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Leela T.

Upbeat Sitter & Remote School Helper

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
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
Travel
meal prep
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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Energetic Sitter And Explorer!

Boston, MA

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Boston, MA

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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Madeleine W From South Boston

Boston, MA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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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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Child Care Provider

Boston, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Rachel! I read your job post and wanted to reach out! I live in Charlestown and work full-time in East Cambridge. I am currently seeking occasional babysitting opportunities, whether for date nights, family helper roles, or weekend sitting. A little bit about me: I have 10+ years of babysitting experience....
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Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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FT/PT Nanny Available

Revere, MA

4.8(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Mattapan, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Good Helper, Great Cook And Love Kids , Fun Sitter,Smile Creator

Malden, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Fun And Dependable Summer Nanny

Needham Heights, MA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember. From being a mothers helper at age 10 to a preschool and gymnastics teacher throughout high school, I have always adored working with kids. I go to Santa Clara University and I am studying to be a cognitive therapist. I am CPR certified, eec educated and confident...
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Part-time Babysitter Available

Watertown, MA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Allie and I have several years of experience working with children of all different ages as a camp counselor, mother's helper, and at various internships during my undergraduate education. I'm currently a graduate student at Lesley University and I am working on getting my masters degree is school and community...
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Rachael's Child Care

Brookline, MA

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$20/hr
I was a baby sitter and mother's helper for families around my neighborhood on and off since I was around 14, watching children as young as a few months old through age 13, and often caring for multiple school aged children at one time. I am able to help with basic homework and housekeeping, I love cooking for people, and I have...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.09/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 5.0

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

Mother's Helpers in Boston, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Leela T.

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...

- Justine S.

Honey B.

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...

- Jessica K.

Karlis F.

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

- 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 11 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 $20.09.

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