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Lucy S.

Happy Helper!

Mercer Island, WA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am a current university student pursuing a major in Sociology, and I am home for the summer. I am flexible, reliable, and excited to get to work! I have several years of babysitting different families of usually multiple children as well as spending lots of time with my two nephews and niece. I also have worked in childcare,...
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Anzra S.

Household Helper - Let Me Relieve Stress In Your Life

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I work primarily with infants and toddlers. I am comfortable with feedings/snack time, naps, and encourage educational and stimulating activities. I completed my undergrad in Sociology, with an emphasis on family systems, reproduction & child development. I am happy to answer any questions you have for me. I am currently...

Care Member says "Legendary. We put Anzra into a hard situation. Last season cancellation - kids she had never met — a tough situation. She is a true pro. We can’t...

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Xena B.

Part-time And Full-Time Caregiver Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Xena - Mommy Helper & Support Specialist Helping Moms Thrive, One Day at a Time Hi! I'm a caring mommy helper with experience in behavioral health, education, and community support. Currently pursuing my master's and doctorate degrees to expand my skills, I offer compassionate, organized support to busy families. I provide...

Lauren C. says "Jazzmine is awesome! She is so great with our special needs child! Highly recommend! "

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Haley S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello families! I'm currently a nanny for twin 3-year-olds who I've been with since the age of 8 months, but as they transition to preschool i'm seeking a new family to partner with for the upcoming year or potentially longer. Above all else i'm seeking a good match personality and schedule wise. A little about my experience:...

Amber Y. says "She absolutely loves babies and children and it shows. She has about 5-6 younger cousins that she is experienced in watching and you can tell she enjoys...

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Lauren A.

Passionate House Assistant, Nanny, And Mother's Helper Looking For 1-3 Days A Week Work.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Lauren is a highly experienced and dedicated nanny with over 10 years of experience in childcare. She is a graduate of the University of Washington, where she earned her degree in Communications. Her passion for childcare began in her early years, her parents traveled and Lauren was essentially raised by Nanny's. Now years...

Brooke O. says "Lauren was great with my 1 year old son. She is very dependable and happily followed our preferences for his upbringing. She took him on daily excursions...

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Wilysha W.

Enthusiastic, Loving Full Time Nanny/ Mommy Helper!

Bellevue, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Wilysha! I am a child- loving caregiver with a passion for fostering growth, learning, and development all while having fun! I have over 13 years of paid and non paid experience caring for children with ages ranging from infants to late teens. I've been fortunate to work as a summer instructor for CDF Freedom...

Care Member says "Punctual, considerate, friendly."

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Anna W.

Energetic, Fun-Loving, & Experienced Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Anna and I live in Seattle, WA. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have nannied since my senior year of high school for several families. I also have experience coaching a kid's running club (ages 7-18), tutoring, and being a mother's helper. Ever since I can remember, kids have always gravitated towards...

Courtney D. says "We had the privilege of having Anna nanny our son when he was 1.5 years (plus and minus). She was always punctual and reliable and even flexible for...

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Christine S.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a 37 yo Seattle based nanny with 19 years of full-time professional childcare experience. I have extensive newborn experience, including multiples and preemies. Mainly I have private nanny experience but also worked as the lead infant teacher at a daycare, caring for up to 4 infants at once. I am comfortable with WFH...

Care Member says "Christine was our full time main nanny for nearly 3 years (newborn to preschool). In that time frame (hundreds of days), she was never once late. Beyond...

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Logan S.

Fun Babysitter Who Loves Kids!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Logan and I am interested in helping take care of your children . I have lots of experience working with children from the time I was in 6th grade. I worked as a helper at my synagogue and was also a teachers aide at my middle and high school. I have babysat and nannied for people for 6 years as well. I love...

Kara F. says "Logan is wonderful! We were looking for someone to help out and play with our daughter. She is super fun, energetic, creative, and kind. She takes...

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Charlotte S.

Childcare Available In West Seattle

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi I'm Charlotte! I spent 4 years working as a program coordinator for elementary students with Southwest Youth & Family Services. In this role, I led an after school program aimed at closing learning gaps for recent immigrant and refugee students. In addition, I served as a home visitor in a national early learning campaign...

Kelli M. says "Charlotte helped me out with very little notice for daily care for my son while I had to go to work. She came over so I could meet her and take her...

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Brianna L.

