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Carolyn B.

Chatham, NY

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
I started caring for children as a mother's helper at age 10 and began babysitting independently at 13. During my first year of college, I worked at a Montessori preschool, and I currently work part-time with Flying Deer Nature Center, an outdoor education program focused on nature connection and child development. I love being...
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Caretaker / Animal Lover / Helper / Friend

Valatie, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have experience as a Caregiver to the young and the elderly. I am very warm and loving, honest and loyal, and intelligent. Previously, I was a nanny twice; one family - I cared for their 2-year-old daughter, and for the second family I cared for their two sons (1 boy under 1 yrs old, and his brother, 3 yrs old).
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  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of December 2025

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 Chatham, NY. 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 $30.00.

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