

Allston, MA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Karlis F.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Julisa O.

About Me!

Chelsea, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Julisa and I am 33 years old. I have a variety of experience ranging from daycare centers, after-school programs and high school dorms. I've also nannied for several families, individual as well as nanny shares. Currently looking to fill a part time mothers helper position. I can help with light cleaning,...

Hayley B. says "Julisa is amazing with my five month old. She always arrives at work with projects in mind to do with him. My son loves being with her and gives her a big...

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Sophia R.

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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 S.

Happy, Creative Care

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I love spending time with kids, learning and growing with them! I've been taking care of children since I was old enough to be a "mother's helper." I've worked as a violin and swimming instructor for kids. My most recent position was as a therapeutic mentor for youth, and therapeutic support for in-home family therapy. For two...

Sumedha B. says "Alex is kind, caring and hard working, she bonded with my baby on day one. She is very easy to work with and open minded. When the baby napped Alex...

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Emily H.

Experienced & Reliable Goofball

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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...

Care Member says "Emily is an engaged, empathetic person with great people skills and strong intuition regarding people’s changing physical and emotional needs. Extremely...

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Janice N.

Full time Nanny Seeking September Position

Winchester, MA

3.5(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
My child care experience began as a mother's helper at my church and continued with babysitting through my high school years. For 18 years I have worked as a nanny with several families, giving me both infant and toddler experience. I like watching children grow and develop their skills, such as learning to walk and talk and...

Rona R. says "Janice has worked for our family for years and has become part of our "family". She is extremely responsible, generous, and loves the children she cares...

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Honey B.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Ashley B.

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Mattapan, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Nicole A.

Good Helper, Great Cook And Love Kids , Fun Sitter,Smile Creator

Malden, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Nicole, I love to take care of children, I like to play, to make food for them, to go out for walks, to learn new games and more! I really guarantee that I take very good care of your child.
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Madeleine W.

Part-Time Cargiver/Nanny/Baby Sitter/Household Care Helper

Boston, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a current junior at Boston University studying International Business and Spanish. I love outdoors, reading, learning languages, crafting and cooking! I am very laid back and patient and have a lot of babysitting experience. I am comfortable with any housekeeping, tutoring or meal prepping needs you may request!
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Erica C.

Lexington, MA

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$28/hr
8 years experience
I have babysat children of many ages starting as a mothers helper. I then progressed into nannying for a child with skeletal muscular atrophy along with babysitting for children with ages ranging from infant to pre-teen. I now work at a nursing home as an admissions director.
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Melanie N.

Fun Sitter, Caregiver And All Around Helper For Families In Need

Somerville, MA

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$24/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 9 years of experience. I am currently an RN in Boston. I love to babysit/ was a nanny prior to nursing school. I also love to help out for those in need of a caregiver. I can help with every day needs, travel, remote learning and carpooling.
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Elizabeth H.

Energetic Sitter And Explorer!

Boston, MA

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi my name is Elizabeth H, I am a positive and energetic freshman at Northeastern University. I have 6 years of experience working with children, working with ages 2 to 9. I have experience as a mothers helper, babysitter, swim/sailing instructor, and camp counselor. I am the oldest of four kids and love children. I am very...
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Mar K.

Sitter/Nanny Who Loves Spending Time With Kids

Cambridge, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! My name is Mar (they/them). I've been taking care of kids since I was a mother's helper at age 9. It's important to me to meet kids wherever they are and follow their lead with what they're interested in and comfortable with. I like to cook and can help with meals. I have a driver's license and my own car.
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Jennifer H.

Kind And Caring Mother's Helper Available!

Boston, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I have many years of experience baby-sitting children of all ages, including care of my 2-year-old niece and 3-week-old nephew. I am kind, nurturing and positive. I also have five years of experience as an Assistant Dance Teacher working with children ages four through 15.
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Melissa M.

Quincy, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. I started at the age of 12 as a "mothers helper" for a toddler. Transitioned into babysitting every week for two children (infant and 8-year-old) and worked for same family for over 6 years. They had 2 more children while I was there. So I had 4 all together ages...
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  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of October 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

Karlis F.

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

- Care member

Julisa O.

Julisa is amazing with my five month old. She always arrives at work with projects in mind to do with him. My son loves being with her and...

- Hayley B.

Eliza K.

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+...

- Meagan O.

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 3 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 $15.00.

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