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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/nannying for over 6 years, with raving reviews from each of the parents! I would love to bake, do crafts, go on walks, go swimming, biking etc. with your kiddos! I am also currently enrolled in Boston University's Pre-Medical program, with plans of going into pediatrics following my graduation in 2024....
O'neal can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was...
Renate S.
4.9
(57)
Hired by 39 families in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Shinelle. I'm originally from the Caribbean but have reside in Somerville for the past 13 years. I am a part of a large extended family and have assisted in raising several nieces, nephews and cousins from birth all the way through elementary school. I have firsthand experience raising children from infancy...
Shinelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shinelle is a highly professional nanny. We hired her for two months to watch our 1yo while our regular nanny was on medical leave. Shinelle did a great job seamlessly fitting into our household, from keeping the baby on his schedule to making sure to take him...
Jenna T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From...
Blake S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with kids since I was about 12, starting out as a mother's helper and progressing to babysitting, then to nannying. I nannied part time throughout my undergrad and full time for the two years after graduating and before beginning law school. I truly enjoy the experience of being part of children's lives,...
Lindsey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Our almost-2-year-old daughter loves when Lindsey comes over. Lindsey is attentive, kind, energetic fun and responsible. She plays with our daughter the whole time both indoors and out. She's also great about making sure to provide meals, snacks, bath, sunblock,...
Christian K.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia helped us two days a week this year. She picked our two girls up from school, did homework, and helped us to start dinner. She was very dependable and a lot of fun. The girls will really miss her over the summer!"
Brooke F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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. I currently work as a co-teacher in a kindergarten class. I feel comfortable working with 2-3...
Julisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 smile every time he sees her. When you're a working mom and can't be around your kid all day you really want...
Hayley B.
5.0
(2)
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...
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 daughter's school was closed. Eliza is mature, responsible, kind, high energy and fun!!! She was an amazing...
Meagan O.
Yasmine M.
Chelsea, MA
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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
Yasmine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yasmine is fantastic!! Daughters loved her. She was creative and kept them active. "
Penny H.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Janice can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 for. I am happy to provide more details."
Rona R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Katy, I am 25 years old and am currently a clinical psychology PhD student in Boston, MA. Prior to graduate school, I worked in the Psychiatry department at MGH, with individuals across the lifespan, including children and adolescents. I have been caring for young children for the past decade, beginning at age 14 as a...
Katy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Katy is amazing with my 3yr old and 11mo old! You can tell that she really enjoys spending time with them! She is always punctual and has come through for me several times when I needed a same day sitter. I hired her about a month ago and will continue to use her...
Amy T.
Andrea N.
Somerville, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Andrea and I am a middle school math teacher in Boston. I have been working with kids for over 10 years. I am currently looking for new families for date night sitting. Ranging from classroom aid, mothers helper, camp counselor, babysitter or ski instructor. I have worked both as a PCA and a babysitter year round...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Andrea is amazing. She's been taking care of our two kids (3.5 and 6.5) for a few days after school since August. She is really nice to work with as parents, and our kids also really like her, felt comfortable right away and are excited about seeing her. She is...
Colleen W.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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 10 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...
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Bethany as a possible nanny for our son and spoke with some of her references. They had nothing but great things to say about her and it was clear she is a very loving and responsible caregiver. Our son also loved playing with her!"
Elise T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Through working at a Montessori School for two years I fell in love with seeing children learn! I enjoy seeing children thrive in a beautiful and prepared environment. Nature walks, sensory play and arts and crafts are among some of my favorite activities to do with children. I have experience teaching: Spanish,...
Rose can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was excellent with our 9 month old: attentive, careful, engaging. Would definitely hire her again. And so should you."
Dany B.
Sarah B.
South Boston, MA
$34-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fully Vaccinated, Patient, Kind, And Always Punctual Nanny With 10+ Years Experience
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Kind, incredibly patient, warm, and always punctual caregiver with 12+ years paid experience watching infants - 13 years old. I started off as a mother's helper for a toddler playgroup when I was 13 years old and have enjoyed taking care of children for different families since then. I have experience watching infants as well as...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Sarah worked for us for 6 months in our nanny share from when our babies were 4 and 6 months old to 10 and 12 months. Things seemed to go fine - she showed up relatively on time and performed the tasks asked of her. The babies liked her, and we could tell she liked...
Danielle M.
Honey B.
Boston, MA
$22-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Honey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 us was because of her moving. We had kids as little as a newborn all the way up to teenagers and she was...
Jessica K.
Nicoletta G.
Winthrop, MA
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Passionate Caregiver/Helper/Assistant/Organizer/Educator/ETC!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Associate's of Science Degree in Early Childhood Development (BHCC). Currently finishing my Bachelor's In Early Childhood Studies with a Minor in Childhood Homelessness Trauma. I have been in this area of work for over 8 years in which I completed/continue to do numerous trainings and professional developments strengthening my...
Nicoletta can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"My kids love Nicoletta! She was great at engaging them in song, dramatic play and outdoor time. She typically provided updates throughout the day so that was nice to see how the kids were doing."
Briana P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*Currently not taking babysitter jobs
I am very experienced in childcare. I have 22 years of experience. I love interacting with children, taking walks are things I enjoy. I also like to teach them Spanish. I used to work in a daycare years ago so I can handle many kids. I simply love children and I enjoy spending time with...
Eliana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Dependable and caring. Always on time"
Steve S.
Karla T.
Boston, MA
$25-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there
I'm a Nanny/mothers helper with 5 years of experience working as a nanny, caring for newborns/school age kids
- A mom to a happy 9y/o boy and a baby boy
- I've worked with 4 families during the past 5 years.
- Available from Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 6pm, I have a reliable car and clean driving record
- Infant CPR...
Karla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karla has taken care of our daughter a few different times and we have always had a positive experience with her! She is kind, timely and responsible. Karla has a lot of experience with babies and toddlers from nannying and taking care of her own children. She...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Madeleine and I recently graduated from nursing school in May! I am a cardiology nurse and work 3 days a week. I am around on my days off to help out if needed! Looking for people who want an occasional sitter for a date night or day or something like that! My schedule changes weekly, so feel free to reach out...
Madeleine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I only have amazing things to say about Madeleine. She started watching my daughter when she was 6 months old and continues to be one of my daughter’s favorite people at almost age 3. Madeleine is so patient and kind. She also comes up with very engaging and fun...
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Brookline, MA
Zoe S.
5.0
Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was always great to our baby during...
- Renate S.
Shinelle M.
5.0
Shinelle is a highly professional nanny. We hired her for two months to watch our 1yo while our regular nanny was on medical leave. Shinelle did a great job seamlessly fitting into our household, from keeping the baby on his schedule to making sure to take him outside, feed him, and encourage him to...
- Jenna T.
Ashley B.
5.0
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 much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From designing super hero masks to...
- Blake S.
Lindsey B.
5.0
Lindsay was a god-sent for our family. She began taking care of our first son when he was just under 1 through is 3rd birthday. She is kind, loving, energetic, honest, direct and was an amazing care giver to our son! He absolutely loved Lindsay and looked forward to his "play dates" with her. It was...
- Babette H.
Sophia R.
5.0
Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again.
- Chase M.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Brookline, MA?
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 Brookline, MA?
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 Brookline, MA. 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 Brookline, MA 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 $18.00.