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Margaret R.

Parent's Helper/Part-time Nanny

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello, I've been working with children since I started babysitting at 13. I am enjoying staying home full-time with my 3-year-old son. I'm open to begin nannying again with my son in-tow. I love working with families who just need a little help a few days a week, as it can be difficult juggling parenthood with everything else....
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Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, families! My name is Jessica and I have been working with kids as a babysitter, mother's helper, camp counselor, and swim instructor for over 5 years. Out of every job I have done, working with kids has always been my favorite because of the relationships I build with them and their families and being able to watch them...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a semi-retired speech-language pathologist who recently relocated to Des Moines to be near my grandchildren. I am looking for a part-time position caring for children/being a mother's helper. I have decades of experience working with children and enjoy helping others. My education and work experience has provided me an...
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Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, goofy, and creative. I like working with kids because they have such wonder for the world, are full of curiosity, and it'd amazing to watch them grow. I'm looking for some occasional hours to fill my spare time. I miss the enjoyment of babysitting and spending one on one time with kids....
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Jen E.'s Photo

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Hi! I'm Jen. I moved to Iowa 6 years ago for my husband's job (we met in the Army in 2000). We have a 20-year-old daughter renovating her first home. I'm starting my final year of grad school in Social Work and plan to go into school social work or therapy. As the oldest child, and grandchild, babysitting came naturally to me....
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  • 5 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.75/hr as of November 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 4 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 Des Moines, IA. 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 $15.75.

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