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Imani H.

Creative, Patient, Experienced Caretaker

College Park, MD

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Heartful Helper

Silver Spring, MD

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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,...
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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
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Mother's Helper/ Babysitter/ Nanny

Washington, DC

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$15/hr
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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....
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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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Babysitter/Mother's Helper

Falls Church, VA

3.3(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
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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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 graduate student at UMB studying Social Work. 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 have worked as a midday monitor for Anne Arundel County, overseeing kindergarten through 4th graders during that time. I have been...

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

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Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Washington, DC

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

Falls Church, VA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'm Victoria, a dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages. I graduated from Virginia Tech (go Hokies!) with a Bachelor of Science, and my childcare journey began at the age of 12 as a mother's helper. Over the years, I've gained hands-on experience as a babysitter, nanny,...

Care Member says "She is very professional. I definitely recommend her."

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Easygoing Experienced Nanny/Mothers Helper Available Full-Time

Alexandria, VA

4.9(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I've lived in Alexandria, VA all of my life. I attended private school from kindergarten to 7th grade & have attended University. I've worked for two church preschools and have been the lead teacher for students 2-5 years old. I have two sons one is a teenager now the other is a toddler. I've worked with many families with kids...

Care Member says "Christine was fantastic. She was punctual, professional, and personable, and our 2 boys (ages 2 and 5) really liked her. She played with the boys the...

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Alexandria, VA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Iam 40 years old, and I'm a very qualified nanny. I have 20 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and children up to teenagers. I also have great references that I am happy to provide. I drive my car. I am a citizen of the USA. I have my CPR and First Aid certificates. I'm a responsible, well-organized, hardworking person....

Kaitlyn T. says "Laura is very personable, friendly and trustworthy. She put my worries at ease leaving my son with her and he loves her! Would highly recommend."

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Babysitter

Potomac, MD

5.0(1)
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$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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Derwood, MD

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Georgia. I am a 20-year-old student currently studying general/special elementary education. I have babysat for the last six years, but have been mothers helpers for about the last 10. I have many references if needed. I love children and playing with them. I consider myself to be responsible, patient, fun...

Jane C. says "Georgia is a lovely, young, accomplished lady with a nurturing personality. I feel lucky to have found her to look after my daughter, who has a learning...

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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
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Derwood, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have about 7 years of experience with kids between newborn to 12yo. Also, I worked as Human Resources in my home country, here I worked as a driver, deliver driver and helper too. I am always open to learn and improve myself. I am looking for extra as babysitting for date night or part time after school where I can bring my 2...

Ted B. says "Janay is the best nanny ever. She took care of my son since he was 2 months old. She is very proactive, punctual, and reliable. My son loves her so much and...

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Experienced Nanny/Family Helper

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Nathaly and I am a para educator working MCPS. I have a certificate in the 90-hour course for Early Childhood Education. I've been working with children since I was 15 years old and I love to! I started babysitting on occasions for a family on the weekends and volunteering at a camp in the summer during high...

Zachary H. says "Nathaly is exceptional: she handled all 3 of my wild kids with patience, kindness, and firmness, while engaging with them on fun art projects and kept...

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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
travel
craft assistance
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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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
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
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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Creative And Organized Family Helper

McLean, VA

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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  • 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

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.

Martha S.

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...

- Anamaria L.

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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