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Fun College Sitter/nanny And Homework Helper

Fairfield, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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Hi, my name is Katie . I'm a graduate clinical social work student at Southern Connecticut State University. I have 8 years of child care experience working with kids through regular babysitting, tutoring, and as a camp counselor. I have a wide range of ages I'm comfortable working with. I love working with kids and am very...
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Care Giver Available Part Or Full Time As Needed

Deer Park, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting children since I was 12 years old. I aided my single mother in raising three younger siblings, the youngest of whom is 10 years my junior and was often in my care while my mother worked. I was hired as a mother's helper in 2015. Due to changing circumstances within the family, I was employed for a...
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Responsible And Fun Sitter/ And Or Mother's Helper

Patchogue, NY

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I am currently a college student attending Stony Brook University, and I have my associates degree as a psychology major. Additionally I have 4 years of babysitting experience. I can also help out with household chores if needed. I further have experience in watching children from the ages of 4-13. I strive to make a healthy...
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Patchogue, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Gabrielle and I have over a decade of experience in caregiving. My journey began at just 10 years old as a mother's helper. Then at 13, I began babysitting, gaining valuable experience in providing care and support for children of all ages. At 16, I became a certified lifeguard and earned certifications in AED, CPR,...

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

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

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 Port Jefferson, NY. 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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