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Adira B.

Creativity Beyond Screen Time

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience¡
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Fully vaccinated and covid conscious! I started as a mother's helper when I was in middle school and have been babysitting for years. I pride myself in always finding fun ways to get kids away from screens and embrace their creative side. I played soccer as a kid and danced for 16 years so love to be active and enjoy park...
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Jessica M.

Evening Care

Bethesda, MD

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience¡
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I began as a mothers helper, and when I was old enough began babysitting. I have been a nanny for multiple summers with a family as a travel sitter. I graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor's in Food Service Management, and two associate's in...

Olivia K. says "Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and would like it...

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Shaanti N.

Friendly & Dependable Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience¡
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services! As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...

Candy S. says "Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children...

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Avalon A.

Kind, Reliable Sitter/Helper

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience¡
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Avalon, and I recently earned my Master of Public Health from The George Washington University. With years of hands-on experience and studying child health in school, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children. Over the years, I have babysat for numerous families, served as a...

Care Member says "Avalon was an excellent babysitter for our girls. We hired her mainly for our 1-year old but she also helped us out with our 4-year old when needed. She...

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Samanta C.

Reliable And Detail-Oriented Errands Helper | Here To Make Your Life Easier!

Montgomery Village, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm a responsible and organized professional with a strong background in marketing and project coordination, which has sharpened my skills in time management, attention to detail, and multitasking. I'm here to help with errands, odd jobs, and general tasks to make your day smoother! I can assist with: - Grocery...

Julia M. says "Samanta is the best!! She's patient, nurturing, helpful and kind. Can't say enough good things about her. I recommend her highly!"

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Kezia D.

Pro Active Date Night/ Weekend Part Time Sister/ Mommy Helper.

Germantown, MD

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience¡
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience working with ( ages 1 trough 13). My creativity was put to good use during my time as an Au pair, developing fun arts & crafts for the children to help develop their skills and learning. I created schedules, managed group events for various families and organized play dates all while strategically...

Beatriz G. says "Kezia is an amazing person! She took great care of my kids. She's so trustworthy and my kids adore her! I would recommend her anytime!"

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Kiamira B.

Silver Spring, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience¡
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello If your are looking for a babysitter or a mother's helper in the Central Jersey area keep reading! I am a 24-year-old with a criminal justice B. A. 8 years of experience with childcare/mothers helper for all ages. I love kids and I specialize in day care learning, homework help, house training, potty training, sleep...

Gina T. says "Kia did a wonderful job with our 1 year old daughter! She was also great with our two dogs. I would recommend to anyone."

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Daniela G.

Hey There! I'm Nanny Daniela or Danny!

Annandale, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hola! I'm Nanny Danny! I'm a well experienced, fully bilingual childcare provider with a wide range of skills and interests... want to know more? Through life, I've found joy in caregiving, and have gained training as a mother's helper, occasional babysitter, preschool teacher aid, Spanish tutor, full time nanny and homeschool...

Florencia L. says "I had the chance to see Dani when she's working with kids and she is very responsible. She takes her job seriously and she's constantly thinking about...

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Celina K.

Teacher - Looking For Extra Work - Loves Kids

Arlington, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience¡
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have a playful personality and genuinely care about kids. I understand that kids are high energy and constantly on the go and that is why I find them so fun. I am dependable and trustworthy and more than capable of caring for children - as I am by trade an elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience. I am able...

Miriam L. says "Reliable, punctual and friendly."

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Maya B.

Creative, Active, And Mindful Sitter

Leesburg, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience¡
Hired by 14 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Maya and I recently moved back to NOVA after spending the last two years working with the Denver Broncos in CO. I began my childcare journey as a mother's helper when I was 12 years old. When I was 15, I began working as a Kids Club Counselor at Sport & Health Gym. In the nearly 3 years that I worked here, I also...

Care Member says "Maya was amazing! My girls had so much fun they didn't want her to leave."

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Martha S.

Babysitter/Mother's Helper

Falls Church, VA

3.3(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience¡
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
Hello, my name is Martha and I am looking for work in child care. I have 10 years of experience caring for children as young as 2 months. I have my own transportation and can transport children to and from places as needed. I was recently caring for 2 children full time, but that work has stopped due to the pandemic. I do not...

