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Sheafer C.

Wacky Fun Nanny

Port Orchard, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I've been a nanny/household manager/mother's helper/babysitter etc. for over 20 years. I love children, they are so full of life & bring such joy & laughter to my day. I'm available for one-time, weekend shifts, date nights, overnight care jobs. I have experience working w/infants (3 weeks & up), up to teenagers (up to 16 yo)....

Kimberly S. says "Sheafer is a wonderful caregiver. My three year old and almost one year old twins thrive under her care. She is punctual, communicative, and most...

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Amanda M.

Family Friendly Helper!

Port Orchard, WA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
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.
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Caitlin H.

Your Go-To Family Helper | Childcare, Organization & Event Planning

Port Orchard, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Caitlin! I have nearly 15 years of experience working with children of all ages from infants to teens. My background includes babysitting, lifeguarding, swim coaching, and working in recreational programs, including serving as an Assistant Director at a Teen Center. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from...
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Valerie C.

Port Orchard, WA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
My passion as a 'helper' extends across disciplines. Eager to learn, easy to adapt. 5+ years of physical, mental, and emotional professional healthcare experience.
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Lauren A.

Passionate House Assistant, Nanny, And Mother's Helper Looking For 1-3 Days A Week Work.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
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...

Brooke O. says "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...

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Julie H.

Seattle, WA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as warm, nurturing, creative I like working with kids because I find it personally fulfilling to be a part of their growth and development. I am most happy in supportive and nurturing roles. I'm looking for a job that allows for work life balance while making a meaningful contribution to a...
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Olivia A.

Part-Time Caregiver Available!

Seattle, WA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! I'm so glad you're here. By way of introduction, my name is Olivia and I have over a decade of experience in childcare. I began as a mother's helper and then eventually provided regular child care for two families with kids ranging from six months to 8 years old. I later became a nanny for two young girls while...
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Zoe H.

Seattle, WA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have been babysitting for several years, and am seeking a nanny position for the summer. I am a college senior at the University of Washington majoring in Political Science. I am CPR trained, Epi-pen trained and have experience with allergies and dietary restrictions. I started working with kids as a mother's helper, and...
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Kimberly K.

SUPER NANNY

Bainbridge Island, WA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...
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Sam C.

Bremerton, WA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! I have 18+ years of experience working with families and caring for their babies, children and pets. I have 3 recent years of experience working as a special needs preschool para with the Bremerton School District. I am married with 3 older kids of my own. I love children and am a very nurturing person. I am a natural...

Ashley F. says "Sam is amazing!!! Abby was always so excited to see her and warmed up to her quickly. Sam is very flexible and it was easy to work with her since we both...

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Logan S.

Fun Babysitter Who Loves Kids!

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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...

Kara F. says "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...

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Xena B.

Part-time And Full-Time Caregiver Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Xena - Mommy Helper & Support Specialist Helping Moms Thrive, One Day at a Time Hi! I'm a caring mommy helper with experience in behavioral health, education, and community support. Currently pursuing my master's and doctorate degrees to expand my skills, I offer compassionate, organized support to busy families. I provide...

Lauren C. says "Jazzmine is awesome! She is so great with our special needs child! Highly recommend! "

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Christine S.

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I am a 37 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...

Care Member says "Christine was our full time main nanny for nearly 3 years (newborn to preschool). In that time frame (hundreds of days), she was never once late. Beyond...

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Brianna L.

Babysitting Or Nannying For College Grad

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Being the oldest child , I have had experience being around children for more than half of my life. Growing up I was the extra set of hands, the extra parent that was needed in order to help my parents with daily tasks. Being around kids is a norm that I feel comfortable with and I genuinely enjoy being around them and feel that...

Monika C. says "Brianna was our regular family babysitter and bedtime helper for three kids under 5YO for one year until we (sadly) moved. She is reliable, caring, and...

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Jannet Lyn G.

House Manager/Nanny/Mother's Helper/Caregiver/Personal Assistant Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Anzra S.

Household Helper - Let Me Relieve Stress In Your Life

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Anna W.

Energetic, Fun-Loving, & Experienced Nanny

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Anna and I live in Seattle, WA. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have nannied since my senior year of high school for several families. I also have experience coaching a kid's running club (ages 7-18), tutoring, and being a mother's helper. Ever since I can remember, kids have always gravitated towards...

Courtney D. says "We had the privilege of having Anna nanny our son when he was 1.5 years (plus and minus). She was always punctual and reliable and even flexible for...

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Haley S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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:...

Amber Y. says "She absolutely loves babies and children and it shows. She has about 5-6 younger cousins that she is experienced in watching and you can tell she enjoys...

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Cristina W.

Nanny/Mother's Helper/Babysitter Available Full-Time/Part-Time

Federal Way, WA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
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...

Melissa E. says "Cristina is great at reading the kids and making sure their needs are all met. Reliable and trustworthy,Cristina is an outstanding helper! "

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Charlotte S.

Childcare Available In West Seattle

Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi I'm Charlotte! I spent 4 years working as a program coordinator for elementary students with Southwest Youth & Family Services. In this role, I led an after school program aimed at closing learning gaps for recent immigrant and refugee students. In addition, I served as a home visitor in a national early learning campaign...

Kelli M. says "Charlotte helped me out with very little notice for daily care for my son while I had to go to work. She came over so I could meet her and take her...

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

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of November 2025

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

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Port Orchard, WA

Mother's Helpers in Port Orchard, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 41 listed mother's helpers

Sheafer C.

Sheafer is a wonderful caregiver. My three year old and almost one year old twins thrive under her care. She is punctual, communicative, and...

- Kimberly S.

Lauren A.

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...

- Brooke O.

Sam C.

Sam is amazing!!! Abby was always so excited to see her and warmed up to her quickly. Sam is very flexible and it was easy to work with her...

- Ashley F.

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 4 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 Orchard, WA. 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 $21.00.

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