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Amanda G.
Gloucester, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny Turned Mom Getting Back Into Her Passion Of Childcare
I have been taking care of children going back to the age 10 with my first mother's helpers job. I babysat all through high school turning into a part/full time Nanny during college and beyond. In my mid 20s I received a wondering opportunity to join the corporate world, where I loved my job and was good at it but I was never...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I love working with kids of all ages! I started working as a mothers helper when I was 12 years old. When I was in High School I taught elementary dance classes and I did an internship teaching art and physical education classes in an elementary school. I have babysat for a few different local families with kids aging from 1 to...
Brooke can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I have babysat since I was about 12 years old, starting as a mother's helper to my next door neighbors and then as I grew older I became their actual babysitter, I am now 21. I am taking classes at north shore community college to get my associates in elementary education and I have worked over three years at Harborlight...
Meg can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Hello! My name is Avery. I just recently graduated from Beverly High School in Beverly, MA this past year. I am currently a freshman at American University in Washington, DC studying for my BS in Business and Entertainment. Although I am a business major, I love working with kids and have been for about six years now. I started...
Avery can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience from being a mother's helper to babysitting and pet sitting. I can help with things around the house as well as helping with the children and pets! I am very sociable and active so I love doing activities with kids! and currently attending Endicott College for Psychology and I am on the women's...
Gillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with kids and arts/crafts. I have a dog and a cat that I love and four siblings that I clean up after all the time. I have experience working in a daycare type environment also a camp counselor as well as babysitting and as a Mother's Helper.
Miriam can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 58-year-old, retired CPA. I now can add mothers helper, caring for infants to school aged Children, Senior Companion, personal assistant and a dog sitter. I love the families I assist with whatever their needs are, I am fun loving, up beat, dependable and kids and adults love me. I come with excellent references....
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Linda is so wonderful! She has been with our family for nearly 2 years, and will continue on a need basis. My kids adore her and I know she feels the same about them. Linda is a little bit of everything to us - reliable, caring, helpful, funny, creative, flexible,...
Dana M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had extensive experience caring for children ages 5 months to 11 years in a variety of settings. These include babysitting, homework helper, assistant dance teacher for beginning dancers, and assistant teacher for a first-grade classroom. I have also worked in after-school programs including homework club, self lead...
Tea can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Téa has been a wonderful addition to our family over the past year. She has cared for our son 1:1 every day since he was ~3 months old. Each phase from newborn to toddler has been handled with care, compassion and patience. We have watched our son grow and develop...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have spent a great deal of time over the past 20+ years working with children. Early on I was a mother's helper for my aunt and uncle with their triplet girls from the time they were 8 months until about age 7. Since then I have worked with 3 families long-term for 3-4 years each as well as a couple families who only needed...
Candice can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Candice has worked with our family for nearly 4 years. She is kind, reliable, extremely flexible, and our two daughters adore her. We will miss her now that our kids are heading off to school!"
Jenna P.
Hi all! My name is Mackenzie! I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and halfway through my Masters degree in Social Work! I have taken numerous courses in childcare and have been certified in First Aid & CPR. I have several years of experience working with children and adolescents of all ages and have also worked as an Applied...
Mackenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello! Through 10 years of caregiving, I've journeyed from public and private schools to residential settings, and administrative roles. I am thrilled to be moving on to Care. com.
Work Experience-
Public School: Navigated challenges in mainstream education, gaining valuable insights.
Residential Setting: Emphasized holistic...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Mariana S.
Saugus, MA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I love taking care of kids and making sure they have a good time while learning. I've been a nanny for a while, and I know how to create a safe and fun environment for children. I'm really good at understanding each child's needs and helping them grow emotionally and intellectually. I like to play and have fun, but I also make...
Mariana can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Do you have a child or know of a child that may need academic support or general care?
Nice to meet you. I'm a recent college grad working as a paraprofessional at Pentucket high school. I am also a private tutor specializing in literacy, essay writing, and research writing. I tutor all grade levels, and I'm always looking for...
Timothy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Rachel B.
Lynn, MA
$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I have worked with children and babies for the last 15 years. Starting off in middle school as a mother's helper to my neighbors, I gradually started seeking out more opportunities to spend time with children. I chose to do my community service in daycare settings throughout high school and after graduating college I worked...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
A little about myself: I am 29 years old and currently renting in Lynn , MA. I am friendly, patient, and reliable. I am currently a Senior Program Director and oversee 8 residential group homes with individuals with a range of diagnoses including ASD. Along with CPR/First Aid/AED, I am also certified in Massachusetts to...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I am 25 years old and I'm located in the North Shore. I work as a Patient Coordinator/Optometric Technician for an eye doctor's office in Swampscott, MA. My hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30 p.m. I've worked here for 3+ years.
I'm looking to help out a family before or after those hours. I can also be available for date...
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I could not recommend Jordan enough, she took care of my two children, at the time ages 18 months and 3 years. She took the initiative in bringing my toddlers out to play groups and always kept them busy. We were so sad when she had to leave us for a full time job,...
Rebecca V.
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Allison! I am a high honors graduate from high school, currently enrolled in Nursing School. I love engaging kids in all sorts of activities and outdoors! I have 7 years experience, 10 including when I was a mothers helper. I'm very attentive, calm, and caring. I hold a valid and clean drivers license, as well as a safe...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
I love kids of all ages! I started as a 'mothers helper' at age 10 caring for a 5yo, 3yo and newborn - I continued life guarding, babysitting and nannying through high school and college - mainly for a family with 2 boys and 2 girls who were 8, 7, 6 and 3 when I started (the youngest is now in high school). I now have a full...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi moms! My name is Carlee P. and I am available for babysitting/ child care this summer as either a part or full time position. I started working with kids as a mothers helper when I was 12 years old and have been babysitting ever since, for over 10 years. I have a passion for working with children which is why I decided to...
Carlee can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Hannah and I am a 26-year-old living north of Boston. I am looking for a position to fill some of my mornings Monday-Friday (ideally 2-3 mornings a week) before picking up my current family's kids from school in the afternoon. I have been a nanny for my current family in the North End for almost 6 years now!...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Gloucester, MA
Linda C.
5.0
Linda is so wonderful! She has been with our family for nearly 2 years, and will continue on a need basis. My kids adore her and I know she feels the same about them. Linda is a little bit of everything to us - reliable, caring, helpful, funny, creative, flexible, trustworthy and kind! Any family...
- Dana M.
Tea F.
5.0
Téa has been an amazing caretaker for our 17-month-old son over the past year. In addition to being a reliable, friendly, and trustworthy person, her dedication to early education has exceeded our expectations. Téa does her research and brings in fun activities each week that hit on key...
- Kurt M.
Candice D.
5.0
Candice has worked with our family for nearly 4 years. She is kind, reliable, extremely flexible, and our two daughters adore her. We will miss her now that our kids are heading off to school!
- Jenna P.
Jordan D.
5.0
I could not recommend Jordan enough, she took care of my two children, at the time ages 18 months and 3 years. She took the initiative in bringing my toddlers out to play groups and always kept them busy. We were so sad when she had to leave us for a full time job, but we would hire her back in a...
- Rebecca V.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Gloucester, MA?
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.
How can I find mother’s helpers near me in Gloucester, MA?
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 Gloucester, MA. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.
How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in Gloucester, MA in April, 2024?
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 $15.00.