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60 mother's helpers are listed in Springfield, VA
The average rate is $24/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 7 years
Mother's helpers in Springfield, VA
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Megan J.
Washington, DC
$23-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Megan. I am a nanny looking for part time work with a new family!
I am available to start as early as September 1st, 2024. I live in DC, but I have a car, so I am willing to travel for the right family.
I have experience working in a daycare setting with toddlers ages 2-4 and have been nannying for...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Megan for about 4 months. On a part time basis, she primarily cared for my youngest son (when he was 1 to 4 months old) but also occasionally watched my 2 year old. She handled childcare and baby-related tasks so smoothly, even...
Nina B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey Families,
My name is Kathleen, I'm 26 years and I'm from Brazil and I'd love to be considered as your next family helper!
I love taking care of kids, taking them to explore new places, playgrounds, help in their development and giving them lost of love! I'm a very good driver and also have swimming skills and I know on...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathleen is an amazing young woman who has excellent communication skills, is highly dependable, has solid judgement, and is always honest. She watched our 3 kids for the past year during the week: ages 12 months, 5 years old and 8 years old. Kathleen took time to...
Care member
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, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Avalon took care of our 2-3 year old for us for date nights and other occasions. She was great! Our daughter loved her!"
Jacob M.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as outgoing and responsible as a mother myself I have learned to be patient!
I like working with kids because seeing a child going through different stages in development is so fulfilling
I'm looking for a job that I can be a help to a family all while making a living
I started working with kids...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am the oldest sister with three younger that I have cared for. I'm currently a student at GW, so my age can help me connect with and easily find things the kids would have fun with. I enjoy spending time with and helping out with kids, and I can also help with Light Housekeeping, homework help, and Cooking/Meal...
Meghan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Reese S.
Herndon, VA
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! Thank You For Considering Me As Your Babysitter, And I Look Forward To Hopefully Meeting You!
I'd describe my personality as patient, energetic, and caring!
I like working with kids because I am amazed by children's creativity and curiosity and enjoy being youthful/playful again.
I'm looking for a job where I can get relevant experience for a pediatric nurse practitioner while also saving money for college!
I started...
Reese can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am Carson and I'm an energetic and reliable 22-year-old. I just moved to the area from Knoxville, TN where I completed a batchelor's degree in Neuroscience and Psychology! I worked in childcare throughout middle and high-school and moved to waitressing during college! I am ecstatic to get back into the field!
I'd...
Carson can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been working with kids for years. I started as a mother's helper when I was just 10 years old and eventually became a babysitter and swim instructor with children as young as 12 months old. I have just graduated Virginia Tech with my Master's of Science and do not start my full-time job until August. I love being active...
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a reliable, positive, and organized person who has 6 years of experience in babysitting and pet care giving. I'm able to assist your family with travel, chores, educational activities, homework, and more! I love helping kids discover what they are passionate about and helping them explore their interests like my babysitters...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a rising Junior at The George Washington University, and am eager to babysit or mothers help this summer! I have ample experience in babysitting as I began caring for my younger cousins since I was 13 years old, and as I got older I began babysitting for about 6 families around my area. I have babysat for up to 4...
Kaile can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Chastity K.
Chantilly, VA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of child care experience. I am currently a patient coordinator at a surgical center. Prior to this role, I was an early intervention behavior technician. I have been a mommy's helper, I've babysat, nannied, and worked for daycare/preschools and After-school programs. Unfortunately, I am severely allergic to many...
Chastity can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I am a creative and outgoing professional with 5 years of childcare experience, as well as 7 years of experience managing a household and a business. I am looking for a family that I can help assist with household planning and management, childcare, and light housekeeping and organization.
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of three boys. I have more than 10 years of experience. I lived in Spain for 8 years and worked as a helper and nanny for private families. I worked in a Montessori school in Washington DC and as a nanny for private family in North Bethesda, MD. I live in Clinton and I can bring your kids to my home too. So if...
Olesia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Margaret and I have experience dating back to 2006- from being an older sibling, to summers as a day-camp counselor, after-school sitting and homework helper, and most recently to caring for my adorable nieces, 2 yo and 8mos. I am looking to connect with a family who needs a little extra help in the evenings and...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Springfield, VA
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.
Megan J.
5.0
We had the pleasure of working with Megan for about 4 months. On a part time basis, she primarily cared for my youngest son (when he was 1 to 4 months old) but also occasionally watched my 2 year old. She handled childcare and baby-related tasks so smoothly, even when watching two kids with wildly...
- Nina B.
Kathleen B.
5.0
Kathleen is an amazing young woman who has excellent communication skills, is highly dependable, has solid judgement, and is always honest. She watched our 3 kids for the past year during the week: ages 12 months, 5 years old and 8 years old. Kathleen took time to get to know each of our kids and...
- Care member
Avalon A.
5.0
Avalon was an excellent babysitter for our girls. We hired her mainly for our 1-year old but she also helped us out with our 4-year old when needed. She was always on time, respectful and easy-going. And, best of all our girls loved her! We would hire her again if we still lived in the area. We...
- Care member
Kristin H.
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
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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 2 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 June, 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 $24.00.