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Linda C.

Part-Time Child Care And/or Senior Care

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I am a 58-year-old, retired CPA. I now can add mothers helper, caring for infants to school aged Children, Senior Companion, personal assistant and a dog sitter. I love the families I assist with whatever their needs are, I am fun loving, up beat, dependable and kids and adults love me. I come with excellent references....

Dana M. says "Linda is so wonderful! She has been with our family for nearly 2 years, and will continue on a need basis. My kids adore her and I know she feels the same...

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Part Time Spanish Speaker Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Jennifer. I'm 26 years old and I'm originally from Colombia. I have a degree on chemical engineering in Colombia, I'm attending to Bunker Hill for biomedical engineering. I have experience with kids of all ages. I have babysat since I was 15 years old. I am very active and responsible person. I do speak...

Nayyra F. says "Jennifer took care of our 9-month old daughter at the time. She is kind, caring, and responsible. She occasionally helped taking care of my 5-year old son...

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Medford, MA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Chase M. says "Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again."

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Revere, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Sarah. I am a local mom, and I have worked as a nanny for many years now. I enjoy working with children, they are so much fun! I enjoy reading to them, playing games together, being outside at a park or in a yard interacting with them. I enjoy doing age appropriate arts and crafts with the kids and seeing their...

Care Member says "I have worked with beloved Sarah for many years with my 5 year old son since he was a about 4 months old she had always gone the extra mile for my...

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FT/PT Nanny Available

Revere, MA

4.8(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families, i'm Beth. I'm a fun loving, cookie baking, arts and crafts making type of nanny! I have been working with children for over 13 years now. While I attended school I was a teacher's helper in a preschool classroom for 4 years, as well as taking multiple child care classes. After I graduated I continued to work in...

Jamie C. says "Beth is an amazing babysitter/nanny! She took care of my premature infant twins who are now three. She is very flexible and able to accommodate different...

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Experienced Babysitter And Nanny

Billerica, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Tess was wonderful! Took great care of our 1.5 yr old, played with him for hours! Definitely recommend! "

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Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Jessica K. says "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...

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Mothers Helper!!

Reading, MA

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$45/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
My name is Hayley and I am a mother of two beautiful girls (6, 8yrs). I'm a reliable caregiver, with a spotless driving record, I love kids, and pets of all kinds. Do you need someone to help with light housework, cooking, grocery shopping, etc? I'm your helper!
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Good Helper, Great Cook And Love Kids , Fun Sitter,Smile Creator

Malden, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Nicole, I love to take care of children, I like to play, to make food for them, to go out for walks, to learn new games and more! I really guarantee that I take very good care of your child.
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Cambridge, MA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I started working with kids when I was mothers helper at the age of 10! I am currently a kindergarten teacher and love helping kids learn and grow. In my spare time, I like to hang out with my family and friends. I love music, dancing and cooking!
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Sitter/Nanny Who Loves Spending Time With Kids

Cambridge, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
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.
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Looking For Full Time Hrs

Somerville, MA

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$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 40 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hey my name is Shinelle. I'm originally from the Caribbean but have reside in Massachusetts for the past 20 years. I am a part of a large extended family and have assisted in raising several nieces, nephews and cousins from birth all the way through elementary school. I have firsthand experience raising children from infancy...
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Lynn, MA

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I have worked with children and babies for the last 15 years. Starting off in middle school as a mother's helper to my neighbors, I gradually started seeking out more opportunities to spend time with children. I chose to do my community service in daycare settings throughout high school and after graduating college I worked...
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Part Time Babysitting/ Date Night/ Mothers Helper

Charlestown, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi everyone! My name is Ryann and I'm searching for a part time babysitting job! I am a kind, gentle and loving person who loves playing and taking care of kids! I'm currently in nursing school looking for some extra money. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience for kids ages from newborn to tweens! I have a clean...
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Bubbly, Reliable Sitter Looking For Part-time And One of Sitting Opportunities

Arlington, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm a bubbly, trustworthy sitter with 4 cumulative years experience babysitting young children ages 6mo - 8 yrs. Most of my experience is with babies, toddlers, and young children 5 yo and that is my favorite age. I think we can all learn a bit from little kids curious perspectives! Additionally, I have 2 years...
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About Me!

Chelsea, MA

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$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello, My name is Julisa and I am 33 years old. I have a variety of experience ranging from daycare centers, after-school programs and high school dorms. I've also nannied for several families, individual as well as nanny shares. Currently looking to fill a part time mothers helper position. I can help with light cleaning,...
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Experienced And Caring Nanny/Childcare Provider

Cambridge, MA

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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Julia. I am a 49-year-old professional and mother of two who has cared for and worked with children on and off since I was 12. I spent most of my teenage years and into my 20s babysitting as well as being an assistant infant and preschool helper. In my early 30s, I was a childcare supervisor at a country club...
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Happy, Creative Care

Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I love spending time with kids, learning and growing with them! I've been taking care of children since I was old enough to be a "mother's helper." I've worked as a violin and swimming instructor for kids. My most recent position was as a therapeutic mentor for youth, and therapeutic support for in-home family therapy. For two...
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Everett, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have experience with children and teenagers, cleaning houses. I can sleep at work and stay on weekends, I am looking for a family home to work as a domestic helper. I have experience with children, food care and education. I like animals. I do not speak fluent English, but I am willing to work with Americans and I can...
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Experienced & Reliable Goofball

Arlington, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Kids are my favorite kind of people: curious, honest, weird in the best way, and always full of surprises. I've been working with them since I was 13 - from mother's helper to educator to improv coach - across all ages, abilities, and personalities. I'm looking for consistent, flexible work with a family who values mutual...
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

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

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

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Wakefield, MA

Mother's Helpers in Wakefield, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Linda C.

Linda is so wonderful! She has been with our family for nearly 2 years, and will continue on a need basis. My kids adore her and I know she...

- Dana M.

Jennifer H.

Jennifer took care of our 9-month old daughter at the time. She is kind, caring, and responsible. She occasionally helped taking care of my...

- Nayyra F.

Sophia R.

Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again.

- Chase M.

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 Wakefield, MA. 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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