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Rachel H.

Babysitter

Harrisburg, PA

from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Since 12 years old, I have loved working with kids! I started out as a mother's helper in my neighborhood and then became a babysitter. I am currently studying speech-language pathology at Lebanon Valley College and I am from Harrisburg. I have experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs. I...
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Rachel L.'s Photo

Harrisburg, PA

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I began working with children at a young age, starting as a mother's helper at 8 years old. By 12, I was babysitting, and at 16, I worked as a summer nanny for up to seven children. I handled everything from meals and activities to homework help and bedtime routines. In high school, I interned in a life skills classroom,...
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A Professional Big Sister, Someone Who Loves And Protects Children; And That Can't Be Taught.

Harrisburg, PA

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm the second oldest of 10 children, also the oldest daughter, so I was Mom's helper. I love children and they love me! I am often referred to as the fun aunt, but I find learning and structure extremely important. I'd describe my personality as positive, dependable and adaptable I like working with kids because they're...
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Helper

Mechanicsburg, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
I've babysat children from 9 months to 12 years of age. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Alissa S. says "Kathleen has been amazing. I hired her in the Fall of 2018. She helped transport my daughter to preschool during the entire school year and also helped...

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Noelle S.'s Photo

Etters, PA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, sweet, and creative person who has approximately 4 years of professional experience caring for children but 18 if you count growing up in a family of 7 kids! My professional experience includes working at a daycare, classroom helper, after-school care supervisor, and volunteering for my church...
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Mechanicsburg, PA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
Hi there! Here is a little info about me- I am joyful caregiver with experience working in a daycare as a lead teacher in the Pre-k room! And also as a teachers assistant in the toddler classroom in the past, I also floated from the infant room, to toddlers, to preschool and then school-age children. I noticed my love for...
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Experienced Babysitter Available Everyday

Manchester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have had about 10 years of babysitting on my own (about 4 years before as a mommy's helper before that). I have watched up to 6 kids at once ranging from 2 weeks to 13 years old. I am very comfortable making food for children as well as cleaning up after myself and the children. I have a car and clean driving record. I am...

Lydia G. says "I was looking into hiring Tabitha to look after my son. She just found out she is moving, so we didn't go forward. throughout our process, she had...

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Friendly Sitter

Hershey, PA

3.5(1)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am very good with children, I'm very friendly and fun to be around. I have experience with babies all the way up to young teens. I'm very neat and organized. I love to play games and teach children while keeping them safe and happy. When I was younger I was a mother's helper to a woman of 5 small children. I kept her home tidy...

Aliya J. says "Abbey was an excellent nanny to our infant. She was very sweet and loving, and took great care of him. She was always happy to play with him, read to him,...

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Hershey, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Mother's Helper service!!! I'm happy to provide light household assistance, such as folding clothes and putting them away, doing dishes, vacuuming, organizing the closet and pantry, shaping vegetables and fruits, and everything else that includes daily basic chores. I have a flexible schedule and would love to hear how I could...

Margaret K. says "Gabby was great with our 4 year old, and we would certainly hire her again. Lovely personality, reliable and efficient."

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

  • The average post rate is $13.25/hr as of December 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Harrisburg, PA

Mother's Helpers in Harrisburg, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 10 listed mother's helpers

Kathleen M.

Kathleen has been amazing. I hired her in the Fall of 2018. She helped transport my daughter to preschool during the entire school year and...

- Alissa S.

Tabitha W.

I was looking into hiring Tabitha to look after my son. She just found out she is moving, so we didn't go forward. throughout our process,...

- Lydia G.

Abigail H.

Abbey was an excellent nanny to our infant. She was very sweet and loving, and took great care of him. She was always happy to play with...

- Aliya J.

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 Harrisburg, PA. 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 $13.25.

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