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Cristina W.

Nanny/Mother's Helper/Babysitter Available Full-Time/Part-Time

Federal Way, WA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Nurturing comes naturally to me. I love helping kids learn and be creative, fueling their imaginations in positive ways. I've spent the past 7+ years providing daytime care for children. Personally, I have a background in both Attachment Parenting and Magda Gerber's RIE style child care techniques, along with home...

Melissa E. says "Cristina is great at reading the kids and making sure their needs are all met. Reliable and trustworthy,Cristina is an outstanding helper! "

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Flexible Nanny/ Home Helper!

Lynnwood, WA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I started working with families over 10 years ago in between raising my own family when not working corporate jobs! I have 30 years of experience as a mother to 6 kids. My own range 30-6. I can help with your little one or older one as I have lots of experience with all ages. I enjoy all stages of little ones and enjoy watching...

Bethany M. says "Shannon did a wonderful job with our two year old and 7 month old. My husband and I hired her for a trial 5pm-8pm date night to start getting our kiddos...

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House Manager/Nanny/Mother's Helper/Caregiver/Personal Assistant Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
My previous experience are as follows: - Loving, nurturing toddler care, including changing diapers of small children, planning and preparing meals and snacks. - Supervising baths for older children, dressing children appropriate to the child's activities. - Cleaning and washing up after children's meals. - Planning and...

Care Member says "Jannet has been an absolute blessing for us. She has been with our family for about two years now and helps us in various capacities. We are a family of...

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Port Orchard, WA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
My passion as a 'helper' extends across disciplines. Eager to learn, easy to adapt. 5+ years of physical, mental, and emotional professional healthcare experience.
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Versatile Childcare Provider And Homework Helper

Auburn, WA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I started babysitting in high school, caring for both toddlers and infants. Over the summers, I volunteered at my family's childcare center for foster youth in Tacoma, where I developed a passion for helping children thrive in supportive environments. In addition, I have over four years of experience teaching swim lessons to...
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Experienced, Energetic, Creative, And Fun Nanny.

Mountlake Terrace, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I have over 10 years experience as a nanny, as well as experience as a preschool teacher, mother's helper, daycare worker, and was also a stay-at-home mother to my two wonderful children for five years. I have taken early childhood education courses, am an artist, love the outdoors, baking, birdwatching, creative play,...
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Part-time Babysitter

Federal Way, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have cared for children birth to teen years as a babysitter, nanny and mother's helper. I spent many years working for a foster family who served children with a variety of special physical needs. So I am experienced in helping kids who have a colostomy bag, cochlear implant, are fed by a feeding tube through their stomach,...
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Family Friendly Helper!

Port Orchard, WA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have nanny/care experience dating back to my teenage years. Right out of high school I was a live-in nanny for two years. After that I have continually cared for children all over Kitsap County.
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Prior Infant/Discovery Preschool Teacher

Federal Way, WA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hey families! I'm exploring some options for the free time I have during the summer. Wondering if there's anyone in the area who needs help for a few hours weekly or occasional date nights ! I do have a 5 year helper who would be accompanying me though. (: -Former Infant/Discovery Preschool teacher (3 years) -Long-term nanny (3...
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Educator Looking For Remote Tutoring/homework Help Role

Seattle, WA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I graduated from WSU in the Spring of 2021 with a degree in Elementary Education and Human Development. I worked as a substitute teacher for a couple of years and then decided to take a different path. I now work a full time position in marketing and events. I have over 12 years of experience with children and...
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Mother's Helper

Kirkland, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi my name is Rose but above all I'm a mother of two Teenage girls (18yrs) , I'm very nurturing and love the little ones , I know at times life can be busy for a mothers and that where I came in to give u a little break while taking care of your precious one.
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Seattle, WA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
For the last 5 years, I have worked in various childcare roles working my way through college. I graduated with honors from the UW with a degree in Education and certification in Special Ed, and am looking for a summer job after my first year as a Sped teacher. As a nanny, I have written curriculum and a lengthy report at the...
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Fun Loving

Bothell, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I live in Bothell I have 45years of experience. I am an active grandma type nanny now as I am 65 , but I absolutely love the children so I will continue to care for them as long as I can I have a lot of experience with infants, and I love to hold them rock them sing to them read to them whatever is necessary as well as the older...
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Babysitter, Nanny, Child Wrangler, Helper.

Snohomish, WA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hey! My name is Vivi and I would love to work for you! I'm a chemical engineering student and the University of Arizona looking for summer work! I was raised by a kindergarten teacher with special needs experience, and I have a sister who is also a teacher! I have babysat for families with rowdy boys for the last seven years,...
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Seattle, WA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I have been watching children since age 13 when I began as a stay-at-home father's helper for their infant son. When their second child was born, I was their full-time summer nanny. Occasional babysitting on evenings and weekends for other families soon followed through word of mouth; and ages have ranged from infants up to 12...
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Hi my names Lexi, I'm 23 years old and currently a college student. I love to read books, watch movies and spend time with my family. I love working with kids. I started babysitting when I was just 14 years old and it has become a passion of mine! I feel that working with kids has made my life meaningful and is overall such a...

Care Member says "Lenexia was so communicative and sweet throughout our whole exchange. She seemed quite experienced and comfortable when she took care of my girls :)"

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  • 56 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of August 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 56 listed mother's helpers

Cristina W.

Cristina is great at reading the kids and making sure their needs are all met. Reliable and trustworthy,Cristina is an outstanding helper!

- Melissa E.

Shannon P.

Shannon did a wonderful job with our two year old and 7 month old. My husband and I hired her for a trial 5pm-8pm date night to start...

- Bethany M.

Jannet Lyn G.

Jannet has been an absolute blessing for us. She has been with our family for about two years now and helps us in various capacities. We are...

- Care member

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 Mercer Island, WA. 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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