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Erica C.

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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True L.

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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Isabel S.

Full Time Babysitter For The Summer

Needham Heights, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...
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Ashley T.

Framingham, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Ashley. I am currently a special Ed math teacher, teaching grades 7-12. I hold three MA teaching certificates, Math grades 5-9, and 9-12, and special education in moderate disabilities in grades 5-12. I have had many years experience in the educational and child care field. I was a mother's helper to start when I was...
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Yi-ju C.

Child Care

Sherborn, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have more than 16 yrs of childcare experience. My son is 16 years old now. I was a stay-home mom with my son for five yrs. Also, I was a part-time pre-K & Grade 1 Chinese teacher for 8 years. My childcare experience included caring for baby (twins), a classroom helper in a university dare care facility and in a cooperative...
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Kelly C.

Babysitter/Summer Nanny

Sudbury, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been around young children my whole life. I started as a mother's helper when I was in fourth grade for my aunt and her 5 children, and my neighbors and their six children. As I got older I spent the majority of my weekends babysitting for different families, regularly, and on weekend nights. I am a lifeguard at the...
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Sarah H.

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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Karlis F.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Leela T.

Upbeat Sitter & Remote School Helper

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Tess J.

Experienced Babysitter And Nanny

Billerica, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Honey B.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Ashley B.

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Mattapan, MA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Sophia R.

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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Bethany N.

FT/PT Nanny Available

Revere, MA

4.8(1)
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$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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Ryann F.

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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Catherine S.

Chelsea, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I've been watching young children since I was 12 years old, starting as a mother's helper and eventually starting to babysit all through high school and college. I have been a nanny for several families, one with 4 children under the age of 6 years old. I am comfortable with all ages, including infants.
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Jennifer H.

Kind And Caring Mother's Helper Available!

Boston, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I have many years of experience baby-sitting children of all ages, including care of my 2-year-old niece and 3-week-old nephew. I am kind, nurturing and positive. I also have five years of experience as an Assistant Dance Teacher working with children ages four through 15.
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Alexia D.

Babysitter, Mother's Helper. CPR Certified, 3 Years Of Childcare Experience.

Dedham, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Alexia! I have 3 years of childcare experience under my belt in a camp setting. I am First Aid, CPR, and both adult and pediatric AED certified. I have experience working with ages from 4 to 11. I am comfortable with pets and doing arts and crafts activities. I have experience following a regiment. I am a college...
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Hope S.

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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Andressa S.

Everett, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

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

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

Mother's Helpers in Wayland, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers

Sarah H.

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...

- Care member

Karlis F.

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

- Care member

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.

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.

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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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