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Nia W.

Carrboro, NC

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, I am majoring in early childhood education online at UNC Greensboro and plan on becoming a kindergarten teacher. I like arts and crafts and playing pretend, and have experience nannying, working and interning in childcare, babysitting, tutoring, volunteering at summer camps, and being a classroom helper. I love children,...

Peter L. says "Nia was our long-term afternoon childcare provider in the summer of 2022 before she left for college and she was fantastic! She extremely dependable and...

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Knows Special Needs

Durham, NC

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$15/hr
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
47yo single Mom to three. 21 years experience raising higher needs autistic sons, both now in care homes, and 15 years raising a gifted ADHDer who does very well in school but struggles at home. I am seeking occasional work as a companion helper to senior citizens and/or to lower needs IDD teens and adults. I do not bathe or...
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Honorary Big Sister

Chapel Hill, NC

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I'm a rising junior at UNC with some extra time over the summer. I have no little siblings of my own but I love kids! I've worked as an after-school care helper for about a year prior to the pandemic and I've had plenty of tutoring experience since. I've also had professional experience taking care of cats and dogs,...
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Experienced Helper And Caretaker

Durham, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
My name is Bridge, and if you hire me I will make sure your kids are safe, comfortable, and having fun. I have extensive experience in childcare - over the past 11 years I've nannied, babysat, tutored, run children's summer camps, and worked as a daycare attendant. I genuinely enjoy spending time with toddlers, kids, and teens....
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Engaging Babysitter And Mother's Helper

Durham, NC

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I look forward to helping you and your family this summer. I am an elementary and middle school PE teacher with a creative mind and an adventurous spirit. the children I teach describe me as fun, kind, silly, and enthusiastic. I have just finished my first year in the classroom, and I looking for one time jobs this...
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Anna, Sitter/Homework Helper

Chapel Hill, NC

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I am currently a second-year student at UNC-Chapel Hill. I have 4 years of experience in caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I also have consistently tutored a 15-year-old for the past two years, seeing great improvement in his grades and motivation to do well in school. I am a reliable, energetic, and patient...
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Experienced Babysitter Looking For Child Care Jobs Throughout The Summer And Into The School Year!

Durham, NC

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! My name is Sadie! I am a 19-year-old college student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am currently studying Public Relations and Psychology. I have been a babysitter/mother's helper since I was about 10 and would consider myself a kind, patient, energetic, and experienced babysitter. I have experience...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Chapel Hill, NC

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Summer and I'm a rising fourth year doctoral student at UNC CH studying public health. Since I was very young I've found joy in care-taking - starting out as a "mother's helper" in late elementary school to recurrent babysitting gigs through high school and college. I love working with kids and providing a safe...
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Reliable Nanny And Date Night Saver!

Chapel Hill, NC

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I've loved working with kids for as long as I can remember. From a mother's helper and volunteer at my church's nursery in my preteens to becoming a babysitter and overnight summer camp counselor into my teens and twenties, I've always enjoyed caring for children. Now, I've made it my life's work! After two years in the...
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Chapel Hill, NC

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! My name is Katie and I just graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and moved to Charlotte! I've been babysitting since middle school, starting as a mother's helper and then becoming a full babysitter. I've babysat kids of all ages, including driving, overnights, and vacations with families. I'm excited to meet you!
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Baby/Child Care

Chapel Hill, NC

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
About me: I am a childcare provider with 7+ years of experience. I am a UNC graduate. I love crafting/art, being outdoors, music, dancing (esp Latin dance), and more. Qualifications: 7+ years of experience. I have worked with a variety of families for both shorter and longer term care. I have taken care of infants as young as 4...
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Recent College Graduate With Childcare Experience Looking For Work Before Law School!

Durham, NC

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$23/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
**NOT IN DURHAM UNTIL 9/01/25** Hey y'all, I'm Jackie! I just graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and am looking to continue my passion for childcare with part-time work! In May, I graduated with two Bachelors of Arts, and also completed two minors: Psychology and Childhood Studies. Both of which...
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Dependable And Playful Sitter/Household Helper

Chapel Hill, NC

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Elizabeth and I am offering daytime and evening babysitting services this summer. I have my own vehicle, am happy to cook and clean, and have a very flexible schedule. A little information about me: I am almost 21, I attend a liberal arts college where I am a 4. 0 student, and I live with my parents and brother in...
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Grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, my name is Madison! I am a rising senior at UNC Chapel Hill studying psychology. On campus I am involved with greek life as the Director of Philanthropy, DEI assistant, and PR assistant for my chapter. I also represent my chapter on the Panhellenic DEI Committee! In my most recent nanny role (01/22-06/23), I not only looked...
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Yes, I Do Have Transportation

New Hill, NC

4.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
It seems like I have a lifetime of experience with children. I have successfully raised three sons on my own to adulthood. I was the owner/operator of two licensed home daycare. I have professional Nanny experience! I feel the rewards are endless when you have a hand in the development of children. Just a few of my attributes...

Kristen K. says "Cheryl did a great job cleaning our home and worked well with our dogs. The only reason I rated her down was that she quit with very little notice and...

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Hillsborough, NC

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Responsible, intelligent and active "Golden Sitter" who still loves to play sports in the backyard and do crafts at the kitchen table. Skilled as a homework helper in reading and writing. Mother of a son and daughter in their 30s. Employed in an administrative professional position M-F. Available weeknights after 6 p.m. and some...
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Experienced Child Care Provider And Little Helper

Mebane, NC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Elizabeth, and I'm a passionate and experienced babysitter with years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages. Raised by a dedicated in-home daycare provider, I grew up learning the importance of creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for kids to thrive. Now, as a mom to my sweet...
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Dependable Helper

Mebane, NC

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! I'm hoping to make your lives just a little bit easier and a little less stressful. If your in need of a nanny, babysitting, petsitting, errands, carpooling, etc. I can help. I am CPR certified and experienced in special needs care. I am a retired mom and fur mom just wanting to help out other parents in need. I am...
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Fun-Loving Experienced Babysitter

Durham, NC

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
My most recent experience includes children between the ages 2 and 5. Prior to that I've had experience with children ranging from newborn to age 12. I love doing arts and crafts as well as other activities such as going to the park and helping them with homework. I have also worn many other hats amongst my babysitting...
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Morrisville, NC

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello families! My name is Anne, it's wonderful to meet you. I'm a calm, reliable, and experienced nanny and I'd love to see if I'm a good fit for you. Just to let you know, I also come with a highly trained helper who has 18 months of experience (my daughter). I align with the Reggio-Emilia approach to child care, which is...
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  • 28 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of June 2025

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

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 1 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 Carrboro, NC. 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 $10.00.

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