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Casey A.

Weekend/date Night Babysitter!

Swarthmore, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Casey! I have experience caring for children of all ages since I was 15 starting as a mother's helper then babysitting throughout the years for families of all sizes. While I now have a full time job in the hospitality industry, I don't have as much availability as I used to. However, my job is Monday-Friday so my...
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Tarah K.

Experienced Nanny, Mother's Helper And Current Grad Student Seeking The Perfect Fit

Clifton Heights, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello Families & Parents, I am an experienced nanny, mother's helper and current grad student seeking a full time nanny position, as well as, weekend and date-night childcare opportunities. I have experience with all ages, but feel especially passionate about working with infants, babies and toddlers! I'm happy to provide a...

Care Member says "Tarah was a fantastic caregiver for my two children. She is very creative and my children enjoyed being with her. She has kind soul and is very...

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Marisa R.

Experienced, Loving Caregiver

Norwood, PA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been a nanny specializing in infants and toddlers since 2005. I believe in music, art, reading, science experiments, and healthy cooking. I think in order for children to thrive, they need reliable structure, kindness, and empathy. I have been informally trained in the Montessori style of childcare. I've worked for...

Care Member says "Marisa has been nannying for my now 7 month old with some medical complexities for aboht three months since and has been fantastic. She is very...

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Kiana F.

Professional Nanny And Babysitter Available!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi everyone! My name is Kiana and as of June 2024, I am looking for part time work as a nanny, a babysitter or a mother's helper. I have been in childcare for 17 years and have worked with all ages from 5 days old to 13 years old. I have worked with groups of children, with singletons, with multiple siblings, with twins and with...

Care Member says "Kiana "AJ" was more than we could have ever hoped for in a nanny for our daughter. She cared for our daughter for about 8 months (3-11 months old) and...

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Alyssa K.

Ardmore, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Alyssa and I am a 25-year-old physical therapy student. I have 13 years of experience helping families as an after-school helper, a babysitter, a petsitter, and a summer nanny. I also have experience teaching dance classes to children aged 2-13. I can help with housekeeping and running errands. I look forward to...

Care Member says "Alyssa was great with my my two kids for the couple summers that she watched them while they were in elementary school. She would drive them to their...

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Sandy N.

Baby Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Sandy. I am 21 years old and recently just graduated from UCSD in San Diego, CA. I have recently move to Philadelphia and will be attending Perelman Med School. I am dedicated, experienced, and have a lot of patience. This has gone far in my previous years of babysitting and child care experience. I have one...
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Lydia S.

I Love Kids!! Growing Up, I Also Was Drawn To Being A Little Helper!

Bryn Mawr, PA

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry, carpooling and any other needs!
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Corinne W.

Looking For A Summer Babysitter/Nanny Job!

Claymont, DE

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi everyone! My name is Corinne , and I'm a sophomore at college studying nursing. I am looking for a part time or full time nannying/mommy's helper position for the remaining of the semester. I have experience working with and babysitting children from 9 months to 12 years. I also have experience tutoring and would love to help...
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Joy M.

Lansdowne, PA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
I have a 10-year-old son and I have had experience with kids up until 3rd grade and I used to work at two daycares. I work with 1st and 2nd graders at my church in Sunday School. I love kids and I love helping people and parents. I used to be a mother's helper to 3 different moms previously. Kids have always loved me.
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Patricia C.

Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
My name is Patricia ! I do have experienced in child I wordkwith a family in Penn valley taking care of 5 children 23 years ! All the children grownup ,,, still clean once a week ! I just stop working in center citywith a family that as a 2-year-old baby! work with nanny network !!! Have my child care clearance!!!! I'm a great...
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Gabby D.

Newborn Developmental Caretaker

Philadelphia, PA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi there! I'm Gabby, I'm 24 years old, and l recently graduated from UPenn. I've been babysitting since I was 14, starting as a mother's helper and working up to overnight stays. I currently work in research focused on NICU developmental care, so I have very flexible hours and spend most of my days around kids! Growing up with a...
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Caitlin M.

