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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…
Review for Tarah K. by Care member
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…
Review for Marisa R. by Care member
Kristi is an amazing child care professional who has earned the trust and affection of my shy two year old daughter. My daughter looks…
Review for Kristi S. by Rachel M.
Mother's helpers in Swarthmore, PA
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...
Casey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tarah K.
Clifton Heights, PA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny, Mother's Helper And Current Grad Student Seeking The Perfect Fit
5.0
(4)
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...
Tarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 nurturing. I would recommend her for any position working with families and children. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Available for after-school care for the 2024-25 school year*
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 trained in the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marisa was a nanny for our family when our twins were 2. She was reliable and was caring with the kids. She is musical so she sang lots of songs with them, played music, and took them to music class! My kids loved her. "
Care member
Kristi S.
Broomall, PA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting at age 12 and have worked in childcare settings for 5-plus years. I have also done traveling as a mother's helper. I have my own teenage and grown children. I love working with children and have my associate degree in Early Childhood Education. I also have a bachelor's in Interdisciplinary studies with a...
Kristi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kristi is an amazing child care professional who has earned the trust and affection of my shy two year old daughter. My daughter looks forward to her time with Kristi and is always happy and smiling when I come home. I am able to enjoy my time away knowing that my...
Rachel M.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kiana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"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 we wish we could have kept her forever!!! She is kind, experienced, and so thoughtful. She's a wonderful...
Care member
Alyssa K.
Ardmore, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 activities, hang out at the pool with them, arrange other “field trips,” and took care of all their needs. She...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a mom who works part time as a nurse. I have availability to nanny/mothers helper 2 days of the week. Usually the days would be Tuesdays and Thursdays, but I do not have a set work schedule unfortunately. I would be bringing my 2 1/2-year-old daughter with me. Please message me if interested!
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
CPR
Lydia S.
Bryn Mawr, PA
$16-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Love Kids!! Growing Up, I Also Was Drawn To Being A Little Helper!
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, laundry, carpooling and any other needs!
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Corinne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Joy M.
Lansdowne, PA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
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.
Joy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Hi! My name is Ava. I'm currently a second-year Psychology student at University and I'm home for the summer! I'm a patient, nurturing individual who truly enjoys caring for children. Coming from a large family, I've grown up surrounded by younger cousins, and I've naturally taken on the role of a helper and caregiver over the...
Ava can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
As the oldest of five, I have been involved in child care since 12, extending my skills to other families in my community. My experience includes working as a mother's helper and babysitting children of all ages for many years.
Experience
- Began caring for my siblings at a young age, providing me with experience in child...
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...
Gabby can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello. My name is Maura. I am 30 years old.
I graduated with my M. A. degree in 2015 from Villanova University. While in graduate school I was a 5th grade teacher in a private school. I have 10 years experience tutoring elementary school children and high school students. Whether the child needs a little bit of extra help, a...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi all! I am a senior at Villanova University with over 10 years of experience babysitting children. I have watched kids anywhere from infants to teenagers and am an expert mother's helper. I can help with anything from errands to your children's homework assignments. My job is to make your life easier!!
Paulina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
I'd describe my personality as caring, creative, adventurous.
I like working with kids because they make life fun! I love watching their personalities grow, and seeing life through their eyes.
I started working with kids when I was 11. I was a mothers helper and have babysat most of my life. Over the last year I have been...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Caitlin M.
Bryn Mawr, PA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Eshen B.
Glenside, PA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Eshen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 provides."
Jonathan D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 anymore."
Melanie B.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Swarthmore, PA?
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 Swarthmore, PA?
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.
How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in Swarthmore, PA in May, 2025?
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.