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Anique J.

Career Caregiver And Helper At Heart. Child Care

Tacoma, WA

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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I would describe myself as a career caregiver. I have been a nanny for eight years and I finished my AA in Early Childhood Education in 2023. I have extensive experience with all age ranges, children requiring individualized care, including neurodiverse learners and those with medical needs. I have experience as a...
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Babysitter/ Nanny/ Caregiver

Tacoma, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am 30 years old in Tacoma. I have been taking care of children since I was 10. From the time I was 10 to the time I turned 12 I was a mama's helper. When I turned 12 I took a babysitting class and became a babysitter. I started to nanny when I was 17. I was a nanny for almost 2 years. I worked in a private elementary school...
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Daye Night Sitting In UP

Tacoma, WA

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm a physical therapist by trade taking a bit of a break from full time work to home school I am also a mom of a 15-year-old babysitter/mother's helper in training. Comfortable with pets and we have a dog ourselves I'm not looking for regular nanny work but just available for occasional date night type care I know date...
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Nanny/Mother's Helper/Babysitter Available Full-Time/Part-Time

Federal Way, WA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Nurturing comes naturally to me. I love helping kids learn and be creative, fueling their imaginations in positive ways. I've spent the past 7+ years providing daytime care for children. Personally, I have a background in both Attachment Parenting and Magda Gerber's RIE style child care techniques, along with home...

Melissa E. says "Cristina is great at reading the kids and making sure their needs are all met. Reliable and trustworthy,Cristina is an outstanding helper! "

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Gig Harbor, WA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, attentive, and adventurous! I like working with kids because they bring such a high, carefree, fun, and loving energy into the world and all that they do. I started working with kids when I was 16/17 working as a kids club helper when I wasn't hosting. Me and another girl would set up...
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Prior Infant/Discovery Preschool Teacher

Federal Way, WA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hey families! I'm exploring some options for the free time I have during the summer. Wondering if there's anyone in the area who needs help for a few hours weekly or occasional date nights ! I do have a 5 year helper who would be accompanying me though. (: -Former Infant/Discovery Preschool teacher (3 years) -Long-term nanny (3...
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Part-time Babysitter

Federal Way, WA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have cared for children birth to teen years as a babysitter, nanny and mother's helper. I spent many years working for a foster family who served children with a variety of special physical needs. So I am experienced in helping kids who have a colostomy bag, cochlear implant, are fed by a feeding tube through their stomach,...
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Seattle, WA

5.0(1)
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$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a 37 yo Seattle based nanny with 19 years of full-time professional childcare experience. I have extensive newborn experience, including multiples and preemies. Mainly I have private nanny experience but also worked as the lead infant teacher at a daycare, caring for up to 4 infants at once. I am comfortable with WFH...

Care Member says "Christine was our full time main nanny for nearly 3 years (newborn to preschool). In that time frame (hundreds of days), she was never once late. Beyond...

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Experienced Care-Giver

Puyallup, WA

3.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am 27 years old and have worked as a nanny, babysitter, daycare provider helper, house cleaner, and dog/house sitter since I was 12 years old. Throughout junior high and high school I worked with a daycare provider where I was responsible for caring for at least 4-6 children at a time. When watching infants and babies I...

Dani D. says "Hannah has been working for our family off and on since September, while my husband has been going through cancer treatment. She has been such a blessing to...

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Part Time Parent Helper

Seattle, WA

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$21/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I have been in the Early Childcare field for 30 plus years. I have worked in several childcare settings as well as school settings. I believe that the parent is the first educator in a child's life. I am friendly and likable and patient. I like to sing and tell stories, I am rather goofy as well. I am looking to fill...
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Seattle, WA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as warm, nurturing, creative I like working with kids because I find it personally fulfilling to be a part of their growth and development. I am most happy in supportive and nurturing roles. I'm looking for a job that allows for work life balance while making a meaningful contribution to a...
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Seattle, WA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for several years, and am seeking a nanny position for the summer. I am a college senior at the University of Washington majoring in Political Science. I am CPR trained, Epi-pen trained and have experience with allergies and dietary restrictions. I started working with kids as a mother's helper, and...
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Renton, WA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi my name is Chardonae!! I'm 25 years-old and looking to become a nanny & helper for new moms! A lil bit about me, I have work history as a Behavioral technician through Amergis Educational Staffing and a visual arts instructor through the YMCA. I earned my Bachelors of the Arts in Sociology at WSU in 2023. I have experience...
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All Around Helper For Children And Seniors

Olympia, WA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm looking to expand my work, I love being a certified nursing assistant, I have a big heart and lots of patience
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Olalla, WA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I'm a childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I started with being a mothers helper before moving to babysitting 4 years ago. I have always had a passion for working with kids, and I find it incredibly rewarding to support families and help children grow and learn. I'm patient,...
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Enthusiastic Sitter, English Tutor, And Helper

Puyallup, WA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Throughout life and high school whether mentoring elementary school students or babysitting family and family friends I have thoroughly enjoyed working with children. I adore the imagination and creativity they bring into this world and I can't wait to aid that in any way I can.
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  • 16 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.33/hr as of November 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Tacoma, WA

Mother's Helpers in Tacoma, WA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 16 listed mother's helpers

Cristina W.

Cristina is great at reading the kids and making sure their needs are all met. Reliable and trustworthy,Cristina is an outstanding helper!

- Melissa E.

Christine S.

Christine was our full time main nanny for nearly 3 years (newborn to preschool). In that time frame (hundreds of days), she was never once...

- Care member

Hannah H.

Hannah has been working for our family off and on since September, while my husband has been going through cancer treatment. She has been...

- Dani D.

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 3 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 Tacoma, WA. 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 $19.33.

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