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Sydney B.

Full-Time Nanny

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am very passionate about working with children. I have always loved babies, I was the child who would take my baby dolls everywhere and became a mothers helper as early as possible starting at age 11. This was the start of my babysitting, nanny, overnights experience! There has never really been a time ever since that I have...

Barry B. says "Sydney loves, and I mean loves, children (and pets). They are also very drawn to her. She has loved kids since she was a kid herself. She loved playing...

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Full-Time Caregiver Available

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Alison Theiss. I am from Lake Placid, NY and have lived in Wilmington since 2015. In Lake Placid I had been a nanny for my boss and his family. I was a nanny for their 2-year-old and newborn, 2 little girls. I was there for just under a year, till their second girl was about a year old. My duties were basic of...

Carly L. says "Alison has been babysitting for us for over 4 years. My kids adore her. They actually ask every weekend if she can come watch them. I have three small...

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Megan J.'s Photo

Wilmington, NC

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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello everyone! My name is Megan. I am a nanny looking for part time work with a new family! I am available to start as early as June 1, 2025! I live in the Monkey Junction area of Wilmington, but I have a car, so I am willing to travel for the right family. I have experience working in a daycare setting with toddlers ages...
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Rebecca L.'s Photo

Wilmington, NC

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$8/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
I'm a mother to two beautiful daughters and I have several years experience babysitting and and serving as a mother's helper. I am comfortable caring for newborns to teenagers.
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Lauren G.'s Photo

Wilmington, NC

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
Currently a fourth grade teacher during the school year and I teach 3rd grade over the summer. I bring a multitude of skills including homework help, light cooking, and lots of fun activities. I have always loved working with kids. I was a mother's helper at the age of 13 and adored all aspects of babysitting/tutoring since.
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Wilmington, NC

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! My name is Kirsten and I've been an aunt for 8 years! Recently I've had to move away from my niece and nephew, but I know the help I've given my sisters can be equally appreciated by a new caregiver on the coast! I'm all about enrichment time, arts and crafts (glitter will only be used in times of a dire art emergency), and...
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Dedicated Stay-at-Home Dad With Hands-On Parenting Experience And A Professional Background

Wilmington, NC

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$20/hr
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Chris, and I'm a dedicated stay-at-home dad to my daughter, born in August 2024. I left my career in accounting, where I earned a master's degree, to focus on raising her while my wife, an optometrist, continues her work in eye care. Parenting full-time has given me invaluable experience in nurturing,...
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Wilmington, NC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Delia, I recently moved to the area from Massachusetts! I have 20+ yrs experience!! I'm the oldest with three younger siblings (22, 14, 8). When I turned 10 I started my own dog walking/mother's helper business, which then grew into babysitting/nannying/pet sitting. I also have experience with organizing,...
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Part-time Caregiver

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Sydney R. I have experience taking care of children of all ages- from newborns to middle school ages. In 2019, I spent eight months as a live-in nanny for a child, from birth to 8 months old. Whether it be newborns, twin toddlers, pre-K or elementary school, I've babysat/nannied them all! Seeing as I come from...

Scheherezade D. says "I hired Sydney to be our full time nanny for my then 4 month old because my maternity leave was ending and I couldn't find a decent daycare. She...

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A Mother's Helper

Leland, NC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hi! My name is Erin and I am in the nursing program at Cape Fear Community College! I have always had a passion for children, which started when I was very young. I worked at a daycare for two years, in the infant room through the 4-year-old room. Prior to working at the daycare , I had many babysitting jobs and was also a nanny...

Terilyn A. says "We love love love Erin! She was our nanny for 8 months before she went to college and I trusted her completely with our 1 year old son. She was always on...

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Fun Family Helper

Southport, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have over 9 years of childcare experience, including working as a full-time nanny and as a pediatric physical therapy technician in a clinic setting. I've cred for children from 3 months to 18 years old and have extensive experience supporting children with special needs. . I'm excited to connect with families in the community...

Karita R. says "My daughter took to Kelly immediately! She came in and talked and played on her level. Kelly was kind and gentle, especially since it was the first time...

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Hampstead, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a certified teacher and have been teaching for 6 years. I have 6 years experience with tutoring and 10 years experience with nannying and babysitting. I am taking a leave of absence this next school year since I will be expecting September 21. I am looking for a nanny or mother helper opportunity while I'm on a LOA. I am...
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  • 12 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.78/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 Wilmington, NC

Mother's Helpers in Wilmington, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 12 listed mother's helpers

Sydney B.

Sydney loves, and I mean loves, children (and pets). They are also very drawn to her. She has loved kids since she was a kid herself. She...

- Barry B.

Alison B.

Alison has been babysitting for us for over 4 years. My kids adore her. They actually ask every weekend if she can come watch them. I have...

- Carly L.

Sydney R.

I hired Sydney to be our full time nanny for my then 4 month old because my maternity leave was ending and I couldn't find a decent daycare....

- Scheherezade D.

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 9 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 Wilmington, NC. 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 $16.78.

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