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Kari H.

Experienced And Compassionate Nanny Available

Bowie, MD

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Experienced childcare asst. teacher at Easterseals Day Care in Silver Spring. Worked with infants and preschoolers and kids with special needs. Mother's helper for many families in the Columbia, MD area.
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My Goal Is To Obtain A Live-Out Nanny Position.

Bowie, MD

3.7(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi. I am a hardworking professional with over 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field. I have experience as a Lead Teacher, Mother's helper, and Nanny. I am passionate about helping families while nurturing and educating our future.

Victoria C. says "My family truly enjoyed Taylor as our part time babysitter. She is punctual, dependable and had so many creative activities for our children."

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Fun, Responsible, And Friendly Helper

Upper Marlboro, MD

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I currently have about 3 years of experience counseling, coaching, and caring for children ages 2 to 14 years old. I'm skilled at meal preparation, housework, homework help, and more. I have my Basic Life Support Certification (including CPR + First Aid). And, would love to help out however I can! Baby sitter available. I'm...
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Experienced Childcare Pro: Creating Happy, Safe Spaces!

Hyattsville, MD

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Fatmata! I'm a certified CNA with CPR/First Aid certifications and over 8 years of experience caring for children ages 4 months and older. I'm passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for kids, and I love being a mother's helper. I understand how valuable extra support can be for parents balancing...
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Caring Babysitter & Learning Partner

Beltsville, MD

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
Hi, my name is Natasha I'm a junior at Howard University majoring in Sports Medicine with a minor in Sports Media. Alongside my studies, I have a strong passion for working with children and helping families feel supported. Three words that describe me are responsible, energetic, and caring. I like working with kids because I...
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Crofton, MD

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Hannah, and I'm a current student at the University of Maryland. Growing up as the oldest of three, I naturally took on a caregiving role, which led me to start babysitting at 13. Over the past seven years, I've had the joy of caring for children from ages 0-16, and my favorite part is watching each child...
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Young Woman With Lots Of Love For Kids

Laurel, MD

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as easygoing, creative, and intelligent. I like working with kids because it has come to me so naturally and I want as much experience as I can get before having my own. I started working with kids when I was 12 as a mother's helper for a mom of 3. Ever since then, I've worked on and off for...
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Crofton, MD

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello ! I'd describe my personality as , helper , organized, kind , creative. I'm CPR certified I like working with kids because I can be part of their development . I'm looking for a job where I can work during my free time or one time jobs I started working with kids about 4 years ago , I'm currently take care of 3 kids...
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Severna Park, MD

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently graduate student at UMB studying Social Work. I hope to be a children's counselor/therapist one day as I have always had a great connection with kids and want to help people. I have worked as a midday monitor for Anne Arundel County, overseeing kindergarten through 4th graders during that time. I have been...

Cate W. says "Amazing sitter, kids loved her & she is highly recommended by her teachers!"

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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I'm Leah, and I've loved looking after little kids since I was old enough to walk. I'm choke save certified and have basic first aid training, and thanks to my experience as a veterinarian's assistant, very comfortable around and caring for pets. I have also worked as a camp counselor and mother's helper, and I am fully...

Care Member says "Leah was an incredible nanny for our daughter and quickly became part of our family. Leah started nannying for our daughter when she was 3 months old....

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Part Time Helper With A Master's Degree In Education

Glen Burnie, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have a graduate degree in Leadership in Teaching and an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. I was a teacher for seven years before taking time off to stay at home to raise my son. I was a substitute teacher at his elementary and middle schools for nine years, and then a parent volunteer at his high school. I also...

Wittney S. says "Absolutely loved getting to work with Yvette. I hired her to help me with transportation for my son over the summer and am hoping to be able to hire...

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Nanny / Babysitter / Mother's Helper / Daycare

Capitol Heights, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with children from 12 months to 12 years of age. I am fun, energetic, organized. I assist children with their daily tasks, and I help with light cleaning. I have CPR certified, as well as FIRST AID, and ASLS. Nursing background. Fluent in Spanish.

Amber E. says "Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and understanding of any...

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Evening Care

Bethesda, MD

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I began as a mothers helper, and when I was old enough began babysitting. I have been a nanny for multiple summers with a family as a travel sitter. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor's in Food Service Management, and two associate's in...

Olivia K. says "Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and would like it...

