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Adrienne L.

West Roxbury, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm born and raised in West Roxbury and work in healthcare management at a Boston hospital. I have experience as a preschool teacher, completing Early Childhood Education coursework, CPR, and First Aid training. My passion for childcare began at age 9 as a mother's helper and grew through years of babysitting-many families...
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Experienced & Reliable Goofball

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
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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Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Mattapan, MA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 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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Happy, Creative Care

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
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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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Babysitter, Nanny, Part-time Caregiver, Caterer

Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Somerville, MA

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...
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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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High School Student With 12 Years Of Babysitting Or Mother's Helper

Dorchester, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Melany & I have been living in Boston for a little over a year now and currently work at a daycare in South Boston. I am a fully certified daycare teacher, who has worked with infants as young as 4 months & children as old as 11. Ideally I am looking for a full time nannying job, but I am not opposed to any...
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Boston, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...
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Watertown, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Claire. I am 23 years old and just moved to the Newton area. Before the move I was a substitute and then associate teacher at University Now Day Care in Princeton, NJ for three years. I have also worked at the Boys and Girls club in Geneva NY helping kids ages 5 to 14 as an English tutor . In college I minored in...
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South Boston, MA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi families! I am Jenny and I graduated from UNH with a major in psychology and minor in justice studies and now currently attend law school in Boston. I adore working and hanging out with children and I started working with kids when I was in the 8th grade as a mother's helper. Looking forward to connecting!
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Junior At Boston University Looking To Help Out With Kids, Pets, And Every/any Activities!!!

Allston, MA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
I babysit for many families in my home town and I'm looking to do the same in my current living area! I am currently a senior at Boston University and am looking for some part time work in an area I do the best in which is child care! As soon as I was old enough I began caring for my younger brother and babysitting for many...
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Somerville, MA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 40 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
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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Babysitter/Mother's Helper

South Boston, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Hannah, I'm 26 and I have been babysitting since I was about 15 years old. I've done all sorts of jobs whether it be just date nights or the occasional morning/afternoon when parents need coverage to go run errands or just get a little break for some self-care, or part-time jobs when I would babysit 3-4 times a...
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Somerville, MA

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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 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...
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Summer Sitter And Schoolwork Helper

Allston, MA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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...
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Boston, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
For about 10 years beginning as a mothers helper, I've found immense joy in supporting families through childcare. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my passion for creating a nurturing and reliable environment for children. I'm patient, calm, friendly, and approachable, always following your lead when it comes to...
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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position Starting Immediatley

Somerville, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
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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  • 60 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

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

Mother's Helpers in West Roxbury, 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

Ashley B.

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...

- Blake S.

Alexandra S.

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...

- Sumedha B.

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 West Roxbury, 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 $25.00.

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