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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.
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My current family's children are in school and their needs have changed. I'm searching for my next long term family to support. I'd love to help lighten the load and bring joy and ease into your lives.
I have 26 years of childcare experience, ranging from working in daycare centers to being a mother's helper. I thrive with kids...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miss Kim is a lovely nanny, very engaging and the kids love her! She’s provided back up care for our nanny on many occasions and my kids are always excited to see her.
She’s fantastic at navigating behavioral issues and keeping the calm even in very high energy...
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Lauren A.
Seattle, WA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate House Assistant, Nanny, And Mother's Helper Looking For 1-3 Days A Week Work.
5.0
(2)
Lauren is a highly experienced and dedicated nanny with over 10 years of experience in childcare. She is a graduate of the University of Washington, where she earned her degree in Communications. Her passion for childcare began in her early years, her parents traveled and Lauren was essentially raised by Nanny's. Now years...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was great with my 1 year old son. She is very dependable and happily followed our preferences for his upbringing. She took him on daily excursions and helped shape his cognitive development with Spanish and other teaching methods that we provided. We happily...
Brooke O.
Isabel D.
Seattle, WA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
As a nurturing, creative, and experienced caregiver, I am passionate about fostering a safe and engaging environment for children to thrive. With over six years of experience in childcare, I am skilled at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens.
My journey into childcare began at a young age when I...
Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jannet Lyn G.
Seattle, WA
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
House Manager/Nanny/Mother's Helper/Caregiver/Personal Assistant Available
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Jannet Lyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We have worked with Jannet for over three years. She cooks delicious meals for us and helps out with other household needs. We do not know what we would do without her!"
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Cristina W.
Federal Way, WA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Nanny/Mother's Helper/Babysitter Available Full-Time/Part-Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Cristina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I work primarily with infants and toddlers. I am comfortable with feedings/snack time, naps, and encourage educational and stimulating activities.
I completed my undergrad in Sociology, with an emphasis on family systems, reproduction & child development. I am happy to answer any questions you have for me.
I am currently...
Anzra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Legendary.
We put Anzra into a hard situation. Last season cancellation - kids she had never met — a tough situation.
She is a true pro. We can’t wait to book her again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Logan and I am interested in helping take care of your children .
I have lots of experience working with children from the time I was in 6th grade. I worked as a helper at my synagogue and was also a teachers aide at my middle and high school. I have babysat and nannied for people for 6 years as well. I love...
Logan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Logan is wonderful! We were looking for someone to help out and play with our daughter. She is super fun, energetic, creative, and kind. She takes precautions with COVID. She is present and thoughtful with our daughter. She is a great person and a fantastic...
Kara F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rebecca and I'm a 24-year-old Seattle native. I graduated from Chapman University in 2022, and have been pretty much full-time traveling since. I've spent the past two summers running the kids program at a dude ranch in Colorado, and traveling by backpack around the world during the off seasons. I'm back home in...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca was hired as a live in nanny on a 3 month contract. Rebecca not only met but exceeded our expectations. We have very challenging schedules and it never phased her. Rebecca embraced our lifestyle and immersed herself in the position and the local...
Miranda A.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with kids of all ages! I have worked with kids aged 1 months to middle school in a variety of situations including babysitting, church nursery as well as camp counseling and swim instructing (Ages 3-11). I have also had experiences working with multi-children families (up to 4).
Marina can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been nannying since I was in High school, and before that I would watch my three younger brothers. I have about 8 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have experience housesitting, petsitting, and dog walking. I am an avid traveler and love meeting new people!
Karina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 36 yo Seattle based nanny with 19 years of full-time professional childcare experience. I have extensive newborn experience, including multiples and preemies. Mainly I have private nanny experience but also worked as the lead infant teacher at a daycare, caring for up to 4 infants at once. I am comfortable with WFH...
Christine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I helped care for my nephews from age 2months to 2 years, I also have my own little ones ones is 5 and a 4-year-old. Im a happy, reliable, and a kind person. I love children and I cant wait to make your life easier! Im signing up for this to help out with the bills while doing something I enjoy! Thank you for your...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Roxanne R.
Seattle, WA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
My first job was as a mother's helper when I was 10 years old, and did child care off and on throughout high school and college.
My most recent experience includes ski instruction for kids as young as 7 with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Roxanne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I'm currently a nanny for twin 3-year-olds who I've been with since the age of 8 months, but as they transition to preschool i'm seeking a new family to partner with for the upcoming year or potentially longer. Above all else i'm seeking a good match personality and schedule wise.
A little about my experience:...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently a stay at home mom to two little girls ages 2 years and 1-year-old who love friends! I have about 15 years experience in childcare. I started as a mother's helper at age 10 and then expanded into babysitting at 12 and was nannying by 15. At 17 I started working at an in home daycare where I then worked up to...
Cortney can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I love kids and animals and people in general. I recently just lost my daughter at 26 weeks pregnant. I have experience with all ages, from baby to elderly and disabled. I am really laid back, hardworking, punctual, loving. My favorite thing to do is build others up, especially kids. I grew up bullied and self conscious and I...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started my childcare experience when I was only 9 years old, volunteering as a mother's helper during the summers. When I became a teenager, I started working actual babysitting jobs. In highschool, I worked as a professional mother's helper for a family that was fostering to adopt four children (aged 2 weeks - 3. 5 years when...
Kyla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Maclaren C.
Seattle, WA
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I am an older sister and I have worked with kids my whole life. Getting to watch them grow up and be a positive influence is one of the most rewarding things that I have experienced as I have nannied for over 3 families for the past 5 years.
I started working with kids when I was 14 years old....
Windley K.
Seattle, WA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Parent's Helper/Infant Nanny Available For Part-Time Support In Seattle
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Windley, and I recently relocated to Seattle. With my abundant nannying background and passion for infant care, I am seeking an opportunity to support parent/s with young children or newborns in my new area. I am hoping to become a DONA-certified Postpartum (and maybe birth!) Doula in 2025. My support to you...
Windley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Port Orchard, WA
Kimberly K.
5.0
Miss Kim is simply amazing with children! She has a wonderfully positive personality, and our kids absolutely love her...they even beg us to have more date nights so they can spend more time with her.
- Adam B.
Lauren A.
5.0
Lauren was great with my 1 year old son. She is very dependable and happily followed our preferences for his upbringing. She took him on daily excursions and helped shape his cognitive development with Spanish and other teaching methods that we provided. We happily recommend her to other families...
- Brooke O.
Jannet Lyn G.
5.0
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 four and a fur baby, and with two little kids and busy lives, we need all the help we can get.
As a house manager, Jannet is fast, efficient, an...
- Care member
Cristina W.
5.0
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.
Anzra S.
5.0
Legendary.
We put Anzra into a hard situation. Last season cancellation - kids she had never met — a tough situation.
She is a true pro. We can’t wait to book her again.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Port Orchard, WA?
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 Port Orchard, WA?
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 Orchard, WA. 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 Port Orchard, WA in January, 2025?
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.