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Fatima O.

Mommy Helper

Waltham, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
My experience with children's started when I was 15yo and started babysit a adorable little boy for a year to help his mom who was suffering with postpartum depression. I have 2 kids, a 18 yo girl and 13 yo boy my most important experience with kids is be a divorced mom with 2 kids, plus babysit for few years.
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Dedicated Assistant And Helper

Waltham, MA

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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I'm here to help! I'm currently an undergrad looking to do some meaningful work. I'm a high achiever and strive to put my best into everything I do. As a young professional, I'm always looking to expand my skill set, either as a personal or virtual assistant, a caretaker, or just as an extra hand. I'm responsible and dependable,...
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Child Care Available

Waltham, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am a very experienced mom who has raised four grown children of my own ! I have also been a nanny to an infant/ toddler for 9 years. I have been a nanny for multiple children as well ! I love art and crafts , love to read and play outdoors ! I have tons of energy and I am very loving and nurturing ! I have many references as I...
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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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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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Fun And Dependable Summer Nanny

Needham Heights, MA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember. From being a mothers helper at age 10 to a preschool and gymnastics teacher throughout high school, I have always adored working with kids. I go to Santa Clara University and I am studying to be a cognitive therapist. I am CPR certified, eec educated and confident...
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Mothers Helper Or Date Night Out Sitter

Winchester, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a single mother of two incredible boys in their teens. On my days where my boys are at their father's house I have some extra time to help out. I run a successful photography business and read a lot. But I also nannied through college for a family of four kids including triplets. I am patient, mellow, like task oriented...
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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Lexington, MA

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$28/hr
8 years experience
I have babysat children of many ages starting as a mothers helper. I then progressed into nannying for a child with skeletal muscular atrophy along with babysitting for children with ages ranging from infant to pre-teen. I now work at a nursing home as an admissions director.
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Rachael's Child Care

Brookline, MA

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$20/hr
I was a baby sitter and mother's helper for families around my neighborhood on and off since I was around 14, watching children as young as a few months old through age 13, and often caring for multiple school aged children at one time. I am able to help with basic homework and housekeeping, I love cooking for people, and I have...
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Hi My Name Is True L!

Natick, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, kind, hardworking. I like working with kids because it is fun. It has always been something I love to do. I enjoy seeing them learn and grow. I plan to be a teacher. I'm looking for babysitting jobs whether it's a one time thing or a more consistent job. I started working with kids when I...
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Somerville, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm Julia and I've been working with kids of all ages for over 5 years as a babysitter, coach, and camp counselor. I'm currently studying Child Development and Psychology and hope to go into the field of education in the future. I truly love spending time with kids and immersing myself in their games, activities, and...
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Looking For Full Time Hrs

Somerville, MA

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$42/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 40 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Shinelle. I'm originally from the Caribbean and have lived in Massachusetts for 20 years. I come from a large, close-knit family and have helped raise several nieces, nephews, and cousins from birth through elementary school. I've also worked as a nanny, babysitter, and mother's helper for over 10 years. I love caring...
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Funny Guy, Good Helper, Kind And Friendly, And Positive Encouragement

Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with anything that needs to be done in the house from a variety of tasks and chores. I love cleaning and I'm very good at it. So whatever you need I'll do it and get the job done.
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Sudbury, MA

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$26/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I started working with kids when I was in middle school as a mother's helper, over 10 years ago! In my spare time, I like to walk my dog
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Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position Starting Immediatley

Somerville, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am currently working as a barista in Cambridge and am looking to get back into the nanny world for the summer. A little about my prior experience working with children; I have been working with children, in some sort of capacity, since I was 13. I started out as a neighborhood mothers helper then transitioned into babysitting...
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Long-time Babysitter, Now Researcher By Day, Wanting To Create Fun And Memories With Boston Kiddos!

Brighton, MA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I started being a mama's helper at 10 years old, and I have had on and off experience with babysitting, nannying and swim instructing in the 15 years since then. During and college and in the professional workforce I have not had regular families in Boston, and I am hoping to connect with Brighton, Allston and Brookline families...
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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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Allston, MA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Molly and I recently graduated from Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. I am very passionate about working with children, and will continue to pursue this passion at BU's School of Social Work for graduate school in the fall. I find working with children to be incredibly rewarding...
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Parent's Helper And Child Care

Newton Upper Falls, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have three full grown children and three grandchildren. I have been working full time for over 20 years and I am looking to retire from that work. I will do light housework, chores, and I can drive to/from school and other activities.
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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.67/hr as of August 2025

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 Waltham, 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 $20.67.

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