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Samia M.

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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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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Nanny / Babysitter / Mother's Helper / Daycare

Capitol Heights, 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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Derwood, MD

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Reliable And Detail-Oriented Errands Helper | Here To Make Your Life Easier!

Montgomery Village, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm a responsible and organized professional with 5+ years of child care experience-2 years as an au pair and 3+ years as a nanny-plus a background in marketing and project coordination. I'm great at managing time, multitasking, and staying on top of details. I'm here to help with errands, light household tasks, and...

Julia M. says "Samanta is the best!! She's patient, nurturing, helpful and kind. Can't say enough good things about her. I recommend her highly!"

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Child Care

Clifton, VA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hey Families, My name is Kathleen, I'm 28 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...

Care Member says "Kathleen is an amazing young woman who has excellent communication skills, is highly dependable, has solid judgement, and is always honest. She watched...

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Child Care

Clifton, VA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Samantha, and I've been babysitting for children of all ages for about 12 years! I started as a mother's helper around the age of 10 and have been nannying and babysitting ever since! I recently graduated from VCU with a bachelor's of science in criminal justice. Throughout my time in Richmond I worked for two...

Javier C. says "Sam has been watching our two year old for 6 months now. She came regularly during the school year and now helps us out whenever we need, watching both...

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Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Derwood, MD

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Super Fun Sitter!

Ashburn, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 7 years of experience. I babysat all through middle and high school. I started and ran a kids camp for four years and have a lot of experience with kids of all ages. Throughout high school I volunteered for years at an elementary schools, working one on one with kids. I have a car and and willing/able to help with pretty...

Care Member says "Jemma is responsible and punctual, great with kids, highly recommended!"

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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
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Are you looking for a good babysitter on the weekend! 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 Aid certificates....

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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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
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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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
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Friendly & Dependable Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Kaitlyn W.'s Photo

Household Helper And Fun Sitter

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 5 years of experience in childcare, from babysitting and summer camp jobs and now teaching. I can provide excellent housekeeping, I love organizing and cleaning! I am energetic and fun, I was a dancer so I can run around with the kids all day. I have a degree in Elementary and Special Education from Towson University and...

Jackie A. says "Kaitlyn has not yet watched my child yet. She came over today for a meet and greet. it eased our minds so much. She was very responsive and timely. She is...

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Pro Active Date Night/ Weekend Part Time Sister/ Mommy Helper.

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience working with ( ages 1 trough 13). My creativity was put to good use during my time as an Au pair, developing fun arts & crafts for the children to help develop their skills and learning. I created schedules, managed group events for various families and organized play dates all while strategically...

Beatriz G. says "Kezia is an amazing person! She took great care of my kids. She's so trustworthy and my kids adore her! I would recommend her anytime!"

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Rockville, MD

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I started out as a mother's helper when I was 13 and have always had a special heart for children and children with special needs. I have experience working with Special Needs and Military Families. Willing to provide references.
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I'm A Dynamic Mom, like Music And Enjoy To Go To The Gym Everyday

Woodbridge, VA

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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
English and Spanish speaker. Senior Care. I was a companion for a senior lady who loves to read I helper to prep her meals do some errands, manage some medications, helper to bath and change. also some light house keeping duties. I have two years of experience also worked with people with dementia and Alzheimer's
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Intentional Teacher

Silver Spring, MD

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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...
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Olney, MD

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Alexa, and I am going into my third year in College. I have extensive experience with children, including babysitting, working as a mother's helper, and assisting my mom, who is a swim instructor, in teaching kids in the water. I've also completed a three-year child development program through MCPS and interned...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of October 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in McLean, VA

Mother's Helpers in McLean, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

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.

Janaina O.

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...

- Ted B.

Samanta C.

Samanta is the best!! She's patient, nurturing, helpful and kind. Can't say enough good things about her. I recommend her highly!

- Julia M.

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 McLean, 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 $17.00.

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