Babysitting Or Nannying For College Grad

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Being the oldest child , I have had experience being around children for more than half of my life. Growing up I was the extra set of hands, the extra parent that was needed in order to help my parents with daily tasks. Being around kids is a norm that I feel comfortable with and I genuinely enjoy being around them and feel that...

Monika C. says "Brianna was our regular family babysitter and bedtime helper for three kids under 5YO for one year until we (sadly) moved. She is reliable, caring, and...

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Laura L.

FT/PT Nanny, Mother's Helper, Household Manager, Petsitter, Date Nights, Overnighters, Senior Care

Sammamish, WA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I started babysitting when I was 11. I also had a sister who was 12 years younger than me, so I've spent much of my life caring for children. I had an opportunity to nanny two teenage girls while I attended UW. In 1996, I started my own family. I have two children - a son and a daughter. I spent the better part of their...

Elisa B. says "Laura worked as a full time nanny for my children for 5 years- from the time they were 1 and 7 years old until they were 6 and 12. She was a skilled...

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Haley Z.

Fun, Reliable Sitter

Kirkland, WA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hey there! My name is Haley and I am looking to babysit a few hours after my 9-5 job as a Preschool Teacher. I am 24 years old, with almost eight years of experience working with children of all ages. I am flexible, patient, empathetic, punctual, and responsible. I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Sociology with honors...
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Holly R.

Ms. Sunshine Wants To Help Your Family Shine Bright. Experience W/ All Ages, Stages & Neurodiversity

Seattle, WA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as warm, nurturing, and quirky. I started working with kids when I was 10yo, as a mother's helper. As a teen, I was the go-to babysitter for all of my cousins. I like working with kids because they see the world through fresh eyes. I am fascinated by early development and all the ways children...
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Kim F.

Part Time Parent Helper

Seattle, WA

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$21/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I have been in the Early Childcare field for 30 plus years. I have worked in several childcare settings as well as school settings. I believe that the parent is the first educator in a child's life. I am friendly and likable and patient. I like to sing and tell stories, I am rather goofy as well. I am looking to fill...
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Bridgette W.

Part-time Nanny And Date Night Babysitter Available

Seattle, WA

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Starting back in Middle and High School when I worked as a mother's helper, I have always found working with children to be a very rewarding experience. Back then, it helped me to learn valuable life skills such as patience, organization, time-management, leadership and of course responsibility. As I got older and attended...
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Tetiana P.

Your Child's Friend And Helper

Redmond, WA

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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Tetiana. I'm from Ukraine and now living in Redmond. I I love spending time with children, taking care of them, and seeing their smiles. I don't have professional nanny experience, but I've helped raise my nieces and truly enjoy being part of their little world. I'm a kind, patient, and caring person, and always try...
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Milena B.

Little Helper

Seattle, WA

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$21/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I love kids and animals! From age 11 I started babysitting, animal walking, and house sitting for people around my community. For 3 years I was a full time nanny. My family also runs a kids paddle boarding camp during the summer that I play a major role in. I have 3 younger siblings ages 6-2, but I'm familiar with taking care of...
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Nontiya K.

Medina, WA

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$25/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I used to be an Au pair for 2 years in CA. And after that I become a nanny / babysitter for over 15 years now. I have lot of experience with kids with all different ages since new born till 15-year-old. new born twin . I can cook for kids and family, do some light housekeeping, running the errands, driving the kids around and...
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Janeenart S.

Nanny Part Time/Full Time

Bellevue, WA

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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Gift a part-time nanny, pet sitter, and helper looking for jobs in the evenings (Mon-Fri, 5 PM-12 AM) and on weekends (Sat-Sun). I live in Bellevue. About me: - Currently a nanny for a boy in Bellevue. -Former au pair, cared for 4 children: a 4-year-old, 2-year-old twins (special needs), and a 6-month-old...
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  • 55 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

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

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Mercer Island, WA

Mother's Helpers in Mercer Island, WA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 55 listed mother's helpers

Anzra S.

Legendary. We put Anzra into a hard situation. Last season cancellation - kids she had never met — a tough situation. She is a true pro....

- Care member

Xena B.

Jazzmine is awesome! She is so great with our special needs child! Highly recommend!

- Lauren C.

Haley S.

She absolutely loves babies and children and it shows. She has about 5-6 younger cousins that she is experienced in watching and you can...

- Amber Y.

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.

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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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