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Haysa D.

Nanny

Rockville, MD

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I have more than 10y of experience working with kids, not only taking care of them, but also tutoring them. I am full of energy, organized, creative, and I love to cook. I love outside activities and I like to encourage that feeling on the kids too. I love music and singing, so it's one of the things that I enjoy bringing to...
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Washington, DC

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
As a nurturing caregiver with a decade of hands-on experience, I am passionate about fostering a safe and stimulating environment for children to flourish. I started out at 12 as a mother's helper, babysat my way through high school and college and most recently I was an Au Pair in France and cared full time for a family with...
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Falls Church, VA

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$23/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! I am a student at Virginia Tech seeking a part-time babysitting/ "Mother's Helper" opportunity. I have 6 years of experience and have strong skills in cooking, organization, planning fun activities, and more! I am passionate about taking care of children in any way, or shape, and I am a trusting person with glimmering...
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Law Student Student With Significant Childcare Experience Available For After-school/weekday Jobs

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I started as a mother's helper for my neighbor and her children who were 4 and 6 at the time when I was 13 and continued to babysit them for 6+ years. I also have experience babysitting for newborns and 2-4-year-olds. Additionally, I worked for 4 summers as a camp counselor for 3-5-year-olds as well as an assistant for...
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Part-time Sitter/ Weekend Helper!

Alexandria, VA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! My name is Keaira and I am a recent college graduate, looking to continue my education locally. I have over nine years of experience caring for children. I have worked with children ages one month to 14 years old. Before becoming a sitter/nanny I worked as a summer camp counselor and after school program counselor. Some...
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Fun, Afterschool Nanny/Homework Helper!

Arlington, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! I am a current 1st grade teacher who loves working with children! When I think about other career paths, I can't imagine an alternative job that brings me greater joy and gratification along with lots of fun! Prior to teaching elementary school, I worked as a preschool teacher while I completed my masters degree. I...
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Very Caring And Loving Babysitting .

Leesburg, VA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Greetings! Passionate and versatile helper with a Master's in Organizational Leadership. I bring a wealth of experience in childcare, senior care, tutoring, and household management. From nurturing infants to assisting CEOs, I adapt my skills to meet diverse needs. My background includes: Childcare: Facilitated early...
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Arlington, VA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kathryn, I am 20 years old and looking to be a part time nanny/mother's helper. I have previous experience caring for 2 elementary age children, as well helping out with various chores (laundry, dishes, grocery pickup, returns, etc.). I am a very organized person and also a great learner.
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Part-time Caregiver/Household Helper

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Currently looking for a cooking/household helper position! I'm a huge proponent of scheduling and staying organized. I have experience cooking meals, running errands, doing pick-ups and drop-offs for other families, and enjoy that just as much as nannying because I feel I am able to bring a different type of value to my...
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Rockville, MD

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I started out as a mother's helper when I was 13 and have always had a special heart for children and children with special needs. I have experience working with Special Needs and Military Families. Willing to provide references.
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Part-time Babysitter

Arlington, VA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I became a mother's helper at the age of 12 and helped a woman with two little girls. I have two little brothers and a little sister (6, 11, 13). I babysit for a family of four two summers ago (26 months, kindergarten, second grade, and fourth grade). This past summer I nannied for a family with two kids 6 and 3 years old. I am...
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Child Caretaker Pet Sitter

Washington, DC

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm thrilled to share a bit about myself. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, and raised in DC, I have a diverse background that blends academic achievement with personal passion. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Communication from Marymount University and completed a Master's in Business...
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Creative, Active, And Mindful Sitter

Leesburg, VA

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$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I began my childcare journey as a mother's helper when I was 12 years old. When I was 15, I began working as a Kids Club Counselor at Sport & Health Gym. In the nearly 3 years that I worked here, I also babysit for 10+ families on the side. Throughout the school year and summer of my last two years of high school, I nannied for...
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Happy Helper For Your Little Adventurers

Alexandria, VA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
Hello! I'm Marie, a dedicated and responsible babysitter/nanny committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your children. With 5 years of experience in babysitting and nannying, I've received positive feedback from all the families I've worked with. I genuinely enjoy spending time with children,...
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Babysitter

Gaithersburg, MD

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Lexi and I am a current student at Towson University. I have worked with kids for 8+ years, having my own pet sitting and babysitting business as well as working as a kids camp counselor, dance instructor, and homework helper. I am available on weekends and very flexible. Please feel free to reach out! Thanks
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Aldie, VA

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$32/hr
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Full time mom, raised two incredible independent human beings while I also volunteered at church nursery and Sunday school. I become a mother's helper to families in need of an extra pair of hands.
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Experienced Sitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Germantown, MD

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I babysat throughout college and worked in my mother's daycare for over 6 years. I have also been a mother's helper. I will be going to a university in the fall to get my masters in mental health counseling. I will eventually love to work with kids and development. I have babysat kids ages 1-8. I love planning activities for...
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Trusted Helper

Leesburg, VA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I have a Bachelor Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State University. I raised two successful adult daughters, now attending Universities. I'm self-employed and supplement the week/weekends by helping families. I am a trusted and experienced caregiver bringing years of professional education, training, and...
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"You'd Be Such A Great Mom" - Everyone I've Ever Met

Arlington, VA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm a full-time federal employee with time, energy, and loyalty to spare. My strengths (and joys) are organization, tidying and keeping a clean home, and sticking to routines. As the oldest of four, I've been the de facto "third parent" for most of my life, and have supervised, engaged, and nurtured younger siblings...
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Silver Spring, MD

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, I am Ecaterina a maternal wellness doula! I am an empathetic and responsible person that likes to keep life simple and efficient. I assist families with self-care management and postpartum care by assisting them with creative life skills to help ease the frustration that can occur when adjusting to change. I support...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

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