Bryn Mawr, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a patient, energetic and caring person who is looking to become your family's next nanny! I come from a very large extended family, with kids of all ages. I first became a mother's helper when I was 10 years old and began babysitting on my own when I was 13. Throughout high school and college, I babysat for a family with 6...
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Stacey H.

Dedicated Nanny .

Swedesboro, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
I'm a dedicated nanny with over 30 years of experience in newborn up to 11 years old!!! I am looking for families to help out on weekends, date nights, special events, days I have off from my full time nanny families! Also have experience being a mother's helper with their new borns during the night!! Experience Highlights -...
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Eshen B.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a reliable and kind sitter with 10 years of experience as a nanny, mother's helper, and babysitter. I have had experience as a virtual and in person camp counselor. I have been responsible for children from ages 0-13.

Jonathan D. says "Eshen has been a wonderful sitter for our two kids. She's stepped in multiple times when we've needed her and we're so grateful for the care she...

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Olivia V.

Student With A Lot Of Childcare Experience

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids ever since I was a mother's helper at the age of 14. Since then, I have been babysitting off and on and have been working at summer camps. I have experience in all ages including newborns and for the past three summers, I have been working with children on the Autism spectrum. I have a lot of...

Melanie B. says "Olivia was amazing with my two kids (5 and 6 year old). They absolutely adored her and were so sad when we moved and she couldn't be their babysitter...

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Ryleigh C.

Oaklyn, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Ryleigh . I started my journey in babysitting as a mommy's helper for my neighbor. I have 7 years of experience with kids newborn to 12 years old. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I am a Junior studying Inclusive Elementary Education. I got my Associates Degree in Elementary Education in May of 2024. I...

Care Member says "Our girls absolutely love Ryleigh and are excited every time she comes over. We couldn’t be happier we found her!"

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Anna B.

Child Care Helper!

Barrington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Anna! I am a recent Stockton University graduate majoring in Marine Science. In my free time I make clothes, knit and enjoy crafting. I have 7+ years of babysitting experience with a various age range as well as experience in working at a daycare/preschool with age ranges from 3 months to 4 years old! I I am familiar...

Care Member says "Anna was amazing with three children. She is timely, caring, responsible and I would hire her again. "

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Megan B.

Therapist Seeking Part Time Caregiver Position

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, reliable, and fun! I love working with kids because they're fun and have a simple view of the world. It is a joy to watch them learn as well as learn from them! I started working with kids when I was 12 years old as a mother's helper. Since then I've worked for several families with...

Care Member says "Megan was our nanny for a year and she was fantastic! She is so good with kids of all ages (preschool, elementary and middle school for us). We have...

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Sarah A.

Deptford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have over 10 years of infant and toddler care experience. Caring for babies in the first year of life is without a doubt my specialty, but I've been fortunate to cultivate a community of families and growing children . I've recently begun offering postpartum doula services for families looking for transitional overnight...

Care Member says "Sarah was a part time nanny for my baby for a few months. She is a delight to have around and we were sad when our time together came to an end. She was...

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Jillian F.

Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm JillIan! I have worked with kids ranging from 2 weeks to 16 years old. I began babysitting as a mothers helper at age 12 and have been babysitting ever since. I work as a summer camp counselor and work/play with children ages 4-6. I have also nannied for spring break picked the kids up from school. I nannied for two...

Deva R. says "Jillian watched our son while my husband and I went on a date night. She was punctual, responsive and overall a pleasure. Look forward to hiring her...

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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of September 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Swarthmore, PA

Mother's Helpers in Swarthmore, PA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Tarah K.

Tarah was a fantastic caregiver for my two children. She is very creative and my children enjoyed being with her. She has kind soul and is...

- Care member

Marisa R.

Marisa has been nannying for my now 7 month old with some medical complexities for aboht three months since and has been fantastic. She is...

- Care member

Kiana F.

Kiana "AJ" was more than we could have ever hoped for in a nanny for our daughter. She cared for our daughter for about 8 months (3-11...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a mother's helper

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.

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 Swarthmore, PA. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.

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.

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