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Alexandra S.

Happy, Creative Care

Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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...
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Funny Guy, Good Helper, Kind And Friendly, And Positive Encouragement

Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with anything that needs to be done in the house from a variety of tasks and chores. I love cleaning and I'm very good at it. So whatever you need I'll do it and get the job done.
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Mothers Helper Or Date Night Out Sitter

Winchester, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a single mother of two incredible boys in their teens. On my days where my boys are at their father's house I have some extra time to help out. I run a successful photography business and read a lot. But I also nannied through college for a family of four kids including triplets. I am patient, mellow, like task oriented...
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Boston, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Madeleine W From South Boston

Boston, MA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Weekend Helper

Boston, MA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
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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Parent's Helper And Child Care

Newton Upper Falls, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have three full grown children and three grandchildren. I have been working full time for over 20 years and I am looking to retire from that work. I will do light housework, chores, and I can drive to/from school and other activities.
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West Roxbury, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm born and raised in West Roxbury and work in healthcare management at a Boston hospital. I have experience as a preschool teacher, completing Early Childhood Education coursework, CPR, and First Aid training. My passion for childcare began at age 9 as a mother's helper and grew through years of babysitting-many families...
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Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position Starting Immediatley

Somerville, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Sitter/Nanny Who Loves Spending Time With Kids

Cambridge, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
Hello! My name is Mar (they/them). I've been taking care of kids since I was a mother's helper at age 9. It's important to me to meet kids wherever they are and follow their lead with what they're interested in and comfortable with. I like to cook and can help with meals. I have a driver's license and my own car.
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A Little About Me!

Saugus, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe myself as kind, outgoing, and patient. I like working with kids because kids are everything that is good, they're sometimes messy and chaotic but they're also honest, kind, and curious. I'm looking for a job that will allow my own child to tag along if necessary for one off or date night jobs or for consistent...
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Experienced & Reliable Goofball

Arlington, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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...
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Summer Sitter And Schoolwork Helper

Allston, MA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
I have 5 years of childcare experience, from nannying in high school to my most recent position at a children's clothing boutique! At my most recent nannying job, I helped the children practice their reading skills, create at-home science experiments, and learn about the natural world. My time tutoring has taught me how to...
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Professional Nanny/Mother-helper

Dorchester Center, MA

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$30/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
I have dedicated over 30 years to nurturing and educating young children, and I truly love being a sitter because it allows me to make a positive impact on their early development. Watching children grow, learn, and achieve milestones brings me immense joy and fulfillment. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating...
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Quincy, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Coco, and I have several years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages from infants to preteens. I've worked as a babysitter, a family helper, and have even helped manage small group settings during events and school breaks. What sets me apart is my calm, patient nature and my ability to connect...
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Babysitter + Mama's Helper

South Boston, MA

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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, my name is Sohni and I'm a seasoned babysitter/nanny who just moved to Boston from London! I'm currently in a graduate program at Brown University and I have a flexible weekly/weekend schedule that I'd love to fill with helping families in the Boston/Providence area! I have an undergraduate degree from GWU in cognitive...
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College Student Looking For Part Time Care Jobs

South Boston, MA

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$40/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Thank you for reviewing my profile! I am 25 years old who graduated from the University of New Hampshire. I have been involved with childcare since the age of 11 when I became a mothers helper. I have always been a babysitter throughout middle school, high school, college and post grad. I also for many years taught swim lessons...
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Flexible Evening/Weekend Babysitter

Quincy, MA

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
I like working with kids because I enjoy how they see the world so innocently and are able to appreciate life in its simplicity. Kids want to have fun and are always looking to learn new things - I think that inspiring! I started working with kids when I was about 10-12 years old. I am the oldest of my siblings and cousins so I...
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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
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Quincy, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. I started at the age of 12 as a "mothers helper" for a toddler. Transitioned into babysitting every week for two children (infant and 8-year-old) and worked for same family for over 6 years. They had 2 more children while I was there. So I had 4 all together ages...
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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 Charlestown, 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 $25.00.

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