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Avalon A.

Kind, Reliable Sitter/Helper

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Avalon, and I recently earned my Master of Public Health from The George Washington University. With years of hands-on experience and studying child health in school, I am dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children. Over the years, I have babysat for numerous families, served as a...

Care Member says "Avalon was an excellent babysitter for our girls. We hired her mainly for our 1-year old but she also helped us out with our 4-year old when needed. She...

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About Kessley :)

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a kind and hardworking student with a love of children. From being a Mother's Helper, to a one-off babysitter to teaching Baby Ballet for 6 years, I have an immense amount of experience. I've worked with lots of kids with unique needs, and I'm flexible to your family's needs. I'd describe my personality as helpful,...

Melissa J. says "Kessley is warm, friendly and responsible. Great communicator. She plays board games with my other children, reads bed time stories, and helps with...

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Leah K.'s Photo

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Leah, and I've loved looking after little kids since I was old enough to walk. I'm choke save certified and have basic first aid training, and thanks to my experience as a veterinarian's assistant, very comfortable around and caring for pets. I have also worked as a camp counselor and mother's helper, and I am fully...

Care Member says "Leah was an incredible nanny for our daughter and quickly became part of our family. Leah started nannying for our daughter when she was 3 months old....

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Part-time Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 49 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello families! I've just completed my Master's in Physiology from Georgetown University and am studying for the MCAT with plans to apply to medical school next summer. I bring a wealth of experience, as a former college track athlete, gymnastics coach, and community coach for Girls On The Run. I live in D. C. with my bichon...

Care Member says "Alexis was punctual, professional, and very friendly and kind. My two boys very much enjoyed having her babysit!"

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Friendly & Dependable Babysitter

Washington, DC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a graduate of American University in Washington, DC and am currently working a full time job in the city. With the spare time that I have I would like to help any families that need child-care services! As a friendly, positive, quick-learning, health-loving, bi-lingual aspiring helper, I would love to spend my...

Candy S. says "Shaanti is great! She was with us for a couple of months but if she wasn't moving away we would've loved to have her longer! She interacts with my children...

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Creativity Beyond Screen Time

Washington, DC

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Fully vaccinated and covid conscious! I started as a mother's helper when I was in middle school and have been babysitting for years. I pride myself in always finding fun ways to get kids away from screens and embrace their creative side. I played soccer as a kid and danced for 16 years so love to be active and enjoy park...
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Babysitter/Nanny/Mother's Helper

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am 20 years old and have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. Last summer I was a full time nanny for a family with three children. I was in charge of making meals, running errands, planning activities, etc.
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Experienced Sitter And Home Helper

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
I have many years of childcare experience, both in a professional workspace and in-home babysitting! I love being outdoors, doing crafts, and having fun. I am also happy to help around the home, with car pooling, and trips!
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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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Baby Sitter And Household Helper

Washington, DC

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, My name is Paola. I am currently a part time intern in DC and I will be obtaining my degree from UC Berkeley in the Fall. I would describe myself as caring and independent. I have been babysitting and since I was 14. Being a nanny became my main job throughout college. My duties have included pick and up drop off from school...
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Washington, DC

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Kate and I'm 18. I just finished my first year at the University of St Andrews in Scotland after attending public school in NW DC my entire life. I have been babysitting on and off since I was 13 and providing families with dependable childcare. I would consider myself friendly and approachable, and I believe open...
Ruby Z.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
12 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Bilingual Experienced Caring & Fun Nanny

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi Families! I'm an experienced Nanny, mother's helper, babysitter and au pair. Working and caring for children is something that I really enjoy and am passionate about. Everything from baking, exploring museums and libraries are activities that I enjoy. I am a Washington DC native and have au paired in Spain in Japan. I am a...
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About Me!

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
11 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Sasha, and I was born-and-raised in the DC area. I started working with kids when I was 12, as a "mother's helper" while the parents were in the house. In the decade since, I've gained more and more experience, and I have extensive references as a babysitter, camp counselor, and children's entertainer! I am a...
Quinn P.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Babysitter/Nanny

Washington, DC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Adele and I currently live in AU Park in NW DC. I grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, so I am very familiar with the DMV area! I am looking for part-time childcare jobs either during the day, after school, or evenings. I currently freelance for marketing agencies and make my own schedule so I have lots of...
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Child Caretaker Pet Sitter

Washington, DC

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! I'm thrilled to share a bit about myself. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, and raised in DC, I have a diverse background that blends academic achievement with personal passion. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Communication from Marymount University and completed a Master's in Business...
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Law Student Student With Significant Childcare Experience Available For After-school/weekday Jobs

Washington, DC

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
I started as a mother's helper for my neighbor and her children who were 4 and 6 at the time when I was 13 and continued to babysit them for 6+ years. I also have experience babysitting for newborns and 2-4-year-olds. Additionally, I worked for 4 summers as a camp counselor for 3-5-year-olds as well as an assistant for...
Chiara L.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Chiara! I am a 4th grade teacher during the day, with a passion for serving and educating all children! In fact, it was child care and a nanny job all 4 years of college with the same family that led me to my passion for teaching and to the world of education which I now work in! I am located in Washington, D. C. but...
Rachael R.'s Photo

Washington, DC

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, curious, and upbeat. I like working with kids because they are curious, funny, and delightful. I'm looking for a job that I can accomplish outside my full-time hours. I want to earn extra money to pay for my past school expenses. I started working with kids when I entered...

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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.67/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 Washington, DC

Mother's Helpers in Washington, DC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Avalon A.

Avalon was an excellent babysitter for our girls. We hired her mainly for our 1-year old but she also helped us out with our 4-year old when...

- Care member

Kessley J.

Kessley is warm, friendly and responsible. Great communicator. She plays board games with my other children, reads bed time stories, and...

- Melissa J.

Leah K.

Leah was an incredible nanny for our daughter and quickly became part of our family. Leah started nannying for our daughter when she was 3...

- Care member

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 24 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 Washington, DC. 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 $22.67.

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