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Laura B.

Law Student Student With Significant Childcare Experience Available For After-school/weekday Jobs

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Child Care

Clifton, VA

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$26/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hey Families, My name is Kathleen, I'm 26 years and I'm from Brazil and I'd love to be considered as your next family helper! I love taking care of kids, taking them to explore new places, playgrounds, help in their development and giving them lost of love! I'm a very good driver and also have swimming skills and I know on...
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Washington, DC

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Stafford, VA

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$24/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a 25-year-old that has 4 years of child care experience as a mother's helper and a day nanny through my college years.
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Childcare Provider/House Cleaning/Pet CareProvider/Personal Helper,

Oxon Hill, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
63-old mother of 6 young adults /13 grands with over 35 years of childcare experience. I provide nurturing, caring, loving professional care with skills to give your love one what they need for a good start in life. Pediatric First Aid/CPR certified. TB tested. Regular cleaning and laundry. Pet lover.
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Happy Helper For Your Little Adventurers

Alexandria, VA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
Hello! I'm Marie, a dedicated and responsible babysitter/nanny committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your children. With 5 years of experience in babysitting and nannying, I've received positive feedback from all the families I've worked with. I genuinely enjoy spending time with children,...
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Part-time Babysitter

Arlington, VA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I became a mother's helper at the age of 12 and helped a woman with two little girls. I have two little brothers and a little sister (6, 11, 13). I babysit for a family of four two summers ago (26 months, kindergarten, second grade, and fourth grade). This past summer I nannied for a family with two kids 6 and 3 years old. I am...
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Arlington, VA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a a caring and energetic college student from Arlington, VA looking for a job during summer break. I had babysitting and mother's helper jobs throughout high school, often watching up to three children at a time, helping with homeschooling, and coming up with creative and engaging activities for the kids. I am an experienced...
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Child Caretaker Pet Sitter

Washington, DC

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Babysitter/Nanny

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Part-time Caregiver Available

Fairfax, VA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I love being a caregiver and have been caring for children since I was 12 years old. I started as a mothers helper for 6-month-old and since then have cared for children of all ages. I am now 26 years old and have been babysitting for a over 12 years for various different families, children ages 0-13. I am originally from the...
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Available Babysitter And Potential Nanny.

Washington, DC

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as dedicated, confident, organized. I like working with kids because they bring me join and I love seeing them experience new things. I'm looking for a job that is able to fill my time while I am in the search for a corporate job and I can become a positive person in the children's life. I...
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About Me :)

Falls Church, VA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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,...
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Alexandria, VA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Are you looking for a good babysitter on the weekend early evening ! I I'm 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...
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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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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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Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Baby Sister/ Mother Helper.

Arlington, VA

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$12/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as kind , fun and energetic I like working with kids because it's rewarding to watch them having fun while they're learning. looking for a family that needs help in the mornings with childcare, errands, prep meals and laundry. over the course of 20 years , I have helped few families in Mclean and...
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  • 58 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of August 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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