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Sophia R.

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...

Chase M. says "Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again."

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Karlis F.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I love taking care of children. I have 2 children of my own. I've taken care of newborns to 12 years old. I've had experience and I also have volunteered in my children's school as a teacher classroom's helper. I'm responsible, caring and a hardworking woman.

Care Member says "I was her CPR AND FIRST TRAINER and she was able to complete the training without difficulty."

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Bethany N.

FT/PT Nanny Available

Revere, MA

4.8(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families, i'm Beth. I'm a fun loving, cookie baking, arts and crafts making type of nanny! I have been working with children for over 13 years now. While I attended school I was a teacher's helper in a preschool classroom for 4 years, as well as taking multiple child care classes. After I graduated I continued to work in...

Jamie C. says "Beth is an amazing babysitter/nanny! She took care of my premature infant twins who are now three. She is very flexible and able to accommodate different...

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Linda C.

Part-Time Child Care And/or Senior Care

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, I am a 58-year-old, retired CPA. I now can add mothers helper, caring for infants to school aged Children, Senior Companion, personal assistant and a dog sitter. I love the families I assist with whatever their needs are, I am fun loving, up beat, dependable and kids and adults love me. I come with excellent references....

Dana M. says "Linda is so wonderful! She has been with our family for nearly 2 years, and will continue on a need basis. My kids adore her and I know she feels the same...

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Leela T.

Upbeat Sitter & Remote School Helper

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
A experienced sitter looking to be a families helper during these difficult times. Happy to help with remote school work, crafts and activities, laundry, and errands. References available.

Justine S. says "Leela has been so amazing with my toddler! She has an innate love for children and ability to make them happy. She has always been so caring,...

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Eliza K.

Babysitter, Nanny, Part-time Caregiver, Caterer

Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old when I started off as a mothers-helper for families in my neighborhood. In addition to working at a small gift shop through high school, I babysat on average one day a week during the school year, and three days a week over the summer. Additionally, my sister, brother and I ran a...

Meagan O. says "Finding Eliza was one of the best things to happen to our family during the pandemic. She became an important part of our family for the 3+ months our...

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Sarah H.

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Sarah. I am a local mom, and I have worked as a nanny for many years now. I enjoy working with children, they are so much fun! I enjoy reading to them, playing games together, being outside at a park or in a yard interacting with them. I enjoy doing age appropriate arts and crafts with the kids and seeing their...

Care Member says "I have worked with beloved Sarah for many years with my 5 year old son since he was a about 4 months old she had always gone the extra mile for my...

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Honey B.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Are you looking for a fun, loving, and responsible care giver for your kids? Well look no further! Hi I'm Honey! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 12 years old! (crazy right). I grew up around my younger siblings so I learned many valuable...

Jessica K. says "We hired Jalynn as a full time nanny for our 6 kids over 3 years ago and she was with us for about 2 1/2 years. The only reason she stopped working for...

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Ashley B.

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Mattapan, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...

Blake S. says "Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so...

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Hayley C.

Mothers Helper!!

Reading, MA

from
$45/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Hayley and I am a mother of two beautiful girls (6, 8yrs). I'm a reliable caregiver, with a spotless driving record, I love kids, and pets of all kinds. Do you need someone to help with light housework, cooking, grocery shopping, etc? I'm your helper!
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Yasmine M.

Chelsea, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, new to the area. Currently a grad student at BU. I have previous experience as a nanny, personal assistant/family helper, pet care as well as working as an aide in a hospital. looking for flexible working hours for a great family
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Mar K.

Sitter/Nanny Who Loves Spending Time With Kids

Cambridge, MA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! My name is Mar (they/them). I've been taking care of kids since I was a mother's helper at age 9. It's important to me to meet kids wherever they are and follow their lead with what they're interested in and comfortable with. I like to cook and can help with meals. I have a driver's license and my own car.
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Lydia M.

Summer Sitter And Schoolwork Helper

Allston, MA

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have 5 years of childcare experience, from nannying in high school to my most recent position at a children's clothing boutique! At my most recent nannying job, I helped the children practice their reading skills, create at-home science experiments, and learn about the natural world. My time tutoring has taught me how to...
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Catherine S.

Chelsea, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I've been watching young children since I was 12 years old, starting as a mother's helper and eventually starting to babysit all through high school and college. I have been a nanny for several families, one with 4 children under the age of 6 years old. I am comfortable with all ages, including infants.
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Madeleine W.

Madeleine W From South Boston

Boston, MA

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a kind and energetic college student who has experience as a mother's helper and babysitter for all ages, newborns to big kids. Currently a student as well as a teacher, I understand remote learning from both sides. As a scholar of music, I am creative and able to interact with children, as well as create engaging...
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Melanie N.

Fun Sitter, Caregiver And All Around Helper For Families In Need

Somerville, MA

from
$24/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 9 years of experience. I am currently an RN in Boston. I love to babysit/ was a nanny prior to nursing school. I also love to help out for those in need of a caregiver. I can help with every day needs, travel, remote learning and carpooling.
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Casey S.

Junior At Boston University Looking To Help Out With Kids, Pets, And Every/any Activities!!!

Allston, MA

from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I babysit for many families in my home town and I'm looking to do the same in my current living area! I am currently a senior at Boston University and am looking for some part time work in an area I do the best in which is child care! As soon as I was old enough I began caring for my younger brother and babysitting for many...
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Rebecca S.

Long-time Babysitter, Now Researcher By Day, Wanting To Create Fun And Memories With Boston Kiddos!

Brighton, MA

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I started being a mama's helper at 10 years old, and I have had on and off experience with babysitting, nannying and swim instructing in the 15 years since then. During and college and in the professional workforce I have not had regular families in Boston, and I am hoping to connect with Brighton, Allston and Brookline families...
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Lillian A.

Fun, Outgoing, Loves Kids!

Arlington, MA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi, I am a 20-year-old college student at Fairfield University. I am currently a junior studying psychology with a minor in education and health studies. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and volunteered at my local pre school during high school. During the summers I work as a preschool teacher. I am available as a date...
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Elizabeth H.

Energetic Sitter And Explorer!

Boston, MA

from
$16/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Elizabeth H, I am a positive and energetic freshman at Northeastern University. I have 6 years of experience working with children, working with ages 2 to 9. I have experience as a mothers helper, babysitter, swim/sailing instructor, and camp counselor. I am the oldest of four kids and love children. I am very...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 5.0

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Medford, MA

Mother's Helpers in Medford, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Sophia R.

Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again.

- Chase M.

Karlis F.

I was her CPR AND FIRST TRAINER and she was able to complete the training without difficulty.

- Care member

Bethany N.

Beth is an amazing babysitter/nanny! She took care of my premature infant twins who are now three. She is very flexible and able to...

- Jamie C.

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 Medford, MA. 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 $23.00.

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