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Kaylee G.

Salem, MA

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I've been working with children just about my whole life. I started as a Mothers Helper when I was in 5th grade. I've since worked in multiple childcare centers/schools, as well as babysat for dozens of families and nannied for a few. I'm EEC teacher certified, have some Montessori experience, and have taken a course on the...
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Revere, MA

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families! My name is Beth, and I'm a fun-loving, cookie-baking, arts-and-crafts-making nanny with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. While attending school, I spent four years as a teacher's helper in a preschool classroom and completed multiple early childhood education courses. After graduation,...

Jamie C. says "Beth is an amazing babysitter/nanny! She took care of my premature infant twins who are now three. She is very flexible and able to accommodate different...

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Good Helper, Great Cook And Love Kids , Fun Sitter,Smile Creator

Malden, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Nicole, I love to take care of children, I like to play, to make food for them, to go out for walks, to learn new games and more! I really guarantee that I take very good care of your child.
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A Little About Me!

Saugus, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe myself as kind, outgoing, and patient. I like working with kids because kids are everything that is good, they're sometimes messy and chaotic but they're also honest, kind, and curious. I'm looking for a job that will allow my own child to tag along if necessary for one off or date night jobs or for consistent...
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Funsitter!

Beverly, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have many years of experience from being a mother's helper to babysitting, nannying and pet sitting. I can help with things around the house as well as helping with the children and pets! I am very sociable and active so I love doing activities with kids! I recently graduated from Endicott College with a degree in psychology...
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Nanny/Babysitter

Beverly, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have babysat since I was about 12 years old, starting as a mother's helper to my next door neighbors and then as I grew older I became their actual babysitter, I am now 21. I am taking classes at north shore community college to get my associates in elementary education and I have worked over three years at Harborlight...
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Local Experienced Sitter Available

Marblehead, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I love kids of all ages! I started as a 'mothers helper' at age 10 caring for a 5yo, 3yo and newborn - I continued life guarding, babysitting and nannying through high school and college - mainly for a family with 2 boys and 2 girls who were 8, 7, 6 and 3 when I started (the youngest is now in high school). I now have a full...
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Lynn, MA

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$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I have worked with children and babies for the last 15 years. Starting off in middle school as a mother's helper to my neighbors, I gradually started seeking out more opportunities to spend time with children. I chose to do my community service in daycare settings throughout high school and after graduating college I worked...
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Patient And Proactive Sitter

Malden, MA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Experienced & Reliable Goofball

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Experienced Babysitter And Nanny

Billerica, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With me, I can make sure your children are safe, comfortable and having a good time! As a reliable babysitter, I will always put the needs of your children first. I started off being a mother's helper when I was very young, worked in a daycare in high school, babysat/nannied through college, and am now picking up babysitting...

Care Member says "Tess was wonderful! Took great care of our 1.5 yr old, played with him for hours! Definitely recommend! "

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Happy, Creative Care

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Full time Nanny Seeking September Position

Winchester, MA

3.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Weekend Helper

Boston, MA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello there! I'm an experienced babysitter who's not only great with kids but also loves animals. With a proven track record of providing exceptional care, I'm a responsible driver, ensuring your little ones get where they need to be safely. I'm dedicated to going the extra mile for your family, creating a nurturing and fun...
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Part Time Babysitting/ Date Night/ Mothers Helper

Charlestown, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Boston, MA

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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Arianna! I'm a very friendly, positive, energetic person who has cared for children of all ages from toddler to teen. I have a lot of experience in babysitting as I have sat for many different families. I also teach piano lessons, am a teachers helper at an elementary school, and studying to become at teacher; so I would...
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Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position Starting Immediatley

Somerville, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am currently working as a barista in Cambridge and am looking to get back into the nanny world for the summer. A little about my prior experience working with children; I have been working with children, in some sort of capacity, since I was 13. I started out as a neighborhood mothers helper then transitioned into babysitting...
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Louisa R.'s Photo

Boston, MA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've been a childcare provider, (babysitter, nanny, helper) for over seven years now. I'm passionate about helping kids grow and develop. I'd consider myself friendly, patient, and I love being outdoors and doing arts and crafts. When I'm with kids, I feel like a kid myself! I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of any...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $28.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Salem, MA

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

Bethany N.

Beth is an amazing babysitter/nanny! She took care of my premature infant twins who are now three. She is very flexible and able to...

- Jamie C.

Karlis F.

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

- Care member

Emily H.

Emily is an engaged, empathetic person with great people skills and strong intuition regarding people’s changing physical and emotional...

- 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 Salem, 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 $28.00.

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