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Chelsea V.

Experienced Sitter & Nanny

Laurel, MD

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I started babysitting in high school and continued throughout my college & grad school career. Now that I am teaching high school, I miss getting to interact with and teach younger kids. I have experience caring for children aged 2 months through 15 years old. I have nannied, been a parent helper, cooked, cleaned, taken children...
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Parents' Helper

Beltsville, MD

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! I am excited to offer my childcare services. I have over 7 years of experience working with children of all ages, including 3 years of daycare experience with children aged 18 months to 6 years old. I have developed a passion for nurturing and guiding young minds. My approach to childcare is based on patience and...
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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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Young Woman With Lots Of Love For Kids

Laurel, MD

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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, Mature, And Fun-loving Babysitter Available!

Hyattsville, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I have been taking care of babies and children since the age of 13, when I started out as a mother's helper and worked my way up until I was confident and equipped with the skills to care for babies and children on my own. With a degree in Psychology and Anthropology from Eckerd College, I am now also a full-time teacher and...
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Washington, DC

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Chiara! I am a 4th grade teacher during the day, with a passion for serving and educating all children! In fact, it was child care and a nanny job all 4 years of college with the same family that led me to my passion for teaching and to the world of education which I now work in! I am located in Washington, D. C. but...
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Creative, Patient, Experienced Caretaker

College Park, MD

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hey there childcare seekers, My childcare experience spans over a 7 year period; providing care for a variety of ages. I love being active, from playing soccer, having silly dance parties to making creative sensory project; having fun or learning from an experience is a goal I try to achieve. I have been FT with two brilliant...
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Part-Time Nanny, Tutor, & As-Needed Babysitter

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
With over 8 years of childcare experience, with children ages 3 months to 13 years, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the role. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Art from Gordon College, along with licenses in Elementary Education (grades 1-6) and Art Education (grades 5-12), and 3. 5 years of teaching...
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My Goal Is To Obtain A Live-Out Nanny Position.

Bowie, MD

3.7(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi. I am a hardworking professional with over 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field. I have experience as a Lead Teacher, Mother's helper, and Nanny. I am passionate about helping families while nurturing and educating our future.

Victoria C. says "My family truly enjoyed Taylor as our part time babysitter. She is punctual, dependable and had so many creative activities for our children."

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Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
I just graduated with a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from GW. I start my job as a speech therapist in a school district in August. I have have worked extensively with children of all ages both at GWU and at the LAB School of Washington. I have also been a babysitter since I was 15 years old for family and friends....

Takoma Park, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a freshman at UMBC majoring in Nursing, and looking for a summer nannying position or babysitting as needed! I worked in an after school childcare program/summer camp for about a year and a half, until graduating high school. Before and during that experience, I babysat and was a parents-helper. I enjoy arts and crafts and...
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Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Elena

Severna Park, MD

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a sophomore at Ramapo College of New Jersey and am majoring in psychology and Spanish. I hope to be a children's counselor/therapist one day as I have always had a great connection with kids and want to help people. I recently finished as a midday monitor for Anne Arundel County. I have overseen kindergarten...

Cate W. says "Amazing sitter, kids loved her & she is highly recommended by her teachers!"

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Fun-Loving, College-Educated Sitter

Kensington, MD

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Paige (she/her) and I am so excited for the opportunity to get to know your family. I have over 8 years of loving, quality experience in child care. From starting out as a mother's helper, to being a camp counselor and now camp director, to a part-time nanny/ babysitter, I have gained many skills over the...

Kaila J. says "Paige is amazing. I hired her initially for pet care services to watch our dog while on vacation and she quickly became a reliable hire who I asked back...

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I'm Second Oldest Of Seven Children, I Have Worked At Daycare Summer Camp For Many Years

Annapolis, MD

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Specializes in overnight care for infants! Hello, my name is Jessica. I started working with kids at a young age being a mother's helper. I was a dance teacher for 4 years, I then went to work in a daycare center for a year. In the daycare center I really started to realize my passion was working with kids. However I wasn't...

Michel V. says "Jessica took care of 4 children, one 13 month old and 3 girls ranging from 4-6. She had to deal with three different parents, each with their own wishes...

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Creativity Beyond Screen Time

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Fully vaccinated and covid conscious! I started as a mother's helper when I was in middle school and have been babysitting for years. I pride myself in always finding fun ways to get kids away from screens and embrace their creative side. I played soccer as a kid and danced for 16 years so love to be active and enjoy park...
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Kind, Reliable Sitter/Helper

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Avalon, and I recently earned my Master of Public Health from The George Washington University. With years of hands-on experience and studying child health in school, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children. Over the years, I have babysat for numerous families, served as a...

Care Member says "Avalon was an excellent babysitter for our girls. We hired her mainly for our 1-year old but she also helped us out with our 4-year old when needed. She...

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A Fun And Safe Helper/sitter

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am looking for a position for summer break. I am reliable, fun, patient, and caring. I have experience with babysitting multiple children at a time, and children with special needs. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy doing fun/educational activities such as science experiments, art projects, exploring outside,...

Alexandra B. says "Rakilah is phenomenal. Rakilah has cared for my 15 month old daughter while I worked from home. She takes my daughter on adventures to the library and...

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Evening Care

Bethesda, MD

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
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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About Kessley :)

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a kind and hardworking student with a love of children. From being a Mother's Helper, to a one-off babysitter to teaching Baby Ballet for 6 years, I have an immense amount of experience. I've worked with lots of kids with unique needs, and I'm flexible to your family's needs. I'd describe my personality as helpful,...

Melissa J. says "Kessley is warm, friendly and responsible. Great communicator. She plays board games with my other children, reads bed time stories, and helps with...

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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

Taylor W.

My family truly enjoyed Taylor as our part time babysitter. She is punctual, dependable and had so many creative activities for our...

- Victoria C.

Leah K.

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...

- Care member

Elena M.

Amazing sitter, kids loved her & she is highly recommended by her teachers!

- Cate W.

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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