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Mother's helpers in Palmyra, VA
I have 25+ years of experience in child care. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation, Grocery Shopping and Transportation.
Gayle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
*Evening sitting availability only* Not available Dec20-Jan 2nd.
I have over 10+ years of experience working with kids. I've been babysitting since I was 12 when I first started out as a "mother's helper". I'm the oldest of three and have experience with babies, elementary school and middle school children. I took the Red Cross...
Providence can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Providence was our family's go to babysitter for several years. She was always on time and had a great positive attitude. She brought games for our kids and changed them up as they grew older. Her attitude was bright and positive and she make Prov time fun....
Stan K.
Hello! My name is Emma! (I prefer to go by Em). I currently reside outside of Charlottesville, VA. With five years of diverse care experience spanning ages 6 months to 85 years old, I am deeply passionate about fostering quality care for children, adults, and elders. I value a present and mindful approach. Whether it's making up...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Lydia V.
Charlottesville, VA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am reliable and flexible with a positive, can do attitude. My want to work and be with kids started early on with babysitting and being a mothers helper to friends and family and later brought me to work, providing care for ages 0mo-10yrs until it was closed due to COVID-19. From there I began providing full time care...
Lydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Emily G.
Charlottesville, VA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! I have grown up babysitting for families in my neighborhood and realized that caring for children is something that I feel passionately about. My mother's career is in early childhood development, so I have a strong base of knowledge and a will to learn more. I believe that the most important things in caring for a...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lyra S.
Charlottesville, VA
$15-16/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Lyra, and I have been working in children care for many years. I have also had plenty of experience with pet care as I have volunteered for the SPCA as a dog walker for the past three years and grew up surrounded by dogs, cats, and even a parrot. I worked as a lifeguard for the past two summers and am first-aid, AED, and...
Lyra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Palmyra, VA?
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.
How can I find mother’s helpers near me in Palmyra, VA?
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, VA. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.
How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in Palmyra, VA in May, 2024?
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 $30.00.