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Martha S.

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
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
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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Fun Safe Reliable Nurturing Mothers Helper

Stafford, VA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I have four kids of my own. My youngest is five. I'm a registered behavior technician, so I have a lot of experience with special needs. I'm currently I'm school to get my degree in psychology
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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
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 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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Falls Church, VA

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$23/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Outgoing Babysitter With 7* Years Experience

Fairfax, VA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello:) I'm Ella! I've been working with kids for over 7 years, starting as a mother's helper when I was just 11. Since then, I've babysat children of all ages, from newborns to 12, in both short-term and long-term jobs, including full-time summer care. I've cared for anywhere from one to three kids at a time and love creating...
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A Little Bit About Me And Why I'm On Care.com

Fairfax, VA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I have a passion for working with children. I am actually in college college currently studying special education. My top priority when working with you is following your instructions and your lead as the parents and making sure everyone is having fun and being safe. As far as my experience, I have worked four years first as a...
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Arlington, VA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Friendly And Compassionate Young Woman Hoping To Save Up For Graduate School.

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello :) My name is Jasmine and I would love to help your family with babysitting needs! I currently work as a biomedical researcher in Bethesda and I am trying to make some money before hopefully starting medical school in the fall. Having a medical background and a passion to care for others, I am uniquely qualified to care...
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Fun Artistic Momma For Hire!

Arlington, VA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as charming, caring transparent. I like working with kids because kids are fun/ funny make me laugh. I like being a caregiver and a teacher because the experience is rewarding for me. My ideal job will allow me to babysit in my home, I have a toddler and babysitting allows me to still be with her...
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Part-time Babysitter

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 51 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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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Fun, Afterschool Nanny/Homework Helper!

Arlington, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Creative And Organized Family Helper

McLean, VA

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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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Babysitter/Nanny

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Adele and I currently live in AU Park in NW DC. I grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, so I am very familiar with the DMV area! I am looking for part-time childcare jobs either during the day, after school, or evenings. I currently freelance for marketing agencies and make my own schedule so I have lots of...
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
12 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have always loved kiddos and started as a mother's helper at the age of 9 (making $2. 50 an hour). I began babysitting at age 13, was a camp counselor to rising kindergartners for 5 summers, and a full time nanny during the pandemic. With over a decade of experience, I possess a passion for all ages, from baby's to big kids!...
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Falls Church, VA

1.0(0)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Jennifer, a nursing student at Marymount University. I am a mature, responsible, fun, detail-oriented individual who adores and loves children! I have experience babysitting children from different stages of life. I babysat as young as newborn babies to 12 years old. I love having a close relationship and bond...
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Washington, DC

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Molly and I am a 26-year-old public health professional, living and working in the DC area. I have over 15 years experience as a part-time nanny, babysitter, and mother's helper. I am comfortable with little ones, elementary school age, and teens. I am also willing to help with meal prep and other tasks as...
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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
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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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Falls Church, VA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Nicolás from Argentina. I was an au pair in the U. S. for 2 years with 3 wonderful families - happy to provide references! I also worked as a tutor, babysitter, and Scout helper back home. In the U. S., I cared for children of all ages: H (3), K (5), R (12), Q (5), H (10), C (12), C (1. 5), L (9), and L (11). I'm...
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Fun And Experienced Nanny

Fairfax, VA

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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Eve! I have been working with kids since I was 13 as a daycare attendant, nanny, babysitter, and mommies helper and teacher. I have taken care of children ranging from newborns to 10-year-olds. I also have my own transportation. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of November 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 Lorton, 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 $30.00.

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