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Hello! My name is Lillian and I am a public health student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst! I am a 21-year-old girl from Westwood, Massachusetts and I am known to be very responsible, kind and funny. I have been a mother's helper or babysitter since middle school and spent the last summer nannying 3 beautiful kids,...
Lillian can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Through working at a Montessori School for two years I fell in love with seeing children learn! I enjoy seeing children thrive in a beautiful and prepared environment. Nature walks, sensory play and arts and crafts are among some of my favorite activities to do with children. I have experience teaching: Spanish,...
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kids loved Rose. Rose is awesome. She showed up on time, communicated well, and could easily adjust based on any necessary feedback.
Would certainly recommend and would contact again in the future for further childcare needs."
Steven B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ashley has been babysitting our two young boys regularly for about a year now. She's very responsible, caring, and reliable. Our family absolutely loves her!!"
Jen T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 28 years old, live in Brighton and work full-time during the week. I like to pick up occasional babysitting jobs when I can. I am the oldest of seven children and essentially grew up as a mother's helper, a position I absolutely loved! My family is basis for all of the childcare skills I have. When I was only 10 years old,...
Elysha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
(2)
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...
Eliza can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Eliza is the complete package! We needed help with our three young children (7, 5 and 2) when our oldest were at home remote learning and she was super flexible switching between "teacher" for our children in 2nd and Kindergarten or taking care of our 2 year old....
Kristen E.
Katherine P.
Natick, MA
$34-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For a Long Term Nanny Position and Occasional Babysitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with children newborn and up, I also have twin experience. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am also ECC teacher certified infant/toddler/preschool. I have background in Early Childhood and Special Education. I have been working in the child care setting since I was 16 years old. I started babysitting when I...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Katherine has been working with our 3 year-old twin boys since they were about 4 months old. Our boys have benefited from her wealth of experience as an infant/toddler/preschool teacher and full-time nanny. We've been very happy with the care she provides, and...
Cyndi S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*Currently not taking babysitter jobs
I am very experienced in childcare. I have 22 years of experience. I love interacting with children, taking walks are things I enjoy. I also like to teach them Spanish. I used to work in a daycare years ago so I can handle many kids. I simply love children and I enjoy spending time with...
Eliana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Eliana was a wonderful nanny. She was prompt, reliable, willing to help in any way including laundry and housekeeping, and very good with our children. The only reason she isn't still working for us is that she moved out of state. She will be sorely missed."
Annette L.
Mother of 3 children (5)(10)(17) transitioning out of healthcare and back into the home. I have 25 + years with childcare and am looking to help other families out. It takes a village.
Dianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Gabi D.
Natick, MA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old, and was a mothers helper for a few years prior. The passed three summers I worked at a Day Camp taking care of campers ages 3-10. My senior year in high school I worked at an after school program at an elementary school in my town.
Gabi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Larissa S.
West Newton, MA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi everyone!
My name is Larissa! I'm a babysitter looking for a job! I also offers mothers helper/housework.
About me:
I have experience with children from 1 year to 16. I worked for families with toddlers, 5 years old and teenagers.
I have a certificate from Red Cross.
I am located in Newton (west).
I am available morning...
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:
First Aid
CPR
I have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember. From being a mothers helper at age 10 to a preschool and gymnastics teacher throughout high school, I have always adored working with kids. I go to Santa Clara University and I am studying to be a cognitive therapist. I am CPR certified, eec educated and confident...
Hi! My name is Kim. I have 2 older boys. My oldest son graduated fromUmass Amherst and my youngest son graduated from high school this year. I have plenty of experience in child care and miss the joys of taking my boys to the park or just playing with them. I have no problem wearing a mask while babysitting. I follow the COVID...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
If you are looking for someone who will offer your child compassionate, energetic, flexible, and research-informed care, look no further. I am passionate and skilled at supporting families and children to meet the essential and crucial needs of the home. I started as a mother's helper in Junior High and continued to work as a...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been taking care of children since I was 13 years old. I started as a mother's helper then became a babysitter and later a full-time nanny. I have worked with families who have 1-3 children, multiple families with multiples and with children who have special needs. In addition, I have substituted in a preschool.
Shanyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Dear Family, My name is Sarah. I am a Bostonian born and bred. I am 31 years old and have a BA in Psych with a minor in English and am currently pursuing a Masters in Theology. I have extensive experience working with infants and young children. I started working with children when I was around 12 or 13 as a mother's helper and...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Josephina G.
Roxbury Crossing, MA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am currently a student at Northeastern University but am originally from Seattle! Back home I am always babysitting for friends and neighbors and would love to do the same in Boston. Since I can remember, helping out with kids has been a passion of mine. When I was a young girl, this looked like spending as much time as...
Josephina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hi! My name is Anna! I graduated high school this past June and now I am a college freshman Monday-Thursday! I have been a babysitter for 5 years. Those ages staring with 2 years old up to the ages of 13 years old. For under 3 I can change diapers, put down for naps, change when needed, help with bath time, and provide meals,...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Jordyn F.
Roxbury Crossing, MA
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi everyone! My name is Jordyn. I am 20 years old and currently a nursing student in the longwood medical area. I first started out as a mothers helper at 13 years old and then moved onto babysitting. I am very comfortable with pets! I can help with some household tasks if needed. Dishes, cleanups, laundry etc.
I'm currently a...
IDear parents/guardians, My name is Doris. I have been a nanny for the past 15 years because of my love for children. I have worked with newborns, toddlers and children up to 14 years old. I also have experience with twins and multiples, I am open for nanny sharing. I am a positive-minded, self-motivated, caring and patient...
Doris can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Westwood, MA
Rose L.
5.0
She was excellent with our 9 month old: attentive, careful, engaging. Would definitely hire her again. And so should you.
- Dany B.
Ashley B.
5.0
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 much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From designing super hero masks to...
- Blake S.
Eliza K.
5.0
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 daughter's school was closed. Eliza is mature, responsible, kind, high energy and fun!!! She was an amazing caregiver for our 3.5 year old daughter....
- Meagan O.
Katherine P.
5.0
It could be that the joke around my office is that I refer to my daycare-pickup nanny as "Mary Poppins". The fact is, it's not a joke. We truly believe she is a real-world fairy-godmother.
We hired Katherine six months ago to be the point person with our daycare. In this function, she has become...
- Elizabeth W.
Eliana T.
5.0
Dependable and caring. Always on time
- Steve S.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Westwood, 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 1 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood, MA in April, 2024?
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.