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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...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I'm a college senior with one year of babysitting experience and two years or experience as a summer camp counselor. I have a natural ability to connect with kids, creating a comfortable environment where they feel like they can be themselves. Playing board games, doing puzzles and crafts, and spending time outside are my...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Abigail R.
Boston, MA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I've wanted to be a teacher since I was the age of my current students. Now going into my third year of college, I love working with kids, and I've worked with many ages in many different situations over the course of almost five years. From babysitting to summer camp counseling to a classroom setting, I've done it all!
When...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello I am 22 years old and currently a student at Santa Clara! At the age of nine I started as a mothers helper and have baby sat off and on since the age of 13. For high school I went to Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro NH and for the past two summers I have worked at a waitress at a local restaurant. I grew up outside of Boston...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mother's helper available immediately. I am caring, compassionate and very comfortable with kids and pets too. I love being active and outdoors.
Wendi can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi my name is Elizabeth H, I am a positive and energetic freshman at Northeastern University. I have 6 years of experience working with children, working with ages 2 to 9. I have experience as a mothers helper, babysitter, swim/sailing instructor, and camp counselor. I am the oldest of four kids and love children. I am very...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Melanie N.
Somerville, MA
$24-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Fun Sitter, Caregiver And All Around Helper For Families In Need
I have 9 years of experience. I am currently an RN in Boston. I love to babysit/ was a nanny prior to nursing school. I also love to help out for those in need of a caregiver. I can help with every day needs, travel, remote learning and carpooling.
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Aisling L.
Somerville, MA
$28/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, kind and sensitive.
I like working with kids because they are whimsical and creative. Their imagination is limitless and helping them grow and develop into their own person is the most rewarding job out there.
I'm looking for a job that
I started working with kids when I was in...
Aisling can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hello! My name is Georgia H and I am a rising junior at Colby College. I am majoring in English and double minoring in Studio Art and East Asian Studies. I have lots of experience working with kids, from babysitting to being a camp counselor. For two summers (2018 and 2019) I was a Lead Counselor at Camp ABC in Weston, a...
Georgia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Mar can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Madeleine W.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part-Time Cargiver/Nanny/Baby Sitter/Household Care Helper
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!
Madeleine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am 25-year-old I. T professional who currently is living in South Boston. I graduated from Syracuse University in 2020. I have always had a great connection with children and always have loved taking care of them. I started working with children at the age of 13 as a mother's helper. After a year, I began at the age 14 to...
Isabel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I graduated from Endicott College and majored in education with a concentration in autism and applied behavioral analysis and an additional English minor. I have been a mothers helper since I was a fifth grader. Throughout my college career, I have worked with adults (22+) with developmental disabilities. I worked at...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hope S.
Cambridge, MA
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
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!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Hi, I am a 20-year-old college student at Fairfield University. I am currently a junior studying psychology with a minor in education and health studies. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and volunteered at my local pre school during high school. During the summers I work as a preschool teacher. I am available as a date...
Lillian can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
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...
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Lily H.
Waban, MA
$19-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
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...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Waltham, MA?
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.
How can I find mother’s helpers near me in Waltham, MA?
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.
How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in Waltham, MA in May, 2025?
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.