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60 mother's helpers are listed in Riverdale, MD
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 4 years
Mother's helpers in Riverdale, MD
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with children from 12 months to 12 years of age. I am fun, energetic, organized. I assist children with their daily tasks, and I help with light cleaning. I have CPR certified, as well as FIRST AID, and ASLS. Nursing background. Fluent in Spanish.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and understanding of any schedule changes. I wish it could of been a long term fit."
Amber E.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 41 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I've just completed my Master's in Physiology from Georgetown University and am studying for the MCAT with plans to apply to medical school next summer. I bring a wealth of experience, as a former college track athlete, gymnastics coach, and community coach for Girls On The Run.
I live in D. C. with my bichon...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"An absolute professional. She was willing to conduct an interview over video chat before babysitting for us and made us feel absolutely comfortable. This was the first time I’ve ever had anyone babysit my 6 & 4 year old boys so I was naturally nervous. The boys...
Care member
Kristin H.
Washington, DC
$10-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm hoping I can be a great fit for your families needs! I have a wide range of experience professionally including but not limited to pre-k childhood development, infant and toddler care, as well as before & after care camps, Inner city youth program leadership, orphanage volunteering out of the country and more. I'm open to...
Kristin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is amazing! She’s hired to help my daughter get ready for school and walk my mini golden doodle! I feel worry free knowing she is here to assist. Both my kids (4th grader & dog ) loveeeeee whenever she comes ! Best decision I made "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I just moved from Maryland to Collierville, TN! I've spent most my life working with children in one aspect or another as well as taking care of pets and would like to continue.
-Previously worked as a medical assistant for a family practice. I am CPR certified. I transitioned to the marketing manager under the same medical...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Daniela C.
Laurel, MD
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a licensed teacher in Baltimore City. I have experience with kids of all ages, and tutor as well. In high school, I worked in a special needs daycare with kids ages 0-5, so I'm comfortable caring for many kids of all ages and abilities at the same time.
I was a mother's helper for newborn twins when owner of the daycare...
Daniela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Daniela is a two-get. Parents can go with a clear head and the kids love her. She came with age appropriate crafts and books to keep everyone occupied and I came home to no trace of it. What a pleasure."
Annmarie O.
Leah K.
Washington, DC
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Leah, and I've loved looking after little kids since I was old enough to walk. I'm choke save certified and have basic first aid training, and thanks to my experience as a veterinarian's assistant, very comfortable around and caring for pets. I have also worked as a camp counselor and mother's helper, and I am fully...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah is everything you could ever want in a babysitter and more! She has been sitting for our 14 month old since he was 4 months old. She is extremely punctual, dependable, loving and caring. She is kind and you can tell she really enjoys playing with little ones....
Megan H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have worked with kids for about 6 years now. I have always enjoyed interacting with children. I enjoy listening to them create fanciful stories that I could never think of on my own. I also enjoy reading, playing sports and going outside with them. My favorite thing to do is have the child or children try to teach me a...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie was a fantastic camp counselor! She was positive and energetic, and the children loved her. She was punctual, helpful, and fun to work with. She was intuitive, often thinking of things before I did. "
Sue O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a recent graduate of The George Washington University and am now pursuing a Masters in Public Health in maternal and child health. I'll be returning to DC for the school year and looking for any families that may need an extra set of hands! I have babysat for various families throughout college, worked as a camp...
Avalon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 was always on time, respectful and easy-going. And, best of all our girls loved her! We would hire her again if...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a full-time nanny this summer for an 8-year-old girl and 10-year-old boy. We did activities such as hiking, fishing, sports, baking, crafts and playing with toys. I have been working with children since I was a Mother's Helper at age 11. I have had experience babysitting multiple families since then, as well as...
Bailyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bailyn is very reliable, punctual and great with kids! She did a variety of activities(fishing, hiking, crafts, baking, games, etc.) with the kids this summer and really kept them engaged and having fun! She has a great personality and the kids describe her as...
Monica F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Shaanti can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"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 very well and her communication is great. Our family wish her the best of luck."
Candy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
5.0
"Kessley is warm, friendly and responsible. Great communicator. She plays board games with my other children, reads bed time stories, and helps with homework. Kids seem to adore her. I find her to be reliable and dependable. I highly recommend her. I would use her...
Melissa J.
Jasmine Y.
