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Hello! My name is Daniel and up until recently, I was a Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. I received an honorable discharge from the U. S. Army. I am available to help with almost anything! I speak fluent English and am proficient in Korean. I am good with children, excellent with housekeeping/cleaning,...
Daniel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gia, and I am a current Musical Theatre and Directing student at Marymount Manhattan College who is on a gap year! I have been working in childcare as a mother's helper, babysitter, tutor, and nanny for 9+ years. Additionally, I have years of experience working in a Montessori classroom, and was raised with the...
Giacomina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 15 years of childcare experience overall. I have worked in elementary schools, as a mother's helper, and caring for infants & newborns. I helped raise twins from the ages of 10 months - 5 years, and I absolutely loved it! I have cared for 5 infants total thus far. I'm always singing songs and dancing around to make things...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Ashley. I am 20yrs old, I am currently studying Digital Marketing at NOVA, but finish May 8th. Since the age of 14, I have been helping with taking care of children. From ages of 14-18 I was an assistant helper at a Home DayCare with Fairfax County. I am free to start May 9th, since I am one my last few days...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a military spouse and a mom to a 6th grader. I can babysit and drive kids to school or any activities.
Andini can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Andini connected so well with our 5yo and 4yo. She always superbly balanced fun filled activities with gentle guidance / supervision. She made picking up of two kids look easy. Highly recommend Andini!"
Care member
Christina S.
Burke, VA
$20-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I really love working with kids. I have experience nannying and being a mothers helper as well. I also have worked in a preschool. I have confidence working with children. It might be because I am a child at heart! I have been trained in CPR and First Aid and I respond well in...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"While we ended up offering the job to another candidate who was able to accommodate our schedule better, I did interview Christina over the phone (she was leaving on a trip, so we decided to do a phone interview in the interest of time). She seemed very...
Kat S.
3.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Martha and I am looking for work in child care. I have 10 years of experience caring for children as young as 2 months. I have my own transportation and can transport children to and from places as needed. I was recently caring for 2 children full time, but that work has stopped due to the pandemic.
I do not...
Martha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Martha on short notice to help us take care of our 18 months old granddaughter. She arrived before the scheduled time. She was wonderful. She is a very caring, responsible and competent. She helped us greatly! I would fully recommend her services."
Anamaria L.
Christine W.
Alexandria, VA
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Easygoing Experienced Nanny/Mothers Helper Available Full-Time
4.9
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I've lived in Alexandria, VA all of my life. I attended private school from kindergarten to 7th grade & have attended University. I've worked for two church preschools and have been the lead teacher for students 2-5 years old. I have two sons one is a teenager now the other is a toddler. I've worked with many families with kids...
Christine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Christine was fantastic. She was punctual, professional, and personable, and our 2 boys (ages 2 and 5) really liked her. She played with the boys the entire time they were awake and seemed to genuinely enjoy interacting with them. She also had an eye for safety and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
LOVING, RELIABLE AND EXPERIENCED!!! :) I have over 13 years of experience caring for kids from newborns to 13 years old. I am very affectionate with babies and very playful with toddlers. I have my own transportation, love dogs and cats and can take care of them as well. CPR certified, completing my Nursing Degree, and very...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Phenomenal with my 1 year old, dependable, etc. I'll happily use Maria's services regularly and would highly recommend her. "
Anika W.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love being a caregiver and have been caring for children since I was 12 years old. I started as a mothers helper for 6-month-old and since then have cared for children of all ages. I am now 24 years old and have been babysitting for a little over 9 years for various different families, children ages 0-13.
Bronwen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alona C.
Arlington, VA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm working as a nanny for 5+ years with newborns and older and I have a degree in teaching so I can easily say that I can't imagine my life without kids.
I'm very active, friendly, responsible and respectful person with positive attitude to life and very open minded. I like spending time outside taking kids to the playgrounds,...
Alona can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Sierra S.
