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Emily H.

Experienced & Reliable Goofball

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
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Kids are my favorite kind of people: curious, honest, weird in the best way, and always full of surprises. I've been working with them since I was 13 - from mother's helper to educator to improv coach - across all ages, abilities, and personalities. I'm looking for consistent, flexible work with a family who values mutual...

Care Member says "Emily is an engaged, empathetic person with great people skills and strong intuition regarding people’s changing physical and emotional needs. Extremely...

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Tess J.

Experienced Babysitter And Nanny

Billerica, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Karlis F.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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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Janice N.

Full time Nanny Seeking September Position

Winchester, MA

3.5(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My child care experience began as a mother's helper at my church and continued with babysitting through my high school years. For 18 years I have worked as a nanny with several families, giving me both infant and toddler experience. I like watching children grow and develop their skills, such as learning to walk and talk and...

Rona R. says "Janice has worked for our family for years and has become part of our "family". She is extremely responsible, generous, and loves the children she cares...

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Julisa O.

About Me!

Chelsea, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
Hello, My name is Julisa and I am 33 years old. I have a variety of experience ranging from daycare centers, after-school programs and high school dorms. I've also nannied for several families, individual as well as nanny shares. Currently looking to fill a part time mothers helper position. I can help with light cleaning,...

Hayley B. says "Julisa is amazing with my five month old. She always arrives at work with projects in mind to do with him. My son loves being with her and gives her a big...

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Alexandra S.

Happy, Creative Care

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

Sumedha B. says "Alex is kind, caring and hard working, she bonded with my baby on day one. She is very easy to work with and open minded. When the baby napped Alex...

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Honey B.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 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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Sophia R.

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Ashley B.

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Mattapan, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 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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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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Madeleine W.

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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Mar K.

Sitter/Nanny Who Loves Spending Time With Kids

Cambridge, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
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.
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Hannah C.

Child Care

Norwood, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Currently, a full-time toddler teacher, EEC Level 1 certified. Spent 6 years as a full-time nanny for a family of 3 children from the time the oldest was 3 months old until the youngest entered daycare. Previously: I started as a mother's helper when I was 11. I continued on to babysitting at age 13. I had regular babysitting...
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Paulina T.

Experienced Childcare Provider Working With Children For Over Twenty Years As A Classroom Teacher.

Franklin, MA

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$30/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
I am a former elementary classroom teacher of over 20 years. I have a small jewelry business for the last eight years with my husband. I tutor students after school as well as teach workshops. I'd describe my personality as energetic, positive and kind. I like working with kids because they are constantly changing and...
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Yasmine M.

Chelsea, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
Hi, new to the area. Currently a grad student at BU. I have previous experience as a nanny, personal assistant/family helper, pet care as well as working as an aide in a hospital. looking for flexible working hours for a great family
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Emilia S.

Part Time/Occasional/Date Night Exceptional Caregiver

Shrewsbury, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I've had experience babysitting, nannying, being a second-hand helper since I was 10 years old myself. I have always loved this activity, have always treated this job as a responsibility in a professional manner, but am incredibly happy to be in the babysitting role- having fun, playing outside, crafts, music lessons, puzzles,...
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Amber B.

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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Elizabeth H.

Energetic Sitter And Explorer!

Boston, MA

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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...
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Rayssah O.

Billerica, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
Hello, Everyone!!! I want to tell you a little about myself and who I am. My name is Rayssah, I'm 19 years old, and I turn 20 on March 29th. I was born here in the US, but my family is Brazilian. I left for Brazil when I was 4 years old. I was raised there until I was 13, and in 2019, I came to the US with my family. I graduated...
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Sarah B.

Somerville, MA

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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Kind, incredibly patient, warm, and always punctual caregiver with 10+ years paid experience caring for children old. I started off as a mother's helper for a toddler playgroup when I was 13 years old and have enjoyed taking care of children for different families since then. I have experience watching infants as well as...

Danielle M. says "Sarah worked for us for 6 months in our nanny share from when our babies were 4 and 6 months old to 10 and 12 months. Things seemed to go fine - she...

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

  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of November 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

Emily H.

Emily is an engaged, empathetic person with great people skills and strong intuition regarding people’s changing physical and emotional...

- Care member

Tess J.

Tess was wonderful! Took great care of our 1.5 yr old, played with him for hours! Definitely recommend!

- Care member

Karlis F.

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

- 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 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 Wayland, 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 $30.00.

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