Upper Marlboro, MD
$15-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
An Energetic And Motivated 19-year-old College Student Looking To Offer Help In Anyway Possible.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Jasmine, and I'm a 21-year-old in my last semester of college. If I had to summarize my personality in three words, they would be loving, dependable, and trustworthy. When I was approximately 9 years old, I began working with children. Initially, I worked as a mother's helper, assisting with housework and...
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jasmine is really a sweet person. She is very polite and I like the good example she sets regarding attitude and education. She makes your children feel really loved and comfortable. They have so much fun with her. I know my kids are in good hands when she sits for...
Marcie R.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Wyatt and I am currently beginning graduate school here in DC at American University. As a teenager, I spent years babysitting and being the "mom-helper" of the neighborhood: helping kids with their homework, picking them up from school, playing sports with them, organizing birthday parties, taking care of...
Wyatt can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Karen B.
Washington, DC
$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
Very Flexible, Fun, Creative And Friendly (and Very Responsible)
Hello! My name is Karen, I am 19 and currently a pre-Nursing major at Towson University. I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I began as a mother's helper at age 12; I would watch my neighbor's 3 young boys while she spent time with her newborn and cooked or cleaned. Since then I have had a stint as a regular babysitter...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have spent the last 10+ years working with children of all ages in various capacities including babysitting 10-month-old twins, working in a preschool with toddlers, regularly babysitting elementary-aged children, tutoring middle schoolers, and handling pickup/drop-off + errands as a family assistant. I have also spent the...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Wren S.
Washington, DC
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Wren - a 25-year-old young professional living and working in Northwest DC.
In 2012, I graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, where I studied Psychology and Business Management. Currently I work at Blackboard as a Partnerships Manager for our Business Development team. In terms of...
Hi! My name is Margaret and I have experience dating back to 2006- from being an older sibling, to summers as a day-camp counselor, after-school sitting and homework helper, and most recently to caring for my adorable nieces, 2 yo and 8mos. I am looking to connect with a family who needs a little extra help in the evenings and...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
After more than 8 years of babysitting/nannying experience, I stopped my school side hustle to accept a pediatric nursing position. Thanks to a flexible hospital schedule, I have the ability to continue doing my "fun" job. I am more than happy to help around the house and have fulfilled "mother's helper" jobs as well as full...
Delaney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Clara R.
Bowie, MD
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fulltime Temporary Nanny, Homework Helper, Tutor, Babysitter, Etc
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Engaged and creative are the best ways to describe me as a tutor. I am a graduate of St. Mary's College of Maryland with a B. A. in anthropology and the University of Maryland with a Master of Public Health, currently on break while I pursue other academic work. I am seeking a part-time/ full-time tutoring and/ or care...
Clara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Hey there childcare seekers,
My childcare experience spans over a 7 year period; providing care for a variety of ages. I love being active, from playing soccer, having silly dance parties to making creative sensory project; having fun or learning from an experience is a goal I try to achieve. I have been FT with two brilliant...
Imani can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Riverdale, MD
Suleika R.
5.0
Suleika is absolutely fantastic. She is great with my 2 boys (5 months and 2 years) and is so patient. She was always punctual and understanding of any schedule changes. I wish it could of been a long term fit.
- Amber E.
Alexis S.
5.0
Alexis did a great job helping to care for my two young boys (a 3-year-old and 7-month-old)! We hired her for a long shift (~9 hours) to help entertain and take care of both of them, along with their grandmother. Alexis was great with the kids AND grandparents. With our toddler she played games,...
- Elizabeth O.
Kristin H.
5.0
She is amazing! She’s hired to help my daughter get ready for school and walk my mini golden doodle! I feel worry free knowing she is here to assist. Both my kids (4th grader & dog ) loveeeeee whenever she comes ! Best decision I made
- Care member
Daniela C.
5.0
Daniela is a two-get. Parents can go with a clear head and the kids love her. She came with age appropriate crafts and books to keep everyone occupied and I came home to no trace of it. What a pleasure.
- Annmarie O.
Leah K.
5.0
Leah is everything you could ever want in a babysitter and more! She has been sitting for our 14 month old since he was 4 months old. She is extremely punctual, dependable, loving and caring. She is kind and you can tell she really enjoys playing with little ones. Even our puppy is obsessed with...
- Megan H.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Riverdale, MD?
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 Riverdale, MD?
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 Riverdale, MD. 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 Riverdale, MD in May, 2024?
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.