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John O.

Experienced And Reliable Nanny, Pet Lover And Household Helper!

Lanham, MD

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$19/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is John, and I'm a caring, responsible, and energetic part-time nanny with a passion for working with children of all ages. Whether you need a trustworthy sitter for a date night, extra help while you're at work, or someone dependable when you're running late, I'm here to make your life easier! Beyond...
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An Energetic And Motivated 19-year-old College Student Looking To Offer Help In Anyway Possible.

Upper Marlboro, MD

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Jasmine, and I'm a 21-year-old in my last semester of college. If I had to summarize my personality in three words, they would be loving, dependable, and trustworthy. When I was approximately 9 years old, I began working with children. Initially, I worked as a mother's helper, assisting with housework and...

Marcie R. says "Jasmine is really a sweet person. She is very polite and I like the good example she sets regarding attitude and education. She makes your children feel...

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Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I'm an experienced caregiver looking to provide reliable childcare this summer! I've nannied for various families, caring for children ages 6-12, and worked at a school supervising K-5 recess, managing up to 18 students at a time. I also have experience as a middle school lacrosse coach. My calm nature helps me handle any...

Debbie J. says "Taylor is kind, fun, responsible and dependable. Basically the whole package when it come to what you want for watching your children!!!"

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Nanny / Babysitter / Mother's Helper / Daycare

Capitol Heights, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with children from 12 months to 12 years of age. I am fun, energetic, organized. I assist children with their daily tasks, and I help with light cleaning. I have CPR certified, as well as FIRST AID, and ASLS. Nursing background. Fluent in Spanish.

Amber E. says "Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and understanding of any...

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Friendly & Dependable Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services! As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...

Candy S. says "Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children...

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A Fun, Yet Responsible Caretaker.

College Park, MD

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi Everyone! I graduated from UMD and seeking work while searching for a full time job. I have around 12 years of experience from being a mother's helper to having nannying experience, and have worked with a broad age group (3 months - preteens). I can help with pets, Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am an art major so...
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I'm Sophie! 24 Year Old Howard County Native And University Of South Carolina Graduate :)

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I started working with kids when I was around 11 years old! I was a mother's helper when I was younger, and as soon as I was old enough to start babysitting I did! I spent summers babysitting full time, helped with pickup and date nights during the school year, and most recently worked as a kids counselor at a dude ranch in...
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Part-time Babysitter

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 52 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello families! I've just completed my Master's in Physiology from Georgetown University and am studying for the MCAT with plans to apply to medical school next summer. I bring a wealth of experience, as a former college track athlete, gymnastics coach, and community coach for Girls On The Run. I live in D. C. with my bichon...
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Very Flexible, Fun, Creative And Friendly (and Very Responsible)

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Karen, I am 19 and currently a pre-Nursing major at Towson University. I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I began as a mother's helper at age 12; I would watch my neighbor's 3 young boys while she spent time with her newborn and cooked or cleaned. Since then I have had a stint as a regular babysitter...
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Caring Babysitter & Learning Partner

Beltsville, MD

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, my name is Natasha I'm a junior at Howard University majoring in Sports Medicine with a minor in Sports Media. Alongside my studies, I have a strong passion for working with children and helping families feel supported. Three words that describe me are responsible, energetic, and caring. I like working with kids because I...
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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
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Law Student Student With Significant Childcare Experience Available For After-school/weekday Jobs

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Washington, DC

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$22/hr
7 years experience
My name is Darina and I'm located in Washington, DC. I have over 7 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, including infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I am CPR certified and currently work in child care and behavioral support, so safety and patience are always my priority. whether it's helping...
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Child Caretaker Pet Sitter

Washington, DC

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Intentional Teacher

Silver Spring, MD

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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Grocery shopping
Hello there! I have been a early childhood teacher for a long time! I like working with the young students. I also tutor students from pre-kindergarten thru 2nd grade! I look forward to meeting your student! I'd describe my personality as Excitement, Encourager, Helper I like working with kids because I can help them be...
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Washington, DC

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Young Woman With Lots Of Love For Kids

Laurel, MD

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as easygoing, creative, and intelligent. I like working with kids because it has come to me so naturally and I want as much experience as I can get before having my own. I started working with kids when I was 12 as a mother's helper for a mom of 3. Ever since then, I've worked on and off for...
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Experienced And Compassionate Nanny Available

Bowie, MD

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Experienced childcare asst. teacher at Easterseals Day Care in Silver Spring. Worked with infants and preschoolers and kids with special needs. Mother's helper for many families in the Columbia, MD area.
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Hyattsville, MD

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! My name is Red and for 20+ years I have had the honor of watching & taking care of little humans. I am a magical multi faceted Mary Poppins! I step in, bring harmony, love, support and co creation wherever I go! Need someone to help/make dinner for your little ones, teach them ABCs to advanced studies, make sure they...
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Experienced Childcare Pro: Creating Happy, Safe Spaces!

Hyattsville, MD

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Fatmata! I'm a certified CNA with CPR/First Aid certifications and over 8 years of experience caring for children ages 4 months and older. I'm passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for kids, and I love being a mother's helper. I understand how valuable extra support can be for parents balancing...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Lanham, MD

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

Jasmine Y.

Jasmine is really a sweet person. She is very polite and I like the good example she sets regarding attitude and education. She makes your...

- Marcie R.

Taylor B.

Taylor is kind, fun, responsible and dependable. Basically the whole package when it come to what you want for watching your children!!!

- Debbie J.

Suleika R.

Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and...

- Amber E.

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 Lanham, MD. 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 $19.00.

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