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Katherine C.

Engaging Babysitter And Mother's Helper

Durham, NC

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Hi My Name Is Yaquelin! I Am A 23 Year Old Mother With 2 Children The Ages Of 7, And A 4 Month Old.

Durham, NC

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I love working with kids because I have two of my own. I've always loved working with children ever since I became a helper in a special education classroom! Kids just bring a different light into my world. I love being able to teach them things that'll help them later on I'm looking for a job that takes me in as part of their...
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Experienced Helper And Caretaker

Durham, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
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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Recent College Graduate With Childcare Experience Looking For Work Before Law School!

Durham, NC

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$23/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
**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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Fun-Loving Experienced Babysitter

Durham, NC

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
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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Knows Special Needs

Durham, NC

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$15/hr
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi all! My name is Lindsay but I go by LJ. This may sound a bit cliche but I truly do love children and I always have. From ages 10-12, I volunteered at preschools and worked as a mother's helper. I then started babysitting on my own at 13. During my freshman year in high school, I frequently assisted one of the teachers in the...
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Anna, Sitter/Homework Helper

Chapel Hill, NC

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Dependable And Playful Sitter/Household Helper

Chapel Hill, NC

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Chapel Hill, NC

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Part Time Caregiver Available

Chapel Hill, NC

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Honorary Big Sister

Chapel Hill, NC

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Carrboro, NC

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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Hillsborough, NC

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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A Little Bit About Me!

Raleigh, NC

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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Marley, a fun and energetic 19-year-old who loves to help people and spend time with kids. I've been babysitting professionally over a year and a half now and I've enjoyed every second. Ive helped 3 families as a reoccurring Babysitter and I've decided to look for a more permanent job so if you're looking for a full...
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Morrisville, NC

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Baby/Child Care

Chapel Hill, NC

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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My Name Is Sarah And I Am Looking For A Babysitting Job For The Summer While I Am Home!

Cary, NC

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as caring, kind and patient! I like working with kids because it is so fulfilling and I love helping families in need! I started working with kids when people in my neighborhood needed mommy's helpers and did that for multiple years as well as babysitting! In my spare time, I like to hangout with...
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Quincy

Raleigh, NC

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi everyone! My name is Quincy, I am a 18-year-old college student in cosmetology school! I have been in child care for around 3 years. I started as a mommy's helper when I was 13 and would help with nap time, everyday chores, and playtime. In high school I began volunteering everyday at a day care where I was a teachers helper!...

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  • 29 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.38/hr as of June 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 8 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 Durham, 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 $21.38.

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