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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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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Heartful Helper

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
As a Public Health major specializing in Family Science, I have a profound passion for working with children of all ages but feel most at home caring for infants and toddlers. I love engaging little ones through meaningful activities that nurture their development and joy. For infants, I incorporate sensory play, tummy time,...

Douglas D. says "Rose-Marie watched our two kids, 5 and 2, over the weekend and was absolutely wonderful! She was very communicative, helpful, and my children had a...

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Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hello If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper in the Central Jersey area keep reading! I am a 24-year-old with a criminal justice B. A. 8 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I love kids and I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, sleep...

Gina T. says "Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone."

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Nanny / Babysitter / Mother's Helper / Daycare

Riverdale, 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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Reliable Babysitter/Helper

College Park, MD

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
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Hi! I am a caring, responsible 25-year-old with a flexible schedule. I graduated college with a degree in music education in 2021, and am pursuing my Masters of Music in trumpet performance. I teach private trumpet lessons, as well as a group piano class at Friends Community School in College Park. I am looking to earn some...

Kathryn M. says "We have two 16-month old, high energy boys and needed a couple of weekdays covered so we could work. Maria was fantastic with the boys and jumped right...

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Part-Time Babysitter Available

Odenton, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I am currently studying to earn my BS in Early Childhood Education. I've worked as an infant and toddler teacher, a preschool teacher, a prekindergarten teacher, and Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Aide. I love helping children grasp the fun of learning through innovating games & activities! Also in my eyes, there's nothing...

Courtney S. says "Jasmine was so sweet and made sure to keep in touch with me the entire time. We are looking forward to hiring her in the future!"

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Part-time Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 48 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
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...

Care Member says "Alexis was punctual, professional, and very friendly and kind. My two boys very much enjoyed having her babysit!"

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Intentional Teacher

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
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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...

Care Member says "Alicia is absolutely wonderful. My son opened up to her right away and he really enjoyed his time with her. I can’t recommend her highly enough. "

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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Friendly & Dependable Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Washington, DC

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Experienced Nanny And Math/Science Helper For Your Family

College Park, MD

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Isa! I'm 27 and currently looking for a flexible nanny position. I was an au pair for two years and now live in Maryland while finishing my engineering degree (just working on my thesis on weekends). I'm CPR certified, have a clean driving record, and reliable transportation. I'd also be happy to help with homework,...
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Very Flexible, Fun, Creative And Friendly (and Very Responsible)

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, curious, and upbeat. I like working with kids because they are curious, funny, and delightful. I'm looking for a job that I can accomplish outside my full-time hours. I want to earn extra money to pay for my past school expenses. I started working with kids when I entered...
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Experienced Childcare Pro: Creating Happy, Safe Spaces!

Hyattsville, MD

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
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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Law Student Student With Significant Childcare Experience Available For After-school/weekday Jobs

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Child Caretaker Pet Sitter

Washington, DC

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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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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A Fun, Yet Responsible Caretaker.

College Park, MD

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

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

Rose-marie M.

Rose-Marie watched our two kids, 5 and 2, over the weekend and was absolutely wonderful! She was very communicative, helpful, and my...

- Douglas D.

Kiamira B.

Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone.

- Gina T.

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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