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Mother's helpers in Swampscott, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From...
Blake S.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sophia initially for the summer of 2018 to watch our then 8 month old son during the day while I worked from home. She quickly became our go to babysitter for EVERYTHING. She is always punctual, phenomenal with our son, interactive, sweet and caring. She...
Frencesca T.
Honey B.
Boston, MA
$22-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Are you looking for a fun, loving, and responsible care giver for your kids? Well look no further! Hi I'm Honey! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 12 years old! (crazy right). I grew up around my younger siblings so I learned many valuable...
Honey can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Jalynn as a full time nanny for our 6 kids over 3 years ago and she was with us for about 2 1/2 years. The only reason she stopped working for us was because of her moving. We had kids as little as a newborn all the way up to teenagers and she was...
Jessica K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Katy, I am 25 years old and am currently a clinical psychology PhD student in Boston, MA. Prior to graduate school, I worked in the Psychiatry department at MGH, with individuals across the lifespan, including children and adolescents. I have been caring for young children for the past decade, beginning at age 14 as a...
Katy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Katy is amazing with my 3yr old and 11mo old! You can tell that she really enjoys spending time with them! She is always punctual and has come through for me several times when I needed a same day sitter. I hired her about a month ago and will continue to use her...
Amy T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Allison! I am a high honors graduate from high school, currently enrolled in Nursing School. I love engaging kids in all sorts of activities and outdoors! I have 7 years experience, 10 including when I was a mothers helper. I'm very attentive, calm, and caring. I hold a valid and clean drivers license, as well as a safe...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Allison was fantastic with our kids (ages 1 and 3) playing games, crafts, entertainment. She is trusted and we would certainly hire her again."
Eric L.
Sarah B.
South Boston, MA
$32-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fully Vaccinated, Patient, Kind, And Always Punctual Nanny With 10+ Years Experience
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Kind, incredibly patient, warm, and always punctual caregiver with 12+ years paid experience watching infants - 13 years old. I started off as a mother's helper for a toddler playgroup when I was 13 years old and have enjoyed taking care of children for different families since then. I have experience watching infants as well as...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Sarah worked for us for 6 months in our nanny share from when our babies were 4 and 6 months old to 10 and 12 months. Things seemed to go fine - she showed up relatively on time and performed the tasks asked of her. The babies liked her, and we could tell she liked...
Danielle M.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Madeleine and I recently graduated from nursing school in May! I am a cardiology nurse and work 3 days a week. I am around on my days off to help out if needed! Looking for people who want an occasional sitter for a date night or day or something like that! My schedule changes weekly, so feel free to reach out...
Madeleine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I only have amazing things to say about Madeleine. She started watching my daughter when she was 6 months old and continues to be one of my daughter’s favorite people at almost age 3. Madeleine is so patient and kind. She also comes up with very engaging and fun...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
With me, I can make sure your children are safe, comfortable and having a good time! As a reliable babysitter, I will always put the needs of your children first. I started off being a mother's helper when I was very young, worked in a daycare in high school, babysat/nannied through college, and am now picking up babysitting...
Tess can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tess did some dogsitting for our two old puppies and she did amazing. Tess was responsive, respectful, and really caring with our dogs. I would definitely hire Tess again! "
Care member
Currently living in southie and working as a Kindergarten teacher at a private school in Chestnut Hill. I have 10 years of babysitting experience and being a mothers helper. I have been in education for 8 years and have lived abroad teaching English. Happy to help and provide any references!
Georgia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
I have had a passion for education and childcare ever since I was 12 and wanted to become a mothers helper. I have been giving valuable care over the past 8 years to many families. I have lots of experience with newborns and children ages 1-6. I love to clean, cook, organize and help with anything else around the house. Looking...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a kindergarten teacher who is transitioning from full time teacher to more individual care of kids and families. Most recently, I privately tutored 2 kindergarten aged girls at their homes with great success. I hope to find a family that loves to learn and would benefit from someone who loves to teach. I can also be there...
Jeanmarie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Jennifer N.
South Boston, MA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi families! I am Jenny and I recently graduated from UNH with a major in psychology and minor in justice studies. I adore working and hanging out with children and I started working with kids when I was in the 7th grade as a mother's helper. Looking forward to connecting!
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have worked as a mother's helper, as a camp counselor, as a baby sitter, and in a child care center. I have a lot of experience working with children and I love working with them. I also work well with pets, as I have had pets (both cats and dogs) all my life.
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Abigail S G.
Newton, MA
$15-17/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hey I'm Abby and I would love to be your family's babysitter, nanny, etc. I can help with housekeeping, crafts, meals, and more. Previously, I have worked with infants up to young children. I have been a mother's helper during the summer and then returned back the next summer as a babysitter. This summer I helped a different...
Abigail S can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Dandara S.
Cambridge, MA
$27-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
My name is Dandara, I'm 32 and I'm looking for babysitter or mother's helper opportunities, either during the day or a date night. I do not have a car here yet, but I am an experienced driver and have a valid driver's license if needed. I am available to start ASAP and also flexible for scheduling.
I always loved kids and had...
Dandara can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Mar (they/them). I've been taking care of kids since I was a mother's helper at age 9. It's important to me to meet kids wherever they are and follow their lead with what they're interested in and comfortable with. I like to cook and can help with meals. I have a driver's license and my own car.
Mar can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Hello! I am currently an Undergraduate student at Brandeis University. While I do lack professional experience, I do have extensive experience taking care of younger family members/friends. I have also done many hours tutoring younger children in high school so I have learned to be very patient with children. I am a very fast...
Ritch can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
I am 25 years old and I'm located in the North Shore. I work as a Patient Coordinator/Optometric Technician for an eye doctor's office in Swampscott, MA. My hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30 p.m. I've worked here for 3+ years.
I'm looking to help out a family before or after those hours. I can also be available for date...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Physical Therapy at Mass General Hospital. With my school schedule over the summer, I will have Tuesday and Thursdays available. I have worked with children as a babysitter and camp counselor over the past 9 years; babies to teens. My experiences include being a mother's helper at the age...
Marin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
If you are looking for someone who will offer your child compassionate, energetic, flexible, and research-informed care, look no further. I am passionate and skilled at supporting families and children to meet the essential and crucial needs of the home. I started as a mother's helper in Junior High and continued to work as a...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Swampscott, MA
Ashley B.
5.0
Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From designing super hero masks to...
- Blake S.
Sophia R.
5.0
Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again.
- Chase M.
Honey B.
5.0
We hired Jalynn as a full time nanny for our 6 kids over 3 years ago and she was with us for about 2 1/2 years. The only reason she stopped working for us was because of her moving. We had kids as little as a newborn all the way up to teenagers and she was wonderful with all of them. She's caring,...
- Jessica K.
Katy P.
5.0
Katy is amazing with my 3yr old and 11mo old! You can tell that she really enjoys spending time with them! She is always punctual and has come through for me several times when I needed a same day sitter. I hired her about a month ago and will continue to use her regularly because the kids are...
- Amy T.
Allison M.
5.0
She was great with my 1 year old. Would highly recommend Allison to anyone.
- Mah-afroze C.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Swampscott, 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 Swampscott, 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 Swampscott, 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 Swampscott, MA 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 $20.00.