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60 mother's helpers are listed in Silver Spring, MD
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 10 years
Mother's helpers in Silver Spring, MD
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
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 watched our 3 year old twins M-F for the month of June this year while my husband and I worked from home from my parents' place. We are so extremely grateful to have met her. She was always on time (early, in fact!) and great with the kids. She has a great...
Rashmi S.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
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...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly, great with our son and dog! Punctual and courteous. Proactive in confirming the appointment when the site mistakenly cancelled the booking, ensuring that we weren't left without childcare for the night. Highly recommend her!"
Katherine K.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie was fantastic! Would definitely rehire again, and in fact tried, but she was already booked because i waited too long. My 1.5 year old daughter was sent home from daycare with fever. Natalie was a trooper. Our house was recently under renovation, so we had...
Val P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Adira can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Daniela cares so much about her job and helping out. She would do whatever I asked with no delay or back talk. She is incredibly dependable and goes above and beyond."
Corinne T.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Avalon was sweet, energetic and fun with my 5 year old daughter. My girl is very shy and Avalon had her out of her shell in no time. Avalon is an absolute grown-up and I could see her confidence, maturity and leadership qualities which put me at ease since we had...
marni K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Celina can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Reliable, punctual and friendly."
Miriam L.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & 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
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
I just moved to DC about 6 months ago. I work in higher education admissions and looking to make some extra money on the side. I have babysat since I was 10 years old (I had a 5th grade book buddy that I watched) and I have two younger sisters that I watched growing up too! I have plenty of references and love hanging out with...
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Anastasia H.
Rockville, MD
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I started out as a mother's helper when I was 13 and have always had a special heart for children and children with special needs. I started working with children with special needs in middle school. I have experience working with Special Needs and Military Families. I am a recent graduate from the University of Maryland with a...
Anastasia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
To share a little about my self Im a passionate, experienced child care worker. I obtain many certifications in childcare and first aid. I'm very dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for children and being the best helper for parents ! I've been working with children of all ages for 5 years now and there is...
Jenascia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Maddy, I'm a rising senior at George Washington University and recently moved back to DC for the year. My schedule this summer and upcoming fall is pretty flexible, so I'm currently looking for babysitting opportunities. I'm organized, reliable, and would be a great friend and helper to any family. I have 8 years...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Silver Spring, MD
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.
Shaanti N.
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.
Jessica M.
5.0
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 if she babysat him again. Win!
- Olivia K.
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.
Kessley J.
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 again.
- Melissa J.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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.