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Ana M.

Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Lucy, and I've always had a passion for working with kids. I started as a mother's helper in 5th grade and transitioned into babysitting throughout high school. Most recently, I worked as a nanny for a family in Washington, DC, for six months, where I cared for a 5-year-old after school and a 1-year-old throughout the...
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Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Mattapan, MA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...

Blake S. says "Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so...

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Upbeat Sitter & Remote School Helper

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
A experienced sitter looking to be a families helper during these difficult times. Happy to help with remote school work, crafts and activities, laundry, and errands. References available.

Justine S. says "Leela has been so amazing with my toddler! She has an innate love for children and ability to make them happy. She has always been so caring,...

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Babysitter, Nanny, Part-time Caregiver, Caterer

Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old when I started off as a mothers-helper for families in my neighborhood. In addition to working at a small gift shop through high school, I babysat on average one day a week during the school year, and three days a week over the summer. Additionally, my sister, brother and I ran a...

Meagan O. says "Finding Eliza was one of the best things to happen to our family during the pandemic. She became an important part of our family for the 3+ months our...

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Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I love taking care of children. I have 2 children of my own. I've taken care of newborns to 12 years old. I've had experience and I also have volunteered in my children's school as a teacher classroom's helper. I'm responsible, caring and a hardworking woman.

Care Member says "I was her CPR AND FIRST TRAINER and she was able to complete the training without difficulty."

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Babysitter

Needham, MA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Hi! My name is Julia D and I am a Junior at Hofstra University studying music education. In my free time, I make music and try to fill my life with as much art as possible. I am an education major firstly because I love being able to influence others' lives and communicate a subject that I care deeply about; teaching is...
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Junior At Boston University Looking To Help Out With Kids, Pets, And Every/any Activities!!!

Allston, MA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I babysit for many families in my home town and I'm looking to do the same in my current living area! I am currently a senior at Boston University and am looking for some part time work in an area I do the best in which is child care! As soon as I was old enough I began caring for my younger brother and babysitting for many...
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Flexible Evening/Weekend Babysitter

Quincy, MA

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I like working with kids because I enjoy how they see the world so innocently and are able to appreciate life in its simplicity. Kids want to have fun and are always looking to learn new things - I think that inspiring! I started working with kids when I was about 10-12 years old. I am the oldest of my siblings and cousins so I...
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High School Student With 12 Years Of Babysitting Or Mother's Helper

Dorchester, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Melany & I have been living in Boston for a little over a year now and currently work at a daycare in South Boston. I am a fully certified daycare teacher, who has worked with infants as young as 4 months & children as old as 11. Ideally I am looking for a full time nannying job, but I am not opposed to any...
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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Boston, MA

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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Arianna! I'm a very friendly, positive, energetic person who has cared for children of all ages from toddler to teen. I have a lot of experience in babysitting as I have sat for many different families. I also teach piano lessons, am a teachers helper at an elementary school, and studying to become at teacher; so I would...
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Waban, MA

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
With over two years of experience in childcare, I possess a solid foundation in caring for children, having worked at a daycare, I hold an EEC certification, and gained valuable insight from babysitting, working as a mother's helper, and caring for my younger cousins. In my daycare role, I successfully managed groups of up to 15...
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Madeleine W From South Boston

Boston, MA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a kind and energetic college student who has experience as a mother's helper and babysitter for all ages, newborns to big kids. Currently a student as well as a teacher, I understand remote learning from both sides. As a scholar of music, I am creative and able to interact with children, as well as create engaging...
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I Am A Creative And Fun Babysitter Who Is Adult, Child, And Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.

Roxbury Crossing, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED certified! I am a creative, empathetic, and attentive babysitter with over a decade of experience working with children. My journey began at age 8 as a Mother's Helper, and since then, I've been a dedicated babysitter and worked in an after-school childcare program. I find it incredibly...
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Babysitter, Nanny, Caregiver

Concord, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Chloe! I have over 10 years of experience working with and caring for children, pets, and elderly people. In my free time I often enjoy the outdoors, art, and baking. Some experiences include: -Mother's Helper for twin baby boys -Babysitter/art teacher for elementary aged brother and sister -Babysitter for...
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About Me

Allston, MA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Danielle! I have been babysitting and working with children for my whole life. I love kids and I have a dog so I am also totally open to having pets around and also pet care if needed. A little about me is I am a student at the University of Utah, I'm currently working as a part time nanny/helper and I will be working as...
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Summer Sitter And Schoolwork Helper

Allston, MA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 5 years of childcare experience, from nannying in high school to my most recent position at a children's clothing boutique! At my most recent nannying job, I helped the children practice their reading skills, create at-home science experiments, and learn about the natural world. My time tutoring has taught me how to...
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Quincy, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I have been caring for children since I was a teenager. I started at the age of 12 as a "mothers helper" for a toddler. Transitioned into babysitting every week for two children (infant and 8-year-old) and worked for same family for over 6 years. They had 2 more children while I was there. So I had 4 all together ages...
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Part-Time Cargiver/Nanny/Baby Sitter/Household Care Helper

Boston, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a current junior at Boston University studying International Business and Spanish. I love outdoors, reading, learning languages, crafting and cooking! I am very laid back and patient and have a lot of babysitting experience. I am comfortable with any housekeeping, tutoring or meal prepping needs you may request!
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Boston, MA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I've been a childcare provider, (babysitter, nanny, helper) for over seven years now. I'm passionate about helping kids grow and develop. I'd consider myself friendly, patient, and I love being outdoors and doing arts and crafts. When I'm with kids, I feel like a kid myself! I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of any...
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Joshua A.'s Photo

Brookline, MA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Travel
carpooling
I recently graduated college with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. I have accepted a full time engineering job in the fall and am looking for a summer job until then. I have a strong background in math, science, and sports. I have experience as an overnight camp counselor for 10-year-old boys. As well as running a...
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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

Ashley B.

Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were...

- Blake S.

Leela T.

Leela has been so amazing with my toddler! She has an innate love for children and ability to make them happy. She has always been so...

- Justine S.

Eliza K.

Finding Eliza was one of the best things to happen to our family during the pandemic. She became an important part of our family for the 3+...

- Meagan O.

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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