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A Fun And Safe Helper/sitter

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
I am looking for a position for summer break. I am reliable, fun, patient, and caring. I have experience with babysitting multiple children at a time, and children with special needs. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy doing fun/educational activities such as science experiments, art projects, exploring outside,...

Alexandra B. says "Rakilah is phenomenal. Rakilah has cared for my 15 month old daughter while I worked from home. She takes my daughter on adventures to the library and...

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Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
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$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello, I am an experienced nanny I have taken care of children from ages newborn to 13 years old. I have completed early childhood classes 1 and 2, I learned about child development and milestones in children ages 0 to preschool years. I assisted and observed children in several classrooms, these classrooms included: infants,...

Andre A. says "Yesenia is a very great nanny! She was very gentle with my son and kept me updated via pictures throughout the day. She also took my son for a walk in the...

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Teacher - Looking For Extra Work - Loves Kids

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I have a playful personality and genuinely care about kids. I understand that kids are high energy and constantly on the go and that is why I find them so fun. I am dependable and trustworthy and more than capable of caring for children - as I am by trade an elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience. I am able...

Miriam L. says "Reliable, punctual and friendly."

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Edgewater, MD

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$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi!! I am a college student looking for part-time work currently and full time summer work! As a bit of background, I have around seven years of experience with kids, and I began as a mothers helper which lead into various babysitting work. I worked as a preschool teacher though my high school for three years, and I worked as...
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Motivated Teen Child Care Helper

Silver Spring, MD

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Andres, and I'm a responsible, hardworking 18-year-old young man excited to start my journey in childcare. While I may not have formal experience yet, I'm very motivated to learn and grow. If given the opportunity, I'm committed to providing a safe, positive, and supportive environment for your children. I'm...
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I'm Sophie! 24 Year Old Howard County Native And University Of South Carolina Graduate :)

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I started working with kids when I was around 11 years old! I was a mother's helper when I was younger, and as soon as I was old enough to start babysitting I did! I spent summers babysitting full time, helped with pickup and date nights during the school year, and most recently worked as a kids counselor at a dude ranch in...
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Childcare Provider/House Cleaning/Pet CareProvider/Personal Helper,

Oxon Hill, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
63-old mother of 6 young adults /13 grands with over 35 years of childcare experience. I provide nurturing, caring, loving professional care with skills to give your love one what they need for a good start in life. Pediatric First Aid/CPR certified. TB tested. Regular cleaning and laundry. Pet lover.
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  • 50 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 3.0

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Bowie, MD

Mother's Helpers in Bowie, MD are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 50 listed mother's helpers

Taylor W.

My family truly enjoyed Taylor as our part time babysitter. She is punctual, dependable and had so many creative activities for our...

- Victoria C.

Elena M.

Amazing sitter, kids loved her & she is highly recommended by her teachers!

- Cate W.

Leah K.

Leah was an incredible nanny for our daughter and quickly became part of our family. Leah started nannying for our daughter when she was 3...

- Care member

Common questions about mother's helper in Bowie, MD

A mother’s helper in Bowie, MD provides support with child care and household tasks while a parent is still at home. Many families compare profiles based on experience, availability, and reviews to find someone who fits their needs and schedule. Understanding what a mother’s helper is can help families decide if this type of support is the right fit.

Mother’s helpers in Bowie, MD typically assist with tasks such as supervising children, helping with homework, preparing simple meals, and handling light household duties. Their role is to support parents rather than provide full independent child care. Some families also hire this type of support when exploring ways to get extra help around the house during busy seasons.

The average rate for mother’s helpers in Bowie, MD on Care.com as of April, 2026 is $21.00 per hour. Rates can vary depending on experience, responsibilities, and the number of children needing care. Families comparing local options may also want to understand what to pay a mother’s helper based on duties and schedule.

The main difference in Bowie, MD is that a mother’s helper typically works alongside a parent who is present in the home, while a babysitter is often responsible for caring for children independently. Families often choose based on how much supervision and support they need, especially when deciding whether they need a lighter support role or more independent child care coverage.

Families in Bowie, MD often hire a mother’s helper when they need extra support during busy times such as working from home, caring for multiple children, or managing household responsibilities. This type of support can help parents stay productive while still being present.

Yes, many mother’s helpers in Bowie, MD can assist with multiple children at once. Their role is often to provide an extra set of hands for supervision, activities, and daily routines while a parent remains nearby. This can be especially helpful for families balancing infants, toddlers, and older children at the same time.

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