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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I began working as a neighborhood mother's helper when I was 10 years old, and that was the beginning of a lifelong career in childcare and education. I have a Master's in Education and my roles have included teacher, nanny, behavior coach, tutor and most recently mama. I have experience with children from infancy through high...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Makayla M.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$18/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started working with children as a mother's helper when I was 13. From there, I began babysitting multiple different families. The ages of the children I have watched range from newborn-10 but I am comfortable working with children of all ages. I have experience working with children who have disabilities and also have...
Makayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Makayla has been working for my family since August 2023, when my son was 2.5 months old and I was starting back at work.
She is a grad student who has a passion for helping others. She is dependable, flexible, and has excellent communication.
11/10...
Jesse L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My experience with caretaking began when I was hired by a neighbor as a "Mother's Helper" in sixth grade. As she would get ready for work, I would get her toddler ready for daycare. As got older I graduated babysitting, often working repeatedly for the same families. I have had experience with families of different backgrounds,...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maya is warm, gregarious, dependable, considerate, firm when necessary and very trustworthy, and my kids loved her because she made everything super fun! She was also very flexible and helped me out last minute when my family's plans changed. Awesome sitter!"
Jennifer R.
Tierney C.
Schenectady, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Caregiver For Typical Developing Or Special Needs.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tierney and I am a 31-year-old woman who has 17 years of experience working and caring for children of all ages. I have spent 11 years working as a mother's helper and eventually growing into a mentor for a boy who has Autism. During that time, I spent 5 years working in a private school for children with...
Tierney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Emly C.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Emily. I'm stay at home Mom to my 2-year-old son and I'm looking to fill some of his time with other kids in addition to making some additional income.
I'm looking for a part time reoccurring opportunity or on an as needed basis. Depending on what time of day I'm needed, I will be bringing my 2-year-old son with...
Emly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Megan T.
Saratoga Springs, NY
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Megan! I'd like to start off by saying, I have always had an interest and passion for taking care of others. This interest came about when I was around 12 years old. It was suggested to me that I should would as a parent helper so I assisted my mom. As time went on, I gained confidence so I began my babysitting...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I'am a healthcare worker who has been in the field for over 20 years now so taking care of people is second nature to me. My real passion is being a Mom to my Son and I would love to help out another family as well.
Denise can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Ballston Spa, NY?
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 1 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.
How can I find mother’s helpers near me in Ballston Spa, NY?
Thanks to babysitting websites like Care.com, it’s easy to find qualified babysitters online near you, including mother’s helpers. You can search through Care.com profiles to find a mother’s helper who has the experience you’re looking for and can help tackle the top babysitting duties on your list in Ballston Spa, NY. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.
How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in Ballston Spa, NY in May, 2024?
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 $17.00.