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Maria Z.

I Am 35 Year Old Mom Looking To Be Mom's Helper!

Herndon, VA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as outgoing and responsible as a mother myself I have learned to be patient! I like working with kids because seeing a child going through different stages in development is so fulfilling I'm looking for a job that I can be a help to a family all while making a living I started working with kids...
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Juliana O.

Babysitter

Potomac, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm Juliana, I'm 27 years old, and I have 6 years over experience with kids. I started in a very young age being the teachers helper, and then I came to USA. In all my time working with kids, I took care of kids from 3 months to 15 years old. I consider myself as responsible, reliable, experienced and fun-loving person. I'm...

Gabriela S. says "She's amazing with the kids. She's careful, takes good care of children, responsible, flexible. She loves to play and teach."

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Jemma G.

Super Fun Sitter!

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 7 years of experience. I babysat all through middle and high school. I started and ran a kids camp for four years and have a lot of experience with kids of all ages. Throughout high school I volunteered for years at an elementary schools, working one on one with kids. I have a car and and willing/able to help with pretty...

Care Member says "Jemma is responsible and punctual, great with kids, highly recommended!"

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Vira D.

Child care

Great Falls, VA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hallo my name is Vira, I am a kind, hardworking and responsible girl. Have a good experience with teaching and taking care of kids, worked in the kindergarten too. Love everything to be organised, on time and with pleasure and love. I have two sons, love them very much. Ready to help you and happy to be a good and save...
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Zophia P.

Reston, VA

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$25/hr
12 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
meal prep
I like working with kids because they have their own unique perception of the world around them and their place in it. I enjoy answering their questions that I might not have ever considered before. I started working with kids as a mother's-helper when I was 12. In the 14 years since then I have prioritized being able to work...
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Sana I.

Day Care Worker And Mother's Helper.

Reston, VA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, respectful and supportive. I like working with kids because it's my forte to work with kids. I started working with kids back in 2016 In my spare time, I like to spend time with my 2-year-old. My skills include Relationship building, Early childhood development, Activities planning and...
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Alyssa V.

Part-time Babysitter With 5 Years Of Experience Working With Kids!

Ashburn, VA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am happy to be applying to be your babysitter! I am brand new to Care. com, but am excited to transition this platform! I have been working at Bella Ballerina for 5 years now as a substitute dance teacher, camp counselor, birthday party host, and event helper. I am no short of experience in...
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Eve Y.

Fun And Experienced Nanny

Fairfax, VA

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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Eve! I have been working with kids since I was 13 as a daycare attendant, nanny, babysitter, and mommies helper and teacher. I have taken care of children ranging from newborns to 10-year-olds. I also have my own transportation. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
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Brandee K.

Experienced Loving, Reliable, And Fun Summer Nanny!

Potomac, MD

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Brandee and I am currently a rising senior at the University of Maryland. Since I was about 12, getting to work with children, parents, and families has been the greatest joy in my life! There is nothing that gets me more excited or energized than helping to bring some sunshine into a home (not only for the kids, but...
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Soraya B.

Care Provider Ready To Assist!!

Chantilly, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, It's a pleasure as a care provider taking care of children of all age group even other services to care for pets and senior citizens. I've been a care provider for over 15 years as a babysitter, nanny, mommy/daddy helper, pet sitter, assistant etc. I am a fun loving, energetic person that loves spreading positivity to...
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Michelle M.

Creative And Organized Family Helper

McLean, VA

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a creative and outgoing professional with 5 years of childcare experience, as well as 7 years of experience managing a household and a business. I am looking for a family that I can help assist with household planning and management, childcare, and light housekeeping and organization.
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Meghan A.

Baby Sitter And Homework Helper

Reston, VA

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$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I am the oldest sister with three younger that I have cared for. I'm currently a student at GW, so my age can help me connect with and easily find things the kids would have fun with. I enjoy spending time with and helping out with kids, and I can also help with Light Housekeeping, homework help, and Cooking/Meal...
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Jessica M.

Evening Care

Bethesda, MD

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I began as a mothers helper, and when I was old enough began babysitting. I have been a nanny for multiple summers with a family as a travel sitter. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor's in Food Service Management, and two associate's in...

Olivia K. says "Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and would like it...

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Yesenia R.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, I am an experienced nanny I have taken care of children from ages newborn to 13 years old. I have completed early childhood classes 1 and 2, I learned about child development and milestones in children ages 0 to preschool years. I assisted and observed children in several classrooms, these classrooms included: infants,...

Andre A. says "Yesenia is a very great nanny! She was very gentle with my son and kept me updated via pictures throughout the day. She also took my son for a walk in the...

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Martha S.

Babysitter/Mother's Helper

Falls Church, VA

3.3(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
Hello, my name is Martha and I am looking for work in child care. I have 10 years of experience caring for children as young as 2 months. I have my own transportation and can transport children to and from places as needed. I was recently caring for 2 children full time, but that work has stopped due to the pandemic. I do not...

Anamaria L. says "We hired Martha on short notice to help us take care of our 18 months old granddaughter. She arrived before the scheduled time. She was wonderful. She...

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Kezia D.

Pro Active Date Night/ Weekend Part Time Sister/ Mommy Helper.

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience working with ( ages 1 trough 13). My creativity was put to good use during my time as an Au pair, developing fun arts & crafts for the children to help develop their skills and learning. I created schedules, managed group events for various families and organized play dates all while strategically...

Beatriz G. says "Kezia is an amazing person! She took great care of my kids. She's so trustworthy and my kids adore her! I would recommend her anytime!"

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Samantha H.

Child Care

Clifton, VA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Samantha, and I've been babysitting for children of all ages for about 12 years! I started as a mother's helper around the age of 10 and have been nannying and babysitting ever since! I recently graduated from VCU with a bachelor's of science in criminal justice. Throughout my time in Richmond I worked for two...

Javier C. says "Sam has been watching our two year old for 6 months now. She came regularly during the school year and now helps us out whenever we need, watching both...

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Leah K.

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Leah, and I've loved looking after little kids since I was old enough to walk. I'm choke save certified and have basic first aid training, and thanks to my experience as a veterinarian's assistant, very comfortable around and caring for pets. I have also worked as a camp counselor and mother's helper, and I am fully...

Care Member says "Leah was an incredible nanny for our daughter and quickly became part of our family. Leah started nannying for our daughter when she was 3 months old....

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Samanta C.

Reliable And Detail-Oriented Errands Helper | Here To Make Your Life Easier!

Montgomery Village, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm a responsible and organized professional with 5+ years of child care experience-2 years as an au pair and 3+ years as a nanny-plus a background in marketing and project coordination. I'm great at managing time, multitasking, and staying on top of details. I'm here to help with errands, light household tasks, and...

Julia M. says "Samanta is the best!! She's patient, nurturing, helpful and kind. Can't say enough good things about her. I recommend her highly!"

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Celina K.

Teacher - Looking For Extra Work - Loves Kids

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have a playful personality and genuinely care about kids. I understand that kids are high energy and constantly on the go and that is why I find them so fun. I am dependable and trustworthy and more than capable of caring for children - as I am by trade an elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience. I am able...

Miriam L. says "Reliable, punctual and friendly."

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

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of September 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Herndon, VA

Mother's Helpers in Herndon, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Juliana O.

She's amazing with the kids. She's careful, takes good care of children, responsible, flexible. She loves to play and teach.

- Gabriela S.

Jemma G.

Jemma is responsible and punctual, great with kids, highly recommended!

- Care member

Jessica M.

Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and...

- Olivia K.

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 Herndon, VA. 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 $18.00.

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