Find Mother's Helpers in Shrewsbury, MA
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked mother's helpers in Shrewsbury, MA and hire the best fit for your family.
How it works
Share details about your mother's helper needs
Match with highly rated local mother's helpers near you
Compare mother's helper options and choose the best fit
Mother's helpers in Shrewsbury, MA
I've had experience babysitting, nannying, being a second-hand helper since I was 10 years old myself. I have always loved this activity, have always treated this job as a responsibility in a professional manner, but am incredibly happy to be in the babysitting role- having fun, playing outside, crafts, music lessons, puzzles,...
Emilia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I am a nanny specializing in infant care seeking work in June. I am reliable, flexible, creative, timely, and love dogs. I currently nanny for two families with 18-month-old girls, and am also working towards my Pilots License!
My schedule will be opening up towards the end of June and I am looking for a family...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Olivia is an incredibly caring, detail-oriented, punctual, and reliable nanny. She cared for my 6 month old over the summer and we couldn't be happier with Olivia! She was flexible with timings as was needed sometimes, and always observant about what my LO liked or...
Zahraa S.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My experience as a nanny has been just over 10 years. I began watching my first child in my early teens during my summer vacations and continued to watch my neighbor's children, and friends of the family's children. I have also connected with many great family's through Care. com.
I am very comfortable with all age groups of...
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Sierra has been working with us for a few months now. We really love working with her. She is positive, energetic, and wonderful with our young toddler son. She makes him giggle constantly, and takes great care of him, doing the bedtime routine often. She also...
Jennie G.
Catherine S.
Hopkinton, MA
$26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Catherine S., a 20-year-old nursing student from Hopkinton, MA. I will be home for the summer and am looking for families to babysit for in the MetroWest area. I am happy to help out on weekdays, date nights, or whenever you need me! My rates are flexible; I have a car and can provide transportation if needed.
I...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rebecca F.
Worcester, MA
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am 23 years old and graduated college in 2021 with a B. A. in political science and a minor in business administration. I have been watching kids since I was 10 and have been a mother's helper, babysitter, and nanny for several families with ages varying from 3-12 years old. I love spending time outside, music activities, and...
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello, My childcare experience is with my 2-year-old son. I'm looking to help out a family or a daycare in the area. I'm willing to train more if needed.
Bianca can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Mackenzie M.
Clinton, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am 23 and have over 10 years experience in childcare working with children from infancy to teen-age as a mother's helper, nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, and now on a more administrative end running a municipal department with a big focus on youth programming.
I am available at this time most weekends! I have reliable...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lauren N.
Worcester, MA
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a mom of three, ages 18, 10 and 7. Two of my children have diagnoses on the autism spectrum and other diagnoses, as well. I am familiar with the methods of positive reinforcement and sensory regulation practices that my children's teachers and therapists have used over the years. I began babysitting for other families when...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Lily, I am a rising Senior at Tufts University living at home for the summer. I am volunteering at UMass Chan Medical School and would love to make some money on the side. I am willing and excited to help with whatever you may need. I have experience tutoring and babysitting and am happy to help with anything...
Lily can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, well organized, and compassionate. I have grown up learning about children on the spectrum. Seeing how structure and consistency can improve a child's life. I enjoy playing and spending time with kids helping them grow into young adults. I'm looking for a job that allows me to get to know...
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Fiona and I just graduated from Utica College with a BS in Therapeutic Recreation! I grew up in East Greenbush, NY with a my parents and my sister. I grew up in a diverse community and find a love for working in the field of disability and childcare to promote optimal health and wellness. I worked for Advanced Therapy...
Fiona can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello there! I am a 20-year-old student at Ave Maria University, and I am looking to help out a family in the summer months that I am home. I have over six years of childcare experience, including babysitting, camp counseling, daycare education, and even being a mother's helper! I have worked with kids from infancy to middle...
Julianne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
I am energetic, caring, and reliable grandmother of six! I've had 12 years of experience caring for children from infant twins to preteens. My schedule is very flexible and can accommodate even the busiest of parents! I am active and enjoy engaging the children in all types of play. I love being outside and exploring new things,...
Jeanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 25 years old and graduated college in 2021 with a B. S. in Psychology with a concentration in ABA. I have been watching kids since I was 10 and since then I have been a mother's helper, babysitter, or nanny for numerous families; the number of children varying from 1 to 6 and the ages varying from infant to 16 years old. I...
