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Eleanore B.

Hi I'm Eleanore , A Student Looking For A Nanny Position!

Palmyra, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Eleanore! I'm currently attending Nursing school at Messiah University, but I'm looking for a full time babysitting/nannying job during the summer. I started working with kids as young as 11 when my mom would have me watch my younger sisters for an hour or so. I started getting paid for mother's helper/...

Care Member says "I couldn’t ask for a better babysitter. She has been wonderful to have watch our children! Eleanore is responsible, caring, and goes above and beyond in...

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Friendly Sitter

Hershey, PA

3.5(1)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am very good with children, I'm very friendly and fun to be around. I have experience with babies all the way up to young teens. I'm very neat and organized. I love to play games and teach children while keeping them safe and happy. When I was younger I was a mother's helper to a woman of 5 small children. I kept her home tidy...

Aliya J. says "Abbey was an excellent nanny to our infant. She was very sweet and loving, and took great care of him. She was always happy to play with him, read to him,...

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Summer Nanny

Hummelstown, PA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am only available during the summer. When I was growing-up my mother stayed at home with my brothers and myself. In order for her to earn extra income she babysat. I was her little helper. As I grew older my first job was babysitting. I worked at two different daycare centers before deciding to go into private care. I am...

Victoria O. says "I hired Amanda to to help me with my newborn and 18 month old. She's great, always on time and great with both kiddos!"

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Homework Helper

Annville, PA

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Nicholas and I am currently working on my Doctorate of Physical Therapy. I came to Annville, PA for school and have fallen in love with the community. I've been working with kids ever since high school, running summer camps and providing personal tennis lessons. I enjoy working (and laughing) with children of...
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Fun Sitter!!!!! With A 6 Year Old Helper!!!!

Lebanon, PA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Melissa, and I would love the opportunity to provide childcare for your family. I've been babysitting since I was a teenager and have two children of my own, ages 8 and 18, which has given me years of hands-on experience in raising and caring for kids of all ages. I bring a sense of organization, discipline, and...
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Experienced Babysitter Available Everyday

Manchester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have had about 10 years of babysitting on my own (about 4 years before as a mommy's helper before that). I have watched up to 6 kids at once ranging from 2 weeks to 13 years old. I am very comfortable making food for children as well as cleaning up after myself and the children. I have a car and clean driving record. I am...

Lydia G. says "I was looking into hiring Tabitha to look after my son. She just found out she is moving, so we didn't go forward. throughout our process, she had...

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Sweet, Fun Sitter, And Smile Creator

Etters, PA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, sweet, and creative person who has approximately 4 years of professional experience caring for children but 18 if you count growing up in a family of 7 kids! My professional experience includes working at a daycare, classroom helper, after-school care supervisor, and volunteering for my church...
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My Joy And My Pleasure To Be A Caregiver!

Mount Joy, PA

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
Hi there! Here is a little info about me- I am joyful caregiver with experience working in a daycare as a teachers assistant in the toddler classroom, I also floated from the infant room, to toddlers, to preschool and then school-age children. I noticed my love for caring for children at 14 yrs old. I have been nanny, mother's...
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Dependable Family Helper.

New Cumberland, PA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Dependable and loving babysitter with extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers. I currently work consistently with three families and can readily provide references. I have great reviews that can be viewed on the Care. com mobile app. I firmly understand that, as a caretaker, I serve as an extension of the parent(s)...
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Babysitter

Harrisburg, PA

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Since 12 years old, I have loved working with kids! I started out as a mother's helper in my neighborhood and then became a babysitter. I am currently studying speech-language pathology at Lebanon Valley College and I am from Harrisburg. I have experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs. I...
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A Professional Big Sister, Someone Who Loves And Protects Children; And That Can't Be Taught.

Harrisburg, PA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm the second oldest of 10 children, also the oldest daughter, so I was Mom's helper. I love children and they love me! I am often referred to as the fun aunt, but I find learning and structure extremely important. I'd describe my personality as positive, dependable and adaptable I like working with kids because they're...
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Babysitter/Helper

Harrisburg, PA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
As a mother of 3 ages 16, 9 and 2 months I am very versatile and understanding when it comes to children and have patience for them, if your looking for someone you can trust then I'm the one for you
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  • 12 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Palmyra, PA

Mother's Helpers in Palmyra, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 12 listed mother's helpers

Eleanore B.

I couldn’t ask for a better babysitter. She has been wonderful to have watch our children! Eleanore is responsible, caring, and goes above...

- Care member

Abigail H.

Abbey was an excellent nanny to our infant. She was very sweet and loving, and took great care of him. She was always happy to play with...

- Aliya J.

Amanda M.

I hired Amanda to to help me with my newborn and 18 month old. She's great, always on time and great with both kiddos!

- Victoria 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 Palmyra, PA. 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 $18.00.

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