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Mother's helpers in South Portland, ME
Catherine C.
South Portland, ME
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I began being a caretaker for children as early as I could. I started as a mother's helper at the age of 12 and since then have been lucky enough to work for many different families in my community with children ranging in age from 1 month to 12+ years. I am nurturing, reliable, kind, playful and I truly love watching a child...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Ali! I grew up with a handful of siblings, so I started babysitting at a young age. I was a mother's helper for a sweet 1-year-old girl. As I got older, I began to volunteer in an elementary school in both a first grade classroom and a self-contained autism classroom with some nonverbal students.
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Ava G.
Scarborough, ME
$25-37/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am looking for a full time nannying position for this upcoming summer! I will be back from school mid-May (exact date TBD as the final exam schedule has not come out yet)
I am a second year college student at Holy Cross (Worcester, MA) where I am studying Economics. I am from Scarborough, Maine and still live locally!
I...
Ava can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a stay-at-home mother for 15 years. My current nanny job is coming to an end as the children will be entering school this fall. I am ready to help other busy moms.
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Katherine is an absolutely wonderful nanny and I would recommend her to any family! She has been taking care of my kids for the last 2.5 years, since they were 8 months and 3 years old. She is incredibly patient and loving with them, and always has the most...
Megan E.
Hi there!
Currently self employed as a house cleaner and help out a local senior household that has become a good friend of mine! I've done anything and everything from helping clean out full closets and sifting through what to donate to helping decorate the house for Christmas. I also animal/house sit as well as walk dogs! I...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been independently caring for children of various ages for the past eight years. I have three younger siblings, I have cared for and I also served as a mother's helper for a young mother of two little boys. I have worked various before school and after school jobs, so drop-off/pickups are not a problem for me. I also have...
Kassaundra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sara F.
Freeport, ME
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 20+ years of experience working as a mothers helper, live in nanny and babysitter. I've also worked with kids through coaching lacrosse, teaching English as a foreign language and running my business.
I focus on play, encouraging curiosity and presence.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in South Portland, ME?
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 South Portland, ME?
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 South Portland, ME. 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 South Portland, ME in April, 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 $22.00.