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Katherine M.

A Little About Me!

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Kate and I have been a babysitter for approximately 12 years now. I have always loved kids and started as a mother's helper at 12, and then began babysitting from there! I have experience with kids of all ages ranging from 2 months to 13 years. I graduated from Penn State in 2019 with a major in Public Relations and a...

Suzy S. says "Kate has been so much fun to have as a babysitter for you two kids after school. She picks my youngest up after school and is here with both of my children...

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Fun Sitter, Homework Helper

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
During my years as a nanny, I have learned I have an unwavering love for children and a willingness to help! I have worked with children as young as 6 months and as old as 12 years old. I graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with my B. S in Psychology and minor in Childhood Development. I am currently a night student at Pace...
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Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been caring for children of all ages since I was 13. I started as a mothers helper and eventually started babysitting and nannying part time for a few different families. I am fun, outgoing, responsible, reliable and flexible. I am 19 years old and am currently attending college as a nursing student. I am looking for a...
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Your Childcare Wish Just Came True

Wappingers Falls, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Not only am I an experienced caregiver, I am a mommy to 2 amazing boys ! I completely understand what it means to be able to leave your child - your most precious treasure in someone else care and proceed to work knowing that they are in good hands. It's not easy finding someone who fits perfectly into your family. But, here I...

Care Member says "Janira is my go-to whenever I need someone to watch my boys! I don’t know what I’d do without her. I have a 7 and a 10 year old and they can be...

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Dependable And Caring

New Paltz, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Caroline and I am a recent grad of SUNY NEW PALTZ. I have current experience babysitting a 3-year-old while taking him to the library and engaging in play, and arts and crafts. I also worked as a daytime babysitter to a 4-year-old boy where we set up a schedule to play. I have also worked as a tutor . I worked...

Manish W. says "We hired Caroline (M/s CoCo) for our 3 and an half year old boy in January '21 for 6 months (until it was time for him to resume daycare). She was an...

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Part-Time Nanny + Helper

Pleasant Valley, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have experience caring for children for 8+ years. I started volunteering in children's homes during high school and transitioned to babysitting/part-time nanny positions, camp counseling, after-school teaching, and more. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and am currently in graduate school for a Master's Degree in...
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Holmes, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alyssa, I'm a second year graduate student studying Psychology. I have worked as a mother's helper, a babysitter, and a tutor for students in a classroom setting and one on one with students with disabilities. I love animals as I have 4 of my own! I have worked with children as young as 10 months and as old as...

Samuel H. says "Alyssa really worked well with my sons and always went the extra mile to help us out around the house."

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Fun, Energetic, Positive Sitter

Rhinebeck, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have a lifetime of experiencing caring for children and adults. I work full time for a massage therapist, life coach & shamanic energy practitioners. I am certified in CPR & First Aid. I'm also a birth doula & have been a well sought after babysitter in the Beacon, NY; Troy, Mi & Austin, TX communities for both infants and...

Maddis M. says "Angelique watched our two kiddos so that we could have a date night - she was on time and the kids had a blast and ask to see her all the time."

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Brown Student Looking For Summer Babysitting!

Hopewell Junction, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Emma and I'm recent grad from Brown, home for the summer in Hopewell Junction. I started as a babysitter and mother's helper in my early teens and have worked in childcare ever since: nannying for my neighbors, working as a paraprofessional for high schoolers with special needs, leading camping trips for younger...
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Experienced Babysitter/Big Sister

Poughquag, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I started as a mother's helper to my aunt and still babysit her kids today. In the past I babysat my little brother when my mom went back to work. I have experience watching multiple kids of different ages as well kids with special needs. I enjoy interacting with kids, doing...

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

  • The average post rate is $20.00/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 Poughkeepsie, NY

Mother's Helpers in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 10 listed mother's helpers

Katherine M.

Kate has been so much fun to have as a babysitter for you two kids after school. She picks my youngest up after school and is here with both...

- Suzy S.

Janira M.

Janira is my go-to whenever I need someone to watch my boys! I don’t know what I’d do without her. I have a 7 and a 10 year old and they...

- Care member

Caroline G.

We hired Caroline (M/s CoCo) for our 3 and an half year old boy in January '21 for 6 months (until it was time for him to resume daycare)....

- Manish W.

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 3 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 $20.00.

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