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Karlis F.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I love taking care of children. I have 2 children of my own. I've taken care of newborns to 12 years old. I've had experience and I also have volunteered in my children's school as a teacher classroom's helper. I'm responsible, caring and a hardworking woman.

Care Member says "I was her CPR AND FIRST TRAINER and she was able to complete the training without difficulty."

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Ashley B.

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Mattapan, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...

Blake S. says "Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so...

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Janice N.

Full time Nanny Seeking September Position

Winchester, MA

3.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
My child care experience began as a mother's helper at my church and continued with babysitting through my high school years. For 18 years I have worked as a nanny with several families, giving me both infant and toddler experience. I like watching children grow and develop their skills, such as learning to walk and talk and...

Rona R. says "Janice has worked for our family for years and has become part of our "family". She is extremely responsible, generous, and loves the children she cares...

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Sophia R.

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...

Chase M. says "Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again."

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Honey B.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Are you looking for a fun, loving, and responsible care giver for your kids? Well look no further! Hi I'm Honey! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 12 years old! (crazy right). I grew up around my younger siblings so I learned many valuable...

Jessica K. says "We hired Jalynn as a full time nanny for our 6 kids over 3 years ago and she was with us for about 2 1/2 years. The only reason she stopped working for...

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Emily H.

Experienced & Reliable Goofball

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Kids are my favorite kind of people: curious, honest, weird in the best way, and always full of surprises. I've been working with them since I was 13 - from mother's helper to educator to improv coach - across all ages, abilities, and personalities. I'm looking for consistent, flexible work with a family who values mutual...

Care Member says "Emily is an engaged, empathetic person with great people skills and strong intuition regarding people’s changing physical and emotional needs. Extremely...

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Alexandra S.

Happy, Creative Care

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I love spending time with kids, learning and growing with them! I've been taking care of children since I was old enough to be a "mother's helper." I've worked as a violin and swimming instructor for kids. My most recent position was as a therapeutic mentor for youth, and therapeutic support for in-home family therapy. For two...

Sumedha B. says "Alex is kind, caring and hard working, she bonded with my baby on day one. She is very easy to work with and open minded. When the baby napped Alex...

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Eliza K.

Babysitter, Nanny, Part-time Caregiver, Caterer

Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old when I started off as a mothers-helper for families in my neighborhood. In addition to working at a small gift shop through high school, I babysat on average one day a week during the school year, and three days a week over the summer. Additionally, my sister, brother and I ran a...

Meagan O. says "Finding Eliza was one of the best things to happen to our family during the pandemic. She became an important part of our family for the 3+ months our...

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Amber B.

Mothers Helper Or Date Night Out Sitter

Winchester, MA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a single mother of two incredible boys in their teens. On my days where my boys are at their father's house I have some extra time to help out. I run a successful photography business and read a lot. But I also nannied through college for a family of four kids including triplets. I am patient, mellow, like task oriented...
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Ryann F.

Part Time Babysitting/ Date Night/ Mothers Helper

Charlestown, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi everyone! My name is Ryann and I'm searching for a part time babysitting job! I am a kind, gentle and loving person who loves playing and taking care of kids! I'm currently in nursing school looking for some extra money. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience for kids ages from newborn to tweens! I have a clean...
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Dani S.

Boston, MA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I've been babysitting since freshman year of high school and I have always worked well with kids of all ages :). I have experience working with multiple children, children with special needs, and I am also a homework helper. I was a sleep away summer camp counselor in 2019 and worked with all ages as well!
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Molly F.

Allston, MA

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Molly and I recently graduated from Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. I am very passionate about working with children, and will continue to pursue this passion at BU's School of Social Work for graduate school in the fall. I find working with children to be incredibly rewarding...
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Caleigh H.

South Boston, MA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, I am Caleigh from South Boston! In the fall I will be entering my second year as a full time student at State University studying Elementary Education and Childhood developmental Studies. I have been working with South Boston kids for almost 7 years now. I worked as a dance teacher at Miss L's School of dance, Tynan...
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Rebecca S.

Long-time Babysitter, Now Researcher By Day, Wanting To Create Fun And Memories With Boston Kiddos!

Brighton, MA

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I started being a mama's helper at 10 years old, and I have had on and off experience with babysitting, nannying and swim instructing in the 15 years since then. During and college and in the professional workforce I have not had regular families in Boston, and I am hoping to connect with Brighton, Allston and Brookline families...
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Coco J.

Quincy, MA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Coco, and I have several years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages from infants to preteens. I've worked as a babysitter, a family helper, and have even helped manage small group settings during events and school breaks. What sets me apart is my calm, patient nature and my ability to connect...
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Aisling L.

Somerville, MA

from
$28/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, kind and sensitive. I like working with kids because they are whimsical and creative. Their imagination is limitless and helping them grow and develop into their own person is the most rewarding job out there. I'm looking for a job that I started working with kids when I was in...
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Vanessa S.

Patient And Proactive Sitter

Malden, MA

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
This is a mother and daughter profile. We're Brazilian and have been in the US for two years. Here're some facts about us: Hi - My name is Vanessa. I am graduated in social communication. My first tongue is Portuguese and I'm taking English classes. I am very organized and good at taking care of others. I'm also currently...
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Lydia M.

Summer Sitter And Schoolwork Helper

Allston, MA

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have 5 years of childcare experience, from nannying in high school to my most recent position at a children's clothing boutique! At my most recent nannying job, I helped the children practice their reading skills, create at-home science experiments, and learn about the natural world. My time tutoring has taught me how to...
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Melissa M.

Quincy, MA

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. I started at the age of 12 as a "mothers helper" for a toddler. Transitioned into babysitting every week for two children (infant and 8-year-old) and worked for same family for over 6 years. They had 2 more children while I was there. So I had 4 all together ages...
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Theadora S.

Somerville, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I started as a mother's helper at 11 and started babysitting from there. I have babysat kids from infant to pre teens. I have worked with kids who have several different special needs. I have worked a day camps as head counselor. Taking care of 40+ kids ranging from the age of 4-12. After that I worked for another camp called...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.00/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 Roxbury, MA

Mother's Helpers in Roxbury, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Karlis F.

I was her CPR AND FIRST TRAINER and she was able to complete the training without difficulty.

- Care member

Ashley B.

Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were...

- Blake S.

Janice N.

Janice has worked for our family for years and has become part of our "family". She is extremely responsible, generous, and loves the...

- Rona R.

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 Roxbury, MA. 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 $30.00.

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