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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
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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Part-Time Cargiver/Nanny/Baby Sitter/Household Care Helper

Boston, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Weekend Helper

Boston, MA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello there! I'm an experienced babysitter who's not only great with kids but also loves animals. With a proven track record of providing exceptional care, I'm a responsible driver, ensuring your little ones get where they need to be safely. I'm dedicated to going the extra mile for your family, creating a nurturing and fun...
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Boston, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I've been babysitting since freshman year of high school and I have always worked well with kids of all ages :). I have experience working with multiple children, children with special needs, and I am also a homework helper. I was a sleep away summer camp counselor in 2019 and worked with all ages as well!
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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Boston, MA

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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Arianna! I'm a very friendly, positive, energetic person who has cared for children of all ages from toddler to teen. I have a lot of experience in babysitting as I have sat for many different families. I also teach piano lessons, am a teachers helper at an elementary school, and studying to become at teacher; so I would...
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Energetic Sitter And Explorer!

Boston, MA

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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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Boston, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I've wanted to be a teacher since I was the age of my current students. Now going into my third year of college, I love working with kids, and I've worked with many ages in many different situations over the course of almost five years. From babysitting to summer camp counseling to a classroom setting, I've done it all! When...
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Boston, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
For about 10 years beginning as a mothers helper, I've found immense joy in supporting families through childcare. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my passion for creating a nurturing and reliable environment for children. I'm patient, calm, friendly, and approachable, always following your lead when it comes to...
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Boston, MA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I've been a childcare provider, (babysitter, nanny, helper) for over seven years now. I'm passionate about helping kids grow and develop. I'd consider myself friendly, patient, and I love being outdoors and doing arts and crafts. When I'm with kids, I feel like a kid myself! I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of any...
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Experienced & Reliable Goofball

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 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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Happy, Creative Care

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Revere, MA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi families! My name is Beth, and I'm a fun-loving, cookie-baking, arts-and-crafts-making nanny with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. While attending school, I spent four years as a teacher's helper in a preschool classroom and completed multiple early childhood education courses. After graduation,...

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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Full time Nanny Seeking September Position

Winchester, MA

3.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Chelsea, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi, new to the area. Currently a grad student at BU. I have previous experience as a nanny, personal assistant/family helper, pet care as well as working as an aide in a hospital. looking for flexible working hours for a great family
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Fun Sitter, Caregiver And All Around Helper For Families In Need

Somerville, MA

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$24/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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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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Catherine S.'s Photo

Chelsea, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I've been watching young children since I was 12 years old, starting as a mother's helper and eventually starting to babysit all through high school and college. I have been a nanny for several families, one with 4 children under the age of 6 years old. I am comfortable with all ages, including infants.
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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 $19.56/hr as of January 2026

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

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

Emily H.

Emily is an engaged, empathetic person with great people skills and strong intuition regarding people’s changing physical and emotional...

- Care member

Alexandra S.

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...

- Sumedha B.

Sophia R.

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

- Chase M.

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 9 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.

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 Boston, MA. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.

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 $19.56.

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