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Quinn P.

Washington, DC

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
As a nurturing caregiver with a decade of hands-on experience, I am passionate about fostering a safe and stimulating environment for children to flourish. I started out at 12 as a mother's helper, babysat my way through high school and college and most recently I was an Au Pair in France and cared full time for a family with...
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Very Flexible, Fun, Creative And Friendly (and Very Responsible)

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Karen, I am 19 and currently a pre-Nursing major at Towson University. I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I began as a mother's helper at age 12; I would watch my neighbor's 3 young boys while she spent time with her newborn and cooked or cleaned. Since then I have had a stint as a regular babysitter...
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Washington, DC

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$18/hr
12 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have always loved kiddos and started as a mother's helper at the age of 9 (making $2. 50 an hour). I began babysitting at age 13, was a camp counselor to rising kindergartners for 5 summers, and a full time nanny during the pandemic. With over a decade of experience, I possess a passion for all ages, from baby's to big kids!...
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Fun, Afterschool Nanny/Homework Helper!

Arlington, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I am a current 1st grade teacher who loves working with children! When I think about other career paths, I can't imagine an alternative job that brings me greater joy and gratification along with lots of fun! Prior to teaching elementary school, I worked as a preschool teacher while I completed my masters degree. I...
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Homework Helper

Washington, DC

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$50/hr
5 years experience
I am a former high school history and writing teacher turned attorney. In law school, I served as a writing tutor for other law students and worked at a tutoring center for children in elementary school. I have extensive experience in literacy development and even founded a literacy institute at the school where I taught. I have...
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Edgewater, MD

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi!! I am a college student home for the summer looking for summer work. As a bit of background, I have around seven years of experience with kids, and I began as a mothers helper which lead into various babysitting work. I worked as a preschool teacher though my high school for three years, and I worked as a nanny last summer...
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Experienced, Mature, And Fun-loving Babysitter Available!

Hyattsville, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I have been taking care of babies and children since the age of 13, when I started out as a mother's helper and worked my way up until I was confident and equipped with the skills to care for babies and children on my own. With a degree in Psychology and Anthropology from Eckerd College, I am now also a full-time teacher and...
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Creative, Patient, Experienced Caretaker

College Park, MD

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hey there childcare seekers, My childcare experience spans over a 7 year period; providing care for a variety of ages. I love being active, from playing soccer, having silly dance parties to making creative sensory project; having fun or learning from an experience is a goal I try to achieve. I have been FT with two brilliant...
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Happy Helper For Your Little Adventurers

Alexandria, VA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm Marie, a dedicated and responsible babysitter/nanny committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your children. With 5 years of experience in babysitting and nannying, I've received positive feedback from all the families I've worked with. I genuinely enjoy spending time with children,...
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Young Woman With Lots Of Love For Kids

Laurel, MD

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as easygoing, creative, and intelligent. I like working with kids because it has come to me so naturally and I want as much experience as I can get before having my own. I started working with kids when I was 12 as a mother's helper for a mom of 3. Ever since then, I've worked on and off for...
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Fun Artistic Momma For Hire!

Arlington, VA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as charming, caring transparent. I like working with kids because kids are fun/ funny make me laugh. I like being a caregiver and a teacher because the experience is rewarding for me. My ideal job will allow me to babysit in my home, I have a toddler and babysitting allows me to still be with her...
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Hyattsville, MD

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! My name is Red and for 20+ years I have had the honor of watching & taking care of little humans. I am a magical multi faceted Mary Poppins! I step in, bring harmony, love, support and co creation wherever I go! Need someone to help/make dinner for your little ones, teach them ABCs to advanced studies, make sure they...
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My Goal Is To Obtain A Live-Out Nanny Position.

Bowie, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi. I am a hardworking professional with over 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field. I have experience as a Lead Teacher, Mother's helper, and Nanny. I am passionate about helping families while nurturing and educating our future.

Victoria C. says "My family truly enjoyed Taylor as our part time babysitter. She is punctual, dependable and had so many creative activities for our children."

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Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I just graduated with a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from GW. I start my job as a speech therapist in a school district in August. I have have worked extensively with children of all ages both at GWU and at the LAB School of Washington. I have also been a babysitter since I was 15 years old for family and friends....
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Takoma Park, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a freshman at UMBC majoring in Nursing, and looking for a summer nannying position or babysitting as needed! I worked in an after school childcare program/summer camp for about a year and a half, until graduating high school. Before and during that experience, I babysat and was a parents-helper. I enjoy arts and crafts and...
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  • 55 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.75/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 5.0

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 4 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 Upper Marlboro, MD. 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 $16.75.

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