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hello, families! My name is Molly, and I am looking for the right family to use my skills as a professional youth worker and natural caregiver. I was a nanny to three little girls for 5 years, and loved helping their parents in nurturing their growth. Besides supporting the kids' development, I also coordinated carpools, kept...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"I have known Molly B. for many years and have witnessed first hand her loving, fun and nurturing personality. Molly is very dependable, creative, and motivated."
Katie R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 26 years of experience with children since I raised 3 of my own. My children are 26, 24 and 22 years old. I am a dedicated, responsible, and nurturing nanny/caregiver who loves kids! I've worked as a nanny/mother's helper/caregiver for 15+ years. I am punctual and reliable, and enjoy playing games, reading books,...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hired Amy for our almost 2 year old son A. She has been great. He is already attached to her after having her come a few times. She's very attentive to parents and children's needs. She brought A. a nice educational book on her second visit which was very...
Lindsay C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 28 years old, live in Brighton and work full-time during the week. I like to pick up occasional babysitting jobs when I can. I am the oldest of seven children and essentially grew up as a mother's helper, a position I absolutely loved! My family is basis for all of the childcare skills I have. When I was only 10 years old,...
Elysha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Katherine P.
Natick, MA
$34-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For a Long Term Nanny Position and Occasional Babysitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with children newborn and up, I also have twin experience. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am also ECC teacher certified infant/toddler/preschool. I have background in Early Childhood and Special Education. I have been working in the child care setting since I was 16 years old. I started babysitting when I...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"It could be that the joke around my office is that I refer to my daycare-pickup nanny as "Mary Poppins". The fact is, it's not a joke. We truly believe she is a real-world fairy-godmother.
We hired Katherine six months ago to be the point person with our...
Elizabeth W.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mother's helper available immediately. I am caring, compassionate and very comfortable with kids and pets too. I love being active and outdoors.
Wendi can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Gabi D.
Natick, MA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old, and was a mothers helper for a few years prior. The passed three summers I worked at a Day Camp taking care of campers ages 3-10. My senior year in high school I worked at an after school program at an elementary school in my town.
Gabi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Showing 1 - 20 of 39
Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Shrewsbury, MA
Olivia W.
5.0
Olivia is kind, caring, and patient. As a first time mom I was very nervous to have someone else watching my baby. Olivia very quickly earned my trust and became a part of the family! My baby now loves her so very much and I know she will be safe and happy when she’s with Olivia. She was also great...
- Care member
Sierra O.
5.0
Sierra took care of my 2 yr old son for about six months. It was a real pleasure working with her. She is very reliable, loving and caring. She would always keep him occupied with activities like coloring.
She is very mature for her age and knows how to take care of kids really well. My son was...
- Nandini K.
Molly B.
5.0
I have known Molly B. for many years and have witnessed first hand her loving, fun and nurturing personality. Molly is very dependable, creative, and motivated.
- Katie R.
Amy F.
5.0
Amy is not only an amazing personal but also a fabulous caregiver with unlimited patience and understanding. She regularly babysits our children, plays games with them, and they cook together. We couldn't have asked for a better match for our family.
- Melinda S.
Katherine P.
5.0
It could be that the joke around my office is that I refer to my daycare-pickup nanny as "Mary Poppins". The fact is, it's not a joke. We truly believe she is a real-world fairy-godmother.
We hired Katherine six months ago to be the point person with our daycare. In this function, she has become...
- Elizabeth W.
Additional Mother's Helper Services
Mother's Helper Articles
22 summer movies for kids of all ages
June 8th, 2023 Sure, the beach, pool and backyard barbecues are staples once school lets out, but let’s be honest: Fun summer movies for families are hard to beat — and th... Read more
13 Memorial Day activities for kids
May 15th, 2023 The Memorial Day holiday often heralds the arrival of summer, but this year, take some time to teach kids about what this holiday actually celebrates: Remem... Read more
6 fun pool games for kids that keep them happy and tire them out
June 6th, 2022 Do your kids love swimming but become bored after countless hours spent diving for pennies and practicing underwater handstands? Whether you have your own b... Read more
31 DIY teacher gifts that kids can make
April 19th, 2023 Sure, gift cards are nice, but it’s the DIY teacher gifts that usually leave the biggest impression on your child’s teacher. Not only do personalized presen... Read more
How to prepare formula: Answers to the most common safety questions
December 16th, 2022 Whether you’re a parent ready to shift from breast to bottle or a caregiver new to infant feeding, it’s normal to have questions about how to prepare formul... Read more
FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Shrewsbury, MA?
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 Shrewsbury, MA?
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 Shrewsbury, MA. 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 Shrewsbury, MA 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 $15.00.