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Julia D.

Babysitter

Needham, MA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Hi! My name is Julia D and I am a Junior at Hofstra University studying music education. In my free time, I make music and try to fill my life with as much art as possible. I am an education major firstly because I love being able to influence others' lives and communicate a subject that I care deeply about; teaching is...
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Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Reliable Sitter And Educational Helper

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm a reliable, positive, and organized person who has 7 years of experience in babysitting and pet care giving. I'm able to assist your family with travel, chores, educational activities, homework, and more! I love helping kids discover what they are passionate about and helping them explore their interests like my babysitters...

Leesa R. says "She arrived early to go over information and communicated well before and after booking. She was friendly and my daughter had a great time with her. We...

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Babysitter, Nanny, Part-time Caregiver, Caterer

Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Mattapan, MA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Babysitter/Mother's Helper/Driver

Walpole, MA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Anna! I graduated high school this past June of 2023. I am going into my Junior year of college! I have been a babysitter for 7 years. Those ages staring with 2 years old up to the ages of 13 years old. For under 3 I can change diapers, put down for naps, change when needed, help with bath time, and provide meals,...
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Boston, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I've wanted to be a teacher since I was the age of my current students. Now going into my third year of college, I love working with kids, and I've worked with many ages in many different situations over the course of almost five years. From babysitting to summer camp counseling to a classroom setting, I've done it all! When...
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Part-time Babysitter Available

Watertown, MA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Allie and I have several years of experience working with children of all different ages as a camp counselor, mother's helper, and at various internships during my undergraduate education. I'm currently a graduate student at Lesley University and I am working on getting my masters degree is school and community...
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Child Care

Millis, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I am fluent in Spanish and have experience tutoring young children! As a caregiver, my true passion is nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With three years of experience ranging from mother's helper to tutoring at home to various school settings I am patient, calm, and always ready to bring out the creativity...
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Brookline, MA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Travel
carpooling
I recently graduated college with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. I have accepted a full time engineering job in the fall and am looking for a summer job until then. I have a strong background in math, science, and sports. I have experience as an overnight camp counselor for 10-year-old boys. As well as running a...
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Natick, MA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old, and was a mothers helper for a few years prior. The passed three summers I worked at a Day Camp taking care of campers ages 3-10. My senior year in high school I worked at an after school program at an elementary school in my town.
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Allston, MA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Molly and I recently graduated from Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. I am very passionate about working with children, and will continue to pursue this passion at BU's School of Social Work for graduate school in the fall. I find working with children to be incredibly rewarding...
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Eager, Engaged, And Fun Sitter!

Wayland, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello I am 22 years old and currently a student at Santa Clara! At the age of nine I started as a mothers helper and have baby sat off and on since the age of 13. For high school I went to Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro NH and for the past two summers I have worked at a waitress at a local restaurant. I grew up outside of Boston...
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Nanny/ Mothers Helper

Millis, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Kim. I have 2 older boys. My oldest son graduated fromUmass Amherst and my youngest son graduated from high school in 2020 I have plenty of experience in child care and miss the joys of taking my boys to the park or just playing with them. I have no problem wearing a mask while babysitting. I follow the COVID...
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Experienced (Teacher Certified) Nanny/Babysitter Available Anytime.

Dorchester Center, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have 14+ years of experience working with children. I started as a Mother's helper at the age of 13. From there, I worked in my former church's nursery on Sundays for seven years. I then became an assistant at Early Learning Center daycare at age 16. I worked there for 5 years. I was able to work my way up as I grew older and...
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Intuitive And Experienced Sitter

Westwood, MA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am currently a rising senior in College, pursuing a Bachelors in Health Policy & Management, Women's Studies minor (hoping to go into Women's Health). I've been infatuated with children my whole life. At age nine, I started helping out at a family friends local home daycare center where the children ranged from three months...
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Part-Time Cargiver/Nanny/Baby Sitter/Household Care Helper

Boston, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I am a current junior at Boston University studying International Business and Spanish. I love outdoors, reading, learning languages, crafting and cooking! I am very laid back and patient and have a lot of babysitting experience. I am comfortable with any housekeeping, tutoring or meal prepping needs you may request!
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Hi My Name Is True L!

Natick, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, kind, hardworking. I like working with kids because it is fun. It has always been something I love to do. I enjoy seeing them learn and grow. I plan to be a teacher. I'm looking for babysitting jobs whether it's a one time thing or a more consistent job. I started working with kids when I...
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Child Care Available

Waltham, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am a very experienced mom who has raised four grown children of my own ! I have also been a nanny to an infant/ toddler for 9 years. I have been a nanny for multiple children as well ! I love art and crafts , love to read and play outdoors ! I have tons of energy and I am very loving and nurturing ! I have many references as I...
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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Boston, MA

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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Arianna! I'm a very friendly, positive, energetic person who has cared for children of all ages from toddler to teen. I have a lot of experience in babysitting as I have sat for many different families. I also teach piano lessons, am a teachers helper at an elementary school, and studying to become at teacher; so I would...

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

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Karlis F.

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

- Care member

Alexandra K.

She arrived early to go over information and communicated well before and after booking. She was friendly and my daughter had a great time...

- Leesa R.

Eliza K.

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+...

- Meagan O.

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 Needham, 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 $15.00.

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