Anamaria L. says "We hired Martha on short notice to help us take care of our 18 months old granddaughter. She arrived before the scheduled time. She was wonderful. She...

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Kessley J.

About Kessley :)

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience¡
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a kind and hardworking student with a love of children. From being a Mother's Helper, to a one-off babysitter to teaching Baby Ballet for 6 years, I have an immense amount of experience. I've worked with lots of kids with unique needs, and I'm flexible to your family's needs. I'd describe my personality as helpful,...

Melissa J. says "Kessley is warm, friendly and responsible. Great communicator. She plays board games with my other children, reads bed time stories, and helps with...

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Susan A.

Experienced Mom Of 3 Self-Sufficient Teens, Ready To Help You Out!

Rockville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$55/hr
10 years experience¡
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Susan, married Mom of 3 teens, living in Rockville. As my kids get older and more self-sufficient, I find myself with more time flexibility to add some additional income for our family. And what do I know best? How to take care of kids! My 17-year-old sits also, and the younger two are great mother's helpers and...

Care Member says "We feel very lucky to have found Susan, who was wonderful with our son. She is warm and friendly and has a fun, engaging manner. She is also punctual...

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Paige C.

Fun-Loving, College-Educated Sitter

Kensington, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience¡
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Paige (she/her) and I am so excited for the opportunity to get to know your family. I have over 8 years of loving, quality experience in child care. From starting out as a mother's helper, to being a camp counselor and now camp director, to a part-time nanny/ babysitter, I have gained many skills over the...

Kaila J. says "Paige is amazing. I hired her initially for pet care services to watch our dog while on vacation and she quickly became a reliable hire who I asked back...

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Giacomina J.

Energetic And Responsible Sitter:)

Springfield, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience¡
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Gia, and I am a current Musical Theatre and Directing student at Marymount Manhattan College who is on a gap year! I have been working in childcare as a mother's helper, babysitter, tutor, and nanny for 9+ years. Additionally, I have years of experience working in a Montessori classroom, and was raised with the...

Care Member says "Sweet, kind, and engaging. Our 2-yr old loved playing with her!"

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Gabriela O.

Occasional And Weekend Baby Sitter

Derwood, MD

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience¡
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
My main objective is to provide outstanding services by always keeping a safe, fun and loving environment for all family members I get to work for. WORK EXPERIENCE: * Full time Nanny * Part time, Occasional, Emergency, On-Call, Back-Up, Chaperone, Mother Helper, and/or House Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Bathe, change diapers,...

Nadine T. says "I was apprehensive about hiring someone in my home for the first time, and meeting Gabby changed my whole outlook! She has a great personality, can-do...

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Caroline R.

Babysitter Or Mother's Helper Available

Derwood, MD

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Caroline and I am beginning my Masters at WVU this fall. I have experience babysitting all ages as well as working in day cares with infants.
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Olivia L.

Falls Church, VA

from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! I am a student at Virginia Tech seeking a part-time babysitting/ "Mother's Helper" opportunity. I have 6 years of experience and have strong skills in cooking, organization, planning fun activities, and more! I am passionate about taking care of children in any way, or shape, and I am a trusting person with glimmering...
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Kyran M.

Part-time Caregiver/Household Helper

Rockville, MD

from
$25/hr
10 years experience¡
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of babysitting experience, and 7 years of nanny experience. I've also worked in a preschool (3 years experience) and daycare (1 year experience). Currently looking for a morning drop-off or cooking/household helper position. I'm a huge proponent of scheduling and staying organized. I have experience cooking...
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Kaylea H.

Creative And Caring Sitter And/or Mother's Helper

Chantilly, VA

from
$16/hr
6 years experience¡
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have grown up around children my entire life and love caring for them! I am BLS certified and am currently working as a 4th year nursing student at INOVA Children's Hospital. I also have experience working with older adults as a home health aide. I am comfortable with infants and small children as well as older children. I am...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Reston, VA

Mother's Helpers in Reston, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Jessica M.

Our infant was already asleep when she arrived, but our kindergartner read books with her and she put him to bed. He said she was nice and...

- Olivia K.

Shaanti N.

Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts...

- Candy S.

Avalon A.

Avalon was an excellent babysitter for our girls. We hired her mainly for our 1-year old but she also helped us out with our 4-year old when...

- Care member

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 Reston, VA. 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 $16.00.

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