Arlington, VA
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Sierra. I'm 21 years old and just graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in psychology and journalism. Through my psychology education, I was able to learn about child psychology and development. I hope to use this knowledge in a future career working with children. As the middle of 5 kids, I began....
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi I am Ashley and I am that person in the grocery store line or in the restaurant trying to entertain your kiddos with silly faces or peekaboo. I am a confident story-teller, homework helper and snack maker. I have a 15-month-old daughter who likes to "yell" at me in ASL and I wouldn't have it any other way!
I have experience...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Adriani, I have five years of experience as a babysitter for children from newborns to 12-year-olds. In addition, I have a first aid course to help me deal with risky situations and be prepared to conduct myself correctly and I am also certified in Early Childhood Montessori and Positive Guidance and Discipline.
I...
Adriani can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Experienced, caring, and professional nanny/mother helper. As a nanny I am responsible of the following: preparing the kids to go to school ( make breakfast, preparing lunch bags) , driving/picking up kids from school, driving to outside school activities ( such as sports), arranging/ taking them to their doctors appointments,...
Katia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Kathryn K.
Arlington, VA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kathryn, I am 20 years old and looking to be a part time nanny/mother's helper. I have previous experience caring for 2 elementary age children, as well helping out with various chores (laundry, dishes, grocery pickup, returns, etc.). I am a very organized person and also a great learner.
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hailey M.
Fairfax, VA
$17/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi I Am Hailey, I Am Looking For An After School Nanny, Or Special Needs Attendant Position!
Hi! I am Hailey and I am currently studying Elementary Education University. I am looking for a position this summer that could potentially turn into a permanent position during the school year, if you are able to accommodate my class schedule.
If you are looking for an attendant, this truly is my passion. I focus on community...
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Ella K.
Arlington, VA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have several years of experience babysitting and caring for children of all ages. I've worked as a babysitter throughout high school and worked part-time as a daycare helper during college. I'm very enthusiastic, kind and reliable. I can help with light housekeeping.
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning
Jennifer C.
Falls Church, VA
$25-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Jennifer, a nursing student at Marymount University. I am a mature, responsible, fun, detail-oriented individual who adores and loves children! I have experience babysitting children from different stages of life. I babysat as young as newborn babies to 12 years old. I love having a close relationship and bond...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Veronica C.
Woodbridge, VA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'm A Dynamic Mom, like Music And Enjoy To Go To The Gym Everyday
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked in a day care for a year with babies and preschool age kids.
I have six years working for schools, cafeteria worker first. I was working on high school then work on elementary school. Love to interactive with kids.
English and Spanish speaker.
Senior Care.
I was a companion for a senior lady who loves to read I helper...
Veronica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Springfield, VA
Andini B.
5.0
Andini connected so well with our 5yo and 4yo. She always superbly balanced fun filled activities with gentle guidance / supervision. She made picking up of two kids look easy. Highly recommend Andini!
- Care member
Christina S.
5.0
Christina was on time and great with my kids. She drove them to playgrounds, etc. and the kids had a wonderful time. I would definitely hire her again!
- Shannon H.
Martha S.
5.0
We hired Martha on short notice to help us take care of our 18 months old granddaughter. She arrived before the scheduled time. She was wonderful. She is a very caring, responsible and competent. She helped us greatly! I would fully recommend her services.
- Anamaria L.
Christine W.
5.0
Christine was fantastic. She was punctual, professional, and personable, and our 2 boys (ages 2 and 5) really liked her. She played with the boys the entire time they were awake and seemed to genuinely enjoy interacting with them. She also had an eye for safety and responded quickly to all text...
- Care member
Maria L.
5.0
Maria was amazing with our son. Our daycare provider was sick for a few weeks so we had her come help out and the transition was seamless! My son warmed up her very fast due to her kind and gentle nature. Overall an awesome experience with Maria.
- Avery R.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Springfield, VA?
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 4 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 Springfield, VA?
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 Springfield, VA. 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 Springfield, VA 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 $22.50.